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1) A library
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In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape. In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who...
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ABRAMS 2022
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J E ABRAMS 2022
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When she discovers that a new student has trouble reading in English, Stacey shares books and stories to help her practice and soon other students join them, learning about other worlds and cultures--and the power of friendship.
"The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas. Stacey’s favorite day of the week is Thursday, when...
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E DAVIDS 2022
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J E DAVIDS 2022
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"A shy girl who feels most at home in the school library gains the courage to extend herself to others when she encounters a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at the diner where her mother works"--
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Anna Mary brings books to children and adults in Appalachia during the Great Depression. There were no libraries in the backwoods of Kentucky in the 1930s. Librarians there and throughout the South delivered books to families by horseback and mule, sleeping outdoors or sheltering in barns when they could, going from farm to farm in remote areas. In this story, a woman named Anna Mary stands in for all the real-life horseback librarians who helped...
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Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E MANUSH 2021 =
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J E MANUSH 2021 =
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When Katie's parents take her to the library one rainy Saturday, she finds a lot of her friends and, with the help of librarian Miss Bliss, takes home some "super-duper" books. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.
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North Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E LEHRHA 2021
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J E LEHRHA 2021
1 available
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When Book was new, it had many exciting adventures but over time, it leaves the library less and less often until, at last, it is given away and begins again.
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E SIGWAR 2021
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J E SIGWAR 2021
1 available
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In this story based on the author's life, a young homeless girl finds a different kind of home in the library.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
Downtown Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
J E ROBINS 2023
1 available
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When Sunny and Aarush reach for the same book at the library, they try to resolve the conundrum by searching through the stacks to find something else for the other to read, but maybe what they find instead is even better.
"When two young readers reach for the same book at the library, they set off on a charming romp through the stacks in this rambunctious and endearing picture book. Sunny and Aarush both love to read. In fact, it is their favorite...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E BOEHMA 2019
1 available
J E BOEHMA 2019
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E BOEHMA 2019
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J E BOEHMA 2019
1 available
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"By day, the library lions Patience and Fortitude guard the iconic New York Public Library. But when the sun goes down, and the library closes, their work is done, and it is time for fun. This debut wordless picture book brings the reader along on a late-night subway trip to the wild and wonderful Coney Island, where the two lions fit right in and indulge in some classic New York City-style fun. Will they make it back to the library before dawn? And...
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A young boy goes to the library with his class and hears about the many kinds of books that can be found there.
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HALE 2022
1 available
J E HALE 2022
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E HALE 2022
1 available
J E HALE 2022
1 available
Verdi Community Library and Nature Center - Children's Picture Books
J E HALE 2022
1 available
J E HALE 2022
1 available
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When the bookmobile librarian refuses to lend Stanley the story he wants, he learns the importance of advocating for the book of his choosing, and in doing so teaches the librarian the virtue in allowing everyone to select the stories they enjoy.
12) Palace of books
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Incline Village Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E POLACC 2023
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J E POLACC 2023
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At the public library in her new town, Patricia meets Mrs. Creavy, an encouraging librarian who introduces Patricia to the books of John James Audubon and helps her become the first member of the Audubon Bird Club of Freemont Elementary.
"From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state in elementary school. ...
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E BEATRI 2023
1 available
J E BEATRI 2023
1 available
Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books - New Arrivals Shelf
J E BEATRI 2023
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J E BEATRI 2023
1 available
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"A little librarian with a larger-than-life voice finds her place in this sweet and uproarious picture book about being true to yourself—no shushing required! Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There’s just one snag. Penelope is...LOUD. Bookcases may topple and the ground may quake at the sound of her voice, but Penelope is determined to prove she’s perfect...
14) This is a story
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Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book—in a story that’s more relevant than ever. This is a word on a page. This is a page in a book. This is a book on a shelf . . . waiting. With a sea-horse kite in hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some of whom are flying kites, too. At the library,...
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E PEARLM 2022
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J E PEARLM 2022
1 available
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Librarian Mr. Stephen is great at helping people find their books. But when it comes to crafts and storytime . . . well, he tries his best. Luckily, there's a substitute librarian to liven up things-the sublime Ms. Stacks! Ms. Stacks makes everything fun! And with a penchant for performing and a flair for the fabulous, she reminds everyone to be themselves and unleash their creativity. When Ms. Stacks is around, time in the library is never a drag!...
16) My key
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Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E AMAL 2021
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J E AMAL 2021
1 available
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"When two ordinary objects land on a city sidewalk, a little girl's dull day becomes an odyssey of new places and unusual faces. Led far away on a dragon boat, she makes use of her found objects to get past the locked library doors, where erudite elephants open her eyes to the beauty of books and faraway lands. Faced with fantastic animals and discoveries, has she found the secret to make dull days a thing of the past? A magical book that celebrates...
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South Valleys Library - Children's Picture Books
J E FUNKE 2016
1 available
J E FUNKE 2016
1 available
Spanish Springs Library - Children's Picture Books
J E FUNKE 2016
1 available
J E FUNKE 2016
1 available
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"Morry, a young book, is tired of standing still on a shelf amid dignified first editions, and yearns for the excitement of sharing his story with a child"--Amazon.com.
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A quirky ode to spirit, identity and the joy of having a library card follows the adventures of Little Card, who delightedly anticipates going to school to become a birthday card only to trade jobs with Big Card and embark on a life at the library, where he struggles to use his exuberant gifts in a quiet environment.
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Northwest Reno Library - Children's Picture Books
J E PIMENT 2021
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J E PIMENT 2021
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In this fictional biography, Pura Belpre breaks the rules of storytime by telling unpublished stories from her homeland of Puerto Rico. Includes author's note.
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When Littletown Library is destroyed by a tornado, it seems like book-loving Nia is the only one who cares; so she starts the "new free library" under the tree where she used to read, and writes out familiar stories and rhymes that are just a little bit wrong, and encourages the people who check them out to correct them--until soon the whole of Littletown is filled with people reading and writing books.