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"Bert is certain he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they both try riding Frank's bike it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill? Of course! All they need is a little bit of confidence and trust in each other!"--Publisher's description.
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Empowering and educational, this nonfiction picture book about James Weldon Johnson, an NAACP leader who wrote the uplifting poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing," shows how he led thousands of Black people in the Silent Protest Parade for civil rights down New York's Fifth Avenue.
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Author Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid spending his precious quarters on tempting local treats in case of an "emergency." A poignant, cheeky tale perfect for fans of Matt de La Peña, Antwan Eady, and Jacqueline Woodson. Ernesto has waited...
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One night during Ramadan, Adam startles awake. BANG! BANG! BANG! It's the Ramadan Drummer, wandering the streets to wake everyone up for a meal before the day's fast. As Adam explores the dark streets with the drummer, he learns that every act of kindness is rewarded tenfold during Ramadan. This heartwarming tale teaches how community and giving are central to the spirit of the holiday.
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"¡Enchiladas rojas, elotes amarillos, vestidos morados y pantalones de charro cafés! Las fiestas se celebran durante todo el año y siempre están llena de comida, música y, por supuesto, ¡colores! Son ocasiones alegres en las que las personas de ascendencia mexicana celebran su herencia y sus tradiciones con sus vecinos y amigos" --
"A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados,...
28) I'm proud of you
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"With inspiring text by Today cohost Craig Melvin and warmth-filled illustrations by Sawyer Cloud, this is a tender and uplifting tribute to the special bonds between dads and sons. Through the ups and downs of life, no matter what: I'm proud to be your dad."--
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"On the night of May 13th, 1862, as the Civil War raged on in the United States, 16 enslaved people decided they would reach freedom or die trying. Filled to the brim with suspense, this true story details how Robert Smalls commandeered a Confederate ship through the Charleston harbor toward liberation at the Union blockade. Experience both determination and triumph with this picture book biography written by Robert Small's great-great grandson, Michael...