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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
A Simple Christmas on the Farm
"When a little girl finds out her family is planning a "simple" Christmas this year, she's not so sure about it. But soon she gets into the spirit of simplicity and generosity by making presents and Christmas decorations with her parents and grandparents on their family farm. She and her mama share Christmas cookies with friends they meet, inviting everyone to join them for Christmas in their little red barn. Warm and heartfelt, this story invites children and families to imagine an inclusive Christmas, focusing on the simple pleasures of connection, community, and the care and generosity shared by making things by hand. Step-by-step directions for creating three handmade Christmas gifts are included at the end of the book. A Simple Christmas on the Farm is an inspired companion to author Phyllis Alsdurf's bestselling Thanksgiving in the Woods, a picture book based on the real-life story of a family that celebrates Christmas in the woods in Upstate New York." -- publisher
A Year of Seasons
"Each season brings new sights, sounds, and activities to discover! Join our MVP Kids as we discover how months make up seasons and how quickly weather can change. Put on your snow boots, galoshes, or sandals, and prepare for changing seasons! Annie heads out for a walk in the snow, but suddenly there are signs of spring all around! As she walks through each season, meeting diverse friends along the way, new clothing and accessories are needed to accommodate the different weather and activities. Readers will also discover the different season patterns in tropical and arctic zones. Children are left with the sentiment that it’s our friendships which help us endure all the different seasons in life. 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
Fly, Girl, Fly!
"The story of how Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman in history, and the first woman from Afghanistan, to circle the globe in a single-engine aircraft. Shaesta Waiz, a refugee from Afghanistan, dreamed of doing great things. But first she had to leave a refugee camp with her family to make a new life in America, overcome gender stereotypes, be the first in her family to go to college, and overcome her fear of flying. After becoming a pilot, Shaesta made the flight of a lifetime by crossing five continents, making thirty stops in twenty-two countries across nearly 25,000 nautical miles. At the age of thirty, Shaesta was the youngest woman and the first from Afghanistan to circumnavigate the globe by herself in a single-engine aircraft. Fly, Girl, Fly! is the first authorized picture book biography of Shaesta Waiz. Backmatter includes more information about Shaesta's mission to empower girls to pursue STEM careers, details about her historic trip around the world, information about her nonprofit organization Dreams Soar, and a personal note from Shaesta Waiz encouraging girls to pursue their dreams." -- publisher
It’s Not Fair!
"Roxy Ramirez has saved up for weeks to buy a chemistry set, and now she's headed to the toy store to buy it! There's only one problem: along the way, she keeps running into friends who are in trouble, and need her to dip into her savings to help. Will she have enough money left over to buy something for herself? Especially designed for kids 4-6, It's Not Fair! teaches kids about money, choices, generosity, and what it means to have enough. Generous Kids books teach age-appropriate concepts about money, possessions, generosity, and contentment." -- publisher
Liberty’s Civil Rights Road Trip
"Based on a real-life trip, Liberty and her friend Abdullah visit significant places from the civil rights movement, inspiring them to come together with others to create a better world. Time to board the bus! Liberty and her friend Abdullah, with their families and a diverse group of passengers, head off to their first stop: Jackson, Mississippi. Next on their map are Glendora, Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, and finally Selma, for a march across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge. As told through the innocent view of a child, Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip serves as an early introduction to places, people, and events that transformed history. The story is inspired by an actual journey led by author Michael W. Waters, bringing together a multigenerational group to witness key locations from the civil rights movement. An author's note and more information about each stop on Liberty's trip offer ways for adults to expand the conversation with young readers. A portion of the publisher's sales proceeds will be donated to Foot Soldiers Park in Selma, Alabama, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring the history and continued relevance of the Selma movement." -- publisher
Meet a Mail Carrier!
"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a mail carrier in their community! It was a special day when Daniel the mail carrier delivered a package for Theo. That one simple act sent Emma and Theo on an adventure that gave them a closer look at how the U.S. Postal Service works. Share the excitement as Daniel helps Theo and Emma get a package mailed-and gives them a first-hand look at a mail carrier's job. Meet Emma and Theo, two best friends who share a neighborhood - as well as curious minds and adventuresome spirits! Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends meet a variety of community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down!" -- publisher
Becoming Vanessa
"Get ready to go back to school with this inclusive, empathetic story that will help kids new to the classroom transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies who love exactly who they are! On Vanessa’s first day of school, her parents tell her it will be easy to make friends. Vanessa isn’t so sure. She wears her fanciest outfit so her new classmates will notice her right away. They notice, but the attention isn’t what she’d hoped for. As the day goes on, she feels more self-conscious. Her clothes are too bright, her feather boa has way too many feathers, and even her name is too hard to write. The next day, she picks out a plain outfit, and tells her mom that her name is too long. She just wants to blend in, with a simple name like the other girls—why couldn’t her parents have named her Megan or Bella? But when her mother tells her the meaning behind her name, it gives her the confidence she needs to introduce her classmates to the real Vanessa. Perfect for readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindergarten." -- publisher
Princess Nina
"A funny, modern fairy tale about two spirited princesses who are madly in live. For children ages 5 and up. Princess Nina is an extraordinary princess. She is smart, curious, sweet, and spunky. When the king and queen decide it’s time to find a prince for Nina, they invite suitors from all over the world to visit. But none of them, not even Prince Charming, can capture Princess Nina’s heart. The king and queen are at the end of their wits. But then Princess Melowo comes to visit, and suddenly Princess Nina is very shy…. A funny, modern fairy tale about two spirited princesses who are madly in love. For children ages 5 and up." -- publisher
The Color Collector
"The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he wants to know why. So she shows him the huge mural she's created in her room that reminds her of the home she left behind. He learns all about where she's come from and they both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend. The Color Collector is a poignant story about newness, friendship, and common ground. When a boy notices the new girl picking up all manner of debris and litter on their walks home from school he wants to know why. So she shows him the huge mural she's created in her room that reminds her of the home she left behind. He learns all about where she's come from and they both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend." -- publisher