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Magic words

2013

by Edward Field (Translator) and Mike Blanc

Presents a poem inspired by Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen's visits with the Inuit people of the Arctic Circle.

Malia in Hawai’i

2013

by Karyn Hopper and Tammy Yee

Surfing or dancing, parades or hula, noodles or sushi? Malia likes them all! Malia in Hawaii is the story of a little girl with a long name, and an even longer list of things she likes to eat and do. Join Malia Sachi Ging Ging Lee as she explores the food and fun of her Hawaii home

Mama, I’ll give you the world

2013

by Roni Schotter and Susan Gallagher

"Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work--cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa--for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere."--Amazon.com

Martin & Mahalia

2013

by Andrea Davis Pinkney and J. Brian Pinkney

Explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes

Max the champion

2013

by Sean Stockdale, Alexandra Strick and Ros Asquith

Max spends his day dreaming about competing in world class sporting events, and when he and his classmates--some of whom are disabled--prevail in a soccer match, he imagines they have won the World Cup

Miranda and the magic shoes

2013

by Stephanie Schwartz and Rodora Taboada

"When Miranda finds a pair of funny-looking flip flops in her attic and puts them on, she never imagines she will be whisked away to a foreign country! Join Miranda as she makes a new friend and learns all about a new culture"-- Back cover

Mister and Lady Day

2013

by Amy Novesky and Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Discusses American Jazz singer Billie Holiday and her dogs, especially her pet boxer, Mister

Mixed me

2013

by Tiffany Catledge and Anissa Rivière

Little Mixie wonders why everyone wants to know WHAT she is. Isn't it obvious? She is clearly a human being. And anyway, isn't WHO she is what matters most? Coming from a family with a black dad and a white mom makes her extra special, and maybe a little different too. But different is good. Mixie embraces her uniqueness and determines to be the best "Me" she can be--Cover, p. [4]

Mooncakes

2013

by Loretta Seto and Renné Benoit

A little girl celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, who tell her three legends about the moon while they eat mooncakes and drink tea.

More Japanese children’s favorite stories

2013

by Florence Sakade and Yoshio Hayashi

"In these sixteen entertaining stories, you'll meet a delicate princess, a flying farmer, and a dragon along with many other characters who will thrill, charm, and delight your children. Each story contains a shushin, or moral that will teach your child about respecting and helping others"--Amazon.com, viewed on 2/26/2014

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Magic words

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Martin & Mahalia

Max the champion

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Mixed me

Mooncakes

More Japanese children’s favorite stories