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A little girl visits her Abuelo, who is a street vendor in Cuba, and helps him sell his fruit. Students can create or solve addition or subtraction word problems about selling the fruit.

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A Song of Frutas [Engle, Margarita, Palacios, Sara] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Song of Frutas

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Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! (Storytelling Math)

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Explores the concepts of volume and area which can be used in grade 3 for area and grade 5 for volume.

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Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! (Storytelling Math)

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Amazon.com: Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! (Storytelling Math): 9781623542047: Coulson, Art, Goodnight, Madelyn: Books

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My Two Border Towns by David Bowles: 9780593111048 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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In the story the son goes shopping with his dad for groceries at a small tienda. Students could make a list of what he is buying and estimate the cost after agreeing upon how many of each he buys. Then they could research and add the actual prices of the items. When students are done they could generate their own shopping list of items they buy at the grocery store and find the total cost.

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★ "Characters' friendly greetings, the vibrant illustrations, and the thoughtful actions of this father and son come together to create a feeling of warmth and hope, while also bringing to the forefront the plight of so many like Élder and his family. An excellent addition to Spanish picture-book collections."
- Booklist, starred review

★ "Bowle's picture-book debut weaves weightier realities into a story of ordinary border town life, and does so with a gentle hand."
- The Horn Book, starred review★ "Meza ( Balloons for Papa) pours artistry into mixed-media images of the towns, which mirror each other across the river... the father and son look forward-with warmth and care-to a 'wonderful day,' when passage between the border towns isn't limited."
- Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Beautiful, honest, complex."
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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My Two Border Towns by David Bowles: 9780593111048 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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★ "Characters' friendly greetings, the vibrant illustrations, and the thoughtful actions of this father and son come together to create a feeling of warmth and hope, while also bringing to the forefront the plight of so many like Élder and his family. An excellent addition to Spanish picture-book collections."

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From My Window | Ages 4-10 | Barefoot Books

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Students can identify all the shapes in the favelas of Brazil. Then they could draw the shapes they see outside their window and name them. All the windows could be posted for a class community discussion. A downloadable sheet is on this site for the window activity.

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What do you see from your window? This critically-acclaimed picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.

Key Selling Points:

#OWNVOICES STORY: Written and illustrated by Brazilian creators, this critically-acclaimed picture book offers a first-hand view of the cultural details of urban life in Rio de Janeiro.

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: Busy, colorful illustrations packed with a diverse cast of characters celebrate the importance of community.

More Details

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.75 inches

Page Count: 40 pages

Age Range: Ages 4-10 years

Awards & Accolades

Cybil Award Nominee, 2021

A Junior Library Guild Selection, 2020

Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year, 2021

★ "Júnior, a writer who grew up in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, has created a loving tribute to his home....Digitized acrylic paintings by Starkoff are an artfully composed quilt of colors and activity; they combine the sweep of a grand mural with intimate, relatable moments of fun, joy, and resilience, and provide plenty for young readers to notice and appreciate" - Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Contributors

Written by - Otávio Júnior

Since discovering an old book in a rubbish pile when he was eight years old, Otávio Júnior has never stopped reading. Today he is a writer, actor, storyteller and theatrical producer in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Otávio also founded the Ler é 10 - Leia Favela project, which opened the first permanent library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemão in Rio and continues to bring the love of reading to children in his community.

Illustrated by - Vanina Starkoff

Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator José Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.

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From My Window | Ages 4-10 | Barefoot Books

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What do you see from your window? This critically-acclaimed picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.

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La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya: 9780399251566 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Students can count the number of mattresses the princess has and decompose the number 16 into tens and ones. They could choose other teen numbers and decompose them as well.

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★ "This engaging read-aloud is a fresh reimagining of a classic [. . .] The endearing and playful illustrations set the story in Peru [. . .] And the pea under the mattresses test? Let's just say that the prince makes sure his chosen one passes with flying colors."- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Reading this would be a fabulous way to compare and contrast and use [readers's] knowledge of the first story and the colorful illustrations to make inferences as to meanings of words and phrases."- School Library Connection, starred review

"The classic Hans Christian Andersen tale unfolds with Latin flair [. . . .] Martinez-Neal's darling, soft-edged mixed-media illustrations bring the brown-skinned characters to life in costumes from different regions of Peru"- Kirkus

"Martinez-Neal's illustrations, featuring stylishly exaggerated figures rendered in warm tones and delicate lines, are inspired by the textile designs of the indigenous people of Peru. With eye-catching details on every page, this book is sure to capture the imaginations of young readers. Spanish words are sprinkled throughout, and clever rhymes make this a book to enjoy more than once."-"Martinez-Neal's graceful illustrations . . . really make this lively title a winner . . . . an enjoyable retelling for young audiences, [and] professionals looking to expand the diversity of a fairy-tale collection or unit of study will find it particularly valuable."- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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★ "This engaging read-aloud is a fresh reimagining of a classic [. . .] The endearing and playful illustrations set the story in Peru [. . .] And the pea under the mattresses test?

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Students will sort and compare sets of toys in the book and can discuss terms like more, less and the same as.

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By Sara Levine
Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Year Published: 2020
Charlesbridge
What would a scientist do?

It's bedtime, and Marco's toys are causing a ruckus and won't settle down. But as a scientist, Marco can't just put his toys away, he needs to sort them. He tries many ways: swimming animals, land animals, flying animals; black and white animals, brown animals, colorful animals; big animals, small animals. Nothing seems to work to help the animals sleep. Marco observes, compares, and groups, but the animals refuse every classification. Finally he combines math with empathy to get the most important result: maximum snuggles.

Marta Álvarez Miguéns's delightful illustrations will have young readers giggling and imagining their own stuffies being mischievous and needing sorting.

Backmatter includes more information about the science of sorting and an Exploring the Math section with activities that kids and their caregivers will enjoy together.

This book is part of the Storytelling Math series.
Book description provided by publisher.
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The Animals Would Not Sleep - Mathical Book Prize

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The Mathical Book Prize aims to share books which inspire a love of math in the everyday world. Each year's winners and honor books join a selective and ever-growing list of fiction and non-fiction titles for kids of all ages.

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Students can investigate recipes for fry bread and explore the fractions in the recipes.

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story [Noble Maillard, Kevin, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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Students can count coins or solve money problems related to buying paletas and other tasty treats.

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With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. By Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player!

Ring! Ring! Ring!

Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! / ¡Vengan a comprar! Paleta para uno ¡o pa’ to’a la vecindad!

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.

Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes.

Includes an author’s note from Lucky Diaz and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book.

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

“A wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas.”—Booklist (starred review)

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Lucky Diaz (Author), Micah Player (Illustrator), Dr. Carmen Tafolla (Translator) & 0 more

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Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool!: Bilingual Spanish-English

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Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool!: Bilingual Spanish-English [Diaz, Lucky, Player, Micah, Tafolla, Dr. Carmen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool!: Bilingual Spanish-English

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Students observe solid (3D) shapes and can use solid shapes to compose more complex shapes.

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Danbi Leads the School Parade [Kim, Anna, Kim, Anna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Danbi Leads the School Parade

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Explore the possible area of the raft. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 3.

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Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from Jim LaMarche, the beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boy's unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river.

This is an imagination-sparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and exploring one's own talents. School Library Journal proclaimed, "This dazzling picture book is an artistic triumph." The author's note describes the similarities between his own life and the life of his protagonist.

Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn't like, there's an art studio where her living room should be, and he's expected to do chores-including fishing, the most boring chore ever.

But one afternoon, while Nicky is trying to catch their dinner, a raft drifts down the river towards him. The raft has a calming magic about it, affecting both Nicky and the wildlife of the river and woods. Through the raft and the adventures it brings him on, Nicky finds new common ground with his grandmother, a fellow river rat, who encourages him to explore his newfound talent for art.

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The Raft [LaMarche, Jim, LaMarche, Jim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Raft

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Geometric Shapes
Arabic Culture

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Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book
In soaring words and stunning illustrations, Margarita Engle and Rafael López tell the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln.
As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own songs and performing in grand cathedrals. Then a revolution in Venezuela forced her family to flee to the United States. Teresa felt lonely in this unfamiliar place, where few of the people she met spoke Spanish. Worst of all, there was fighting in her new home, too-the Civil War.

Still, Teresa kept playing, and soon she grew famous as the talented Piano Girl who could play anything from a folk song to a sonata. So famous, in fact, that President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Yet with the country torn apart by war, could Teresa's music bring comfort to those who needed it most?

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Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle - Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book In soaring words and stunning illustrations...

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After finding all the shapes in the story students could do a shape search at home.

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Lucia invites you to visit her bustling casa and meet an intergenerational array of loved ones in a charming Spanglish celebration of family life. Este es el baño . . . It's where I shave my barba con Abuelo.
Bienvenidos to Lucía's home. Lucía lives in her casa with her big, loud, beautiful familia, and she's going to show you around! From la puerta, where Abuela likes to wave to the neighbors and wait for packages from Puerto Rico or Spain, to la cocina, where Lucía watches her Mamá turn empty pots into soups and arroces, to el patio, where Lucia and her cousins (and her cousin's cousins!) put on magic shows, Lucía loves her busy and cozy casa. With warmth and joy, author Laurenne Sala and illustrator Zara González Hoang celebrate home in this bilingual picture book that feels like an abrazo from your most favorite people, your familia.

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Mi Casa Is My Home [Sala, Laurenne, Hoang, Zara González] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mi Casa Is My Home

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Students can count by twos as they view the 10 shoes in the story or think about ways to organize the 10 shoes into groups.

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One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers (A Muslim Book Of Concepts)

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One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers (A Muslim Book Of Concepts) [Khan, Hena, Amini, Mehrdokht] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers (A Muslim Book Of Concepts)

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Counting beads, patterns and seeing math all around you.

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Can Bina make the perfect Raksha Bandhan bracelet for each of her brothers? This installation in the Storytelling Math series celebrates the magic of pattern-making, the beauty of holiday celebrations, and the bond between siblings.

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Students can count the animals Zonia meets during her walk in the rain forest.

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Zonia's Rain Forest [Martinez-Neal, Juana, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Zonia's Rain Forest

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Students can explore repeated addition and arrays (grade 2) as they look at the items in the bakery case in the story.

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De aquí como el coquí (Spanish Edition) [Perez, Nomar, Perez, Nomar, Perez, Farah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. De aquí como el coquí (Spanish Edition)

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Explore fractions by partitioning the soybean field. See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 4.

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When Jinyi and her family discover a soybean field, they begin a tradition that becomes a staple of the Chinese American community in the Midwest.

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Explore multiplication problems about selling food at the family's food cart. How many mandoo would be sold if they sold 6 bowls with 5 in each bowl? See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 3.

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After leaving Korea to live with her son's family in the United States, Mike's grandmother suggests a plan to help with their food cart business.

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Pose problems about the crops harvested by the farmworkers.

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Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet In Spanish And English

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Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet In Spanish And English [Ada, Alma Flor, Silva, Simon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet In Spanish And English

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Have students search the book for math data. It is filled with data about Junius G. Groves' travels, land purchases, payment for work, and amounts of crops harvested.

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Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World"!

Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of other African Americans who migrated from the South, Junius walked west and stopped in Kansas. Working for a pittance on a small potato farm was no reason to feel sorry for himself, especially when he's made foreman. But Junius did dream of owning his own farm, so he did the next best thing. He rented the land and worked hard! As he built his empire, he also built a family, and he built them both on tons and tons and tons of potatoes. He never quit working hard, even as the naysayers doubted him, and soon he was declared Potato King of the World and had five hundred acres and a castle to call his own.

From award winning author Tonya Bolden and talented illustrator Don Tate comes a tale of perseverance that reminds us no matter where you begin, as long as you work hard, your creation can never be called small potatoes.

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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas [Bolden, Tonya, Tate, Don] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

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Students can explore measurement data about the height of plants and show the data on line plots. See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 2.

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Young Lupe loves helping her mother with their salsa garden full of tomatoes, chile peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro. But one summer day, she sees that the biggest, juiciest tomatoes have disappeared! Who could have taken them?!?

Two weeks later, she catches the culprit in the act! It s Antonio, the new boy at school. His family doesn t have much money and the tomatoes look so good. He offers his gold necklace from his grandmother in Mexico in exchange for the tomatoes, but Lupe has a better idea. Let s make a deal. You help me with the garden, and I ll give back your necklace and some tomatoes. They become friends over the summer as they weed, water and pick vegetables. When the growing season ends and they have composted the leaves and stems, Lupe happily returns Antonio s necklace.

The following year, Lupe and Antonio invite their neighbors to help with the garden. Soon everyone is pitching in to grow fruit and vegetables for salsa and much more, from tomatoes to watermelon, and squash, beans and corn America s first crops.

Including easy-to-make recipes, this bilingual picture book for children ages 4-8 will have them clamoring for a garden of their own to plant and harvest. Along the way, young readers and the adults in their lives too will learn that coming together as a community will enable them to harvest more than just vegetables.

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Harvesting Friends / Cosechando Amigos (English and Spanish Edition)

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Young Lupe loves helping her mother with their salsa garden full of tomatoes, chile peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro. But one summer day, she sees that the biggest, juiciest tomatoes have disappeared! Who could have taken them?!? Two weeks later, she catches the culprit in the act! It s Anton...

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Students can add to find the distance traveled for the family's trips to the sea or students might explore distances they travel. See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 3.

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A joyous celebration of a girl's first family outing in a new country

"With her colorful, exuberant folk-art illustrations and upbeat, friendly tone, Rashin makes a daunting cross-cultural leap seem as easy as a summer breeze." -- New York Times Book Review Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she remembers what beach trips were like in Iran, the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all, the saffron ice cream she shared with her best friend, Azadeh. But there are wonderful things in this new place as well -- a subway train, exciting music... and maybe even a new friend!

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Saffron Ice Cream [Kheiriyeh, Rashin, Kheiriyeh, Rashin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Saffron Ice Cream

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Students can explore computations with decimals to solve problems about buying and selling at the flea market,

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Spanish Edition by Juan Herrera (Author), Anita De Lucio-Brook (Illustrator)

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Grandma and Me at the Flea / Los Meros Meros Remateros (English and Spanish Edition)

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Grandma and Me at the Flea / Los Meros Meros Remateros (English and Spanish Edition) [Juan Herrera, Anita De Lucio-Brook] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Grandma and Me at the Flea / Los Meros Meros Remateros (English and Spanish Edition)

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Exploring values up to one million as Parker and his friennd search for an inheritance.

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Awards and Praise for The Parker Inheritance: A Coretta Scott King Author Honor winnerA Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winnerKirkus Reviews Best Books of the YearBookpage Best Books of the YearHorn Book Fanfare Best Books of the YearNPR Best Books of the YearNew York Public Library Top Ten Books of the YearChicago Public Library Best Books of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Books of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Books of the YearBoston Globe Best Books of the YearParents Magazine Best Books of the Year"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows of the past with such ambition that any reader with a taste for mystery will appreciate the puzzle Candice and Brandon must solve.... Their adventure is also a quest for dignity and justice and a journey to understand each other. In a novel marked by scenes of pain and rage, their friendship, genuine and sustaining, is a great achievement." -- The New York Times Book Review * "Johnson's latest novel holds racism firmly in the light. Candice and Brandon discover the joys and terrors of the reality of being African-American in the 1950s. Without sugarcoating facts or dousing it in post-racial varnish, the narrative lets the children absorb and reflect on their shared history. The town of Lambert brims with intrigue, keeping readers entranced until the very last page. A candid and powerful reckoning of history." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Johnson's Westing Game -inspired tale is a tangled historical mystery, a satisfying multigenerational family story, and an exploration of twentieth-century (and contemporary) race and racism.... His protagonist is intelligent, endearing, and believable; scenes with her father, especially, have both humor and poignancy. Well-placed textual clues keep historical context and race relations at the front of readers' minds-and examining those constructs, ingeniously, provides the key to solving the mystery." -- The Horn Book , starred review* "Part historical fiction, part critical problem-solving exercise, part suspenseful mystery, this story weaves through the past and present of one town's struggle with hatred and racism.... The characters are varied, authentic, and well developed. The plot moves along quickly and seamlessly between the past and present, with chapters from the 1950s shaded in light gray for a smart visual effect. The present day isn't sugarcoated, showing readers that racial equity is still an unresolved problem. Appended author notes offer additional context, making it an excellent link to social studies or history units. A must-purchase." -- School Library Journal , starred review* "Johnson takes his readers on a whirlwind expedition with two exceptionally bright kids as they connect the dots of this mystery and gain insights into their own families' secrets. The author flashes back to earlier eras to fill out the backstory of the town and the treasure, creating a vivid portrait of the cultural and demographic changes in a South Carolina town, and he creates a narrative that's both a compelling mystery and a powerful commentary on identity, passing, and sacrifice. Fans of The Westing Game , which gets several textual shoutouts, and other puzzling mysteries such as Balliett's Chasing Vermeer will appreciate the twists and turns of this meaningful tale." -- The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books , starred review"A clever puzzle, a hidden treasure, and a couple of kids you'll wish were your friends...Dive in!" -- Sara Pennypacker, author of Pax "Varian Johnson delivers once again with this rewarding mix of relevant history and challenging mystery!" -- Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hattie Big Sky "With a nod to The Westing Game , Varian Johnson has penned a smart mystery that deftly explores the history of racial segregation in the South, modern-day discrimination, friendship, love and bullying.... beautifully written, this complex story will captivate an adult audience as well." -- Bookpage "Realistic and complex." -- School Library Connection "A dazzling and emotional read that deals with serious topics such as bullying, racism, and divorce." -- Booklist "A gripping mystery." -- Publishers Weekly " The Parker Inheritance is a clever puzzle wrapped in an urgent and compassionate novel that will capture readers from the first chapter." -- Shelf Awareness "You guys aren't prepared for this emotionally-true historical mystery that'll keep you guessing the whole way through." -- YAYOMG!"If you loved The Westing Game or the Mr. Lemoncello books, you will love The Parker Inheritance." -- Prose and Kahn"Love this book! It is the perfect combination of historical and contemporary with the connections between them clearly delineated." -- Sara Hines, Eight Cousins Bookshop"Absorbing...weaves together a suspenseful, honest story." -- Angela Maria Spring, Duende District Bookstore"What an amazing book! A first-rate mystery, The Parker Inheritance will keep kids guessing throughout the entire book....This is an excellent book for learning about the historical and present day effects of racial discrimination." -- Youth Services Book Review "On top of the historical and current importance, there also was a great mystery that you are challenged to figure out which made the book even more enjoyable to read." -- Dad of Divas' Reviews"An excellent book." -- The Book Nut"The Parker Inheritance is a remarkable and rich book, one that kept me reading late into the night, absorbed and captivated. It is a story of friendship and family, of race and racism, of past and present, with a tantalizing and puzzling mystery at its core. While it references most cleverly Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game , the book has a sensibility that is all its own. Fresh, original, timely, it is an outstanding read." -- Monica Edinger, Teacher at Dalton

Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance , which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor awards, The Great Greene Heist , an ALA Notable Children's book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and a Texas Library Association Lone Star List selection, and the graphic novel Twins co-created with Shannon Wright, an NPR Best Book. He lives with his family near Austin, Texas. You can visit him on the web at varianjohnson.com and @varianjohnson.

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The Parker Inheritance (Scholastic Gold)

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The Parker Inheritance (Scholastic Gold) [Johnson, Varian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Parker Inheritance (Scholastic Gold)

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"Trees are living symbols of peace and hope." -Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureate

This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai's childhood at the foot of Mount Kenya where, as the oldest child in her family, her responsibility was to stay home and help her mother. When the chance to go to school presented itself, she seized it with both hands. In the 1960s, she was awarded the opportunity to travel to the US to study, where she saw that even in the land of the free, black people were not welcome.

Returning home, Wangari was determined to help her people and her country. She recognized that deforestation and urbanization was at the root of her country's troubles. Her courage and confidence carried her through adversity to found a movement for peace, reconciliation, and healing.

Aurélia Fronty's beautiful illustrations show readers the color and diversity of Wangari's Africa-the green trees and the flowering trees full of birds, monkeys, and other animals; the roots that dig deep into the earth; and the people who work and live on the land. Wangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.

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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees

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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees [Prevot, Franck, Fronty, Aurélia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees

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Books and standards alligned lessons for grades K-5

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https://www.heinemann.com/mathbythebook/

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Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks: Fostering Hope in the Elementary Classroom (Corwin Mathematics Series)

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Amazon.com: Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks: Fostering Hope in the Elementary Classroom (Corwin Mathematics Series): 9781071841716: Matthews, Lou E, Jones, Shelly M., Parker, Yolanda A.: Books

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In the story the girl talks about 20 times the amount and student could explore multi-digit multiplication

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La Princesa and the Pea has 635 ratings and 204 reviews. Jillian said: Loved this author/illustrator team's first book, La Madre Goose, and I adore this ...

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Challenge students to a kindness challenge in which 10 students do an act of kindness. But how many acts of kindness if each of the ten enlists 9 more students to help, so 10 groups of 10 students do an act of kindness? And what if each of those students form a new group of 10, how many acts of kindness? See lessons in Math by the Book Grade 5.

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Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards))

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Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards)) [Woodson, Jacqueline, Lewis, E. B.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Each Kindness (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards))

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Students can research the marches and strikes by migrant farm workers to explore math connections like miles marched, money raised, or changes in workers' pay. See Math by the Book Grade 5 for lessons.

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Side by Side/Lado a Lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez/La Historia de Dolores Huerta y Cesar Chavez

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Side by Side/Lado a Lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez/La Historia de Dolores Huerta y Cesar Chavez [Brown, Monica, Cepeda, Joe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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Students can explore composing complex shapes from simple shapes. As the main character creates his dragon from many shapes students can create their own designs.

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Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon [Zhang, Kat, Chua, Charlene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon

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Throughout the book the character comes across stree adress and numbers. They could use the numbers from the book to explore place value and consider their own address and compare those numbers as well.

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Milo Imagines the World [de la Peña, Matt, Robinson, Christian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Milo Imagines the World

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Students can explore long, longer and longest using string like the main character uses on her kite.

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Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border

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It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts...

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Students can explore fractions through the recipes in the back of the book.

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Tomatoes for Neela [Lakshmi, Padma, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tomatoes for Neela

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Student could add the jingles borrowed to find out how many Jenna had for her dress.  See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 2.

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Cynthia Leitich Smith's 2023 release is the YA novel HARVEST HOUSE, an Indigenous YA ghost mystery, which so far has received three starred reviews and which Amazon.com editor Seira Wilson called, "...suspenseful, insightful, and unputdownable.

Cynthia is a NSK Neustadt Laureate and a New York Times bestselling author of books for young readers, including HEARTS UNBROKEN, which won the American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award. Her recent releases include the middle grade anthology ANCESTOR APPROVED: INTERTRIBAL STORIES FOR KIDS, winner of the Reading of the West Book Award for Young Readers and an ALA Notable Book, and the novel SISTERS OF THE NEVERSEA, which received six starred reviews. Both books were named to numerous "best of the year" lists. Her debut tween novel RAIN IS NOT MY INDIAN NAME was named one of the 30 Most Influential Children's Books of All Time by Book Riot.

She looks forward to MG graphic novel the BLUE STARS: MISSION ONE: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM, co-authored by Kekla Magoon and illustrated by Molly Murakami.

Cynthia is also the author-curator of Heartdrum, a Native-focused imprint at HarperCollins Children's Books, and the Katherine Paterson Inaugural Endowed Chair on the faculty of the MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Cynthia is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and lives in Austin, Texas.

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Amazon.com: Jingle Dancer: 9780688162412: Smith, Cynthia Leitich, Hu, Ying-Hwa, Van Wright, Cornelius

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Students explore solid (3D) shapes through the illustrations. See lessons in Math by the Book for Kindergarten.

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Amazon.com: Circle! Sphere! (Storytelling Math): 9781623541248: Lin, Grace, Lin, Grace: Books

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Tia Fortuna makes delicious borekas for her trip. Estrella arranges them in an array for the trip because she is being forced to move away.

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Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

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Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey [Behar, Ruth, Holzwarth, Devon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

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Students explore elapsed time related to cooking times.

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Thank You, Omu! [Mora, Oge] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Omu!

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Students can explore symmetry through West African Adinkra symbols. See lessons in Math by the Book for grade 4.

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Reviewed by Anastasia Shown

Reviewed Source: Africa Access
Book Author: Tricia Elam Walker

Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker & April Harrison is a splendid book! It begins with Zura being anxious about the upcoming "Grandparents Day" at her school because her Grandmother has unique face markings that she received as a child growing up in Ghana, West Africa. The markings on her face are an old tradition that showed which ethnic group a person belonged to and represented beauty and confidence. In the past, children have made jokes and comments in front of Zura about her grandmother's face. She is worried the children in her class will be mean to her. But Grandma Nana Akua is confident and brave. She makes a plan to teach the children about tradition and culture in Ghana in a way that helps Zura feel good and proud. It ultimately makes the whole class think more about their own identities.

This is a story where the reader will learn much more than some facts about Ghanaian culture. Students will enjoy reading about the other children in Zura's class and their grandparents from other cultures and backgrounds. The illustrations are detailed and beautiful. The diversity in Zura's class is well represented in the images, the children's names and their "abuelas" and "mimis." The inclusion of the West African Adinkra symbols in the story and the book liner is done well. They are listed by their Akan name (a language and people from Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire) with a pronunciation guide, definition and illustration. Continue reading.

Publisher's Synopsis: Winner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award!

In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother - whose face bears traditional tribal markings - to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school!

It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana - or worse, make fun of her - Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too.

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Nana Akua Goes to School - Social Justice Books

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Reviewed by Anastasia Shown Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker & April Harrison is a splendid book! It begins with Zura being anxious about the upcoming "Grandparents Day" at her school because her Grandmother has unique face markings that she received as a child growing up [...]

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Multiplying fractions thinking about sharing chocolate bars, See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 5.

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Chocolate is the perfect treat, everywhere!

As a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and the air is hot and damp, Grandpa Cacao worked in his village to harvest cacao, the most important ingredient in chocolate. "Chocolate is a gift to you from Grandpa Cacao," Daddy says. "We can only enjoy chocolate treats thanks to farmers like him." Once the cake is baked, it's ready to eat, but this isn't her only birthday present. There's a special surprise waiting at the front door . . .

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Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family

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Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family [Zunon, Elizabeth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family

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Students can look at the shapes in the book and then create their own shapes.

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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!

When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian American characters and a note about cultures and constellations.

Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

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Usha and the Big Digger (Storytelling Math)

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Amazon.com: Usha and the Big Digger (Storytelling Math): 9781623542016: Knight, Amitha Jagannath, Prabhat, Sandhya: Books

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In the kitchen there is a carton of eggs to inspire discussions about arrays. Or students might explore arrays of meat pies on trays. See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 3.

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Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia.

She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. When Angela is not in her studio or visiting schools, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.

Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.

Check out more of her work at :

http://www.angeladominguezbooks.com

http://www.StellaDiazBooks.com

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Mango, Abuela, and Me [Medina, Meg, Dominguez, Angela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mango, Abuela, and Me

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Ways to Welcome [Ashman, Linda, Chou, Joey] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ways to Welcome

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Dim Sum for Everyone! [Lin, Grace, Lin, Grace] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dim Sum for Everyone!

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Students explore elapsed time as they wait for their soup to cook.

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Hot pot, hot pot!
Hits the right spot!

What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture. Includes a family recipe for hot pot!

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Hot Pot Night! [Chen, Vincent, Chen, Vincent] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hot Pot Night!

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Explore subtraction as the brothers eat the sweet treats. See lessons in Math by the Book, Kindergarten.

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Join two adorable brothers in a fun-filled adventure and discover a tasty sweet from India. This is a great addition to the library shelf as a multicultural picture book and diverse children's literature.

Idu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo) are very excited. Guests are coming over for dinner and their Mamma has already cooked a lot. Next, she is cooking Gulab Jamuns, but Idu and Adu don t know what Gulab Jamuns are. Before long, they discover just how good these wonderful golden, sugary syrup-soaked balls are and how quickly they melt in their mouths. But Mamma has only made 10 Gulab Jamuns. Will they last until their guests come?

This light-hearted, humorous story will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. It also includes some basic lessons in counting and an easy recipe to make those delicious Gulab Jamuns yourself.

Ideal for children ages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 it is a great gift for those who want to learn more about India or indian/desi culture and value multicultural stories and diversity in kids literature. The highlight of family cooking and enjoying together make It a thoughtful gift for Diwali, Holi, other holiday celebration, baby showers and birthdays. It is fun as a read aloud or a bedtime story. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners first and second graders - there is something for all ages be it counting, math, cooking, crafts that can be inspired from the book.

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Identity Matters

Selecting a "just right book" means choosing a book with a stretch goal reading level. What if "just right book" meant a book that enriches our view of ourselves and others by expanding perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? As a library media specialist (LMS), I have worked to provide book collections that inspire personal meaning, connections, or reactions. My purpose is to nurture a positive reading culture with sensitivity to needs and goals, building student trust, respect, and self-efficacy. The American Association of School Librarians (2020) states an LMS curates a "current, diverse, and inclusive collection...that support[s] the developmental, cultural, social, and linguistic needs of all learners" (p. 2). DEI is our charge. I am still in the process (because you never finish building a culturally relevant library) to develop our collection to represent ALL our students.

Educators offering a culturally relevant library must consider who the students are in front of them. My district 's equity statement states we "ensure access and opportunity for ALL regardless of race, ability, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our equity focus empowers ALL to thrive by actively dismantling systems while challenging biases and barriers to success." The library and books are part of that system. Therefore, my focus is to ensure the library collection provides ALL students with access and opportunities. Over time, I have developed the SCCAN method to do so.

Students: Who are the students? What identities do they (not) represent? How do I include student voice and choice? What are they requesting for topics and titles?

Collection: What identities are in the collection? What identities are missing? Whose and what stories are (not) told? Who are the authors? Do the authors represent authentic experiences? How will I determine priorities (race, cultures, abilities, genders, etc.)?

Curate: How will I choose titles? What sources do I use to find the titles? What needs to be removed?

Advocate: How am I removing barriers to access? How will I introduce new titles? How will I reach who needs to see the books (students, faculty, staff, community)? Who needs to know what I am doing so I can continue to build a culturally relevant collection?

Next Steps: Peel the onion. How will I build from here?

Students

Knowing the students is the first step to provide compelling learning opportunities successfully. Looking at demographic data is part of the process, but so is getting to know the students. Who are they as individuals? What are their interests? What opportunities exist (or not) to experience other perspectives?

Collection

While the library collection is primarily driven by curriculum alignment, a school library helps students become lifelong learners. Students want to see themselves represented in books and hear authentic voices. The term #OwnVoices has helped identify these authentic voices. However, We Need Diverse Books (@diversebooks), an organization for culturally relevant practices, recently changed from using the term to using specific descriptions of authors focused on identity. Identity matters.

Curate

Curation is adding and removal. Misrepresentation is as important as the absence of culturally relevant materials. Conducting a diversity audit helps identify gaps to fill and resources to remove. Knowing where to find culturally relevant materials and creating lists is an ongoing process. Visiting websites such as Diverse Book Finder Tool and We Are Kid Lit Collective and following curators such as @brownbookshelf and @novelmindkitlit can build a professional learning network (PLN) for curating resources.

Advocate

Time to get books in students' hands now that the collection is more culturally relevant. Book talks, book displays, and book trailers are a few ways to advertise the books to students. However, barriers to access may become apparent as you advocate for a culturally relevant collection. Discuss the changes in the collection at PTA meetings, administrative and faculty meetings, and with community groups to open avenues for funding and support to continue the work.

Next Steps
References
SCCANning is an ongoing learning process. When gaps start to close, you know others become the focus. Circulation statistics tell one story of the changes, but you find a student left LGBTQ in the catalog search box and disappointingly see no search results. You find LGBTQ is not in any of the book records - so you immediately add LGBTQ to the book records. Next time, you know they will see results. When a quiet, first-grade student speaks up during a read-aloud to say she "is a Muslim, too," because the book's main character is a Muslim woman - you know. A staff member borrows books because they saw the new books about their culture and want their child to read more about their family culture - you know. A group of girls selected novels by Black authors and left the library talking excitedly about their choices - you know. You know the work makes a difference.

American Association of School Librarians. (2020). The school librarian's role in reading. Retrieved

from http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/statements

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Identity Matters Selecting a "just right book" means choosing a book with a stretch goal reading level. What if "just right book" meant a book that enriches our view of ourselves and others by expanding perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? As a library media specialist (LMS), I have worked to provide book collections [...]

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Book Reviews by Themes - Social Justice Books

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This collection of reviews, from a variety of children’s literature websites, are introduced here and linked to their respective sources to read in full. This database can provide vital guidance for teachers, parents, and librarians in their selection of books for children. However, to date only a small sampling of reviews are posted to launch […]

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Teaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.

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Where can you find diverse books? Right here! We've compiled the following list of sites that offer recommendations for diverse titles. Our list is not exhaustive, and we welcome suggestions ...

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Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History

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Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History [Harrison, Vashti, Johnson, Kwesi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History

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An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you're out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Ada Twist, Scientist ! Aaron Slater, Illustrator Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today.

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can't get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach . . . until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.

Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font,

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Aaron Slater, Illustrator (The Questioneers) [Beaty, Andrea, Roberts, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Aaron Slater, Illustrator (The Questioneers)

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From School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-Harrison's nonfiction picture book reads like a who's who list of daring women. This compendium highlights the life histories and achievements of 36 curious and resourceful women, both living and deceased. Some, like Marie Curie, are often featured in collected biographies, while others, like Bessie Blount Griffin, may be less familiar. Each woman is allotted a one-page biography adjacent to one of Harrison's now iconic portraits, crafted in Adobe Photoshop. The "dreamer" stands calmly and confidently, eyes closed, in the setting where she made a breakthrough, surrounded by the tools of her trade or her objects of study. In her introduction, Harrison reminds readers that in their own time, many of these women were not seen as luminaries and that it took a while for them to be appreciated. She also emphasizes throughout that scientists are creative artists. Back matter includes a list of 18 other visionary women, each with her own short biography; a catalogue of work by the subjects; and additional resources. VERDICT Recommended for elementary nonfiction collections.-Lauren Younger, Nicholson Memorial Library, Garland, TXα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Vashti Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History, is an artist, author and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She earned her MFA in film/video from California Institute of the Arts, where she snuck into animation and illustration classes to learn from Disney and DreamWorks legends. There she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now she uses her love of both film and illustration to craft beautiful stories for children.

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Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World (Vashti Harrison)

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A meditative picture book about the power of reading and how one child can change the world, from #1 bestselling author Andrea Beaty

One girl. One spark. Faint and fading in the dark.
Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Glow. Tiny ember. Burning low.
Inspired by the global movement to empower girls through education, this lyrical story tells of one small girl who reads a book that lights a spark. She shares what she learns with her class, and the spark grows. The girl is then moved to write her own story, which she shares with girls around the globe, and it ignites a spark in them, lighting up the whole world. This heartwarming and moving narrative shows how books and education can inspire change and how one child can make a huge difference.

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One Girl [Beaty, Andrea, Phumiruk, Dow] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Girl

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. * "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." (starred review)
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Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.
As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.

"This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." --

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Eyes That Speak to the Stars [Ho, Joanna, Ho, Dung] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

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The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a...

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Ambitious Girl [Harris, Meena, Valdez, Marissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ambitious Girl

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About the Brown Bookshelf - The Brown Bookshelf

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The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers. Our flagship initiative is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by Black creators. You can read more abou…

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Students can explore the idea of perimeter as they think about the wood used to surround each garden plot. See lessons in Math by the Book for Grade 4.

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As featured on Humans of New York "Hartland's joyful folk-art illustrations bop from the gray-toned jazzy vibrancy of a bustling city neighborhood to the colorful harvest of a lush urban farm." - T he New York Times "An inspiring picture book for youngsters with meaningful ties to the environment, sustainability, and community engagement." - Booklist ​ Discover the incredible true story of Harlem Grown, a lush garden in New York City that grew out of an abandoned lot and now feeds a neighborhood. Once In a big city called New York In a bustling neighborhood There was an empty lot. Nevaeh called it the haunted garden. Harlem Grown tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.Booklist ) that readers will pore over in search of new details as they revisit this poignant and uplifting tale over and over again.

Five years later, the kids and their parents, with the support of the Harlem Grown staff, grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables a year. All of it is given to the kids and their families. The incredible story is vividly brought to life with Jessie Hartland's "charmingly busy art" (

Harlem Grown is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The author's share of the proceeds from the sale of this book go directly to Harlem Grown.

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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood

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As you know, I love sharing picture books with children. Reading aloud picture books to kids builds important literacy skills and develops a love and appreciation for stories. And those of you who are long-time Imagination Soup readers know that I deeply value representation and diversity in the literature I share with children.

Recently, I've also come to understand the authenticity and value of picture books written by #ownvoices. OwnVoices is the term that signifies authors from marginalized groups who are writing books about characters and topics from those same groups.

As I consider what books to review and share with you, let me share my thought process in how I do that...

When I review books, I initially focus on the quality of the story. Basically, is it any good? If it's not a wonderful story that kids will enjoy, I don't even tell you about it. Examples are books with too much text to picture ratio, books that switch verb tenses, or books whose rhyme scheme doesn't work. No, no, and no.

After I find good books, I consider diversity. I actively look for stories that represent a wide variety of people and cultures. In other words, books that represent the way the world actually is.

Finally, another consideration is uniqueness. I've been familiar with children's books ever since I was a child and checked out boxes of books at a time. (Bags wouldn't hold all my books!) Then, I read even more as a teacher when I used picture books and chapter books on a daily basis in my own classroom and as a literacy trainer. Now, as a book reviewer, I generally read hundreds of books every year. Needless to say, I know the kidlit field and want to find books with something new and unique. Not the same old plots that have been overdone. For example, the old familiar plot of a child separated from his stuffed animal / mother / pet.

I hope you will love these OwnVoices picture books that I'm sharing with you today. They're worth reading and adding to your collections.
SHOP THIS LIST
45 Favorite Diverse #Ownvoices Picture Books

by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank
THE LETTER B, AFRICA
What a genius concept for a letter of the alphabet that represents the culture and people of West Africa, too. Baby is going to take a basket of bananas to baba's bungalow. (See all those "b" words?!) Big Brother doesn't notice that he has a little stowaway in the basket - but we do. Readers will delight at seeing Baby's little face peeking out of the basket while Brother rides his bike, passing a baobab, baboon, bus, and other words that start with the letter b before arriving at Baba's. When Baba looks in the basket, out pops Baby! Aren't these illustrations amazing?

by Angela Joy, illustrated by Ekua Holmes
BLACK PRIDE
A little girl sits sadly on her porch steps thinking about the colors of the rainbow and how black isn't in the rainbow. Poignant, lyrical metaphors and luminous illustrations tell readers what black is in the girl's world - a crayon, a feather, braids, rhythm, blues, trains, dreams, and so much more. " Black is the color of ink staining page. Black is the mask that shelters his rage. Black are the birds in cages that sing- Black is a color. Black is a culture.// ...My color is Black." Her narration wholeheartedly celebrates black culture, showing pride, context, and history. She ends with the statement that in her box of crayons, black is a rainbow, too. Every single part of this incredible book is meaningful, beautiful, and memorable.

by Daniel Beaty, illustrated by Bryan Collier
PARENT IN JAIL
The love between son and father is a beautiful thing in this story. Every morning, his father knock knocks on the boy's door and the boy pretends to be asleep. But one day, the father isn't there. And he doesn't come back. The boy misses his dad in all the moments of the day that they did together like making scrambled eggs and helping with homework. So he writes his dad a letter. The letter his dad writes him back from jail is filled with words of wisdom and love. " No longer will I be there to knock on your door, so you must learn to knock for yourself. Knock knock down the doors that I could not." Heart-wrenching, beautiful, and hope-filled.

The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee, illustrated by Pascal Campion
LOVING FAMILY / NIGHT WORKERS
When the babysitter cancels, Daniel's parents have to take him to their night janitor jobs even though he is about to go bed. At their jobs, these creative parents weave an imaginative story for their son about a Paper King and dragons. Their stories keep him entertained while they work, even though he's sleepy. This story is about loving, amazing parents who work at night and do everything they can to show their son the magic in the world. I love it!

by Vincent Chen
TAIWANESE and CHINESE CULTURE / COMMUNITY
Lyrical, simple, and repetitive language narrates the story of a young boy who brings his neighbors who all contribute ingredients and tools including a hot pot to make a hot pot communal meal. This meal brings many people by preparing and sharing a meal. " Hot pot, hot pot, let's have a hot pot! "

by Tricia Elam Walker, illustrated by April Harrison
AFRICAN HERITAGE & PRIDE
Zura feels nervous about Nana Akua visiting her school for Grandparents Day because Nana has permanent African tribal marks on her face. When the day arrives, Nana Akua explains that she is from Ghana and the marks were a gift from her parents and she feels proud to wear them. She shows the class a quilt filled with other symbols from Ghana and each child gets to pick a symbol to wear on their face with face paint. Zura's classmates love it and so do the other grandparents. It's a beautiful moment that transforms Zura's worry into pride for her family's heritage. Gorgeous folk-art, expressive illustrations add such beauty to this special story of pride in your heritage.

by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Nat Iwata
MARTIAL ARTS
Introduce your kids to two Japanese traditional martial arts - sumo and aikido in this story about a brother who likes sumo and a sister who prefers aikido. While the rhyming text is minimal, it is also full of rich vocabulary (with a glossary in back). For example, " Hands on knees, leg raised low, practice shiko. " Sumo Joe and his friends playing sumo in the living room. Until Aikido Jo comes home. Then the siblings face-off and end with a pillow fight. It's such a fun story that is sure to get your kids up out of their chairs to imitate the moves.

This beautifully written gem celebrates Native American culture through the lens of the food Fry Bread. Repetitive text starts each two-page spread, " Fry bread is..." then describes the essence of it. Fry bread is food. Fry bread is shape. Fry bread is family. Descriptive, lyrical verse follows each statement, elaborating on the meaning. " Fry bread is sound / The skillet clangs on the stove / The fire blazes from below / Drop the dough in the skillet / The bubbles sizzle and pop. " This rich text paired with evocative illustrations culminates in a wonderful book that will show children Native American traditions of family, food, and love.

by Meenal Patel
INDIAN CULTURE
The author/illustrator creates an irresistible sensory experience of India. When Priya helps her Babi Ba cook rotli, her Babi Ba shares her memories of India... the smell of roasted cumin and masala, the sound of motorbikes whizzing by, the taste of a steaming cup of cha, the feel of the hot sun on your face, views of arches and domes of the buildings, rainbow of saris, and brightly colored marigolds. Later, Priya makes her Babi Ba paper orange marigolds for their doorway in the U.S. to remind her. I adore the writing, the illustrations, and the story that celebrates India's culture as well as a close grandparent-grandchild relationship.

Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole Doyon, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
#OWNVOICES / POC CULTURE / FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE / DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Lyrical, figurative language (filled with similes, personification, and vivid imagery) not only celebrates people of color living life fully but transports readers into scenes rich with sensory imagery. " Deep, secret brown. Like the subtly churning river currents playfully beckoning me through my grandmother's kitchen window, winding steadily past banks of tall grass and wild rose buses." Or " Feathery brown. Like the jagged shadows of hemlock branches thrown over me and Daddy on a gentle mountain hike." A stunning, joyful tribute.

by Teresa Robeson, illustrated by Rebecca Huang
FEMALE SCIENTIST BIOGRAPHY
Gorgeous collage-style artwork helps the author share female scientist, Wu Chien Shiung's, inspiring life with young readers. Even though girls weren't typically educated in the early 1900s, Chien Shiung's parents believed in education for girls, helping her by opening a school for girls. Chien loved learning, especially math and physics. Eventually, she moved to the United States where she made significant scientific breakthroughs - even though she never won the Nobel Prize when she should have. She fought against prejudice and for equal rights for women and Asians, as well as becoming such a renowned physicist that she was dubbed "The Queen of Physics." I highly recommend this book. You'll find much to discuss and research further.

by Jose-Luis Orozco, illustrated by Sara Palacios
PRESCHOOL SONGS
Read and sing along with your preschoolers to favorite familiar children's songs from the United States in both English and Spanish. For example, "The Wheels on the Bus" in Spanish is "Las Ruedas Del Camión" and "Old McDonald" in Spanish is "Juancho Pancho". Use these songs for older kids to when teaching them either English OR Spanish because music helps children learn all sorts of things, languages included. Exciting, cheerful illustrations from the talented Sara Palacios.

by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Nina Crews
GIRL POWER
Colorful photos of girls collaged with textures, shapes, and other photographs, make this a visual feast for the eyes. The text narrates the dreams of girls and the limitations that society tries to place on them. This book shows girls being bold and going after their dreams.

by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
BEDTIME
Parents, you'll love this relatable story about the production of going to bed - for a little boy and all his cuddly plush sweet creatures. The tireless mother helps all the stuffed animals go to bed first, then the little boy. Lots of rich imagery plus brightly colored collage illustrations make this a wonderful choice to read to children at bedtime, rich with family, imagination, and love.

by Oge Mora
DAY IN THE LIFE
Everything on their special day goes wrong but the mom and child acknowledge it's all okay still because they're together. What an important message about spending time with someone you love. Also, the ART - I can't get enough of Mora's collage artwork, it's vibrant and beautiful.

by Hena Khan, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
MUSLIM WOMEN
A little girl shares her life with us starting with her grandma baking bread. We meet her mama working as a doctor and her auntie creating art in her studio. The significant women in this girl's life wear hijabs and also, sometimes don't. They inspire her with all that they do and who they are. It's an important slice-of-life story featuring strong, inspiring Muslim women not to mention, an area of diversity that doesn't have much representation in children's literature. This is a strong choice to add to your bookshelves.

The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung by Samantha R. Vamos, illustrated by Sebastia Serra
LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE / CUMULATIVE STORY
You'll have a blast reading this cheerful, lyrical bilingual story! The farm maiden hangs the piñata. Who is it for? How did it get to be ready? You will see in this clever cumulative tale how the farmer, his family, and the animals helped to prepare the piñata and the birthday party festivities. Spanish words are in bolded capital letters and supported with lively illustrations so readers can infer what each word means. The repetition will help reinforce each new word. You'll learn the piñata song at the end of this story, too - in English and in Spanish and directions to make your own piñata. A glossary of Spanish words at the ending should also help for any clarification. I love this sparkling celebration of culture and family!

by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat
ART / CONNECTION
Oh, my goodness! With stunning artwork, this diverse #ownvoices picture book shows how art brings together two generations separated by language and age. Mostly wordless, this is almost a graphic novel with comic-style panels. A boy arrives at his grandfather's house. He's frustrated because his grandfather doesn't speak English. The two eat in silence. Then the boy begins drawing himself as a caped-superhero. Excited, his grandfather draws himself as a superhero - one garbed in what may be a traditional Thai ceremonial dress. (I'm not totally sure.) Their connection continues through art - each with his own style. It's beautiful of so many levels, metaphorically and literally.

by Julie Flett
SEASONS OF LIFE
Cree words interspersed throughout and earthy-toned collage illustrations give this book so much richness. Readers will understand that just like the season of nature, our human lives have seasons, too. With her classic simplicity filled with meaning, Flett tells the story of a girl through the seasons of a year. Moving to a new home is hard but its made easier when the girl, Katherena, befriends her older neighbor, Agnes. They spend time together, becoming good friends. Throughout, Katherena notices the seasons, the moon and the geese, the birds and the snow. One day, it's time to say good-bye to Agnus whose life is at its end. The girl's heart is sad and full. Powerful.

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
SHAPES / MUSLIM CULTURE
I can not get over how amazing the art is in this book. Lavish, richly colored illustrations immediately drew me into this beautiful book of shapes from a Muslim perspective. " Hexagon is a tile, / bold and bright, / painted with an ayah / I love to recite." Learn about the geometric shapes like circles, squares, and octagons from the daily life and architecture of someone who is Muslim.

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, illustrated by Jade Johnson
CIVIL RIGHTS
I love the captivating folk-art style illustrations, the repetitive text of " separate and unequal" and " someday was now," plus that it's a true story. It's about an amazing woman named Clara who advocated for justice and equality during a time when black people weren't permitted the same rights as white people. As a teacher, she inspired her students to believe that change was possible. Read how Clara and her students went to the Katz drugstore and asked to be served - even though the store didn't serve black people.

by Yuyi Morales
IMMIGRATION
The artwork in this Own Voices story is exquisite. The narration based on the author's own experiences is reflected in the journey of a mom and child traveling to a new place to live. It shows their loving bond and how books helped them develop their voices in their new country.

by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
HAIR / BLACK CULTURE
Zuri's daddy helps her see how her hair lets her be her unique self. Like when she wears her hair in braids with beads, she is a princess, or when she wears it in two puffs, she's a superhero. One day, Zuri decides to do her hair herself. Daddy helps her learn. But it's pretty tricky at first but then Daddy gives Zuri the perfect supergirl style. I LOVE so much about this book - the celebration of culture, the dad with long hair and a tattoo, and that a dad that does his daughter's hair.

by Monique Fields, illustrated by Yesenia Moises
IDENTITY
Simone wonders what color her skin is - is she black or white? Her musings on her multiracial heritage and identity as well as the need for a word that fits her perfectly feel authentic and relatable. " Simone wants a color, one that shows who she is on the inside and the outside. " She explores and observes. Mama's skin reminds her of the beehive's honey while her daddy's skin looks like smoke from a train. Simone knows that her color is honeysmoke. Readers will find this a beautiful diverse story that encourages important personal reflections.

by Yamile Saied Mendez, illustrated by Jaime Kim
IDENTITY
When people ask the little girl where she's from, she's puzzled that her reply, " here" is not accepted. She asks Abuelo because he knows everything and " like me, he looks like he doesn't belong." Abuelo says she's from brave, strong gauchos, high mountains, warm, blue oceans, dark storms, sunshine,...but if she wants a place, she is "from my love, the love of all those before us...you are from all of us." It's a beautiful celebration of identity that I also hope will inform children (and adults) to not ask this ridiculous question because it makes people feel unwelcome, different, and other. (Instead, invite someone to play.)

by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Don't miss this delightful book of positive presuppositions about the first day of school because today you're going to be the King of Kindergarten! Rich imagery filled with hyperbole and metaphor plus captivating illustrations create a festive atmosphere filled with exuberance and bravery. I love how this story shows a sequential day filled with the many happy possibilities at school including storytime, recess, playing with new friends, and a kind teacher.

by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington
SCIENTIST BIOGRAPHY
Beautifully illustrated and inspirationally written! Little Mae dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Her parents told her she could do it if she worked hard, taking Mae to the library to find information and encouraging her astronaut pretend play after dinner. Despite her teacher's discouragement (" Nursing would be a good profession for someone like you,") Mae listened to her mom while sticking to her dream. Mae kept dreaming, believing, and working hard. Finally, she became the first African American female astronaut in space.

by Julie Flett
CREE LIFE
Grandma and Clarence have a tradition of picking berries together. " Grandma likes sweet / blueberries / ininimina, / soft blueberries, juicy blueberries. Clarence likes big blueberries, sour blueberries, blueberries that go POP in his mouth." In nature, the two notice many things - an ant that tickles up Clarence's leg, a fox, a spider, and birds. Many Cree words, part of the Algonquian language family, are included throughout this sweet slice-of-life story about a grandma and boy. I love the simplicity of the text as well as the many sound words that give this book a sensory atmosphere.

by Aisha Saeed, illustrated by Anoosha Syed
SOUTH ASIAN CULTURAL FOOD
Bilal tells his friends all about daal. Together, they carefully prepare the ingredients, then wait as the flavors mix together. While they're waiting, they play outside. Finally, the daal is ready for more ingredients and the best part of all - eating! This story makes me want to eat daal, too - it's a savory introduction to this lentil dish from South Asia as well as a warm-hearted example of sharing traditional foods with friends from other cultures.

by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly

The Paper Boat: A Refugee Story by Thao Lam
REFUGEES
Cut-paper collage art in black, white, and pink depicts the wordless journey of a family's escape from Vietnam, beginning with the girl's life in war-torn Vietnam where they travel by boat towards safety. In a parallel story, a group of ants escapes onto a paper boat on the same river. Both experience bad weather, thirst, and hunger before finally arriving somewhere new. Masterfully illustrated and conceived, this book will prompt discussion and build an understanding of the hardships of migration.

The Field by Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcantara
SOCCER / CARIBBEAN CULTURE
This enchanting picture book shows the joy of kids playing soccer (futbol) - in a green field on a Caribbean island. They get set up and start to play but the rain comes pouring down. Will they play on? Of course, they will! At least until their mamas call them home at the end of the day. Multilingual text in English and Creole give this story a rich, unique flavor. Aren't these illustrations vibrant?!
Bol. Ball.
Soulye. Shoes.
Goal. Goal.

Princess Hair by Sharee Miller
BLACK HAIR
You'll enjoy this joyful celebration of the many styles, textures, and shapes of black hair! These princesses have dreadlocks, kinks, head wraps, curls, and bantu knots. " Princesses with AFROS do-si-do. // Princesses with BRAIDS throw parades. " All the princesses love their hair. We can see it in the exuberant illustrations of playful, happy little girls.

Early Sunday Morning by Denene Millner, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
DAY IN THE LIFE / BLACK CULTURE
It's Sunday and Sarah and her family are going to church. But this day, Sarah is singing her first solo in the choir. As we watch she and her family prepare for services, she gets advice to help her nervousness, and a wonderful surprise when she does sing. This picture book is a beautiful portrayal of an African-American family and their church culture accompanied by outstanding illustrations.

by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
NEW HAIRCUT
Sitting on the barber's chair, a young boy reflects on how, when he leaves, he'll feel like royalty. Not to mention, people will take notice of his fresh cut - his teachers, his mom, and the girls in his class. Because he'll be looking good. The author transports readers into this boy's shoes as he celebrates his cool cut, the men around him on the chair, and the barber who cuts his hair. Rhythmic, vibrant words plus bold, oil painting illustrations give this barbershop experience a swagger of its own.

by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Alea Marley
FEELINGS / SIKH RELIGION / MOVING HOMES
I love this relatable story about feelings, moving homes, and finding a friend plus it has much-needed Sikh representation. Harpreet loves colors and expresses his feelings with the colors of his patkas which are a kind of turban that he wears each day. When his family moves to a new home, he wears blue for feeling nervous, gray for feeling sad, and white for feeling shy. Harpreet picks white when he's at his new school. Then one day, he finds a lost hat and when he returns it, he makes a new friend. A friend makes a big difference and Harpreet beings wearing colors again- red, pink, and yellow. In fact, now he wears different colors for different occasions, including white for hanging out with a new friend.

by Vincent Chen
#OWNVOICES / TAIWANESE and CHINESE CULTURE / COMMUNITY
Lyrical, simple, and repetitive language narrates the story of a young boy who brings his neighbors who all contribute ingredients and tools including a hot pot to make a hot pot communal meal. This meal brings many people by preparing and sharing a meal. " Hot pot, hot pot, let's have a hot pot! "

My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey
GRANDPARENT / IRAN
Mina writes a beautiful, atmospheric tribute to her grandma in this story of growing up in Iran buying bread, playing, and going to prayers but mostly spending loving time with her grandma. The illustrations with intricate patterns and muted colors set a warm, comforting tone.

Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte
FAMILY / PUERTO RICO
Based on the author/illustrator's childhood, this is a tender story about little Carlitos who leaves his family's home to travel across the bay to San Juan and search for his father. His experiences give readers the flavors of Puerto Rico with the old men playing dominoes, a parade with singing and guitars, and kite flying near the castle. Tired from his unproductive search, a park ranger reminds Carlitos that his father will be forever in his memory whether he's found or not. And Carlitos goes back home to his mama, abuela, and cat. Whimsical, colorful illustrations create a festive yet gentle ambiance.

by Natasha Yim, illustrated by Grace Zong
FAIRY TALE / CHINESE CINDERELLA
My daughter says this is SO MUCH better than the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears because in this story of a young Chinese girl named Goldy, Goldy returns to the scene of her crime to apologize and help fix things. This is a better ending, don't you think?

by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
CHEROKEE CULTURE
" Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude," begins this wonderful #ownvoices celebration of the seasons, traditions, and family. As the families spend time outdoors and indoors, you'll notice how gratitude encompasses all aspects of life from enjoying a feast for the Cherokee New Year to elders sharing stories to kids making corn-husk dolls to even saying goodbye to soldiers serving our country. Each season is written in English and in Cherokee. The pictures are vibrant and colorful, honoring the Native American Cherokee culture.

by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson
CELEBRATION OF BLACK AMERICANS
A moving, emotionally compelling lyrical poem celebrates the strong, unforgettable, hard-working black Americans who persevered through slavery, prejudice, war, civil rights, and who rise up, cool and unbending. It's a reminder not to forget the past and to notice the amazing strength of a people who have endured and risen. The lush, realistic illustrations feel totally transcendent. Everything about this book is excellent and the 2020 Caldecott winner!

by Kat Zhang, illustrated by Charlene Chua
ASIAN CULTURE / ACHIEVING GOALS
Amy can do a lot of things but she can't make bao very well. Amy watches the dough rise, her dad rolls the dough while Amy's dad makes the filling. Amy tries to make her own bao but she tries and tries and she just can't. Then Amy has a great idea - to make Amy-sized pieces. Perfect! They get boiled and taste delicious. Want to make your own bao? There's a family recipe in the back. A yummy introduction to Chinese dumplings and that with a little creative problem solving, you can achieve your goals.

by Jaqueline Woodson, illustrations by Rafael López
BACK TO SCHOOL
The evocative, lyrical text with gorgeous, lush illustrations illuminate the awkwardness of a girl's first days at school. She listens to other kids' big stories of summer and feels like she doesn't fit until...she finds out that maybe there she might have something in common with others after all.

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
DAY IN THE LIFE
CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town and CJ notices the many economic and cultural differences about the neighborhoods. A remarkable story and Caldecott winner!

Thunder Boy by Sherman Alexie, illustrated by Yuyi Morales
IDENTITY / INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Thunder Boy wants a name all his own, not just a little version of his dad. So he begins brainstorming the best name, all the while figuring out who he is. The #ownvoices picture book is humorous and playful while placing importance on knowing yourself.

by Ashima Shiraishi, illustrated by Yao Xiao
GROWTH MINDSET
Written by one of the world's youngest and best climbers, she shares her experiences with climbing difficult "problems" which is what climbers call the boulders they climb. This personal narrative focuses on a growth mindset of perseverance and facing challenges with grit.

by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Daniel Minter
FAMILY
Lil Alan's family travels to a family reunion at his great-grandma Granny's farm. The writing is atmospheric, describing the tractor driving and the love-made southern food. Yet, Alan struggles to enjoy his family because he is worried that he doesn't have a gift. His daddy says, " Think with your heart." And Alan finds the perfect gift- symbols of their family history which he shares at the anniversary celebration.

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"Every child has an amazing body that is all their own! Each one is a unique shape, size, and color and has a unique mix of parts, identities, and expressions. Every Body is a Rainbow: A Kid's Guide to Bodies Across the Gender Spectrum celebrates the vast rainbow of bodies and identities-from non-binary, to intersex, to multiple genders and expressions-and shows readers that everybody is beautifully diverse and has value. This book is for kids and families of ALL genders, abilities, and expressions who want to understand themselves and learn more about the amazing bodies across the gender spectrum!" -- publisher

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Founded in 1991, we have always been family-owned and independent, which means we publish what we want and aren't afraid to take risks. Our books have won major awards including the Coretta Scott King Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the NAACP Image Award, and many more.

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Create word problems about the miles travel from Oklahoma to California. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 4.

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In the Land of Milk and Honey [Thomas, Joyce Carol, Cooper, Floyd] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In the Land of Milk and Honey

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Think about division as neighbor's bring trays of food to share. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 3.

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Around Our Way on Neighbors' Day [Brown, Tameka Fryer, Riley-Webb, Charlotte] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Around Our Way on Neighbors' Day

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Lots of fraction possibilities with recipes and pie servings. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 4.

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Sweet Potato Pie [Kathleen D. Lindsey, Charlotte Riley-Webb] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sweet Potato Pie

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Explore and discuss perseverance. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 3.

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Lee DeCora Francis (Author), Susan Drucker (Illustrator)

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Kunu’s Basket: A Story from Indian Island

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Kunu’s Basket: A Story from Indian Island [DeCora Francis, Lee, Drucker, Susan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kunu’s Basket: A Story from Indian Island

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So many math possibilities in the town (market, bakery, tortilleria, library...)! Write some word problems about story events. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 5.

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle [Quintero, Isabel, Peña, Zeke] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Papi Has a Motorcycle

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Create math problems about buying and selling items at this market. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 4.

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A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India [Sriram, Meera, Cabassa, Mariona] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India

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Add and subtract decimals to see how much Tia Isa and her niece saved. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 5.

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Tia Isa Wants a Car [Medina, Meg, Munoz, Claudio] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tia Isa Wants a Car

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Create and analyze line plots with data about the heights of plants. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 5.

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George Washington Carver [Bolden, Tonya] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. George Washington Carver

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Explore elapsed time as you think about how long it takes to cook daal. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 3.

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Bilal Cooks Daal [Saeed, Aisha, Syed, Anoosha] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bilal Cooks Daal

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Observe the quilt images for symmetry and other geometric concepts. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 5.

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The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom

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The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom [Stroud, Bettye, Bennett, Erin Susanne] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom

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A story of Phillip Freelon and his journey to architecture. Relates to Arfican-American history and culture.

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Students could look at the collection of Khimars and then count their own collections in class.

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The following booklists include some of our favorite titles for children and young adults, representing a wide range of cultures and languages. In addition, you can watch video interviews with a number of the authors and illustrators who are featured in our Meet the Authors section and browse our bo…

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What geometry concepts (lines, shapes, angles, symmetry) appear in art? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 4.

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What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation-and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

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Amazon.com: Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood: 9780544357693: Campoy, F. Isabel, Howell, Theresa, López, Rafael: Books

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Observe the illustrations. What shapes do you see? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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The Old Truck [Pumphrey, Jerome, Pumphrey, Jarrett] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Old Truck

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Explore the concepts of tall and short (stacks of pancakes) or long and short (trains). See lessons in Math by the Book, Kindergarten.

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Amazon.com: Sometimes We Do (MathTalk): 9781943431472: Moses, Omowale, Chaves, Diego: Books

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Survey or graph favorite vegetables or flowers. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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In this charming story about celebrating differences a Chinese-American girl wishes for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, ugly, vegetables. The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the garden of "black-purple-green vines, fuzzy wrinkled leaves, prickly stems, and a few little yellow flowers" that she and her mother grow. Nevertheless, mother assures her that "these are better than flowers." Come harvest time, everyone agrees as those ugly Chinese vegetables become the tastiest, most aromatic soup they have ever known. As the neighborhood comes together to share flowers and ugly vegetable soup, the young gardener learns that regardless of appearances, everything has its own beauty and purpose.

THE UGLY VEGETABLES springs forth with the bright and cheerful colors of blooming flowers and lumpy vegetables. Grace Lin's playful illustrations pour forth with abundant treasures. Complete with a guide to the Chinese pronunciation of the vegetables and the recipe for ugly vegetable soup! Try it . . . you'll love it, too!

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The Ugly Vegetables [Lin, Grace, Lin, Grace] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ugly Vegetables

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Try a survey or graph about the type of pinata you would want or the color treat bag you would choose. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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"Today is my birthday, and I am so excited. / One pinata filled with candy. / Two hours until the party. / Three tables set for all of the guests." Mateo counts to twelve as he anticipates the fun he'll have at his party!

There will be family, friends and lots of goodies for the children: tops, marbles and even toy cars! But before the children can hit the pinata, they will sing the birthday boy a song and enjoy eating a delicious cake. And then Mateo will be "the happiest boy in the whole wide world," because he gets to swing at the pinata first with everyone cheering him on: Dale! Dale! Dale!

Acclaimed kids' book author Rene Saldana, Jr. creates another winner with his first picture book, illustrated in vibrant colors by Carolyn Dee Flores, for children ages 4 to 8. Kids will relish practicing their counting skills while dreaming about hitting a pinata at their very own fun-filled fiesta.

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Dale, Dale, Dale / Hit It, Hit It, Hit It: Una fiesta de números / A Fiesta of Numbers (English and Spanish Edition)

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Amazon.com: Dale, Dale, Dale / Hit It, Hit It, Hit It: Una fiesta de números / A Fiesta of Numbers (English and Spanish Edition): 9781558857827: Rene‚ Jr. Saldana, Carolyn Dee Flores Traditional Folksong: Books

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Try some surveys or graphs. What would you do with a paleta? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children.

In this bilingual paperback edition, discover the joys of a paleta-the traditional Mexican popsicle treat sold from the wagon with the tinkly bell that brings children running from every direction. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer's day-there's so much to do with a paleta.

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¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? (What Can You Do with a Paleta Spanish Edition )

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¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? (What Can You Do with a Paleta Spanish Edition ) [Tafolla, Carmen, Morales, Magaly] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. ¿Qué Puedes Hacer con una Paleta? (What Can You Do with a Paleta Spanish Edition )

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What shapes do you see in the illustrations? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 3.

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Tar Beach [Ringgold, Faith] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tar Beach

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Explore height or capacity as you think about the varied water containers. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can't carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters can. In this charming and poetic family story set in Jamaica, Commonwealth Prize-winning author Olive Senior shows young readers the power of determination, as Anna achieves her goal and overcomes her fear.

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Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can't carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters can. In this charming and poetic family story set in Jamaica, Commonwealth Prize-winning author Olive Senior shows young readers the power of determination, as Anna achieves her go...

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Explore numbers to 15 with this story of a feast at Grandma's house. See lessons in Math by the Book, Kindergarten.

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Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books selection

"A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" - The Horn Book

This sweet, rhyming counting book introduces young readers to numbers one through ﬁfteen as Grandma's family and friends ﬁll her tiny house on Brown Street. Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast.

But when the walls begin to bulge and nobody has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.

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Grandma's Tiny House [Brown-Wood, JaNay, Burris, Priscilla] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Grandma's Tiny House

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Create word problems about buying ice pops on a hot day on Abbott Avenue. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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Hot Day On Abbott Avenue [English, Karen, Steptoe, Javaka] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hot Day On Abbott Avenue

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Explore addition and subtraction (and money) related to buying things at the market. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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2020-2021 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award List Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common than you might think. This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community in vibrant, dynamic art.

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Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market

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Amazon.com: Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market: 9781534110106: Essa, Huda, Tous, Mercè: Books

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Practice counting skills by counting the  items in Grandma's purse. See lessons in Math by the Book, Kindergarten.

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Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book, adapted for audio, about the magic found in their favorite accessory - a perfect gift this Mother's Day!

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there - fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

In this adorable, energetic ode to visits from grandma, Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary.

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Amazon.com: Grandma's Purse (Audible Audio Edition): Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Listening Library: Books

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Create word problems about the activities done by the mother and daughter on their special day together. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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Saturday [Mora, Oge] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Saturday

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Compare quantities of mangos with problems about more or fewer ripe, green, or spotted mangos. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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Based on the author's childhood experiences, Too Many Mangos is the story of two young Hawaiians, Kama and Nani, who help their grandpa pick mangos from the giant mango tree. They pick large, small, ripe, half-ripe, and even green mangos. But this time, they've picked too many, so it's time to load up the wagon and share the tasty treats with friends and family. Along the way, they show young readers the many ways to enjoy the treasured island fruit, and introduce their friendly neighbors around the block. Tammy Paikai's thoughtful text and Don Robinson's vibrant illustrations capture the joys of island living while teaching a valuable lesson about friendship and community.

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Too Many Mangos [Paikai, Tammy, Robinson, Don] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Too Many Mangos

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Create addition and subtraction problems about the fun things done on Saturdays and Sundays. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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I Love Saturdays y domingos [Ada, Alma Flor, Savadier, Elivia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Love Saturdays y domingos

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Explore counting by tens and counting coins. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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My Rows and Piles of Coins [Mollel, Tololwa M., Lewis, E. B.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Rows and Piles of Coins

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If Baby eats 1 item, how many are placed in Mama's basket? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Market is very crowded.
Mama is very busy.
Baby is very curious.

When Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the stalls, cheeky Baby collects five oranges, four biscuits, three ears of sweet corn, two pieces of coconut . . . until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy! Poor Baby, she thinks, he must be very hungry by now! Rhythmic language, visual humor, and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appetites for story time.

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Baby Goes to Market [Atinuke, Brooksbank, Angela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Baby Goes to Market

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What shapes do you see in Quinito's neighborhood? See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 1.

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Quinito's neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops — it's made up of people he knows and loves. Each person has an important job to do, and each knows and values every member of the community. Readers meet them on this delightful neighborhood tour. His cousin Tita, who learns how to make people laugh in clown school. His aunt, who paints murals to brighten up the streets. Rafi, who bakes bread, and Luis Manuel, who sells it. Highlighted by José Ramírez's energetic, jewel-like illustrations, Quinito's Neighborhood inspires readers to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods.

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Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

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Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito [Cumpiano, Ina, Ramirez, Jose] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

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Explore telling time and a.m. and p.m. as you read about what the boy does during the day. See lessons in Math by the Book, Grade 2.

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Summer Sun Risin [Nikola-Lisa, W., Tate, Don] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Summer Sun Risin