Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships

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Book SynopsisIt is not the destination, but the journey. Inspired by this timeless adage, You Are a Beautiful Beginning combines lyrical storytelling and lovely art, blossoming into a celebration of self-love, friendship, and community. With beautiful simplicity and hidden depth, this meditative and magical picture book encourages readers old and young to discover their own endless potential. Kelsey Garrity-Riley''s inviting, gently magical art pairs beautifully with a lyrical, deceptively simple text by Nina Laden to create a picture book that is equal parts inspirational story and peaceful lullaby.It is not wishing to be different. It is learning to love being you. It is not the end of your story. It is a beautiful beginning, too.This is another uplifting and magical book from bestseller Nina Laden, the creator of Peek-A-Who and the author of If I Had a Little Dream and Yellow Kayak

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Book SynopsisFollowing up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy.As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have crafted another incredible love letter to their younger selves and to readers everywhere, a reminder to us all that we are enough.

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Book SynopsisFrom Smriti Prasadam-Halls, the internationally bestselling author of I Love You Night and Day, and illustrator Steve Small, comes the charming picture book I''m Sticking with You, a sweet celebration of friendship.Bear and Squirrel are best friends. Wherever Squirrel goes, Bear follows. Bear vows to stick with Squirrel whether he's grumpy, or silly, or madwhich is put to the test when Bear sinks Squirrel's canoe. And catapults him from the seesaw. And breaks his favorite mug.Finally, Squirrel has had enough. He tells Bear he needs his spaceonly to realize he has much more fun with his best friend around. Funny and poignant in equal measure, I''m Sticking with You shows that friendship always finds a way.

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Book Synopsis Eva''s pet bat, Baxter, is missing in the sixth installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In book 6, a famous author is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates each have to write a story to share with the author. Eva''s excited! But then something terrible happens: Her pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva can''t think of anything to write about -- except how much she misses Baxter! With help from her friends, Eva looks everywhere for Baxter. She even hangs up MISSING posters! Where could Baxter be? And will Eva finish her story in time for the author''s visit? Continue this book series with Eva the Ow

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Book SynopsisOwly and Wormy just want to help...Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don''t welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped. With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get the birds (and their chicks!) to safety before it''s too late?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Fly Guy and Fly Girl series! YIPPEEZZZ!Buzz and Liz go to the zoo with their pets, Fly Guy and Fly Girl. Little do they know that something scary is about to happen... GULPZ! GULPZIE!Featuring an appealing story and fun illustrations, Tedd Arnold''s bestselling Fly Guy series is a perfect fit for beginning readers.

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Book SynopsisFly Guy and Fly Girl have a scary SURPRIZZZE in the park!Buzz and Fly Guy see Liz and Fly Girl in the park. Up in a tree, they meet a boy named Carlos, who introduces them to his pet lizard, Annie. But where have Fly Guy and Fly Girl gone...?Featuring appealing stories and fun illustrations, Tedd Arnold''s bestselling Fly Guy series is a perfect fit for beginning readers.

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Book SynopsisThe Inflatables don''t get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponentsespecially Pineapple, who's rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple's sneaky tricks deflate them all? It's do or dive time!

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Book SynopsisFrom three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a thrilling fantasy series about kids who can transform into amazing animals!Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmates begin to transform into amazing creatures, Plum can't even seem to magic up a single feather! If she can't embrace her inner animal form soon, she'll have to leave school ? and lose the first group of real friends she's ever known.Perfect for reluctant readers:Under 200 pag

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Book SynopsisTied to the very first full-length animated Star Wars series created for preschoolers and their families, set in the exciting new era of the High Republic!Join youngling Kai Brightstar and his best friends, Lys and Nubs, on Tenoo as they learn the way of the Force and train to become Jedi Knights! Featuring concept art that inspired the style for the series and filled with empowering messages about teamwork and the importance of helping others, young readers will find the adventure and heart they can only get in a galaxy far, far away.

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Book SynopsisA lively celebration of food and community from Caldecott honoree Jillian Tamaki, this lively, rousing board book tells the story of a crew of resourceful neighbors who come together to prepare a meal for their community.Eisner Award Winner for Best Publication for Early Readers“Visually brilliant. . . . Convey[s] the power of thrift, collective action, and community-building.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)Tie on your apron! Roll up your sleeves! Pans are out, oven is hot, the kitchen’s all ready! Where do we start? With a garden abundant with produce, a joyfully chaotic kitchen, and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of full bellies and looking out for one another. You can almost smell the veggies on the stove! Ingredients and steps for making vegetable soup precede a swirl of steam that leads into an introduction to aTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Loving ode to community... The sense of fellowship around making and sharing food is sure to hit home, and the undercurrent here—that not everyone can get the food they need—is an important reminder." * Booklist *Tamaki’s latest is a delight for the senses, bursting with bright colors, enticing scents, and effervescent prose. * Kirkus Reviews ***STARRED REVIEW** "By making the collaborative meal preparation visually brilliant, Tamaki injects energy into this life-giving celebration... Convey[s] the power of thrift, collective action, and community-building." * Publishers Weekly ***STARRED REVIEW** "A sense of effervescent improvisation pervades the tale, through its cookery details and the text’s rhythm and design... Exudes vibrancy, warmth, individuality, and purpose." * The Horn Book *Whether for appetizing story hours, classroom cooking, or inspiration to do good works, this book flows with a love for food and community. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisMo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Happy Pig Day! Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year! But will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie’s adventures!·      Today I Will Fly!·      My Friend is Sad·      I Am Invited to a Party!·      There is a Bird on Your Head!·      I Love My New Toy!·      I Will Surprise My Friend!·      Are You Ready to Play Outside?·      Watch Me Throw the Ball!·      Elephants Cannot Dance!·      Pigs Make Me Sneeze!·      I Am Going!·      Can I Play Too?·      We Are in a Book!·      I Broke My Trunk!·      Should I Share My Ice Cream?·      Let’s Go for a Drive!·      Happy Pig Day!·      Listen to My Trumpet!·      A Big Guy Took My Ball!·      I’m a Frog!·      My New Friend is So Fun!·      Waiting is Not Easy!·      I Will Take a Nap!·      I Really Like Slop!·      The Thank You Book

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Book SynopsisMo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In My New Friend Is So Fun!, Piggie has found a new friend! But is Gerald ready to share? Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie’s adventures!·      Today I Will Fly!·      My Friend is Sad·      I Am Invited to a Party!·      There is a Bird on Your Head!·      I Love My New Toy!·      I Will Surprise My Friend!·      Are You Ready to Play Outside?·      Watch Me Throw the Ball!·      Elephants Cannot Dance!·      Pigs Make Me Sneeze!·      I Am Going!·      Can I Play Too?·      We Are in a Book!·      I Broke My Trunk!·      Should I Share My Ice Cream?·      Let’s Go for a Drive!·      Happy Pig Day!·      Listen to My Trumpet!·      A Big Guy Took My Ball!·      I’m a Frog!·      My New Friend is So Fun!·      Waiting is Not Easy!·      I Will Take a Nap!·      I Really Like Slop!·      The Thank You Book

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Book SynopsisMo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In I'm a Frog! Piggie has some ribbiting news! Can Gerald make the leap and believe in make-believe? Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie’s adventures!·      Today I Will Fly!·      My Friend is Sad·      I Am Invited to a Party!·      There is a Bird on Your Head!·      I Love My New Toy!·      I Will Surprise My Friend!·      Are You Ready to Play Outside?·      Watch Me Throw the Ball!·      Elephants Cannot Dance!·      Pigs Make Me Sneeze!·      I Am Going!·      Can I Play Too?·      We Are in a Book!·      I Broke My Trunk!·      Should I Share My Ice Cream?·      Let’s Go for a Drive!·      Happy Pig Day!·      Listen to My Trumpet!·      A Big Guy Took My Ball!·      I’m a Frog!·      My New Friend is So Fun!·      Waiting is Not Easy!·      I Will Take a Nap!·      I Really Like Slop!·      The Thank You Book

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