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Birdie and Me

*This item also available on Libby. Ever since their free-spirited mama died ten months ago, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but now their conservative Uncle Patrick insists on being their guardian which forces all four of them to confront grief, prejudice, and loss, all while exploring what 'home' really means.

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Thu, 2020-05-21 10:42
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Birdie and Me
Birdie and Me

J. M. M. Nuanez
Juvenile Fiction - J Nuanez

*This item also available on Libby. Ever since their free-spirited mama died ten months ago, twelve-year-old Jack and her gender creative nine-year-old brother, Birdie, have been living with their fun-loving Uncle Carl, but now their conservative Uncle Patrick insists on being their guardian which forces all four of them to confront grief, prejudice, and loss, all while exploring what 'home' really means.
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

An intergenerational group of Native American family members and friends make fry bread together.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Wed, 2019-11-27 15:41
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Kevin Maillard
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mai)

An intergenerational group of Native American family members and friends make fry bread together.

 

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The Blessing Cup

A single china cup from a tea set left behind when Jews were forced to leave Russia helps hold a family together through generations of living in America, reminding them of the most important things in life.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Tue, 2019-11-26 20:03
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The Blessing Cup
The Blessing Cup

Patricia Polacco
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Pol)

A single china cup from a tea set left behind when Jews were forced to leave Russia helps hold a family together through generations of living in America, reminding them of the most important things in life.

 

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Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child

Annabelle finds a family of fairies in the cement and weeds, and they sing and dance for her when she gives them tea.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Tue, 2019-11-26 19:15
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Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child

Bob Graham
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Gra)

Annabelle finds a family of fairies in the cement and weeds, and they sing and dance for her when she gives them tea.

 

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Great Dog

Learning the stories of the other Great Dogs in their family, including marathon runner Uncle Tibor, astronaut Aunt Yuki and teacher Uncle Scooter, a pup and his father contemplate the grand future he will have.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Tue, 2019-11-26 19:08
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Great Dog
Great Dog

Davide Cali
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Cal)

Learning the stories of the other Great Dogs in their family, including marathon runner Uncle Tibor, astronaut Aunt Yuki and teacher Uncle Scooter, a pup and his father contemplate the grand future he will have.

 

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Feast for 10

Various members of the family help Mama shop for the ingredients and prepare a wonderful chicken dinner for ten people, in a colorful counting book that also shows how a homemade dinner gets from the supermarket to the table.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Tue, 2019-11-26 19:02
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Feast for 10
Feast for 10

Cathryn Falwell
(Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 510 Fal)

Various members of the family help Mama shop for the ingredients and prepare a wonderful chicken dinner for ten people, in a colorful counting book that also shows how a homemade dinner gets from the supermarket to the table.

 

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Just Right Family: An Adoption Story

When Meili learns her parents are adopting another child, she must accept the role of big sister and realize a new addition can be just right too.

Submitted by Ellen A. on Tue, 2019-11-26 18:48
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Just Right Family: An Adoption Story
Just Right Family: An Adoption Story

Silvia Lopez
(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Lop)

When Meili learns her parents are adopting another child, she must accept the role of big sister and realize a new addition can be just right too.

 

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