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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (kids)
May 2024 | AANHPI Heritage Month (Kids)
YS - Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
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May 2024 | AANHPI Heritage Month (Kids)
YS - Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
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"An's grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An and her grandfather Ông come up with a plan to bring her back to a happy moment: growing gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà's favorite dish from her wedding in Vietnam many years ago. An and Ông must be patient as the seeds grow, flower, and turn into fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her grandmother will remember her wedding wish with...
24) I am happy!
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Starring a very happy puppy, who wants to sing on a swing, chase after bubbles and skip through a puddle"-- Provided by publisher.
25) This joy!
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Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day.-- Provided by publisher.
26) More or less
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"A child discovers ways to have less material things and more emotional reward in life"-- Provided by publisher.
27) Mr. Happy
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English
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Mr. Happy is the happiest person in all the land. He always has a large grin on his face and will try to cheer up anyone who is feeling down.
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Tundra Book Group
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A little girl goes to her mother's homeland and develops an appreciation for nature. Returning to Canada she plants a garden that represents both sides of her heritage as Taiwanese plants grow side-by-side with Canadian wildflowers."-- Provided by publisher.
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Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth...this touch-and-feel book featuring the beloved Little Blue Truck and his farm animal friends provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don't have to be the same to be the best of ourselves--and the best of friends."-- Page 4 of cover.
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Gecko Press
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Dani's been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Dani's class start being cruel to her, it starts a chain of rather unhappy events ... It would all be okay if only Ella would move back. The standalone sequel to the acclaimed illustrated chapter book, My Happy Life.
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Publisher
Two Lions
Publication Date
[2024]
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English
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Celebrating the idea of quiet, unhurried moments with loved ones, this warm and wonderful story follows George, an old dog who doesn't run fast anymore, as he enjoys spending time with his little human, Rosie.
32) Glad, glad Bear
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Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Bear is very glad about going to ballet class today, gets somewhat anxious before the music starts, then joyously begins to dance.
33) A happy day
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Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Publication Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Katie Woo loves her life and lists the many reasons she is so happy.
35) Happy
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Publisher
Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"What makes one little owl happiest of all? Cuddling close and whispering, "I love you.""-- Page 4 of cover.
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Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date
2018.
Language
English
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When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the helpers-the good people working to make things better in big and small ways. She wants more than anything to help in a BIG way, but maybe she can start with one small act of kindness instead ... and then another, and another. Small things can compound, after...
Author
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A happy way to deal with the grumpies! In Where'd My Giggle Go? from beloved inspirational author Max Lucado, a young boy searches far and wide for his giggles before he realizes that the best way to be happy is to help others be happy!"-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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The concept of bucket filling is an effective metaphor for encouraging kind and considerate behavior and for teaching the benefits of positive relationships. Updated and revised, this 10th anniversary edition will help readers better understand that "bucket dipping" is a negative behavior, not a permanent label. It also explains that it's possible to fill or dip into our own buckets.
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"Hold happiness, trials, and triumph close. Written by Your Name Is a Song author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow with stunning collages by debut illustrator Patrick Dougher, Hold Them Close is a moving celebration of Black children. Children will see that if they look to their glorious past, embrace their present feelings, and reach for a bright future, there is much to hold close, and they can light up the world" -- Front jacket flap.
40) What's sweeter
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This extraordinary book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us: a hug from someone we haven't seen in a long time, the soft spot behind a cat's ear, a ladybug landing on your arm. And in the end, the answer to the question of what's sweeter rings truest of all.



