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I am the world

2013

by Charles R. Smith

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the diversity of cultures, languages, countries, and people of the world

I see the sun in Myanmar (Burma)

2013

by Dedie King

"Aye Aye's family lives in a town on the Irawaddy River. Her mother is a nurse in a nearby hospital and her father is a fisherman. The story also provides an elementary introduction to Buddhist culture and the tradition of metta, a practice of saying phrases of loving-kindness"-- Page 4 of cover

I’m a pretty little black girl!

2013

by Betty K. Bynum and Claire Armstrong Parod

I'm a pretty little black girl! introduces adorable Mia, who wakes with her hair "just-a-going every which-a-ways!" With her abundant energy and joy leading the way, readers follow Mia as she plays with her friends who are all shades, shapes and sizes. There's tall Kia, Keisha the reader, Charlotte her best friend, Dina Rose-Marie the artist, Imani the dancer, Anna who loves sports, Ruby the singer, and honey-haired Tracy. Mia finds that "Pretty" is within herself and her friends, and being pretty is way beyond what the mirror shows

In daddy’s arms I am tall

2013

by Javaka Steptoe

A collection of poems celebrating African-American fathers

In My Family / En mi familia

2013

by Carmen Lomas Garza

"Bilingual English/Spanish. Carmen Lomas Garza's second book of family pictures, a continuing tribute to the loving family and community that shaped her childhood-and her life. In her eagerly-awaited second book for children, In My Family/En mi familia, internationally-renowned artist Carmen Lomas Garza takes us once again to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border with Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm personal stories, Carmen brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American community: eating empanadas, witnessing the blessing on her cousin's wedding day, and dancing to the conjunto band at the neighborhood restaurant." -- publisher

In your dreams

2013

by Sally Morgan and Bronwyn Bancroft

Susie is supposed to write about what she wants to be when she grows up. But she doesn't have a clue! When she has a series of puzzling dreams, Gran encourages her to think about their deeper meaning and Susie soon finds she knows what to write after all.

Inside outside

2013

by Lizi Boyd

In this story without words, a boy and his dog play inside and outside of their home

It’s raining pups and dogs!

2013

by Jeanne Prevost and Amelia Hansen

When Lauren gets angry with her father for having their dog Scout spayed, dashing her hopes of having the fun of raising puppies, Lauren's dad takes her to an animal shelter to show why they made the decision not to breed Scout.

Jackie Robinson

2013

by Sharon Robinson

The life and career of Jackie Robinson

Jemmy Button

2013

by Alix. Barzelay and Jennifer Uman

Provides a fictionalized account of Jemmy Button, a native boy from Tierra del Fuego who was brought to London to be educated and then returned home to his island

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5013 books in the collection

I am the world

I see the sun in Myanmar (Burma)

I’m a pretty little black girl!

In daddy’s arms I am tall

In My Family / En mi familia

In your dreams

Inside outside

It’s raining pups and dogs!

Jackie Robinson

Jemmy Button