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Come all you little persons

2017

by John Agard and Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Come little bird person, come little bee person, come little tree person - little persons from all over the world join together to celebrate the dance of life and love in this stunning poem from John Agard.

Cool melons–turn to frogs!

2017

by Matthew Gollub and Kazuko G. Stone

For hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa. Born in 1763 on a farm in central Japan, Issa began writing poetry as a young child, inspired by his deep love for the natural world. Later in his boyhood and throughout his life, poetry was also Issa's refuge in times of joy and in times of suffering. Matthew Gollub's poignant rendering of Issa's life and over thirty of his best-loved poems, along with Kazuko Stone's sensitive and humorous watercolor paintings, make Cool Melons a classic introduction to Issa's work for readers of all ages. With authentic Japanese calligraphy, a detailed Afterword, and exhaustive research by both author and illustrator, this is also an inspirational book about haiku, writing, nature, and life.

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

2017

by Derrick D. Barnes and Gordon C. James

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Daddy played the blues

2017

by Michael Garland

When they are forced to leave their Mississippi farm, young Cassie and her family head north to Chicago in search of a better life, but never lose their blues- playing roots. Includes Author's Note and short biographies of 11 blues artists

Danza!

2017

by Duncan Tonatiuh

A celebration of the life of Amalia Hernandez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. She began to study many different types of dance, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. Hernandez traveled throughout Mexico studying and learning regional dances. Soon she founded her own dance company where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. The group began to perform all over the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today. Tonatiuh's distinctive Mixtec-inspired artwork and colorful drawings leap off the page. --Provided by publisher

Dealing with my stepfamily

2017

by Jane Lacey and Venitia Dean

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children aged 7+ to make this decision and find out about and understand life in a step family. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of stepfamily issues from a girl who doesn't want to share to a boy who is worried because he likes his stepdad more than his 'real' dad. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations

Dealing with racism

2017

by Jane Lacey and Venitia Dean

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision and find out about and understand racism. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of racism problems from a girl who is being left out because she is Muslim to the new boy in school from another country who is struggling to fit in. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations.

Deena misses her mom

2017

by Jonae Haynesworth, Jesse Holmes, Layonnie Jones, Kahliya Ruffin and Leslie Jindalay Pyo

After her mother goes to jail, Deena's grandmother, father, and best friend all do their best to help her deal with her feelings of anger.

Do not take your dragon to dinner

2017

by Julie Gassman and Andy Elkerton

Flapping wings. Pointy spikes. Stinky breath that will ignite. He's loud. He's rude. He's always late. A dragon is not a good dinner date. So do not take your dragon to dinner!--Page [4] of cover

Doc like Mommy

2017

by Crystal Bowe and Mike Motz

A story about a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mother

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5013 books in the collection

Come all you little persons

Cool melons–turn to frogs!

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Daddy played the blues

Danza!

Dealing with my stepfamily

Dealing with racism

Deena misses her mom

Do not take your dragon to dinner

Doc like Mommy