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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick

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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick

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This book follows the story all about the real bear Winnie and the ultiumate inspiration for Winnie the Pooh the very famous character many people, including me, grew up loving. This story while about the background of the charcter teahches empathy, compassion and creativity which is increidbly important for children to be exposed to. Because it is real though I put it in the true story category.

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Snail and Worm Again: Three Stories About Two Friends by Tina Kügler

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Snail and Worm Again: Three Stories About Two Friends by Tina Kügler

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This book has three little stories about two friends Snail and Worm and some issues they run into. These stories are cute and engaging for kids but also does teach things such as perspecitve, critical thinking and empathy which are all important things for kids to learn. Overall the feel of the book is comedic so I put it in the funny category for that since that is the general feel.

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*Top 5
This book is all about a boy names Rick going to middle school and starting to wonder about his identity regarding who he is attracted to or if he is attracted to anyone at all. The ability for people around that age to see someone explore and question their sexuality in a way that accumulates little things over time especially and not one big epiphany I think is very important for people to see and agin exposure to. throughout this book he comes into his own identity more and works on standing up for whats right and what he is passionate about which is why I would place this into the confidence builder/empowerment section.

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I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith

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I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith

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This book is all about a boy with a stutter and the issues that he faces as he can't just get out the words in the way that he wants to. The boys father says that he talks like the river as it doesn't always flow smoothly but is beautiful and has its own special journey to work the way it is. Many children have all different needs and have things that may be a bit unique so having a story about someone like that can help them feel more accepted and confident in themselves.He is able to feel a bit better about how he speaks because of his father and the message and support he gives him which I found very sweet therefore I put it in the heartwarming category.

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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This story follows a young boy who every week goes with his grandma the same routine and bus route after church and he wonders why he always has to do so. As they ride the bus this week he sees the community members around him and talks to his grandma and understands why they go and help out people in the community who needs it every week. It is incredibly important to try to help others and really think about giving back to the community in whatever ways you can. This is an uplifting book about learning the importance of this therefore I put it in the heartwarming category.

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Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) by Sophie Escabasse

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Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) by Sophie Escabasse

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This book is all about a girl whose mother passes away so she has to go and live with family she never really met before. While she is originally reluctant to give them a chance she is glad she does. She finds out her family even ends up being witches and that she is a witch herself. While she is brand new at being a witch she somehow gets the opprotunity with her family to help out her favorite singer to get rid of a curse she has had on her. They end up being the bigger people and helping the singer even though she is not very nice which is imporatn for kids to learn that sometimes you have to be the bigger person. However the overall feel of this book is still comedic so I put it in the funny category.

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“Vamos, let's go eat!” By Raul the Third

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“Vamos, let's go eat!” By Raul the Third

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This book is all about some friends working together to get all kinds of foods together to deliver to their friends before a big wrestling match. This book very well weaves in words in spanish to gain some exposure to children to different languages around them and in the world overall to open their minds to people and things different from just their default which is incredibly important. It is a book with some very comedic elements so overall I put it in the funny category.

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When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff

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When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff

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This book is all about the transition a young boy Aiden had to being the little boy that he felt he truly was in comparison to how he was born. His family grew with him and also made sure to support exactly who he is. He has a little sibling on the way and tries his best to get ready for the baby so they can be their true selves too. It is imporatnt to introduce people with all different types of backgrouond to young children to make it something they know and the way they talked about this transgender boy I think did a great job. Overall the loving family and touching story made me put it in the heartwarming category.

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A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan 

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A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan 

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*Top 5
This book follows the stories of two middle school girls Sara and Elizabeth and their journey in middle school coming into their own and navigating issues such as new friendships, transitions to a new school and even racism/islamaphobia/xenophobia. This story is incredibly important as it addresses real life issues in an age appropriate way and how to stand up against what is wrong even if it is among those closest to you. Because of the confidence both main characters gain in small and big ways and stand up for what is right I would put this book in the confidence booster/empowerment subject.

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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

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This book is all about the background of the importance of water and the role it has in life through a native american lense. The main character is a young girl who takes it upon herself to try to advocate for her people about the importance of protecting our water and how sacred nature is. This book shows such confidence and drive in the young girl which is incredibly important for all young children especially young girls to see. Because of the strong role model and strong sence of justice for what is right I would put this book in the confidence booster/empowerment subject.

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This book is all about a young ballerina trying to find her confidence through a mentor to try to become as graceful and skilled as she dreams she can be. This book is incredibly important as it portrays women of color as the main subjects of the book and also show the idea of paying it forward to those in the future. Because of the growth the little girl has as she grows into a beautiful ballerina I put this book in the confidence boosters/empowerment subject.

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This book is all about a girl Yumi Chung and the wild story of how she ends up living a double life one summer. Her family needs her to get a scholarship at her school to be able to continue being able to afford to go there so she spends her summer going to an intense study class to pass the test she needs to pass. However after class one day she stumbles into a stand up comedy camp hosted by her favorite comedian and she somehow ends up accidentally claiming someone else's identity. This story follows her through her passions and hardwork of stand up comedy which she loves and through her ability to work harder as a student. While it does have some twists and turns following ones passions and trying to find their voice is something that many children her she can relate to. In the end she comes up with some great ideas and also does confess the lies she told. However she is a realistic character and her ability to literally and metaphoriclly find her voice makes me put this book in the confidence boosters/empowerment subject.

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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet

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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet

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This book follows the life story of Tony Sarg and his love of puppetry from a little boy and how that experience and love turned into the development of the Macy's thanksgiving day parade. I love the parade and watch it every year with my family and I think it was really cool to read about some of the history of it. This book is all about imagination and creativity which is super duper important for children to explore in their own lives and through their own hobbies and interests. Because this really did happen I put it in the true stories category.

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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming

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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming

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This book follows the journey of one specific bee on their life and what their every day is like and how honey is even made. The ability to learn about nature and the world around us in a factual way that is engaging to children is very important and this book does a great job on exploring the importance and life cycle of a bee which is a crucial part of our ecosystem is really important to do. Because this follows science and true facts of the world I would say the best category for it to fit into is the true story category.

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This book is all about 12-year old Henry trying to prove he is not a baby by secretly planning an adventure to visit his father alone all the way in Singapore. He plans for weeks to try to not get caught and work up the courage for this big adventure. While I do not support children hoping on planes alone his initiative is something in general that is important to see and the idea of pushing out of ones comfort zone to grow is also very good. Because of how much he does seem to grow up and gain confidence in this book I put it in the confidence booster/empowerment subject.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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This book follows a porcelain rabbit named Edward on his journey throughout life from owner to owner over time. He is hurt and sad and learns love and loss and home and grows very much from the arrogent rabbit he starts off as. At the end of the book he is even reunited many years later with his original owner and knows how to love her in a whole new way. This book teaches the value of appreciation and to try to be as unselfish and unarrogint as possible. Because especially of this sweet ending I put it in the heartwarming category.

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The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster

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The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster

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*Top 5
This book is all about a young girl and the loving and fun experiences she has whenever she visits her grandparents with the routines and traditions they have there. There is especilly one very special window they always say hello and goodbye at everytime she visits. This book is all about love and appreciting the small moments as well whcih is important for kids to learn how to do. It is a very sweet and wholesome story so because of this I put it in the heartwarming category.

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There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

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There Is a Bird On Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

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This book is all about Elephant and Piggie and how to solve the issue of having a bird on elephants head. In this book they use critical thinking skills as well as empathy and also practicing manners during conflict resolution all good things for kids to work on. With this being said it is also a very funny book which I enjoyed reading so for the overall category I put it in the funny category.