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Little big sister / by Colfer, Eoin.; Ivey, Celia.;
This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babs. As the girls get older and Babs overtakes Starr's height, Starr understands there is something different about her. When Starr starts primary school she is at first upset by being shorter than the other children. But with help from her mum and teacher, Starr finds the courage to shine. A fun and gentle story about disability, family and fitting in, told by a major children's author and illustrated by an artist with dwarfism.
Subjects: Dwarfism; Self-esteem; Families;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Your island / by Klassen, Jon.;
With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items--a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Island signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.
Subjects: Board books.; Islands; Outdoor life; Bedtime;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Paw of the jungle / by Kelly, Diane.;
The weather is beautiful, work is slow, and her canine colleague could use a walk. What better day for Megan to take Brigit to the Fort Worth Zoo, where they can let loose and witness the law and order of nature unfold? But what begins as a fun field trip turns serious when a pair of rare hyacinth macaws named Fabiana and Fernando goes missing. Is the new custodian, a gentle soul who happens to be an ex-convict, to blame? Or is something far more sinister afoot?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Fort Worth Zoological Park; Police dogs; Policewomen; Poaching; Detective and mystery stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lark Rise to Candleford. by BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2008.Flora Thompson's charming love letter to a vanished corner of rural England is brought to life in this warm-hearted adaptation. Set in the Oxfordshire countryside in the 1880s, this rich, funny and emotional series follows the relationship of two contrasting communities: Lark Rise, the small hamlet gently holding on to the past, and Candleford, the small market town bustling into the future. Seen through the eyes of young Laura, their inhabitants endure many upheavals as change inevitably comes.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Historical films.;
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Your farm / by Klassen, Jon.;
With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items--a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Farm signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.
Subjects: Board books.; Farms; Farm life; Bedtime;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sometimes I feel like a river / by Daniel, Danielle.; Bisaillon, Josée.;
In each of twelve short poems, a child tells us how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud, the rain, a forest and more. Their deeply felt connections and identification with these wonders point to how much we are all part of the natural world. Each poem comes to life through vivid, playful illustrations that show the children immersed in their surroundings. The book serves as a gentle call to action -- to notice, appreciate, preserve and protect our environment, while delighting in all its beauty.
Subjects: Picture books.; Nature; Children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Potty time! / by Church, Caroline.;
Caroline Jayne Church and her delightful illustrations have loved children through and through, shown what fun the holidays can be, and how music can bring us closer together. Now her irresistible toddlers shine in this revamped preschool title focusing on the 1-2-3's of potty training! With a brand-new look, Potty Time! is Caroline Jayne Church's entry into a proven timeless topic. The illustrations show joyful toddlers as they are gently encouraged to use the potty on their own. Sure to build confidence and inspire delight with children and guardians alike!
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Toilet training;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Find Spot at the market / by Hill, Eric,1927-2014.;
Spot loves looking at the colorful stalls at the market with Grandpa. But before they get through the shopping list, Spot disappears! Where has he gone? Toddlers will love searching for Spot and exploring the fun of the market along the way! This new story is full of the exciting surprises and gentle humor that make the original Where's Spot? a children's classic. With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at the Market is perfect for early learning and play.
Subjects: Lift-the-flap books.; Board books.; Spot (Fictitious character); Dogs; Markets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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When stars arise / by Alaraj, Evangelene.; Czub, Martyna.;
The world grows restful, but don't sleep yet, wait until the grassy meadow is quiet and the forest creatures are hidden away. Until the farm animals are snug in the barn and the toys are tidied in their proper spots. Until the bath warms your toes and the blanket tucks you in tightly. Only when we finish our story and the stars are in the sky is it time to sleep. Calming, lyrical rhythms, pleasing repetition and dreamy watercolors make When Stars Arise a gentle lullaby that reinforces the bedtime routine.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Bedtime;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Let's build a playground / by Pizzo, Robert.;
"From the publisher that brought you the bestselling Baby University books comes a brand-new series of construction books for kids. Let's build a playground! How? We'll show you! Join the construction team in this board book as they go about the steps involved in building a playground. Toddlers will love the bright and bold art, and parents will love the gentle explanation of new concepts and words. Perfect for any family that wants to introduce architecture or engineering to kids, or for anyone searching for truck books for toddlers"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Playgrounds;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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