Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Book Synopsis BEST OF THE YEAR: KIRKUS, BANK STREET, NERDY BOOK CLUB Pedro and Daniel are Mexican American brothers growing up in 1970s Ohio. Their mom doesn't like that Pedro is a spitting image of their darker-skinned father, that Daniel plays with dolls, that neither of the boys love sports like the other kids in their neighborhood. Life at home can be rough - but the boys have an unshakable bond that will last their entire lives.Pedro & Daniel is a sweeping and deeply personal novel - illustrated with beautiful linework throughout by Julie Kwon - that spans from childhood to teenage years to adulthood, all the while tracing the lives of two brothers who are there for each other when no one else is. Together the brothers manage an abusive home life, school, coming out, first loves, first jobs, and the AIDS epidemic, in a coming-of-age story unlike any other.P R A I S E ★ 'Pedro and Daniel's journey, whether together or apart, is an unforgettable one of resilience and, most of all, love. Stunning.'-Kirkus Reviews(starred) ★ 'Luminous. Riveting. Uplifting and heart-wrenching.'-Publishers Weekly (starred) ★ 'Devastatingly beautiful.'-Shelf-Awareness (starred) 'A powerful coming-of-age story that is unforgettable.'-Booklist 'Artistically ambitious and unflinchingly personal. . .shines with the depiction of connection, love, and overcoming adversity.'-BCCB 'A multi-layered and nuanced story.'-School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisGolden Kite Award Finalist Washington State Book Award Winner Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Notable Social Studies Reading List CCBC Choices Melvin Robinson wants a strong, smooth, He-Man voice that lets him say what he wants, when he wants—especially to his crush Millie Takazawa, and Gary Ratliff, who constantly puts him down. But the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse. And Melvin’s growing awareness that racism is everywhere—not just in the South where a boy his age has been brutally killed by two white men, but also in his own hometown of Spokane—is making him realize that he can’t mutely stand by. His new friend Lenny, a fast-talking, sax-playing Jewish boy, who lives above the town’s infamous (and segregated) Harlem Club, encourages Melvin to take some risks—to invite Millie to Homecoming and even audition for a local TV variety show. When

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Book SynopsisBEST OF THE YEAR: Chicago Public Library - Kirkus A magical debut middle-grade novel filled with loud but loving family members, santería, and powerful orishas, set in New York City. Thirteen-year-old Maya Beatriz Montenegro Calderon has vivid recurring dreams where she hears the ocean calling her. Mami's side of the family is known as Los Locos, so maybe she actually is going crazy. But no time for that; the family business is where it's at. Whenever Maya, her sister Salma, and her three cousins, Ini, Mini, and Mo, aren't at school, you can usually find three generations of Calderones at Café Taza, serving up sandwiches de pernil, mofongo, and the best cafés con leche in all of Brooklyn. One day, an unexpected visit from the estranged Titi Yaya from Puerto Rico changes everything. Because Yaya practices santería, Abuela tells Maya and the other Calderon children to stay away from her. But If la viejita is indeed estranged from the family, why does Maya feel so connected to this woman she has never met before? And who is this orisha named Yemaya? On top of figuring all this out, Maya has a budding soccer career to consider, while fending off the local bully, and dealing with nascent feelings toward her teammate. But through it all, there's that alluring connection to a forbidden ancient practicefilled with a pantheon of Yoruban gods and goddessesthat keeps tugging at her, offering her a new perspective in life, tying her past to her present and future. Which path will Maya choose to fulfill her destiny? P R A I S E ? Beguiling Maya's lively voice dazzles amid a standout cast that includes her lovably unruly cousins as well as memorable neighbors and classmates of varied Black and Latine heritages. In this evocative multigenerational tale, Marrero cultivates a rich N.Y.C. setting that feels like a character in itself, bursting with even richer depictions of cultural traditions. Publishers Weekly (starred) ? An expertly written exploration of an Afro-Latine family's history and the pantheon of West African gods. Marrero's debut beautifully weaves together themes of family trauma, first crushes, spirituality, and history as Maya embarks on her journey of self-discovery. An uplifting, beautifully rendered story of family bonds and embracing the unknown. Kirkus (starred) ? In this novel steeped in family lore and West African Yoruba beliefs, Maya navigates old ideas and thirsts for new knowledge as she discovers how she fits into her vibrant family and the world beyond. Maya's first-person narrative is endearing and relatable, and peppered with Spanish. Readers are transported to the streets of Brooklyn and treated to the sights, sounds, and smells of life in the restaurant. Characters are as diverse as the streets of New York. School Library Journal (starred) Richly textured Marrero, who is of Puerto Rican and Black Dominican descent, does a wonderful job of weaving the spiritual into corporeal affairs like soccer matches, clumsy flirting and sibling rivalry. But it's Maya who ultimately steals the show. Matt de la Peña for the New York Times Book Review A spirited debut about finding oneself, familial love, and forgiveness. Booklist

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Book SynopsisNow it’s time for us to rest. Snuggle up with Baby Dream to develop baby’s early language skills and strengthen the caregiver-child bond! Just right for bedtime, naptime or any time caregivers want to soothe a child, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to reassure very small children and build secure attachment. With its repeating text, black-and-white patterned illustrations and high-contrast photographs of sleepy babies, this adorable book will capture baby’s interest — and your heart. This edition features bilingual Hmong-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisIn this book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual French-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual Simplified Chinese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual Vietnamese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisNow it’s time for us to rest. Snuggle up with Baby Dream to develop baby’s early language skills and strengthen the caregiver-child bond! Just right for bedtime, naptime or any time caregivers want to soothe a child, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to reassure very small children and build secure attachment. With its repeating text, black-and-white patterned illustrations and high-contrast photographs of sleepy babies, this adorable book will capture baby’s interest — and your heart. This edition features bilingual French-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisNow it’s time for us to rest. Snuggle up with Baby Dream to develop baby’s early language skills and strengthen the caregiver-child bond! Just right for bedtime, naptime or any time caregivers want to soothe a child, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to reassure very small children and build secure attachment. With its repeating text, black-and-white patterned illustrations and high-contrast photographs of sleepy babies, this adorable book will capture baby’s interest — and your heart. This edition features bilingual Tagalog-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisMeet the rest of Bear's family and learn about all of their busy activities. Smell, touch, taste and sound are all familiarized in this rhyming text, and there is a full spread family tree at the end. This edition features bilingual Pashto-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisFrom an award-winning Korean author comes a charming and joyful story of the bond between a little girl and her grandma. Gee-eun is a little girl whose parents work a lot. So she spends her days with her beloved grandmother. Grandma comforts Gee-eun when she’s sad to see her parents leaving and shares in all of Gee-eun’s daily joys and problems. She even fills in for Gee-eun’s mom at the family sports day, though things don’t quite go as planned…But one thing is for sure: Grandma and Gee-eun always have an unforgettable time until the end of the day, when the whole family can come together for a meal made by Grandma. Based on the author’s relationship with her own grandmother, this is a heart-warming celebration of a most unique and precious guardian: the GrandMom.Trade Review“A touching tale that exudes love and warmth.” —Kirkus Reviews “A touching celebration of grandparent-and-grandchild connection that will warm many hearts.” —Booklist

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Book SynopsisSusan Pearson has written her own unique version of the popular song, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” introducing four children who go out at night in search of a ghost. After squish-squash-squooshing through a swamp, rustle-rustle-rat-a-tattling through a cornfield, and overcoming all kinds of obstacles on their journey, they come face to face with a ghost in a graveyard. Then—RUN! RUN! RUN!—they race back to the safety of their warm, cozy house. S.D. Schindler’s spirited illustrations bring warmth and humor to this lively rhyming read-aloud.

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Book SynopsisWith rhyming text, this soothing bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children home safe in their own beds. As a mother describes to her child how many species of birds nest, from pigeons on concrete ledges to owls in oak tree boles to swallows above barn doors. The soothing refrain of "you nest here with me" eases her little one and readers alike to slumber. Combining their poetic writing and their love of birding, mother and daughter Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple have written what is sure to become a bedtime classic.Trade Review* "Do we need another good night book? The answer is unequivocally yes. . . . This delights the eye, mind and heart." -Booklist, starred review". . . a gentle rhyming bedtime story that spotlights 14 birds' nesting habits and habitats. A well-crafted and informative window onto the world of winged creatures." -Publishers Weekly"As she puts her daughter to bed, a mother shares a soothing rhyme about birds that nest in places far and near. . . . A worthwhile purchase for collections that need new selections for bedtime sharing." -School Library Journal"With an easy cadence and a comforting anchor, Yolen and Stemple drift from cowbird to killdeer, bedding down winged creatures while always returning to the safety of mom and home. . . . The text and the images work well together, balancing the mood of quiet comfort with avian description. . . . As a whole, the book ably carries readers past many flying friends and lands with ease in a safe nest." -Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisLet’s stay connected to each other! A distracted parent comes to appreciate a child’s imagination and the importance of paying attention in this whimsical tale, inspired by Chinese folk culture. A child and his dad are off for a day in the countryside—but the dad is perpetually distracted by his computer screen, unable to see what his child sees: genies outside the bus windows, in the trees, behind rocks, everywhere! As the child tries again and again to get dad’s attention, the dad grows frustrated, until—oh no!—he turns into a roaring bear. But now, finally, he can see the parade of magical creatures, and parent and child join in a joyful, fantastical parade. Debut artist Qiaoqiao Li’s dreamy illustrations bring to life this magical story about the power of unplugging from our devices so we can plug into the scenes of wonder ready to burst out of our imaginations.

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Book SynopsisThis lyrical, heartfelt celebration of growing up presents a parent?s wishes for a new baby and all of the promise that lies ahead in the child?s life.This tender, lyrical picture book celebrates a parent?s wish for a new baby. There is so much opportunity and promise that lies ahead for the little one, from the places they?ll go, to the smiles they?ll share, to the songs that their heart will sing, and so much more. Beauty and adventure in the world are waiting for the child; and no matter how small he or she may be, the possibilities that lie ahead are endless. Perfect for sharing with a special little one at story time, and an ideal gift for any new parent.

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Book SynopsisIn this sweet story with both illustrated and photographic elements, as well as lift-the-flaps throughout for little hands to open, Little Brown Bunny wants a hug from Mommy?but where could she be?Little Brown Bunny wants a hug from Mommy, and sets off to find her. Could Mommy be behind the tall reeds near the pond? No, that?s Duck teaching her ducklings how to swim. Could Mommy be behind the patch of wildflowers? No, that?s just kitten taking a nap in the sunshine. Maybe Mommy is having a snack in the berry bush?but no, it?s only Mouse. Where could Mommy be? Includes easy to manipulate lift-the-flaps throughout.

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Book SynopsisThis adorable book, which features felt finger-puppet arms, is the perfect way for little ones to help the animals give hugs to their babies throughout the day.This adorable board book, which features felt finger-puppet arms and gentle rhyming text, is the perfect way to spend special reading time with a little one.  Toddlers can help Mama Cat, Daddy Bear, and more animals give their babies a hug. Finger holes in the back of the book allow children to manipulate the arms to give hugs. Simple text and soft illustrations show the adult and baby animal waking up to a new day, playing outside, and getting ready for bed. This sweet board book is perfect for parents or caregivers to share with their little ones.

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Book SynopsisNow available in a board book, this festive celebration of friends, family, and love at Christmas from best-selling illustrator Tim Warnes is perfect for sharing with a little one.Little Bear, Mommy Bear, and Daddy Bear all LOVE Christmas! There are presents to wrap, treats to bake, and decorations to hang on the Christmas tree. But is there something that they love even more? The popular picture book story from the illustrator of the best-selling board book I Love You to the Moon and Back is now available in board book for the youngest readers and is perfect for sharing with a child at Christmas. With a "To" and "From" dedication page for gift-giving.

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