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A Baller Has Feelings Too: Stephan & Mariah's Hood Love Story by M. Monique
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![Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen]()
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“Family isn’t always your relatives. It’s the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.”Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved... -
![The Love I Deserve by Kay Shanee]()
The Love I Deserve by Kay Shanee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Sometimes, life forces you to take a detour. When you finally reach your destination, you’ll understand your journey.” Love is a fickle thing that can take your life on the least expected detours. Creed Mason was learning that the hard way. Married to a woman who refuses to forget his past, he was burning himself out trying to prove that he was a changed man... -
![Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna]()
Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way...From the award-winning author and illustrator of The Journey, this insightful and delicately told story shows that we can all find friendship and comfort when we share our fears... -
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![Upside Down In Love by Dominique Thomas]()
Upside Down In Love by Dominique Thomas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTraveling down a road where I see no ending. He never had good intentions with my heart from the beginning. Novah, Billie and Normani navigate through life with their heads held high despite their tumultuous relationships with the men they fathered kids with. Novah fell into love quickly with Carter. They were young. He was a rising NFL star and she was a popular video vixen... -
![I Gotta Be The One You Love by Latoya Nicole]()
I Gotta Be The One You Love by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings17 year old Kira has already been through more than someone in a lifetime... Dealing with an unthinkable situation at home and being a loner at school, all she wants is some peace in her life... On the outside, Tre seems to have it all. Being the star of the basketball team, girls throw themselves at his feet. He is used to the attention except where he craves it most... -
![A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres]()
A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis series is based in the State of Hawaii and focused on a fictional Delta Force team of strong, dedicated Alpha Heroes and the women who make their lives infinitely better!Samira Ioane is the heart of her family. Raising two children on her own wasn’t ever her plan, but life happens, and she knows how to lean into the wind and keep moving forward... -
![Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock]()
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders by Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock, comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’... -
![Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer]()
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's love. A book for EVERY family by dazzling illustrator Sophie Beer... -
![Home is in Between by Mitali Perkins]()
Home is in Between by Mitali Perkins
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShanti misses the warm monsoon rains in India. Now in America, she watches fall leaves fly past her feet. Still, her family’s apartment feels like a village: Mama cooking luchi, funny stories in Bangla, and Baba’s big laugh. But outside, everything is different – trick-or-treating, ballet class, and English books.Back and forth, Shanti trudges between her two worlds... -
![The Colors of Us by Karen Katz]()
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades... -
![Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox]()
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . -
![The Sandwich Swap by Rania Al-Abdullah, Kelly DiPucchio]()
The Sandwich Swap by Rania Al-Abdullah, Kelly DiPucchio
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus--but what's that between friends? It turns out, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out... -
![Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour with Envelope by Annette Langen]()
Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour with Envelope by Annette Langen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the bestselling book Letters from Felix, something terrible hasppens at the end of vacation: Sophie's cuddly rabbit, Felix, disappears in the airport! The is very, very bad, because Sophie and Felix are inseparable. But when schools starts again, suddenly a letter for Sophie arrives from London - a letter from Felix! Over 4... -
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![Anni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani Mehra]()
Anni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani Mehra
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnni’s on a mission to YUM!The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world. Fluffy and fragrant, spicy and succulent—Anni could eat it every day. In fact, Anni loves that biryani so much that she’s determined to uncover the secret to the recipe. She has so many questions for Uncle, the grumpy chef and owner of the café... -
![La Edad de Oro by José Martí, Lorenzo Amengual]()
La Edad de Oro by José Martí, Lorenzo Amengual
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format...Categorized as:
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![Little You by Richard Van Camp]()
Little You by Richard Van Camp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRichard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone... -
![Please, Baby, Please by Kadir Nelson, Spike Lee]()
Please, Baby, Please by Kadir Nelson, Spike Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsVivid illustrations from celebrated artist Kadir Nelson evoke toddlerhood from sandbox to high chair to crib, and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again... -
![I Promise by LeBron James]()
I Promise by LeBron James
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close...Categorized as:
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![Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons by Rob D. Walker]()
Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons by Rob D. Walker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo-time Caldecott Medalist Leo and Diane Dillon bring to life words of wisdom about living life with compassion and courage written by Author and Actor Rob D. Walker. This is a must have for every family. Gentle, powerful lessons spoken to child, delivered with a mother's immutable love. Stunning illustration will leave readers breathless and deeply moved... -
![The All-Star Joker by David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers]()
The All-Star Joker by David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNext up to the plate—book #5 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! The stars are out in Kansas City . . . the baseball stars, that is! Mike and Kate are at the All-Star game, and even get to go on the field during the Home Run Derby to catch pop-ups! That's where they meet Andy, whose dad, Josh Robinson, is an All-Star catcher... -
![Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry]()
Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the Creators of Hair Like Mine, Skin Like Mine, the second book in the Kids Like Mine Series, is a fun, easy-to- read for beginners as well as advanced readers. An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Guaranteed to make you smile and a bit hungry... -
![Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins]()
Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn a hot day, people come from all over the city to spend the day at the pool in this joyful picture book that’s a love song to summer, the city, community, and staying cool!Today is a pool day in the city! The sun is shining, so what are you waiting for? Friends and family. Kids and grandparents. Big bodies and small bodies... -
![The San Francisco Splash by David A. Kelly, David A. Kelly]()
The San Francisco Splash by David A. Kelly, David A. Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is book #7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark!Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby . . . and this time it's not a baseball... -
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![The Jolly Mon: Book and Musical CD by Jimmy Buffett, Savannah Jane Buffett]()
The Jolly Mon: Book and Musical CD by Jimmy Buffett, Savannah Jane Buffett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn a remote island called Bananaland, the Jolly Mon uses his beautiful voice and an enchanted guitar to lure fish from the ocean and bring happiness to all. But these gifts can't save him from treacherous pirates. For that, he will need the help of a very special dolphin... -
![Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses by Jen Arena, Blanca Gómez]()
Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses by Jen Arena, Blanca Gómez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn adorable English/Spanish bilingual eBook that proves that love is the same in every language.Features:Read-Aloud functionality [where available]Book Description:Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato... -
![Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat by Katie Harnett]()
Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat by Katie Harnett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cat who lives on Blossom Street is called something different by everyone, and loved by all. But there is one house on the street that he hasn't visited yet...From a wonderful new picture book talent comes a sweet and memorable tale about communities, friendship, and not forgetting those around us... -
![Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color by Monique Fields]()
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color by Monique Fields
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself—honeysmoke.For multiracial children, and all children everywhere, this picture book offers a universal message that empowers young people to create their own self-identity...Categorized as:
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![B Is for Baby by Atinuke]()
B Is for Baby by Atinuke
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsB is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! Baby’s brother is getting ready to take a basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He will have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge... -
![Gibberish by Young Vo]()
Gibberish by Young Vo
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says – from the school bus driver to his new classmates – sounds like gibberish... -
![Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn]()
Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday--and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Join Lola in this cozy celebration of books and the people who love them... -
![The Pinstripe Ghost by David A. Kelly]()
The Pinstripe Ghost by David A. Kelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBatting second—book #2 in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears... -
![The Mike Lupica Collection by Mike Lupica]()
The Mike Lupica Collection by Mike Lupica
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree of New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica’s wildly popular sports stories gathered together in one box! Baseball and basketball fans will rejoice, for all of their favorite novels are available in one gorgeous... -
![Sometimes, All I Need Is Me by Juliana Perdomo]()
Sometimes, All I Need Is Me by Juliana Perdomo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGentle themes of resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care are brought home in this sweet and soulful picture book with charmingly graphic illustrations and a poetic text.I love listening to music, especially samba!It feels like my heart follows the beat.Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas... -
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![I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty]()
I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison, a sweet and playful bedtime book that reminds young readers just how loved they areI love you like yellow.I love you like green.Like flowery orchidand sweet tangerine . . . Love comes in many forms. It can feel tart as lemonade, or sweet as sugar cookies... -
![I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs]()
I Am Tama, Lucky Cat by Wendy Henrichs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA monk with little more than a few grains of rice to share welcomes a feline visitor into his humble home and place of worship. Little does he know that the hungry, shivering animal he names Tama would bring him both friendship and good fortune beyond his dreams. Illustrations... -
![Little Narwhal's Day: A Secret Creatures Book by Angela Castillo]()
Little Narwhal's Day: A Secret Creatures Book by Angela Castillo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore the secret creatures of the Arctic Circle along with Little Narwhal and his friend, Little Beluga. Bright pictures and fun characters capture the imagination while teaching about animals of the snow and ice.Perfect for beginning early readers who enjoy the accomplishment of finishing a whole book in one sitting. Educational links at the back of the book add more learning opportunities... -
![I Want to Be Spaghetti! by Kiera Wright-Ruiz]()
I Want to Be Spaghetti! by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that... -
![Fade to Blue by Andrea Hopkins]()
Fade to Blue by Andrea Hopkins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCAITLYN⠀You don’t know me. I do the work behind the scenes. The I-will-not-only-make-your-dirty-little-secrets-disappear-but-also-transform-your-life work. I am the go-to publicist and manager in the wild world of entertainment. I’m also a damn good single mom to the most adorable four-year-old ballbuster.Despite my nonexistent dating life, in the eternal words of Beyoncé, I slay... -
![Be Strong by Pat Zietlow Miller]()
Be Strong by Pat Zietlow Miller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA picture book about finding strength in unlikely places from the team behind the hugely popular New York Times bestseller Be Kind.When her gym class must face the school rock-climbing wall, Tanisha is discouraged. Her muscles are weak, and she knows she'll never reach the top like Cayla.But maybe strength is about more than just muscles... -
![Are Your Stars Like My Stars? by Leslie Helakoski]()
Are Your Stars Like My Stars? by Leslie Helakoski
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“We look at the world every day.You and me.Do we see the same things?Do you see what I see?” In beautiful, evocative rhyme, this lovely picture book helps children consider the colors of their everyday lives . . . and imagine how others around the world experience the very same things... -
![Today by Julie Morstad]()
Today by Julie Morstad
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery day is full of endless possibilities - especially TODAY!The simplest moment has the potential to become extraordinary in this beautiful book by Julie Morstad. From getting dressed, to having breakfast, to choosing ways to go, Today has a little something to delight everyone... -
![All We Need: A Story of Kindness and Gratitude by Kathy Wolff, Margaux Meganck]()
All We Need: A Story of Kindness and Gratitude by Kathy Wolff, Margaux Meganck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor fans of All the World and Love, a poetic story that celebrates the littlest things we all need to be happy -- and the beauty of sharing with others when we have more to give.Each bustling day in our busy world, we can take a moment to appreciate the little things... -
![Homemade Love by bell hooks]()
Homemade Love by bell hooks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHer Mama calls her Girlpie-a sweet treat, homemade with love. And when Girlpie makes a mistake, the love of her mother and father lets her pick up the pieces and make everything right again. Shane W. Evan's resplendent artwork teems with "homemade love," one of the tender nicknames award-winning author bell hooks gives her young heroine... -
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![Tree of Cranes by Allen Say]()
Tree of Cranes by Allen Say
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs a young Japanese boy recovers from a bad chill, his mother busily folds origami paper into delicate silver cranes in preparation for the boy's very first Christmas... -
![Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora]()
Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too. First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations capture the familiar and cozy people, toys and animals that will delight babies... -
![How My Parents Learned to Eat by Ina R. Friedman, Allen Say]()
How My Parents Learned to Eat by Ina R. Friedman, Allen Say
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn American sailor courts a young Japanese woman and each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating... -
![Pete the Cat: Play Ball! by Kimberly Dean]()
Pete the Cat: Play Ball! by Kimberly Dean
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do? Pete the Cat: Play Ball! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child... -
![Home by Carson Ellis]()
Home by Carson Ellis
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHome might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist’s own studio... -
![My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith]()
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy...
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