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Becca at Sea
"One girl's winter, spring and summer of wonder and growth on a glorious northwest coast island." — Kirkus
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
When I Found Grandma
Maya longs to see her grandmother, but when Grandma arrives from far away for a visit, she is not quite what Maya expected.
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Aunt Pearl
A sensitive and bittersweet portrayal of a loving family affected by homelessness, from acclaimed creators Monica Kulling and Irene Luxbacher.
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A Song for China
Celebrating the Yellow River Cantata, this is the riveting history of a young author and militant who used art to create a socially just China.
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The Dog’s Gardener
A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.
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Wounded Falcons
A moving tribute to the power of friendship and the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy.
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ages 7
and up
/ grades 2
and up
Tales from Gold Mountain
This collection of stories describes the extraordinary circumstances of the Chinese who came to build the railroad in Canada and the United States.
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ages 5
and up
/ grades K
and up
The Mummer's Song
In 1973, Bud Davidge wrote The Mummer's Song as a tribute to a centuries-old custom in danger of disappearing and fostered a revival of mummering.
