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The Library Book | Books For Diversity

The Library Book

September 24, 2017
The Library Book | Books For Diversity
The Library Book | Books For Diversity

A little girl is off to the library on a gloomy Saturday morning and little does she know what magic she'll encounter when she gets there. The Library Book is based on a kids' song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, and is a heartwarming and joyful tribute to libraries and our favorite childhood books. Anyone check out a great book from the library this weekend?

The Library Book | Tom Chapin and Michael Mark | Illustrated by Chuck Groenink (@c.groenink) | Atheneum Books for Young Readers (@simonkids)

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The story of a house becoming a beloved home for an intergenerational family. An immigrant couple moves in and through the years, raise their children and later help raise their grandchildren. It’s wonderful to see how different corners of the house play a meaningful part in the lives of each generation — the tree out front that blossoms each year and the sidewalk where little feet take their first steps. As the family and its home grow old together, memories multiply, becoming deeper and richer. This Is Our House | Written and illustrated by Hyewon Yum @yumhyewon | @macmillankidsbooks
Learning your ABCs has never been so stylish. A perfect book for little ones gearing up to go back to school and facing the “what to wear” quandary each morning! D Is for Dress-Up | Written and illustrated by Maria Carluccio @carluccio7 | @chroniclekidsbooks
Vincent moves in with his aunt Mimi for the summer. Among the tasks on their to-do list is to get rid of a mysterious box of dirt balls that were sent to Aunt Mimi by a secret admirer. When Vincent and his new friend Toma decide to pitch them into an empty lot, time passes and reveals something wonderful and unexpected. A humorous, lighthearted story about friendship, community and transformation. Me, Toma and the Concrete Garden | Written by Andrew Larsen | Illustrated by Anne Villeneuve @annevilleneuve_illustration | @kidscanpress
The story of how Japanese American Eugenie Clark determinedly pursued higher education to become a scientist during a time when women were not respected in the field. A diligent and daring researcher who explored the ocean, she helped to dispel myths about sharks and was the first scientist in the world to train sharks. A smartly written biography and excellent back matter for further delving into the world of these beautiful creatures and learning more about Eugenie Clark’s life and contributions. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist | Written by @jesskeatingbooks | Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens | @sourcebookskids
This book celebrates all that the Earth gives us — grass for running through barefoot, swirling red and gold leaves in the autumn, all the joyful crunching, scattering, chattering sounds of nature. And there will be more surprises to welcome as long as we take care of our precious gift and help her thrive and grow. Such a lovely walk through the seasons. The Earth Gives More | Written by Sue Fliess @suefliess | Illustrated by Christiane Engel @chengel_illsutration | @albertwhitman
 

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