Lily's Cat Mask

Lily's Cat Mask
Author: Julie Fortenberry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0425287998

Lily likes to wear the cat mask that her father bought for her, but she isn't allowed to wear it in school until her class has a costume party, where she makes a new friend.

Darcy's First Sleepover

Darcy's First Sleepover
Author: Julie Fortenberry
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250845629

A gently reassuring picture book about the milestone of a first sleepover, for fans of The Invisible String by Patrice Karst and Wemberly Worries by Kevin Henkes. Every night at home, Darcy brushes her teeth with strawberry toothpaste; she snuggles in bed with Little Cat; and she falls asleep to the sound of her dad washing the dishes. But tonight, Darcy is having her very first sleepover! Even though it’s at her cousin Kayla’s house, it still feels a little daunting. Kayla has peppermint toothpaste, a baby bear named Charlotte, and howling winds outside her window. Darcy misses her dad and her own cozy bedroom. Should she ask her aunt to take her home? This rewarding tale celebrates the excitement of new experiences and the power of quiet growth. Backmatter also included shedding light on steps parents can take when helping kids prepare for their first sleepover! Christy Ottaviano Books

Pirate Boy

Pirate Boy
Author: Eve Bunting
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2012-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823428168

"What if I want to be a pirate and sail away on a pirate ship?" Danny asks his mom. She will be sad; but if Danny doesn't like it and wants to go home, she will come to the rescue, even if she has to ride on a dolphin, battle sea monsters, and wield a bottle of pirate-shrinking spray to do it! Young readers will love this adventurous and ultimately reassuring tale of a mother's love.

Pippa at the Parade

Pippa at the Parade
Author: Karen Roosa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1590785673

A young child has a fun-filled day with her parents at the big parade.

Dragon Night

Dragon Night
Author: J. R. Krause
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-01-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525514244

A boy and his dragon embark on a dazzling nighttime journey in this heartwarming friendship story about facing fears and helping others. Georgie is afraid of the night. It's too dark with the lights off. Too quiet with everyone asleep. And being alone makes everything worse. The dragon is afraid of the knight. After all, the knight carries a heavy sword, and he always wants to fight. The dragon knows just what to do to help Georgie overcome his fear, and the two set off on a unforgettable magical adventure. But when the morning comes, the dragon is still afraid of the knight. How can Georgie help his friend? With kindness and empathy--and a little creativity--maybe Georgie can work some magic of his own. J. R. Krause, an award-winning animator of The Simpsons and Futurama, has created a visually stunning story with incredible emotional depth, which addresses the needs of children to express their feelings and be received with kindness and empathy. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Cozy. Well-crafted bedtime reading." --Kirkus Reviews

Measuring Up

Measuring Up
Author: Lily LaMotte
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062973886

An ALA Top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021 · A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection · Fall 2020 Kids Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show’s AAPI Heritage Month List · Amazon Best Books November Selection · Cybils Awards Finalist · An NBC AAPI Selection · Featured in Parents Magazine Book Nook October issue · A CBC Hot off the Press October Selection · WA State Book Awards Finalist · Texas Library Association Little Maverick Selection For fans of American Born Chinese and Roller Girl, Measuring Up is a don't-miss graphic novel debut from Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu! “A beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the world.” —Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops “A delicious and heartwarming exploration of identity by a young immigrant trying to find her place in multiple cultures.” —Remy Lai, author of Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-má’s, seventieth birthday together. Since she can’t go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids’ cooking contest to pay for A-má’s plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she’s determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?

Paper Mask Making

Paper Mask Making
Author: Michael Grater
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486247120

This do-it-yourself guide gives detailed instructions for making paper masks — how to cut, fold, score, model, paint, and decorate them. Make masks of people, clowns, birds, and animals: lion, cat, dog, fox, bear, monkey, more. 93 black-and-white illustrations.

Pearl Goes to Preschool

Pearl Goes to Preschool
Author: Julie Fortenberry
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536207438

Pearl loves to dance! But will she love preschool, too? Pearl loves attending dance classes at her mother’s ballet school. Even though Pearl is the youngest and smallest ballerina, she knows how to count her poses and follow along. When her mom suggests that Pearl try going to preschool, Pearl has a lot of questions: What will she learn? Will there be dancing? A sweet and reassuring story about trying something new that’s perfect for young children with separation anxiety — or who just love to dance!

The Wisdom Way of Knowing

The Wisdom Way of Knowing
Author: Cynthia Bourgeault
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003-10-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 078796896X

"Drawing on resources as diverse as Sufism, Benedictine Monasticism, the Gurdjieff Work, and the string theory of modern physics, Cynthia Bourgeault has crafted her own unique vision of the Wisdom way in this very accessible book, nicely balanced between concept and practice." —Gerald May, senior fellow, Shalem Institute, and author, Addiction and Grace and Will and Spirit "The spiritual wisdom and practical suggestions in this lively and beautiful book will be helpful to many who find themselves setting out on the interior journey." —Bruno Barnhart, a Camaldolese monk and author, Second Simplicity: The Inner Shape of Christianity "Cynthia Bourgeault's book is a valuable contribution to the much-needed reawakening of spiritual practice within a Christian context. Her sincerity, good sense, metaphysical depth, and broad experience make her a source to be trusted." —Kabir Helminski, Sufi Shaikh, the Threshold Society

Grandpa and Jake

Grandpa and Jake
Author: Julie Fortenberry
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593404351

In this heartwarming intergenerational story, Grandpa Bear introduces his grandson Jake to a very special place—the library! "Let's turn the TV off," says Grandpa to Jake. "There's some place I'd like to show you... a place my Grandpa took me when I was your age." As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together . . . and Little Jake keeps guessing where they are going. The movies? The baseball park? The beach? "Not this time," says Grandpa, and has Jake close his eyes before going into . . . the library!