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Aliana reaches for the moon

2019

by Laura Roettiger and Ariel Boroff

Aliana loves creating things, especially for her little brother, Gustavo. When she makes a special birthday surprise for Gus, her entire family sees her creativity and experimentation pay off in a spectacular display, using light from the moon.

All Equal / Todos iguales

2019

by Christy Hale

"The story of the 1931 Lemon Grove incident, in which Mexican families in southern California won the first school desegregation case in United States history. Told in Spanish and English. Includes a corrido (ballad), and information about the people involved and events leading up to and after the court case ruling"--

Amy is famous

2019

by Barbara Bottner and Yuyi Chen

Amy loves being famous. When a new girl threatens her spotlight, Amy gets jealous--until she discovers that friendship can be better than fame.--adapted from cover description

Another

2019

by Christian Robinson

"In this wordless book, a young girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world"--|cProvided by publisher

Ariba

2019

by Masha Manapov

Marcus's joy over a new pair of shoes prompts his grandfather to tell him a story about Ariba, who has an unusual relationship with a persistent pair of shoes.

Arrr, Mustache Baby!

2019

by Bridget Heos and Joy Ang

Mustache Baby and his first mate, Beard Baby, set out to be heroes on the high seas, but soon the lure of pirate treasure takes hold.

B is for baby

2019

by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank

Set in West Africa, one morning after breakfast, Baby's big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba's bungalow in the next village. He'll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn't realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle.

Babymoon

2019

by Hayley Barrett and Juana Martinez-Neal

A couple celebrates their new roles as parents by spending the first days of their baby's life alone in their home, where a new dynamic of cuddling, connecting, and learning unfolds.

Basirah the basketballer says Insha’ Allah

2019

by Hafsah Dabiri

Basirah loves basketball. Her heart is set on becoming the captain of her basketball team! Will saying "Insha'Allah" make her dreams come true? An exciting story about trusting in God and good sportsmanship! --publisher's site

Be a maker

2019

by Katey Howes and Elizabet Vukovic

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to make everything from a tower to a charitable donation, alone or with neighbors.

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Aliana reaches for the moon

All Equal / Todos iguales

Amy is famous

Another

Ariba

Arrr, Mustache Baby!

B is for baby

Babymoon

Basirah the basketballer says Insha’ Allah

Be a maker