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Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.
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Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...
3. Antoinette
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Gaston and friends volume 2.
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4.3 stars
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Raised in a family of talented bulldogs, Antoinette the poodle wonders what makes her special. She gets the chance to prove herself and find what she's good at when puppy Ooh-la-la goes missing.
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Clementine Hunter's paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.
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3 stars
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Picture book encouraging kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and how they express themselves and see the world.
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5 stars
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Bea and her toddler ballet class perform "The Nutcracker."
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4.2 stars
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A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.
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3.7 stars
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When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn't entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to find out. But none of the different bears he meets on his travels are like him.
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4 stars
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"This funny and fact-filled picture book is all about blood: where it's found, what it does, how it travels, and why vampires shouldn't drink it. From the four chambers of the heart to the platelets that clot your blood when you scrape your knee, everything you want to know about the cardiovascular system is right inside these pages. Just watch out for thirsty vampires"--
10. The Book of Gold
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5 stars
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Isaac isn't interested in much, but when a mysterious shopkeeper tells him about a legendary book that holds the answers to every question ever asked, he embarks on a lifelong search for the Book of Gold.
11. Boy + Bot
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4.4 stars
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A boy and a robot strike up a friendship despite their differences.
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5 stars
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The renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder, describing how he only spoke fluently when he was communicating with animals and how he resolved at a young age to find his voice to be their advocate.
13. Brave every day
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Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend.
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3.5 stars
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Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself.
15. The bus ride
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3.3 stars
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Clara is excited to be taking the bus to her grandmother's house today. It's the first time she is going on her own. Little does she know that there will be a whole cast of interesting characters keeping her company. The ride just might be more of an adventure than she imagined!
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Happy County volume 3.
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3.7 stars
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On a bustling morning in Happy County the animal residents take to their vehicles where they learn about traffic signs and how to catch playful porcupines.
17. Come with me
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4 stars
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Frightened by news of angry people around the world, a young girl gets her parents' help in learning to be compassionate and brave a little at a time.
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Examines unusual animal facial features and how they help the animals survive.
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4 stars
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"An introduction to diurnal (daytime) and nocturnal (nighttime) animals"--
20. Dear Girl
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4.4 stars
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Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up.