A picture book autobiography by Yukie Kimura about her childhood in Japan during World War II.
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The Worry Balloon
On the first day of school, Isla’s mind plays the what if game. Scary thoughts come, the world goes dark, and everything feels stormy. With Mami at her side, Isla takes a deep breath and blows her worries away in a big balloon. But as school gets closer, Isla’s worries come back like a tornado. Mami encourages her to imagine something happy, and Isla remembers there’s nothing she can’t handle. The storm might come again, but for now, her mind is quiet.
A Bird Day
A funny and whimsical picture book about an ordinary family day, told through a bird family.
Amadou’s Zoo
Finding François: A Story About The Healing Power Of Friendship
Alice sends a message in a bottle that travels the River Seine and lands with Francois, who helps her heal from the loss of her beloved grandmother.
Gotta Go!: Toon Level 2 (Toon Books)
During the course of a day spent with Grampa, Owen learns silly dances to fight the urge to pee.
The Great Grrrrr
Patience is not in the Great Grrrrr’s strongest trait. He is a monster in a hurry and has packages to deliver, so you had better answer the doorbell before his patience runs out, or worse, it starts to rain. Frustration and impatience explode onto the pages of this hilariously expressive two-color picture book.
Yellow Butterfly: A Story From Ukraine
A wordless picture book portrayal of war seen through the eyes of a young girl who finds hope in the symbolism of yellow butterflies against the background of a pure blue sky. Using the colors of his national flag, Oleksandr Shatokhin has created a deeply emotional response to the conflict in Ukraine and provided a narrative full of powerful visual metaphors for readers to consider as they travel from the devastating effects of war to a place of hope for peace and the future.
Plátanos Go With Everything/Los Plátanos Van Con Todo: Bilingual English-Spanish
Platanos are Yesenia’s favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they’re a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything, especially love!
Mr. Pak Buys A Story
The unusual story that a wealthy couple’s servant buys from a thief proves to be well worth the price.