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North Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E THOMPK 2022
1 available
J E THOMPK 2022
1 available
Description
Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren’t meant to be written down…until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers—and superheroes—make mistakes.
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A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all kids. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yamulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. All Are Welcome...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CHARLE 2020
1 available
J E CHARLE 2020
1 available
Sierra View Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CHARLE 2020
1 available
J E CHARLE 2020
1 available
South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CHARLE 2020
2 available
J E CHARLE 2020
2 available
Description
Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have,...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
Sierra View Library - Children's Picture Books
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
Description
Whats in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather...
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Picture Books - World Languages
SPANISH J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
SPANISH J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
North Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books - World Languages
SPANISH J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
SPANISH J E MARTIN 2018
1 available
Description
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
Whats in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition!If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the...
6) Amah faraway
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E GREANI 2022
1 available
J E GREANI 2022
1 available
Description
Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure.
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Amy Wu volume 1
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ZHANG 2019
1 available
J E ZHANG 2019
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ZHANG 2019
1 available
J E ZHANG 2019
1 available
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Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.
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"A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith. Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new...
9) Beauty woke
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Incline Village Library - Children's Picture Books
J E RAMOS 2022
1 available
J E RAMOS 2022
1 available
Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E RAMOS 2022
1 available
J E RAMOS 2022
1 available
Description
Beauty, who is of Taino Indian, African, and Boricua heritage, was taught to be strong and proud, but hatred toward people who look like her bruises her heart until her community opens her eyes to the truth.
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Downtown Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E PERKIN 2019
1 available
J E PERKIN 2019
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E PERKIN 2019
1 available
J E PERKIN 2019
1 available
Description
When María, Juan, and their mother go to the border between California and Mexico to visit their grandmother at Christmas, María must devise a way to get Juan's gift over the fence.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E JOY 2020
1 available
J E JOY 2020
1 available
North Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E JOY 2020
1 available
J E JOY 2020
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E JOY 2020
1 available
J E JOY 2020
1 available
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"A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"-- Provided by publisher. Includes historical and cultural notes, song list, and two poems.
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E YANG 2021
1 available
J E YANG 2021
1 available
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Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
Incline Village Kiosk - Children's Picture Books
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
Sierra View Library - Children's Picture Books
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
Description
Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.
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North Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E AMESCU 2021
1 available
J E AMESCU 2021
1 available
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A fictionalized account of a Nahua woman who grew up in Mexico during the early 1900s, became a model for artists, worked with scholars to preserve Nahuatl language and stories, and was known as the "soul of Mexico." Includes author's note, timeline, and glossary.
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E PEREZ 2021
1 available
J E PEREZ 2021
1 available
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"When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coqui, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought"-- Provided by publisher.
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E KIM 2020
1 available
J E KIM 2020
1 available
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"Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces...
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books - World Languages
SPANISH J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
SPANISH J E DELAPE 2018
1 available
Description
Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2021
1 available
J E HO 2021
1 available
Sierra View Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2021
1 available
J E HO 2021
1 available
South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2021
1 available
J E HO 2021
1 available
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A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2022
1 available
J E HO 2022
1 available
South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2022
1 available
J E HO 2022
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HO 2022
1 available
J E HO 2022
1 available
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A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes--like his father's, grandfather's, and younger brother's--rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E SEHGAL 2018
2 available
J E SEHGAL 2018
2 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E SEHGAL 2018
1 available
J E SEHGAL 2018
1 available
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North Valleys Library - Children's Board Books
J E SEHGAL 2021
1 available
J E SEHGAL 2021
1 available
Description
Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors.
"Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this lush picture book from bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal. Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into...