Booklist: I'm Your Neighbor Books

Books from the "I'm Your Neighbor" website, and about building a welcoming community.
 

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1. Eleven words for love: a journey through Arabic expressions of love

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Author:
Abdel-Fattah, Randa
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5 stars
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Green Road Community - Picture Books
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"A family has fled their homeland in search of safety in another country, carrying a single suitcase. As their journey unfolds, the oldest child reflects on the special contents of that suitcase: photo albums that evoke eleven of many names for love in Arabic. From sunshine-warm friendship to the love that dissolves all tears; from the love that makes you swoon to the love that leaves you yearning for the heart's homeland--her family has experienced...

2. All of us

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Author:
Berger, Carin
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Simple text and collage illustrations remind the reader that we are stronger together than alone.

3. Mama's sleeping scarf

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Author:
Grace-James, Nwa
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4 stars
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Chino loves the scarf her mother ties around her hair at night, and takes it on endless adventures during the day as a reminder of the ones she loves.

4. Plenty of hugs

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Author:
Manushkin, Fran
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Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.

5. Love the world

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Author:
Parr, Todd
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4.7 stars
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Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there's always something to love.

6. Still this love goes on

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Author:
Sainte-Marie, Buffy
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4 stars
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"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable...

7. A maleta full of treasures

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Author:
Sylvester, Natalia
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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"--

8. I am love: a book of compassion

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Author:
Verde, Susan
Series:
I am (Susan Verde)
Average Rating:
4.8 stars
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Explores many aspects of love that can help one weather any storm, including that love is comfort, effort, connection, and taking care of oneself.

9. Heartfelt

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Author:
Vickers, Elaine
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A young child cuts out paper hearts and shares each heart along with acts of kindness or love to the people in the neighborhood.