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When the dinosaurs gather together to show off how fearsome they are, one little brontosaurus is beset with fears, but he soon discovers he's not alone and that his own special talents are worth celebrating too. This gentle tale of self-discovery will resonate with children, as they recognise that everyone has their own worries, and will help encourage confidence in their own abilities and build emotional resilience.
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After reuniting with Ayanna, who is now in his world, Tristan travels up the Mississippi in pursuit of his archenemy, King Cotton. Along the way they encounter new haints who are dead set on preventing their progress north to Tristan's hometown of Chicago. It's going to take many Alkean friends, including the gods themselves, the black flames of the afokena gloves, and all of Tristan's inner strength to deliver justice once and for all.
6) Mel fell
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"...follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith."-- Publisher's description.
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Roscoe Riley rules volume 5
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Roscoe cannot wait to tap dance in the school talent show until some older boys make fun of him and say that tap dancing is just for girls.
10) My bindi
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"There in the mirror, I see a shining star. My mother's joy, my father's pride. And then I see something else: I see me." Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But her amma is there to reassure her.
11) The smart cookie
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"This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--Provided by publisher.
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Class critters volume 3
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Madison must navigate her insecurities and the unexpected dangers of being a mouse in order to turn back into herself before the end of the day or risk being stuck eating cheese and hiding from cats for the rest of her life. Includes ten fun facts about house mice.
13) Wildoak
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Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard, in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever.
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"Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don't fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world--and share our joy!"--Provided by publisher.
17) Girl dad
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"A fun read-aloud written in upbeat rhyming verse, Girl Dad is a picture book that honors the strong men who raise, love, and uplift strong girls."--Provided by publisher.
18) Invisible Isabel
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"Isabel Beane is a shy girl who lives in a home full of havoc and hubbub and hullabaloo. With five siblings, there is always too much too much-ness. At school, there's a new girl who is immediately popular, but she's also not very nice to one person-Isabel. Isabel has never felt more invisible. She begins to get bombarded by fears, like being abandoned by her classmates and taking the upcoming Extremely Important standardized test. Her fears feel...
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Katherine Tegen Books
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2024.
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"A heartwarming interactive picture book that encourages silly full-body participation to keep readers giggling, from beloved author-illustrator June Tate. Feeling tangled, twisted, or just in a funk? This tender picture book highlights the tiny things even the youngest readers can try as they see what big differences await them on the other side. It highlights the beauty of slowing down when you're not at full capacity and instead focuses on the...
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