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Where Are You From?

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Tue, 2020-06-02 13:24

When a young girl is asked where she's from—where she's "really" from—she decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this question. But he doesn't give her the answer she expects. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Where Are You From?

Yamile Saied Méndez

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Men)

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What’s the Difference? Being Different is Amazing

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Tue, 2020-06-02 13:22

Photographs and simple text celebrate friendship, diversity, and acceptance. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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What’s the Difference? Being Different is Amazing

Doyin Richards

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ric)

Photographs and simple text celebrate friendship, diversity, and acceptance. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Home Is In Between

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Tue, 2020-06-02 13:18

After immigrating to the United States, Shanti finds the challenges and joys of navigating between her family’s Bengali traditions and the culture of her new home. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Home Is In Between

Mitali Perkins

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Per)

After immigrating to the United States, Shanti finds the challenges and joys of navigating between her family’s Bengali traditions and the culture of her new home. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Don't Touch My Hair!

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Tue, 2020-06-02 13:10

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Don't Touch My Hair!

Sharee Miller

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mil)

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note. Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Something Happened in our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Tue, 2020-06-02 13:07

After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Recommended for ages 6–9.

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Something Happened in our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice

Marianne Celano

(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 305.8 Cel)

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Dinosaur vs. The Potty

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Wed, 2019-08-14 12:19

Dinosaur doesn't need to use the potty. Even when making lemonade, running through the sprinkler, splashing in puddles, and playing in the water. But wait, is that a victory dance or something else? Recommended for ages 3–6.

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Dinosaur vs. The Potty

Bob Shea

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej She)

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Kiki's Potty

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Wed, 2019-08-14 12:17

A circus-themed story about learning how to use the potty. Recommended for ages 18 months–3.

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Kiki's Potty

Esther van den Berg

(Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ber)

A circus-themed story about learning how to use the potty. Recommended for ages 18 months–3.

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Elmo's Potty Book

Submitted by Lizzie F. on Wed, 2019-08-14 12:07

Toddlers and their caregivers follow Sesame Street's Elmo as he learns about using the potty. You can also practice matching and counting colorful illustrations in this First Look and Find Book. Recommended for ages 18 months–3.

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Elmo's Potty Book

- illustrator - Tom Brannon

(Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 649.62 Elm)

Series: First Look and Find

Toddlers and their caregivers follow Sesame Street's Elmo as he learns about using the potty. You can also practice matching and counting colorful illustrations in this First Look and Find Book. Recommended for ages 18 months–3.