BostonPL_Reading Together in April: Books with Pictures for Children

by Wenzel, Brendan

eBook - 2016

An ordinary housecat is seen from the different perspectives of a child and various animals. Simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures celebrate diverse points of view. An ordinary housecat is seen from the different perspectives of a child and various animals. Simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures celebrate diverse points of view. Show less

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Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick

eBook - 2017

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair. Show less

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The Most Beautiful Thing

by Kao Kalia Yang

eBook - 2020

Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love. Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love. Show less

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What Color Is Night?

by Snider, Grant

eBook - 2019

Against the backdrop of the dark blue night, the text explores the colors of things, both natural and manmade, that one can see in the night, before falling asleep to dream. Against the backdrop of the dark blue night, the text explores the colors of things, both natural and manmade, that one can see in the night, before falling asleep to dream. Show less

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The Undefeated

by Alexander, Kwame

eBook - 2019

The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott honoree. The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott honoree. Show less

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Apex Predators

The World's Deadliest Hunters, Past and Present

by Jenkins, Steve

eBook - 2017

Take a trip through history and discover apex predators both past and present, from the earliest sea creatures to the modern African lion and giant freshwater ray, which can grow to over fifteen feet. Take a trip through history and discover apex predators both past and present, from the earliest sea creatures to the modern African lion and giant freshwater ray, which can grow to over fifteen feet. Show less

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Wait, Rest, Pause

Dormancy in Nature

by Marcie Flinchum Atkins

eBook - 2020

Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. Show less

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The Key from Spain

Flory Jagoda and Her Music

by Levy, Debbie

eBook - 2019

Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music. Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music. Show less

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Let 'Er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

eBook - 2019

African American George Fletcher loved horses from an early age. When he unfairly lost the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared him "people's champion." African American George Fletcher loved horses from an early age. When he unfairly lost the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared him "people's champion." Show less

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New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

Enrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between ...Show more Enrolled in a prestigious private school where he is one of only a few students of color, talented seventh grade artist Jordan finds himself torn between the worlds of his Washington Heights apartment home and the upscale circles of Riverdale Academy. Show less

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Stargazing

by Wang, Jen

eBook - 2019

Chinese-American student Christine is devastated when her artistic best friend, Moon, falls dangerously ill amid revelations that she has been having visions about celestial beings telling her she does not really belong on Earth. Chinese-American student Christine is devastated when her artistic best friend, Moon, falls dangerously ill amid revelations that she has been having visions about celestial beings telling her she does not really belong on Earth. Show less

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Lowriders in Space

by Camper, Cathy

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2014

Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio customize their car into a low rider for the Universal Car Competition to win the cash prize that will enable them to buy their own garage. Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio customize their car into a low rider for the Universal Car Competition to win the cash prize that will enable them to buy their own garage. Show less

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Anti/Hero

by Lunetta, Demitria

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Piper Pâajaro longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather. When a mission to steal an experimental device brings the two 13-year-olds face to face, the device sparks and the girls switch bodies. Piper Pâajaro longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather. When a mission to steal an experimental device brings the two 13-year-olds face to face, the device sparks and the girls switch bodies. Show less

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Yasmin in Charge

by Faruqi, Saadia

eBook - 2019

In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. Show less

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There's a Pest in the Garden!

by Thomas, Jan

eBook - 2017

When a pest eats all the vegetables in the garden, Duck comes up with a plan to stop whatever is feasting on his crops. When a pest eats all the vegetables in the garden, Duck comes up with a plan to stop whatever is feasting on his crops. Show less

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Charlie & Mouse

by Snyder, Laurel

eBook - 2017

Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks. Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks. Show less

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Animal Talk

Mexican Folk Art Animal Sounds in English and Spanish

by Weill, Cynthia

eBook - 2016

Emerging readers will delight in identifying the animals depicted on each new page. And the bilingual text invites parent and child into an interactive and playful reading experience for acting out animal sounds in English and Spanish. Emerging readers will delight in identifying the animals depicted on each new page. And the bilingual text invites parent and child into an interactive and playful reading experience for acting out animal sounds in English and Spanish. Show less

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Baby Play

by Silver, Skye

eBook - 2019

Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray babies playing with their loved ones. Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray babies playing with their loved ones. Show less

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Mommy's Khimar

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

eBook - 2018

A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more. Show less

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You're Snug With Me

by Soundar, Chitra

eBook - 2020

A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive. A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive. Show less

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Separate Is Never Equal

Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

eBook - 2014

Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in a 1946 landmark desegregation case in California. Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in a 1946 landmark desegregation case in California. Show less

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Not My Idea

A Book About Whiteness

by Higginbotham, Anastasia

eBook - 2020

A picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. A picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about racism, accept that it's real, and cultivate justice. Show less

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Flying Deep

Climb Inside Deep-Sea Submersible Alvin

by Cusolito, Michelle

eBook - 2018

Experience a day in the life of an Alvin pilot and join scientists at the seafloor to collect samples and conduct research. Along the way, discover what one wears, eats, and talks about during a typical eight-hour trip in an underwater craft. Experience a day in the life of an Alvin pilot and join scientists at the seafloor to collect samples and conduct research. Along the way, discover what one wears, eats, and talks about during a typical eight-hour trip in an underwater craft. Show less

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

eBook - 2018

What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. Show less

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Reading Together: A Yearlong Reading Challenge

https://www.bpl.org/yearlong/

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Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Show less

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