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4) Nosy Rosie
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Rosie the fox's excellent sense of smell is good for finding things, but she stops using it after everyone begins to call her "Nosy Rosie."
Author
Series
Sophie books (Rosemary Wells) volume 3
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"When Sophie's new sister won't stop crying, only two-year-old Sophie can communicate with her, even if she isn't using her words as her parents want her to"--
Author
Series
Stella Batts volume 1
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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Description
When a classmate makes fun of her name, eight-year-old Stella picks a new one for herself, but discovers that the name she abandoned suits her just fine.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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Description
Elizabeth is tired of everyone shortening her first name and calling her Lizzie, Liz, or Beth, but suffers in silence, until one autumn day when her impatience gets the best of her and she learns an important lesson about tact and grace.
12) My name is Yoon
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Foster Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
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Description
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts a new school, he decides to shrink his name to the shorter, simpler Zim, but when his new friend Elly sees him for who he truly is, Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.
14) Say my name
Author
Language
English
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Description
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. With an engaging visual narrative buzzing with people and names of all stripes, and a lilting text that's perfect for reading aloud, the creator of The Favorite Book and...
16) Nameless queen
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Everyone expected the king's daughter would inherit the throne. No one expected me. It shouldn't be possible. I'm Nameless, a class of citizens so disrespected, we don't even get names. Dozens of us have been going missing for months and no one seems to care. But there's no denying the tattoo emblazoned on my arm. I am queen. In a palace where the corridors are more dangerous than the streets, though, how could I possibly rule? And what will become...
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"¡Ana y Anddrew van a conseguir una nueva mascota! Después de decidir cuál es la mejor mascota para su familia, tienen que elegir un nombre para ello. Con el nombre que eligen, aprenden de un afroamericano famoso que el color de piel no afecta las habilidades de una persona."--Back cover.
"Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name...
19) El nuevo bebé
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"¡Ana y Andrew están esperando un hermano! La familia de Mamá llega de Trinidad, y todos ayudan a prepararse. Cuando llega el bebé, aprenden de Abuelita que en la cultura afroamericana, el nombre de un bebé a menudo cuenta una historia importante"--
"Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that...
20) I share my name
Author
Publisher
Xist Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"The Sephardic Jewish custom of naming a child after their paternal or maternal grandparent is depicted in a warm and vibrant story about a young boy who has many cousins with his name, Jojo. "Jojo Nissim" is proud that he has many cousins who share his name. "Big Jojo" is his oldest cousin who can do lots of things like ride his scooter super fast. "Jojo-man" is another cousin, called so because he loves superheroes. His six-month-old cousin is called...
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