Briseño, Stephen
Summary: After traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, Noemi and her mother are denied entry at the border and must find the refugee in charge of the notebook, an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the United States. Includes author's note.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRIGillen, Lynea.
Summary: A story to help children become mindful of caring people in their world, to ease their fears and to develop their sense of gratitude. Includes two activity pages to encourage children to find the good people in their lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Three Pebble Press 2012
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Summary: "What do you see when you imagine a wolf? Sharp, pointy teeth? Big, hungry eyes? A soft sweater and a friendly smile? Wait a minute! The wolf in this story would rather knit than huff, puff, or blow anyone's house down. But that doesn't stop the townsfolk from crying wolf anyway. What's a kind-hearted wolf to do when everyone keeps running and screaming at 'Hello'? It's time to show the world...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2021
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Summary: Delivers a hopeful message about all the ways we can wish for kindness in the world around us, such as caring for those who need help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LOMTran-Davies, Nhung N.
Summary: "A children's picture book inspired by author Nhung N. Tran-Davies's experience as a child refugee from Vietnam, and then sponsoring a family of Syrian refugees as an adult."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TRALasser, Jon
Summary: "Young Kiko, aided by her teenaged sister, Annie, and her dog, Chico, grows kind as they harvest fruits, flowers, and vegetables from their garden and share them with others. Includes note for parents and caregivers." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2020
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Summary: When Coco the chipmunk, who always shares her food, falls ill, her new friends come to care for her in the same way she taught them, in this heartwarming debut picture book inspired by a Korean greeting.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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Summary: Kindness is something anyone can learn: Give to others and ask nothing in return. Helping others is simply the best thing to do. When you are kind, kindness comes back to you.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Alicia Ortego] 2020
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Summary: The world could use a little more empathy and this little SPOT is showing how easy it is to see things from another person's perspective and show kindness!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Diane Albert Art LLC 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 152.41 ALBDocherty, Helen
Summary: Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: A teacher who wants to knit mittens as Christmas gifts for her students finds a creative solution when she runs into a yarn shortage.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: JE NOBDonaldson, Julia
Summary: George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So, one day, when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes, he decides it's time for a new look. With smart trousers, a smart shirt, stripey tie and shiny shoes, George is a new giant. But, on his way home, he meets various animals who desperately need his help, and his clothes!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan Children's 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DONFang, X.
Summary: "When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2024
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Summary: Why did Itsy Bitsy make his famous journey? With a dose of warmth and whimsy, Steve Light's remarkable, intricate artwork spins a backstory of unexpected friendship. Itsy Bitsy sits at home, drinking tea, all alone... Everyone knows the rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout -...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LIGNapoleoni, Fabio
Summary: "Dragonboy and his friends find ways to explore and discover inside their house, counting hearts that appear with each act of kindness someone performs"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction NapoleoniMoahloli, Refiloe
Summary: A picture book exploring the idea of ubuntu--a concept of shared humanity, compassion, and oneness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amazon Crossing Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MOASherrin, David
Summary: "In this fractured fairytale, Wolf learns the value of kindness on Yom Kippur"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Apples & Honey Press 2023