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23) The red jacket
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?"--
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English
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"Girls can rule the world-- all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. It's a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they're consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a...
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"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her...
29) Mel fell
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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A heartwarming celebration of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith depicts an endearing, courageous kingfisher who falls down, down, down before learning to fly up, up, up.
30) The grip
Author
Series
Marcus Stroman volume 1
Language
English
Description
Marcus, a young baseball pitcher, learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice--and some strikeouts.
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 43
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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"Yes, it's true--I'm a total 'fraidy mouse and the biggest worryrat. In fact I'm the complete opposite of my super-sporty and very brave friend Bruce Hyena. That's why I couldn't believe it when he dragged me off on a series of outrageous adventures to toughen me up. I had to keep reminding him that I'm not a supermouse! Or am I?"--P. [4] of cover.
32) Stanley's secret
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Stanley is a shy boy with a secret: he loves to tap dance, but only for his pet mice--so when the principal insists that he try out for the talent show, Stanley has to overcome his shyness and summon the confidence to perform for the school.
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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DEN - Kids + Teens: Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month
JEF - Father's Day
MLA - Main's Best Books of 2022
JEF - Father's Day
MLA - Main's Best Books of 2022
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A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
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English
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"With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her inspiring and professional troublemaking grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle. The point is not to be fearless. It is to know we are afraid and to charge forward...
35) The joy in you
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated book that inspires children to dance, sing, and be true to themselves"--
36) A princess can!
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Merida, Rapunzel, and Tiana prove that they can accomplish anything if they just believe in themselves and try.
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English
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In the time of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement, international bestselling author and leading global expert on mental strength Amy Morin turns her focus to feminism, explaining what it means-and what it takes-to be a mentally strong woman.
The emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have awakened society and encouraged women to find their voice and claim their power. But to do this, women must learn to improve their own mental strength....
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Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Visualize a More Confident, Capable You! To achieve, you have to believe. It's that simple. If you can picture yourself doing something difficult or challenging, you'll have a better chance of making it happen because you'll have confidence in your ability to succeed. This book offers you proven-effective skills for developing the confidence you need to turn your dreams into reality through the use of guided imagery. The guided imagery process couldn't...
40) Black Belt Bunny
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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"Black Belt Bunny is good at sidekicks, backflips, and air chops, but when told he must learn to make a salad, he resists, only to be unexpectedly empowered by himself and the narrator"--
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