personal belongings

"Olive loves her Mr. Snuggles more than anything else in the world. He's cuddly. Reliable. Perfect. And unfortunately . . . lost! When Mr. Snuggles mysteriously reappears, Olive couldn't be more excited. They are back on track to being best friends forever. Except, something doesn't feel quite right. Mr. Snuggles is a little too clean and a little too fluffy. He's an imposter! And when Olive finds the shiny new box, the proof is undeniable. Now Olive must make room for more than one Mr. Snuggles in her heart or find a way to rid the Imposter from her life for good"--Amazon.

"Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. 100 objects from strangers and cultural icons alike range from the everyday to the extraordinary: the fork that began Nora McInerny's relationship with her late husband; the sculpture that inspired Christy Turlington to fight for maternal healthcare; the charm bracelet that Nate Berkus gifted his daughter in stylish family tradition; the baby shoes that represent Rosanne Cash's love for her children; and Andrew Zimmern's inherited steel carving set, the beginning of a storied career in food. We all have meaningful items, big or small, expensive or humble, with powerful messages behind them. Celebratory, sentimental, and bursting with heart, The Heirloomist offers a glimpse into the treasures we hold dear and how they inform the stories of our lives"--.

Poppy believes that all they need in life is love, but the Little One keeps coming up with other things that will make their life comfortable--until it is all swept away in a storm.

"A portrait of Syrian and Iraqi refugees and the belongings they carry"--.

"Malia is enjoying a summer day in her backyard when she glances at the sky--and it looks very strange. A forest fire is sweeping into the area where she lives, and Malia soon learns that she and her family will have to evacuate their home. As they quickly get ready to leave, Malia's mother tells her to pack only what's important. At first, Malia struggles to decide what to take with her. She wants everything--and the 'to bring' pile in her room grows and grows. But as the urgency and chaos swirl around her, Malia is able to come to an understanding of what is truly important and knows exactly what to bring with her"--Provided by publisher.

"Kelsey thinks she should live in one house and her mom and dad should visit her. Instead, she puts her books and her unicorn picture and her favourite pillow in her suitcase and takes them with her as she goes back and forth. But what will happen when she decides to pack up the dog? A charming story about a girl making the best of her co-parenting situation, and the mom and dad (and dog!) who love her"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl who feels she has nothing of her own, rejoices and imagines all the things she will do with the rubber band her mother has given her--until it breaks.

"When Olivia's mother gives her favorite sweater to her baby brother, she vows to get it back"--Provided by publisher.

"Join a boy and his pet dragon as they identify objects hidden in the boy's pocket and put them in the dragon's pocket. An adapted, early emergent reader that includes a picture glossary, common sight words list, activities, and a note to caregivers"--OCLC.

Magpies Meg and Ash want their nest to be the best, and to have everything their chicks will need when they hatch, so they add everything from cuckoo clocks to mops and socks.