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It's been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other. When Juniper's mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help. As the countdown to Christmas begins,...
2) Love, Mama
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With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love.
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Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
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Five Little Monkeys volume 8
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Mama has said it is time for "Lights out! Sweet dreams! No more reading in bed, " but her five little monkeys cannot resist reading just a few more books to one another.
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"For fans of Donna Barba Higuera's Lupe Wong Won't Dance and Aida Salazar's The Moon Within, comes Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice -- a contemporary middle grade novel full of spunk and activist heart. Manuela Mani Semilla wants two things: to get her period, and to thwart her mom's plan of taking her to Guatemala, a place that has always been more of a mystery than an answer. Mani can't imagine leaving behind Las Nerdas, her band of misfit friends,...
6) Some moms
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"An ode to mothers of all sorts is packaged in this bright, bold, rhyming read perfect for the youngest of readers and their families."--
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"In this beautiful celebration of motherhood, the universal message of unconditional love for a child shines through. Laurenne Sala's heartwarming text, accompanied by Robin Preiss Glasser's charming illustrations, creates a firsthand look at the powerful bond between mother and child from pregnancy to birth and beyond." -- jacket flap.
10) Waci! Dance!
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"A mother shares Lakota cultural experiences with her daughter, introducing her to waci (dance) as a way to celebrate life. Wacipi (powwow), where dancing occurs, is a setting for Indigenous song, dance, regalia, food and crafts. A warm, family story for all ages, Waci! Dance! visually embraces the joy of being together and caring for each other. (A glossary and author note are included.)"--
11) We could fly
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"At a sparrow's urging, a young girl feels a mysterious trembling in her arms, a lightness in her feet, a longing to be free. Her mother tells her that her Granny Liza experienced the same, as did many of their people before her. Perhaps it's time, Mama says, to slip the bonds of earth and join the journey started long ago. To hold each other tight and rise. Drawing on lyrics from the song "We Could Fly" by Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, which...
14) Country baby
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"In this endearing board book, mom and baby enjoy a day out on the farm, picking carrots, cuddling sheep and finally coming home for a warm bath and snuggly bedtime."--
16) Amma's sari
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When her mother's sari draws stares, a little girl asks her mother to tell her more about her culture and learns to take pride in her differences.
17) I love my mommy
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"Follow Kiki, Nicky, and Ricky--three little sibling chicks--as they prepare gifts and breakfast for Mama Hen to thank her for loving and taking care of them. They make a bit of a mess along the way, but at least their little hearts are in the right place"--
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"When Mama tells Stinky Face she's thankful for him, he has some questions. Is she really thankful for every single bit of him--even his sticky fingers? Even his puckered-up mouth? Mama assures Stinky Face that she will always be thankful for all of him, from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. No matter what. share this loving message of thanks with your little Stinky Face!" --
19) Karate clash
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Twelve-year-old Levi is at home in the dojo where he practices karate, although the contentious relationship with his new stepsister, Sofia, is disturbing his concentration--but when she suddenly decides to join his dojo he realizes that Sofia's prickly attitude is a cover for her unhappiness.
20) The huffalots
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When Mom wakes up her Huffalots, nothing is right--they don't like their clothes, their breakfast is yucky, and they just don't like each other. When one of them trips, the other offers a hug, and they magically transform into Huffalittles, then Lovealittles, and finally--with a big cuddle--they become Lovealots. But it's been a long day and Mum is now grumpy and tired. Good thing the Lovealots know exactly what to do... A gorgeous picture book that...
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