Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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List: OFB 2022--Exploring the World
All through the night : important jobs that get done at night
Faber, Polly.
"The sky is getting dark. In the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth,... More
"The sky is getting dark. In the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and getting ready for bed. Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to go to work. Where is she going and who will she see along the way? As the night goes on, readers will see nurses, cleaners, delivery workers, doctors, police officers, journalists, and many other workers who help keep the city running all through the night."-- Less
On this airplane
Heuer, Lourdes.
"On this airplane...Someone travels solo, two travel as one, three return and four set out. In... More
"On this airplane...Someone travels solo, two travel as one, three return and four set out. In this simple and moving book, a young family takes a plane to their new home. While onboard, they encounter all the people you meet on a plane: a bookworm, a businessperson, tourists, crying babies and daydreamers...all with their own stories, all heading somewhere special." -- Inside front cover Less
Pizza! : a slice of history
Pizzoli, Greg.
Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know th... More
Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? Or that in Sweden they serve pizza with bananas and peanuts? All over the world, people love pizza-but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza? Join award-winning author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli as he travels through time and around the globe to discover the mouth-watering history of pizza. Bursting with color, flavor, and fun facts, Pizza!: A Slice of History reveals the delicious story of the world's best food. Less
If you were a city
Maclear, Kyo.
A city can be many things: quiet and dreamy or buzzing with excitement, and this picture book explo... More
A city can be many things: quiet and dreamy or buzzing with excitement, and this picture book explores them all--and celebrates the people who live in them. Less
Where butterflies fill the sky : a story of immigration, family, and finding home
Marwan, Zahra.
"An evocative picture book that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuw... More
"An evocative picture book that tells the true story of the author's immigration from Kuwait to the United States"-- Less
Powwow day
Sorell, Traci.
Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal... More
Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again. Less
Morning sun in Wuhan
Compestine, Ying Chang.
What was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not onl... More
What was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan's comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the reader follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Less
