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Charlotte Wants a B.F.F.
"Meet Charlotte and Taylor. Like most kids, they have a lot in common, and also a lot of differences. In this charming story about their friendship, they become fast friends. BFF, best friends forever. And they also have challenges as they go through daily life as kids. For parents, caregivers, and educators, this story opens up the door for conversations about differences and how they make us stronger together as friends and allies. It is a story kids and adults will want to read together time and time again." -- publisher
Love Grows Everywhere
"Love Grows Everywhere is a gentle and lyrical story that connects the love that nurtures plants with the love that nurtures our relationships with one another. With lushly colored illustrations that tug at your heart, this lyrical picture book connects the love that nurtures plants with the love that nurtures our relationships. In Love Grows Everywhere, through gentle, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, feel the love in a close-knit family who grows plants and sells them in their local market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community. But there’s a new kid who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners’ daughter be brave and extend the love to him? Beautiful and characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Tisha Lee help bring this book to life, and the gentle rhyming text from Barry Timms helps underscore the message of kindness, charity, and love. In this warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond, there is love between friends, family, neighbors, romantic partners, and so much more. Love truly does grow everywhere." -- publisher
Amara and the Bats
"Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats! Amara loves bats! Her favorite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because so many trees are being cut down. Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She’s just one person, and the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some research, she discovers that there are many young people making big changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara gathers her new friends to help save the bats. Together, she knows they can make a difference! Emma Reynolds crafts an inspiring story about community action, perseverance, and what to do in the face of climate anxiety. At its heart, this is a story about hope and finding a place to call home." -- publisher
Meet a Teacher!
"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a teacher in their community! Emma won an essay contest at school and now she gets to be teacher for a day! Of course, Emma chose her best friend, Theo, to help her out as she took over for their teacher Ms. Graham. Share the excitement as Ms. Graham shows Emma how to lead the class for a day-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a teacher's job." -- publisher
Meet a Doctor!
"Many people help in our community! Doctors are the people who know how to heal us. Theo and Emma were playing soccer after school when Theo slipped and fractured his ankle. Then a trip to the emergency room brought the pair together with Dr. Gomez-an ER doctor who specializes in pediatrics. Share the excitement as Dr. Gomez gets Theo feeling good as new-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a doctor's job." -- publisher
It’s Great to Keep Calm
"This fabulous new picture book is designed to teach children about appropriate behavior while they enjoy a fun, heartwarming story. This book features a child from Miss Clayton’s class and explores the action of staying calm. This story is written in clear, simple text, and Stuart Lynch’s charming illustrations will keep children engaged and entertained. A spread of information for parents, which offers questions to ask children to engage them more deeply in the topic, is included and provides parents with an opportunity to build on the issues presented in the book." -- publisher
It’s Great to Be Kind
"This fabulous new picture book is designed to teach children about appropriate behavior while they enjoy a fun, heartwarming story. This book features a child from Miss Clayton’s class and explores being kind. This story is written in clear, simple text, and Stuart Lynch’s charming illustrations will keep children engaged and entertained. A spread of information for parents, which offers questions to ask children to engage them more deeply in the topic, is included and provides parents with an opportunity to build on the issues presented in the book." -- publisher
Jayden’s Impossible Garden
"Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing." -- publisher
I Can Wash My Hands
"Discover strategies to help children stay safe and healthy by washing away germs. Children will learn how to wash their hands and see examples of when they should wash their hands. Aanya and her pet cat, Neela, discover that their daily activities can leave hands sticky, dirty, or covered in germs. This story shows handwashing in home and public restrooms with liquid and solid soaps to demonstrate what handwashing might look like in different environments. I Can Wash My Hands includes activities and strategies which teach the importance of cleanliness, handwashing and helping children practice handwashing procedures. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world." -- publisher
Read a Book With Me
"The power of a good book and a willing listener is undeniable. Will you read a book with me? Antonio wants someone to read with him, but nobody seems to have any time--not his mom, not their neighbor, and not any of his friends on the street. It's only when he looks in an unexpected place that he discovers the perfect reading partner, and a chance to make a new friend. A celebration of the power of stories and communities, Read a Book with Me will remind audiences young and old that there's nothing to bring people together like the power of a good book." -- publisher