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Cover ArtThe Pie That Molly Grew by Heavenrich Sue; Chamisa Kellogg (Illustrator)
Call Number: E HEA
ISBN: 9781534111844
Publication Date: 2023
Under Molly's watchful eye and care, each stage of growth--from the seed to the sprout to the leaves to the final fruit on the vine--is showcased. And at the end, Molly's lovely pumpkin is turned into a delicious pie for one and all to share in a celebration of gratitude. All from the seed that Molly sowed. Back matter includes fun facts about pumpkins, the important pollinators who help them grow, as well as a pumpkin pie recipe.
 
Cover ArtEvery Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead; Matthew Cordell (Illustrator)
Call Number: E STE
ISBN: 9780823444274
Publication Date: 2022
How many dogs live in the neighborhood? Louis decides to find out-by meeting every single one. Louis really wants a dog, but his Grandma insists, "There are enough dogs in the neighborhood already." While Louis disagrees, he realizes he needs more information to support his argument- so he sets out to figure out how many dogs live in the neighborhood. While Grandma sets out on errands of her own, Louis starts knocking on doors. He meets big dogs and little dogs, dogs with jobs, dogs who eat socks, and dogs who are much missed. (He also meets cats, and birds, and one very big python, but those don't count!) By the time he gets home Louis is ready to tell Grandma just how many dogs are in the neighborhood. . . . But Grandma thinks he just might have missed one. A particularly loveable dog. A dog who needs a new home. Maybe there are enough dogs in the neighborhood after all. 
 
Cover ArtThis Is Not My Home by Vivienne Chang; Eugenia Yoh
Call Number: E YOH
ISBN: 9780316377102
Publication Date: 2023
A humorous and heartfelt reverse immigration story that will resonate across cultures and show us how a place can become home. This is not my backyard barbecue. This is not our car, these are not my fireflies. This is not my farmer's market and... This is not my home.   When Lily's mom announces their family must move back to Taiwan to take care of her elderly Ah Ma, Lily is devastated to leave behind her whole life for a place that is most definitely not her home. But Lily soon realizes, through the help of her family and friends, what home means to them. And perhaps someday--maybe not today, but someday--it might become her home too.
 
Cover ArtTwo New Years by Richard Ho; Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)
Call Number: E HO
ISBN: 9781797212814
Publication Date: 2023
 For this multicultural family, inspired by the author''s own, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky.   
 
Cover ArtFriends (Parker) by Theron Parker; Daniel Winship (Illustrator)
Call Number: E PAR
ISBN: 9780986355226
Publication Date: 2015
This delightful children's book tells a visual story about two boys who meet randomly in an alley. One is deaf and the other hearing; together, they work together to figure out how to communicate.
 
Cover ArtGanesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani; Debasmita Dasgupta (Illustrator)
Call Number: E THA
ISBN: 9781646869978
Publication Date: 2023
During her town's Ganesha Chaturthi festival, young Prema comes up with an innovative plan to save the river from pollution. Persevering through multiple obstacles, she convinces her friends to help her create natural clay Ganesha statues to replace the plaster ones that harm the river when they dissolve.
 
Cover ArtComposting for Community by Michael Martinez
Call Number: E MAR
ISBN: 9781737240488
Publication Date: 2023
Mateo's father is a composter, but when the class falls silent during his career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father's job, but about composting itself. His dad's seemingly ordinary job unveils a world of interconnectedness, family heritage and environmental stewardship that changes Mateo's perspective. Guided by his family, Mateo delves into the science of composting and witnesses the transformation of trash into nourishing compost that provides life for our planet. 
 
Cover ArtSomething, Someday by Amanda Gorman; Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
Call Number: E GOR
ISBN: 9780593203255
Publication Date: 2023
Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring text and powerfully stunning illustrations, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact.
 
Cover ArtThe Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero; Sarah Gonzales (Illustrator)
Call Number: E QUI
ISBN: 9780735271760
Publication Date: 2023
What's the only way to make bread? You might use white flour in your bread, or whole wheat flour or corn flour. You might use water or milk, maybe an egg or two. You'll use a handful of this, a dash of that, a bit of this and a splash of that. Some dough will rise, some dough will bubble. Sometimes it will be sticky, sometimes it will be shaggy. What's the only way to make bread? Your way! This tasty celebration of all kinds of bread will tempt bread lovers big and small. No matter what kind of bread YOU like to make, this book is for you!
 
Cover ArtThe Artivist by Nikkolas Smith
Call Number: E SMI
ISBN: 9780593619650
Publication Date: 2023
"They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist." When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself--the artist and the activist--to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he sets out to change the world one painting at a time. With inspiring text and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist is a call to action for young readers to point out injustice in their lives and try to heal the broken bones of the world through their art.
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