Vashti Harrison
2) Big
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Little, Brown and Company
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First edition.
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English
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"Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is. "Once there was a girl. She had a big heart and very big dreams. And it was good. Until it wasn't. The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both...
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English
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Featuring the true stories of women creators and thinkers from around the world, throughout history, this book shows that sometimes seeing things a little differently can lead to big changes. Some names are well known, some are not, but all the women had a lasting effect on the fields they workd in. Whether they were breaking ground for innovative structures or breaking rules and creating new ones, the women profiled here not only made a place for...
5) Hair Love
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.
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English
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Holi, Hai! Holi, Hai! It's time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book! It's time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they're all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following...
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LB Kids, Little Brown and Company
Edition
First board book edition.
Language
English
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Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the board book adaptation of the author's Little leaders: bold women in Black history.
12) Sulwe
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
Author
Publisher
Little Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group
Edition
First board book edition.
Language
English
Description
"Featuring eighteen women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, this board book adaptation of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World introduces trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid. The irresistible full-color illustrations show the Dreamers as...
14) Push and pull
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Series
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Cece and her classmates use physics to build treat dispensers for Cece's dog, Einstein. Includes glossary and activities using the forces of push and pull.
15) Hello, Star
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When a young girl learns that a bright light in the sky is coming from a dying star, she promises to keep it company until the light goes out. Every night the girl reassures her friend that she is still there.As the years pass, the girl learns everything she can about planets, space, and the universe, inspired by her dimming friend—until she realizes she needs to do something more.This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how...
16) Hair love ABCs
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Publisher
Kokila
Language
English
Description
"An alphabet board book inspired by the bestselling HAIR LOVE with new spot illustrations and text from the original award-winning author and illustrator duo--and perfect for baby gift baskets"--