Stella Keeps the Sun Up

Stella Keeps the Sun Up
Author: Clothilde Ewing
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534487859

"When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up"--


Stella Keeps the Sun Up

Stella Keeps the Sun Up
Author: Clothilde Ewing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781665937467

"When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up"--


Love You by Heart

Love You by Heart
Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338808257

Acclaimed creator of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, Say Something, and Be You, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds breaks new ground in this ultimate gift book format perfect for readers of every age. A poetic, universal, and joyful celebration of how we feel about the most beloved people in our lives -- we love them BY HEART! I love every smile, every blink, I love you by heart. I love your toes, your head, your nose, I love you by heart. Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings to life this ode to unconditional love with a delightful and poetic tribute to the rare and beautiful love that binds us together. From the intimate and unbridled love parents and caregivers have for their little ones, to the tremendous love of a lifelong friendship, and the boundless love of a grandparent -- this is a heartfelt message to share with the people we cherish; like a song we have known all our lives, we love them by heart. Peter H. Reynold's whimsical and charming art conveys this deep expression of love with humor, tenderness, and heart. Love You by Heart is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day and any day of the year and will become a bookshelf staple. Just right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and anytime you want to share a most heartfelt message of L-O-V-E!


I'm Growing Great

I'm Growing Great
Author: Mechal Renee Roe
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2024-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 059348715X

Confident, empowered girls are celebrated in this follow-up to Happy Hair, a flower-filled, nature-loving, read-together children's book that encourages growth and positivity, Lovely and wise, shine at sunrise! I am growing each day! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of flowers, butterflies, and other garden treasures are the stars of this vibrant, rhythmic, and inspiring book from the author/illustrator of Happy Hair and Cool Cuts. Set in a backdrop of nature's glorious color and bounty, it's the perfect springtime read-aloud to promote confidence and self-esteem for girls of all ages. Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series: • Happy Hair • Cool Cuts • Smart Sisters • I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading) • I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)


The Tale of the Whale

The Tale of the Whale
Author: Karen Swann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534493956

A child and a whale embark on a beautiful journey together in this lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book about friendship, hope, and love for the world around us in the vein of The Fisherman & the Whale and Cynthia Rylant’s Life. Where land becomes sky and sky becomes sea, I first saw the whale and the whale first saw me. A child joins a friendly whale for a magical journey of discovery. They sail the blue ocean, dance with dolphins, and tail-splash seagulls. But the child also sees an ocean filled with plastic trash. And that inspires a promise of help, for the whale and all earth’s creatures.


I Am You

I Am You
Author: Refiloe Moahloli
Publisher: Amazon Crossing Kids
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781542035668

We may be different, but our hearts beat the same. In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu--the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we're from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that we are all one.


Seeking Best Friend

Seeking Best Friend
Author: Alison Marcotte
Publisher: Beaming Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1506468896

SEEKING BEST FRIEND When a child sends out an open call for a best friend, the most unlikely candidates apply for the job. But when each candidate disappoints, the child's list of requirements grows longer and longer--and more and more ridiculous! Only when she discovers that the way to find a friend is through being a good friend does she finally find the right person for the position. This humorous picture book is sure to make you laugh and will spur great conversations with children about what it means to be a good friend.


The Skin You Live in

The Skin You Live in
Author: Tyler Michael Csicsko David Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013
Genre: Human skin color
ISBN: 9780989012300

With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picturebook offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.


The Vet from Snowy River

The Vet from Snowy River
Author: Stella Quinn
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1867225603

A hot vet. A rebellious teenager. And meddling but well-meaning townsfolk. Vera gets more than she bargains for when she runs off to a new life in the country ... A fresh and funny rural romance, perfect for readers of Alissa Callen and Rachael Johns. Vera De Rossi no longer believes in love ... And thanks to her ex-boyfriend she's also broke, jobless, and staring down the barrel of a court case that could land her in prison. Turning to her talent for baking, Vera opens a cafe in Hanrahan, a cosy tourist town in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Josh Cody, once Hanrahan's golden boy, escaped sixteen years ago with gossip hard on his heels and a pregnant girlfriend in tow. Now he's back: a qualified veterinarian - and a single dad with a lot to prove. A new start and a grumpy teenage daughter ... it's a lot to juggle, and there's no room in his life for further complications. But that's before he walks into The Billy Button Cafe and meets its prickly owner ... Reeling from the past, Vera has no intention of being sidetracked by the hot vet with a killer smile. But fate has a way of tripping up our best intentions and between a stray cat and a busybody with a heart of gold, this is a town - a family - unlike any other. And, whether Vera wants it or not, is there anything a family won't do to help one of its own? PRAISE: 'The perfect feel-good blend of warmth, wit and small-town charm. This debut will leave you smiling.' Alissa Callen bestselling author of Snowy Mountains Daughter