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1. Amoya Blackwood is brave

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Author:
Allick, Chantaie
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Holly Springs Community - Picture Books
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"When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem."--Provided by publisher.

2. And there was music

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Author:
Pantaleo, Marta, 1990-
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Description:
"From karaoke to Balkan folk to hip hop, lyrical text describes how music connects cultures and communities across the world"--

3. Anything

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Author:
Stead, Rebecca
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"After moving to a new apartment, a father tells his daughter to wish for three Anythings, but when she admits she wishes to return to their old home, her dad helps her realize home is where they are together"--

4. Beatrix Butterfly wings it for once

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Author:
Morris, Maren
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Middlecreek Community - Picture Books
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"Beatrix Butterfly wakes up on the wrong side of the watermelon bed, starting her day not at all as planned. ... What started as an off day turns back on as Beatrix Butterfly evolves and grows by sharing her feelings, keeping a promise, helping others, and winging it for once."--Provided by publisher.

5. The big blue guy's book of dad goals

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North Regional - Picture Books
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"Bluey and Bingo's dad shares all his major dad goals..."--Provided by publisher.

6. The Bigfoot field guide to campers (and other mysterious creatures)

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Author:
Gigot, Jami
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Holly Springs Community - Picture Books
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"While there are many dangerous creatures in the forest, there's one species that Bigfoot fears most: campers! They're smelly and noisy, and they make a mess of everything. Thankfully, Bigfoot has ten simple guidelines sure to keep anyone safe from these interlopers. Only, when he slips up on Guideline #2 ('Never, EVER allow yourself to be seen by a camper'), Bigfoot's surprised to find himself ignoring his own advice to help one who's lost. Could...

7. Black boy, rise

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Author:
Barnes, Brynne, 1983-
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Fuquay-Varina Community - Picture Books
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"A poetic exploration of America's past and present treatment of Black boys and an anthem of hope for a promising future"--

8. Bluey: Fairytale

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Author:
Brumm, Joe
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Southgate Community - Picture Books
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"Dad tells Bluey and Bingo a story set in a wild place call the eighties. When Dad was little, he was jinxed by his older brother, Rad, after he was being mean to his younger brother, Stripe. Will Dad break his curse, or will he never speak again? Read along to find out!"--Provided by publisher.

9. Bluey: Perfect

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Green Road Community - Picture Books
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"It's Father's Day! Bluey and Bingo are making cards for their dad, but Bluey is worried that her card isn't perfect. Will she learn that sometimes things don't have to be perfect?"--Provided by publisher.

10. Brave Buzzy Bee

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Author:
Slaiby, Rima Fakih
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Determined Buzzy Bee must choose between winning the upcoming Colony Race and being a good friend.

11. Bunny made tea

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Author:
Baehr Fuller, Amanda
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"A cozy story about sharing, showing gratitude, and a fondness for tea."--Provided by publisher.

12. Cats in construction hats

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Author:
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
Series:
Cats in hats volume 1.
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"Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house"--

13. Charley mouse cleans house

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Author:
Gorelik, Katerina
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Join Charley Mouse during her busy week as she visits some familiar fairytale characters whose houses are in need of her talents in this beautifully illustrated picture book packed with tiny details cleverly hidden in the art Charley Mouse loves cleanliness and order. Her bed linens smell of lavender and her drawers are filled with clean socks. Even the cheese crusts in her cupboard are organized by variety and size! Keeping the house in order is...

14. Dear new friend

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Author:
Matloob, Taraneh
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"A boy writes a letter to a friend inviting him to visit his Persian family and telling him what to expect."--

15. Don't trust fish

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Author:
Sharpson, Neil
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5 stars
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A supposed nature guide humorously warns readers why they should never trust fish, exploring their mysterious and villainous nature.

16. Dragon dreams

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Author:
Schotter, Roni
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"After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon's back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons."--Provided by publisher.

17. Eden's light

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Author:
McKay, Jessica (Educator)
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"Eden, inspired by her favorite superheroes, feels equipped to save the day, but when she sees a Black man unjustly hurt by the police on the news, she loses confidence and feels scared until her mother reminds her that her inner light is the most powerful tool to fight the reminess"--

18. Far, far away

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Author:
Griffin, Molly Beth
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"Rowan, Mom, and Mama are on a camping trip and it takes a lot of hard work to get deep into the wilderness--but Rowan discovers that some amazing things can only be experienced when you get far, far away from the comforts of home"--Provided by Publisher.

19. Grumble boats

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Author:
McFarlane, Susannah
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Emma is upset because she wants to go to the pirate party with her brother, so her grandmother shows her how to let go of bad feelings.

20. How do you eat color?

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Author:
David, Mabi
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"As a boy, girl, and their chameleon journey through their day, they discover a rainbow of fruits and vegetables"--