Miller, Pat Zietlow
Summary: With all the endless, creative fun a child can have with a rock, the best thing one can do with one is to share it with a friend. Includes facts about rocks and rock collecting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MILTullet, Hervé
Summary: The author meditates on the search for an idea, and the wonderful feeling when the right idea comes along, unleashing the creative process.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TULCopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TULDufayet, Danielle
Summary: Benford is delighted by his very first easel and canvas, he does not know what to paint, and as he searches for inspiration he imagines his blank canvas following him around demanding his attention.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DUFVere, Ed
Summary: "A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VERPark, Linda Sue
Summary: "When Gurple and Preen crash land onto a strange alien planet, they must work together to build something new from their mistake in order to save their mission"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PARSlade-Robinson, Nikki
Summary: A young artist explains how she uses the materials provided by nature, as well as her imagination and creativity, to fuel her art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SLADavis, Danielle
Summary: "A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano. To make ... a cake, a garden, a song, you first gather, then make--and wait. To make a story (like this one), you gather, make, wait. To make anything--big or small--it will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DAVClarke, Maxine Beneba
Summary: When you live at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is using it, maybe not), a bent bucket seat, and bashed tin-can handles. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for going bumpetty bump over the sand hills, past your fed-up mum,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CLAMontague, Brad
Summary: "Sparky the special figment agent delivers all the mail in the very orderly Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, until one day when all the unshared ideas in the world overflow and threaten to topple the whole building"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MONStone, Tiffany
Summary: "Tallulah dreams of playing the tuba, but she's small and the tuba is very large. Everyone around her tells her to wait until she's bigger, but Tallulah can't wait--she just has to play the tuba in her school band.With determination and a lot of creativity, Tallulah hatches a plan that she hopes will turn her musical dream into reality."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STOAnchin, Lisa
Summary: There once was a time when all the colors, from midsummer blue to sunrise orange, lived at the tips of Annie's fingers...But when her classmates' sidelong glances cause Annie to notice all the tiny flaws in her art, her colorful creative spark fades to gray. With lyrical prose and eye-catching illustrations, author-artist Lisa Anchin shows readers how to find the beauty in imperfections and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ANCJohn, Jory
Summary: "This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Summary: "For one little boy and his older sister, fights are always waiting to happen -- when he takes something without asking, jumps on her bed without asking, even wanders off without asking. And when they fight, they don't use words: it's all push, pull, hurt, hide. To cool off after, the boy retreats to his room to write and draw stories -- stories about terrible horses trampling and galloping,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ANTClanton, Ben
Summary: "Narwhal and Jelly come across a strange object and wonder what its purpose might be."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2021
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE CLADillard, Sarah
Summary: One sunny day, Rabbit and his pals are playing outside and they couldn't be happier. But, oh, no!--the sky starts clouding up and before they know it, it's raining, it's pouring, and everyone has to run home. How boring! What will they do for the rest of the day? It doesn't take long for Rabbit to realize that fun can be had in the rain. With raincoats, boots, and umbrellas, let the splashing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2020
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Summary: "Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2021
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Summary: "Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable--much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FRATimmers, Leo.
Summary: Gus's workshop is chockful of useless odds and ends. But when his friend Rico comes over with a problem-- his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino-- Gus finds just the thing to solve it. He creates a fabulous new vehicular contraption with an old lounge chair! One by one Gus's friends bring him their vehicles and Gus solves their troubles with ingenious solutions: a cooling system made...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gecko Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TIMCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TIMYamada, Kobi
Summary: This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: Stunning imagery and moving language let imagination take flight in an ethereal primer on making a bird. Breathe deeply and take your time. The making of a bird is not a thing to be hurried. To make a bird, you'll need hundreds of tiny, hollow bones, so light you can barely feel them on your palm. So light they can float on air. Next you'll need feathers for warmth and lift. There will be more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: "From painting, music, and slam poetry, to engineering, protesting, and photography, a young narrator journeys through her neighborhood, encouraging readers to explore all the many ways they can express themselves."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DALJohnson, Bee
Summary: Two young girls have a day of making fun messes in this rhyming picture book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2024
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Summary: Izzy's unsuccessful knitting projects turn out to be the perfect sweaters for all the dogs in the dog park.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MOLSchwartz, Alexandra Cassel
Summary: Daniel Tiger is excited for his first Show-and-Tell at school in this 8x8 storybook! Daniel can't wait for Show-and-Tell Day! But what should he bring to school to share with his friends? Come along in this sweet storybook based on an episode of the beloved show.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2022