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1) Rabia's Eid
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Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.
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A Black girl named Cynthia and her mother prepare for Cynthia's first day of kindergarten by buying new shoes and school supplies, eating her favorite breakfast, and packing her backpack. She meets a new friend on the bus and they do table activities, lunch, and recess together. Cynthia has a good first day in kindergarten--even finding a toy she lost--and tells her mother all about her day when she returns home.
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During a Juneteenth trip to a Black history museum to learn more about the end of slavery in the United States, Yasmin is so amazed by the exhibits that she gets lost, but while looking for help, she discovers that family togetherness is an important part of celebrating Juneteenth.
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While learning about Indigenous Peoples' Day, Yasmin and her classmates attend a festival to celebrate the holiday, and after enjoying the beautiful regalia, dancing and drumming, and delicious food, Yasmin learns about Ojibwe dream catchers meant to help protect children. Includes recipe for fry bread.
12) You be grandpa
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"Karla Clark's You Be series continues with You Be Grandpa, all about a grandpa who is just too tired to do the bedtime routine after a long day of activities and asks his grandson to take over for him...In this clever, rhyming picture book, a grandpa tells his grandson that after a long day of playing pirates, gardening, skateboarding and more--he's simply too tired to be Grandpa at bedtime and asks that the grandson take over for him. An utterly...
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"Ali's hero is Muhammad Ali, and he can't wait to learn to fight like the champ at karate class. But when he's given a white belt and told to start with the little kids, he feels more like a chump than a champ. Will Ali find the patience to work his way up from beginner to great? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young...
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"It's the morning of Eid, and Yasmin and her family are hurrying to get to the mosque to pray. But Yasmin can't find her special outfit for the day-her new shalwar kameez. When the search turns up nothing, Yasmin is reminded that sacrifice, or giving up something special, is an important part of this Muslim holiday. She decides she will have to sacrifice and wear something else . . . or will she?"-- Provided by publisher.
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"It's Leilani's first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains confidence that she has what it takes to be a first grader!"--Provided by publisher.
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"Ali is excited to show off his swimming skills to his little brother, Fateh. But when they get to the pool, Ali realizes he has forgotten a few things. To make matters worse, Fateh is taking to the water like a fish! Ali's pride is hurt, but it turns out that little Fateh still needs his big brother after all." -- Provided by publisher.