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• Aya Has Never Seen a Bear

  Gerelcimeg-u̇n Hėi Hė, 1975-

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  One morning, Aya’s grandfather tells her that he will take her deep into the forest to see bears—something she has dreamed of for a long time.

• The Book of Disappearing Plants

  Sekaninová, Štěpánka,

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  Nonfiction picture book featuring the incredible stories of 30 plants that once thrived—and the reasons they're fading away.

• Borders

  Understanding the Lines That Unite and Separate Us

  Ressouni-Demigneux, Karim,

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  In this illustrated nonfiction guide, readers learn that there is more to consider than just the outline on a map.

• Brume. 2. The Forest of Lost Souls

  Pélissier, Jérôme

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  Brume and her friends must find out what happened to the powerful village witch, Näia—and they are determined to continue their search until they find answers!

• Captain Danger and the Time Ghost

  Engbers, Victor,

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  When an unexpected guest crashes his birthday party, Captain Danger and Django must travel through time to set things right.

• The Children of the Sun

  An Inca Legend

  Chirif, Micaela,

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  Nonfiction picture book inviting children to hear an explanatory myth from a pre-Colombian culture—and ponder how it relates to other stories about cities and communities.

• La Cucaracha Martina

  Based on a Caribbean Folktale

  Canetti, Yanitzia, 1967-

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  Follow a beloved character from Cuban and Caribbean folklore known for her beauty and wit, as she outsmarts her suitors in a series of clever challenges.

• Diggers, Dozers and Dumpers

  Small Stories About Big Machines

  Könnecke, Ole, 1961-

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  Learn about excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, and loaders in this original book of more than a dozen heavy construction vehicles. And enjoy all the animals along for the ride.

• Do Not Go Out at Night

  Gravel, François,

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  In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, Oliver and Maddy describe their run-in with a murderer after they uncover long-hidden evidence of his crimes.

• Everything Is Music

  Miran (Picture book author),

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  Follow a girl and her dog on a journey along city streets and nature trails as they learn that there’s music all around in everyday sounds—a symphony waiting to be heard.

• Faster Than a Jet, Bigger Than a Whale

  An Illustrated Guide to Measuring Our World

  Minoglio, Andrea,

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  Nonfiction guide explores remarkable facts about nature, technology, and the universe.

• Filo's Butterflies

  Fuata, Litea,

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  Filo is going to dance at his aunties' wedding! He’s been rehearsing the steps for his first siva fa’ataupati for weeks, but now there are butterflies dancing in his belly.

• Frank the Monster

  Strandberg, Mats, 1976-

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  Even in his monster form, Frank is still a boy inside—just one who feels a strong urge to have his tummy scratched.

• I Am Kylian

  Mbappé, Kylian, 1998-

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  In this graphic memoir, the global soccer star shares about the journey from his childhood dreams to the lessons that helped him become a World Cup champion!

• The Lady of Shadows

  Rundberg, Johan, 1973-

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  Mika is finally meeting her mother. It should be a cause for celebration. Instead, it's one of caution as she is drawn into a dark and twisted mystery.

• Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise

  Liang, Xiong,

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  The moment Little Yu enters the forest, the world shifts. The peach blossom petals flow backwards, stop, and then begin to spin...

• Men Cry

  Turu, Joan, 1984-

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  Neil isn't sure exactly how to be a man, so he tries to figure it out by observing. And then he decides it's time to begin

• The Most Magnificent Me

  Soundar, Chitra,

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  This ode to being your true self (who else would you be?) is also an appeal to honor the individuality of all those you meet.

• Mushrooms and Company

  How a Marvelously Moldy Network Supports Life on Earth

  Roebers, Geert-Jan,

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  An information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more!

• School Spirits

  Gunnufson, Charlotte,

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  What's a kid to do when a mischievous crew of ghosts starts hoarding hula hoops and levitating lunches? Be brave!