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The polar pack / by Rogers, Madeleine.;
Teach young children about the animals of the polar regions with this fun and educational board book, part of a series that explores the natural world.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Animals;

I am peace : a book of mindfulness / by Verde, Susan.; Reynolds, Peter H.(Peter Hamilton),1961-;
When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present.
Subjects: Board books.; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; Mindfulness (Psychology);

Hello hello shapes / by Wenzel, Brendan.;
"Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun"--
Subjects: Board books.; Shapes; Animals;

A day in the forest / by Claire, Alexandra(Children's author);
"This beautifully crafted book features vivid full-color images that allow children to journey alongside their charming forest companions from the first light of dawn to the quiet of evening. Join the antics of foxes, squirrels, rabbits, bears, and more through enchanting photographs, complemented by sweet, rhythmic rhymes. Both children and their parents will be delighted by this heartwarming journey through the forest, making it an ideal addition to bedtime reading. Step into the magical world of Animal Adventures: Day in the Forest and discover the wonders of nature's own backyard."--
Subjects: Board books.; Animal behavior; Forest animals; Animals;

A season of flowers / by Garland, Michael,1952-;
Snowdrops and crocuses yield to tulips and hyacinths, then dogwood blossoms, iris, lupine, daisies, morning glories, daylilies, geraniums, peonies, sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums as spring passes to summer, then autumn. At last the garden slumbers into winter under a blanket of snow, preparing next year s procession of blooms. Like actors crossing a stage, flowers narrate the passing seasons in the first person, each one briefly proclaiming its unique and vital role in the natural world. End notes present information on different species of flowers, including how and where they grow.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Flowers; Seasons; Gardens;

When the angels left the old country / by Lamb, Sacha,author.;
"Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn't have a name other than Shtetl). The angel and the demon have been studying together for centuries, but pogroms and the search for a new life have drawn all the young people from their village to America. When one of those young people, Essie, goes missing, Uriel and Little Ash set off to find her. Along the way the angel and demon encounter humans in need of their help, including Rose Cohen, whose best friend (and the love of her life) has abandoned her to marry a man, and Malke Shulman, whose father died mysteriously on his way to America. But there are obstacles ahead of them as difficult as what they've left behind. Medical exams (and demons) at Ellis Island. Corrupt officials, cruel mob bosses, murderers, poverty. The streets are far from paved with gold. With cinematic sweep and tender observation, Sacha Lamb presents a totally original drama about individual purpose, the fluid nature of identity, and the power of love to change and endure"--012-018.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Angels; Demonology; Identity (Philosophical concept); Immigrants; Jews; Missing persons; Angels; Demonology; Identity; Immigrants; Jews; Missing persons;

Me, Toma and the concrete garden / by Larsen, Andrew,1960-; Villeneuve, Anne.;
When Vincent is sent to his aunt Mimi's city apartment for the summer, he's surrounded by more concrete than nature. Things are looking gray. But before long, Vincent meets Toma, and the boys bond while throwing some strange dirt balls into an empty lot. All summer long, they toss and launch, throw and catch. Little do they know, though, just as their friendship is growing, something is also blooming in the empty lot ô A celebration of the joy of a budding friendship, The Concrete Garden shows us the value of community and reminds us that sometimes everything can come up roses.LSC
Subjects: Friendship; Community gardens; Summer;

Violet shrink / by Baldacchino, Christine,1977-; Mok, Carmen,1968-;
Violet Shrink doesn<U+2019>t like parties. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet<U+2019>s tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones. The problem is that the whole Shrink family loves parties with loud music and games and dancing. In this thoughtful story about understanding and acceptance, Violet<U+2019>s natural introversion and feelings of social anxiety are normalized when she and her father reach a solution together.LSC
Subjects: Anxiety in children; Fathers and daughters; Families;

Rosey Stink Badger / by Selfors, Suzanne.; Kaulitzki, Ramona.;
When Willow agreed to house-sit for her grandmother, Mother Nature, she had no idea how difficult it would be. The songbirds rudely wake her up at dawn. Mrs. Hedgehog serves worm pancakes for breakfast. And the to-do list is even longer than it was yesterday! To make matters worse, a feisty queen bee has moved into the chicken coop, sending Mother Nature's beloved chickens into a tizzy. There's only one critter who can catch the bee's monarch: the stink badger. But no one ever visits or talks to them because, if disturbed, they'll spray a horrid stench from their bottoms. Can Willow be brave enough to care for the natural balance in Mother Nature's absence by facing one dangerous foe to get rid of another?Ages 6-9.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Badgers; Bees; Animals; Friendship;

The druid's call / by Johnston, E. K.,author.;
"Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each. Among their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave's fold"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Druids and druidism; Dungeons and Dragons (Game); Magic; Druids and druidism; Dungeons and Dragons (Game); Magic;