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¡Vamos a comer con abuela! / Let’s Eat with Grandma

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Iesha Wright (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781645807513

Kids will love this playful story in both Spanish and English. This dual language reader will encourage children to learn food names and phrases when a family eats dinner together. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will have young readers learning a new language in no time.

Where's Burgess?

Laurie Elmquist (author) David Parkins (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814790

Reece Hansen is missing two things: his father and his frog. His parents are newly separated, and his dad is now living in another city, fighting forest fires. Reece struggles to get used to daily life without him. When he loses his pet frog, Burgess, Reece puts posters up around the neighborhood. But frogs are difficult to find. It takes an unusual classmate, the boy who wears a bathrobe to school, to pull Reece's attention away from Burgess. Through his new friend and a camping trip with his mom, Reece learns that friends can come in human form and families are resilient even when things change.

Black Gold

Sara Cassidy (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814233

Cyrus and Rudy spend the last days of summer selling dahlias, blackberries and tomatoes at their roadside stand. When a neighbor drops off a bin full of red wigglers, California earthworms that break down compost into fertilizer, Rudy and Cyrus become worm moguls as they discover just how in demand the Eisenia fetida are. Black Gold is the third book featuring Cyrus and Rudy’s adventures on the farm, following Not for Sale and Blackberry Juice.

Bagels on Board

Joan Betty Stuchner (author) Dave Whamond (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459806962

All aboard! The Bernsteins are heading off on a cruise, and Aunt Sharon offers to take care of the family pets, Lox (the fish), Creamcheese (the cat) and Bagels, an energetic puppy with a talent for escaping. Trouble is, Bagels is up to his usual disappearing act. When he turns up unexpectedly on the cruise ship, Josh and his little sister, Becky, must keep Bagels hidden. But when an onboard mystery begins to unfold involving two potential spies and a mysterious woman with a secret envelope, Bagels just might be able to help crack the case! Bagels on Board is the third book in the series about Bagels Bernstein, following Bagels Come Home and Bagels the Brave.

Mama Lou's Belly

Marie-Francine Hébert (author)Guillaume Perreault (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833890

Mama Lou is pregnant and everyone’s guessing what’s in her belly. Who is hiding in there? The bird thinks it’s a cat because everyone keeps petting it. The cat thinks it’s a mouse because Mama Lou is craving cheese. The brother thinks it’s a boy, and a good soccer player too. And the sister thinks it’s a doll she can dress up. Everyone has their own idea. “But I’m not any of those things!” the baby says from inside Mama’s belly. “I’m me! Don’t you understand?” No one can hear it. Until…WHAAA! The baby is tired of being ignored. It’s time their voice was heard. Finally the guessing is over and the baby can show their family who they really are!

Ghost Girl

Brooke Carter (author) Alyssa Waterbury (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459836891

Ten-year-old Sly is spending the weekend with their fortune-telling grandmother at the mysterious Madsen Mansion. It’s Samhain, a time when the spirits can cross over into the living world, and the old mansion has secrets whispering in the rafters and unused rooms. When Sly and their grandmother hear a voice calling, Sly unlocks a cabinet that reveals a ghost girl who is trapped in a mirror. Then they accidentally speak the words of the spell that enchanted the girl in the first place, and Sly and their grandmother risk being imprisoned in the mirror as well. With the clock ticking till the end of Samhain, it’s up to Sly to solve the ghost’s riddles and puzzles and locate a long-lost book of spells in hopes of freeing them all.

Beatrice More and the Perfect Party

Alison Hughes (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459817104

Hyperorganized perfectionist Beatrice More is determined to plan a spectacularly professional birthday party for her little sister, Sophie. But she is foiled at every turn: her mother insists on making a homemade cake (disaster!), her father offers up discount mismatched decorations (debacle!), guests are hard to find in their new neighborhood (dire!), and no gift seems remotely special enough (defeated!). Will Beatrice's organizational skills be enough to turn this party around, or will she need a little help from her friends and maybe even from Sophie herself?

Beatrice More Moves In

Alison Hughes (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459807624

Beatrice More is no average third-grader. She is a list-making, hyperorganized perfectionist whose laid-back parents and messy little sister consistently frustrate her high standards. And when a new house, a new neighborhood and new friends are thrown into the mix, Beatrice sends the family into a comic tailspin, all in the name of “professionalism.” Despite her most feverish organizational efforts, Beatrice ultimately discovers that some of the best experiences are the ones you can’t control.

A Kurta to Remember

Gauri Dalvi Pandya (author) Avani Dwivedi (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668936115

Tomorrow is moving day and one little girl worries about moving so far, far away from her Aaji and Ajoba. But Aaji gifts her with a handmade kurta. A kurta with two big pockets for holding all the small things that will remind the girl of her grandparents--from the mogra flowers in Aaji's hair to Ajoba's diya. Then the girl has an even better idea and helps Aaji make two more kurtas with pockets she can fill to remind her grandparents of her too. When finally they are on other sides of a big ocean, they put on their kurtas--and do not feel so far, far away from one another. This touching story about worry and loving reassurance is part of our Own Voices, Own Stories collection.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Moving

Christine Petersen (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435416

Explores what happens when a family decides to move and provides strategies for adjusting to a new home, neighborhood, and school.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Losing a Pet

Christine Petersen (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435409

Discusses what happens when a pet dies, explores ways to remember a pet, and provides strategies for coping with grief.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Divorce

Christine Petersen (author) Ronnie Rooney (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435393

Explores what happens when parents divorce and provides strategies for coping with a changing family.

Family and Friends

Kathy Thornborough (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631434822

Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people.

Journey to Joy's House: Respecting Parents

T. M. Merk (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829459

When Joy is disrespectful to her mother, Leo the paintbrush teaches her about the importance of respecting your parents. Together, Joy and Leo learn about all the good things parents do for their children, as well as the value of speaking with kindness and helping out. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

The Drip in the Sink

Elizabeth Scully (author) Laura Gomez (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941225

Glen and Mom get to work fixing a leaky sink. Find out more in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

Get in Bed, Max

Elizabeth Scully (author) Sam Loman (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941126

It's time for bed but Max just wants to keep drumming. What will Mom do? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

Glen's Red Bike

Elizabeth Scully (author) Laura Gomez (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941133

Glen's bike is a mess. How will Dad help? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.

The Girl Who Loved Poutine

Lorna Schultz Nicholson (author) Rachel Qiuqi (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668936672

Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It's also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members--grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins--from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey's birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish. Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.

A Little Bit of Everything

Meghana Narayan (author) Michelle Carlos (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668936153

Amaya was born on a winter night—and every experience and memory helps to build her identity. She is a little bit of Mama, whose family is far away in India, and a little bit of Papa, whose mother immigrated from China for a new life. She is a little bit of the salty ocean and a little bit of the rolling storm. A little bit of the stars in the sky, and a little bit of so many other things. When Amaya’s new sibling arrives, she knows just what to say about who she is, and what her sister will become. With stunning, whimsical art, this lyrical book asks readers to celebrate their own uniqueness—and that of others.

Silly Milly and the Crying Baby Milly l'espiègle et le bébé en pleurs

Laurie Friedman, Lauren Rodriguez (authors)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039851313

Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.

Dealing with Family Changes

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885592

Explores how to handle family changes such as divorce, illness, loss, new siblings, and more. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with Divorce

Steph Giedd (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885585

Explores how to process and cope with the divorce of one's parents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dealing with a Move

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885554

Explores how to cope with a move and adjust to a new home. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

La Mariachi

Isabel Estrada (author) Addy Rivera Sonda (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935484

Tuchi longs to join in and play with the school's mariachi band, but it's the 1970s and in her community, mariachi is only for the boys. Still she hopes--and wishes on Señora Luna. When Tuchi stumbles across her nana's guitarrón, Nana teaches her to play in secret. The music rumbles inside Tuchi like desert thunder. Will Tuchi be ready for the big audition? And will Señora Luna help Tuchi make her wish come true?

Who Am I?

Julie Buchholtz (author) Aliya Ghare (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668908334

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all connected to our ancestors, our past and future, and the Earth--and how it is everyone's duty to fend off darkness, connect to the past, offer safety and shelter, and color the world with beauty. An Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winner.