families

Shopping for and preparing a delicious meal helps a young Chinese American girl feel connected to her family.

"Told through a series of poetic letters, this . . . celebration of family, plants, and boundless love follows a little girl who receives her very own plant baby from her aunt, a gift that helps her bloom and grow, just as the love for her aunt blossoms as well"--Provided by publisher.

"Changes in the structure of a family can be joyful, turbulent, and especially confusing for little humans. [This book] is a gentle and reassuring way of showing children that all families go through changes--its completely natural, and they are not alone. The book candidly explores concepts such as split families, single-parent households, families with two mums or dads, families that join together, and more, always maintaining sensitivity and sincerity. Children grappling with these changes often harbor difficult feelings. The book validates these emotions, emphasizing that it's okay to feel upset or worried because adjusting to change takes time"--OCLC.

Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope with the uncertainties of her own little world and figure out where she fits in.

"Millie makes a special batch of dumplings filled with love that Laolao will never forget after she falls ill"--Provided by publisher.

Eleven-and-a-half-year-old Valentina Salazar grew up as a monster protector until her father's loss, but when a video of a mythical egg appears, Valentina convinces her older brother and sister to help her find and save it--all while avoiding the monster hunters who want to destroy it.

During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hope for her generation.

When ten-year-old Indian American Geetanjali, part of a family of classical Hindustani music singers, believes her neighbor has become an ichchaadari naagin, a cobra that can turn human, she must overcome her fears and harness the power of her voice before the naagin changes the whole town into snakes.

"Eleven-year-old Rain must adjust to a new normal after her brother dies and her family moves to New York City"--Provided by publisher.

"Allows beginning readers to learn how to communicate different family roles in American Sign Language (ASL), the language commonly used by the deaf community. Family roles such as 'sister' and 'brother' are shown in written form alongside photographs that help with word recognition. ASL illustrations and pictures show the correct hand placement and movement for each word to aid in comprehension"--Provided by publisher.