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Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents divorce and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her...until she finds a friend who also daydreams and her teacher decides to work a daydreaming-writing session into every school day. With a notebook "thick with daydreams," Gabby grows more confident about...
7) Nora's ark
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When the weatherman predicts rain, young Nora builds an ark just like Noah's--almost.
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Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: a tough president has a soft spot for nature, a proud warrior is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others.
9) Super Rawr!
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It is career day at school and Rawr the T-rex comes in his superhero cape and belt, because a superhero who saves the day is what he wants to be--or maybe an astronaut.
13) Zoe's jungle
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As their mother counts down the time, Zoe and her sister Addie hurry to complete their game of chase in an imaginary jungle.
16) Doors in the air
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A young boy tells about his love of doors, especially those in his imagination that lead him to wonderful places.
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Books with a Sprinkle of Spanish
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
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While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern...
19) Mommy's khimar
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Black History Month
Books for Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
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Books for Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
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"A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more." --
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George and Harold have really done it this time--they've created a monster! She's faster, smarter, and more evil than anything the world has seen before--she's Wedgie Woman! When Harold and George turn fourth-grade teacher Ms. Ribble into the evil Wedgie Woman, she gives the wedgie of doom to unsuspecting people who stand in her way--including principal-turned-superhero Captain Underpants.
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