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Together Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to their sidewalk library, and as they get more visitors, Jelly Bean comes up with the idea to combine the books and food; so neighbors feel invited to take a meal and a good book.
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"In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious--sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator...
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"When Joo Hong harvests a beautiful persimmon from her mom's garden, she can't wait to give it to her Grandma, who is visiting from far away. However, the days leading up to her arrival feel like forever--and the persimmon is looking less and less perfect as time passes by. What can Joo Hong do to make sure it's perfectly ripe--and not mushy and wrinkly--for Grandma's visit?"--
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"A Tamil boy explores his love for his grandmother and her colorful sari collection in this tale of expressing your true self"--
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"Aminah's life is full of warmth and joy, from days spent in the golden sunshine eating juicy mangoes, to evenings curled up reading adventure stories with her grandfather, Da. But one day, Aminah's told she'll be leaving with her parents for their very own adventure, one that will take her away from Da and the sunny comforts of the life she's known... An uplifting story about finding your way in a new and unfamiliar place"--
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Gigi and Ojiji volume 1.
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"Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?"--
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""One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational figure for assembly at school, but who should she choose? Granny suggests famous familiar figures such as Winifred Atwell, Mary Seacole and Rosa Parks, and tells Ava all about their fascinating histories, but Ava's classmates have got there first and she must choose someone else. But who? And then Ava finds a mysterious old suitcase, Granny's "grip", and Granny begins to share her own history, and...
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4 stars
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"Millie loves to help Laolao cook, especially her favorite dish: dumplings. They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet. As the seasons change, Laolao feels more and more tired--too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without Laolao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make Laolo happy, too?"--
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"One spring day, little Midori asks Jiichan, her grandfather, if the peaches on her family's farm are ripe yet. To her surprise, he asks," Does it taste like a story? That's when you know it is ripe." As Jiichan teaches her about her Japanese American heritage and her family's deep connection to this land, Midori begins to realize the patience, hard work, and endurancethat allowed their roots to grow. Poetic and powerful, Every Peach Is a Story is...
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Lola books (Anna McQuinn) volume 8.
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When Lola's Nana-Bibi comes to visit, they have a whole week of adventures.
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"A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless."--
12. Marley's pride
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"Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources"--...
13. The spice box
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4 stars
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Because his grandmother is arriving from India, Rishi wants to cook curry alongside his dad using the flavors from his family's special spice box, but when he drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.
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"When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"--
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A debut picture book about a girl who struggles to crochet a lucky hat for her Nai Nai's birthday and learns that the perfect gift comes from within.
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Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.
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4 stars
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"Season by season, a young girl walks with her abuelo along the beach as he shares stories about his life in Havana"--
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5 stars
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"May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he's been paying more attention than she thought."--
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"There's nothing Lili loves more than celebrating the Spring Lantern Festival with her family. But this will be the first time she attends the festivities without her beloved la̐olao. Though it's one of Lili's favorite days of the year, she can't help but wish, as she drifts off to sleep, that La̐olao were still there to enjoy bowls of sweet rice balls and solve fun riddles with her. Then, that night, the first full moon of the new year invites...