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One plastic bag

2015

by Miranda Paul and Elizabeth Zunon

"Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. ... Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community"--Dust jacket

One Today

2015

by Richard Blanco and Dav Pilkey

A lyrical, patriotic commemoration of America from dawn to dusk and from coast to coast written in honor of President Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration

One word from Sophia

2015

by Jim Averbeck and Yasmeen Ismail

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this story about the nuances of negotiation. Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad ... and Grand-mama. Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise? Turns out, all it takes is one word

Our first caribou hunt

2015

by Chris Giroux, Jennifer Noah and Hwei Lim

"A sweet and simple introduction to Inuit hunting practices and the proper treatment of game. Nutaraq and Simonie are eager to go on their first hunting trip with their father. As they load up their snow machine and sled for the trip, Nutaraq hopes that she will be able to catch her first caribou that weekend, with some help from her dad. But when the trip nears its end and Nutaraq still hasn't caught her first caribou, she tries her very hardest to follow all of her father's advice about how Inuit traditionally hunted on the land"--|cProvided by publisher

Pʹéskʹa and the First Salmon Ceremony

2015

by Scot Ritchie

It's the day of the First Salmon Ceremony, but Pʹéskʹa realizes that the special tray needed for the ceremony has been left behind.

Painted skies

2015

by Carolyn Mallory and Amei Zhao

Leslie and her friend, Oolipika learn about the northern lights.

Papa gave me a stick

2015

by Janice. Levy and Simone Shin

After seeing a mariachi band, Antonio wants a guitar of his own but his father cannot afford one and gives Antonio a stick, instead, which leads Antonio to perform a series of good deeds, each of which provides a seemingly useless reward. Includes glossary of Spanish terms

Peace is an offering

2015

by Annette LeBox and Stephanie Graegin

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text show different ways that peace can be found, made, and shared.

Penelope perfect

2015

by Shannon Anderson and Katie Kath

"This encouraging story told in cheerful rhyme will speak to kids who deal with perfectionism or other forms of anxiety. The book concludes with tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults foster dialogue with children about overcoming perfectionism and coping when things don’t go according to plan." -- publisher

Pharaoh’s Egypt

2015

by Mick. Manning

Learn about the Egyptian way of life and meet the Pharaoh, watch the scribes at work in the palace, delve into the tombs, and witness worshippers at the temples

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5013 books in the collection

One plastic bag

One Today

One word from Sophia

Our first caribou hunt

Pʹéskʹa and the First Salmon Ceremony

Painted skies

Papa gave me a stick

Peace is an offering

Penelope perfect

Pharaoh’s Egypt