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1) The surprise
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit--and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality"--
3) What I am
Author
Publisher
Viking Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A young narrator describes herself as many things at the same time - a girl, a granddaughter, Indian, American, both selfish and generous, mean and kind - and these seeming contradictions are precisely what makes her a unique individual.
4) Meet Mift
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"It's Tylor's first official day as a member of MIFT, and the team's wacky traditions already have him longing to leave. But when a problem arises, Tylor sees how important MIFT and all its members are to Monsters, Inc. Kids ages 8 to 12 will love this graphic novel-style retelling of the episode "Meet MIFT", complete with full-color images and dialogue!"--
5) Terrific!
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Books You May Have Missed 2021: Early Readers and Picture Books
Books You May Have Missed 2021: Early Readers and Picture Books
Description
"Mandrill, Owl, Badger, Turtle, and Anteater try to find something terrific to do together, as they discover that Snake has different ideas"--
6) Bird Boy
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Back-To-School Picture Books
Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Books You May Have Missed 2021: Early Readers and Picture Books
Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Books You May Have Missed 2021: Early Readers and Picture Books
Description
A new boy nicknamed Bird Boy by teasing classmates enjoys imaginative flights as various birds, gaining self-confidence and new friends.
7) The goody
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Chirton Krauss is a good child--the very goodest. He does everything he is told, when he is told. He even does good things without being told. He eats his broccoli, he goes to bed on time, and he never, ever sticks his finger up his nose. Meanwhile, Chirton's sister, Myrtle, is not quite as good. She stays up late, she never cleans out the rabbit's pen, and she drops her cocoa puffs all over the rug. But what will happen when Chirton Krauss decides...
8) Sister wish
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow two sisters as they demonstrate some things they envy about each other, but agree that one big sister and one little one is best.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this playful and interactive "quiz," readers are asked a series of seemingly straightforward questions about themselves, only to have the questions turned around into something hilarious and absurd. All sorts of fantastical possibilities are suggested -- could you be a unicorn? A mermaid? A werewolf? -- before settling in on the most fantastic creature of all -- "YOU!""--
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
Jet the cat likes to swim. When the other animals tell her that cats actually hate water, she goes in search of her true identity. After failing to fit the description of a variety of animals, Jet finally learns to embrace her unique brand of catness. A timely tale that humorously challenges labels and celebrates defining one's own unique identity.
12) Make it fashion
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
When twins Ava and Alexis don't agree on what to wear for their fashion show, they remember their twinship pinky promise to "strut together and make it fashion" as they mix and match their unique styles to create one twintastic outfit, in a picture book that drives home the important lesson of embracing what makes us similar and different.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Max's room has his name all over it--on his blanket and night light and wall. His parents call him The One and Only Max. And so, he is in for a big surprise at the playground one day, when he hears "Max, time to go home!" and two other kids come running. He's not the one and only after all! But when he decides to help one of the other Maxes find her missing toy, he discovers that there are other ways to be special, and that he can appreciate the...
15) Alley & Rex
Author
Series
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Sixth-grader Alley Katz must get an A on a science test, but rather than work with peer mentor Rex, a fourth-grader in a bunny suit, he decides to steal the answer key from the teachers' lounge.
Author
Publisher
Manic D Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"A Rule Is To Break: A Child's Guide to Anarchy follows Wild Child as she learns about just being herself and how that translates into kid autonomy. It presents the ideas of challenging societal expectations and tradition and expressing yourself freely in kid-terms that are both funny and thought provoking--it even functions as a guidebook for adults to understand what it is to be a critically thinking, creative individual. Wild Child is the role...
17) Maya's treasure
Author
Publisher
Peter Pauper Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Each morning Maya and her sister collect seashells, scrub them to a sparkle, and string them together, but when Alita throws away shells she deems too ugly, Maya, remembering words of her grandmother, turns the clunky shells into a helpful and beautiful wind chime.
18) Pruett and Soo
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
Description
Pruett lives on Planet Monochrome, where life is black and white and gray and everyone follows the rules. One day, Soo, who had just moved from Planet Prismatic, comes to school. When Pruett and Soo become friends, everything will change!
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Between his opening greeting and the bookend closing page on which he stalks away after taking no questions, Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word "cat" does not define him. His identity is his alone to describe and determine. With the help of Danica Novgorodoff's laugh-out-loud illustrations, he takes us on a tour of his adventures, accomplishments, and daily activities...
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