picture books

In these three different stories, new Minecraft player Sam encounters guardians, a snow golem, and Endermen.

"What do people celebrate around the world? Shine a light behind the page and see. From fireworks and cherry blossoms, to Kwanzaa and the Fourth of July, each page will take you behind the scenes of a wonderful festival, holiday, or celebration"--Back cover.

Set in 1865, a young girl named Lettie saves her money so she and her uncle can place an advertisement to find the members of their family that were separated under slavery.

"Maniq loves her ittu (short for ittupajaaq, an Inuktitut word for grandfather). He's brave--enough to wrestle the grumpiest polar bear, if he ever needed to! He's tall--enough to see over the tallest mountain tops. He's generous--enough to walk through a blizzard to make sure others have delicious food to eat. And above all, he loves his grandkids, every single one of them--and there must be close to one hundred, by Maniq's count at least!"--Provided by publisher.

"Tom is on the lookout for pirates! But every time he sees a ship, it turns out to be a false alarm. Everyone is fed up of Tom's warnings. So what will happen when the pirates really do arrive?"--Provided by publisher.

"Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted nothing more than to play Snow White in her school's musical. Excitedly, Tameika dances and sings her way through the halls. But on the day of the auditions, she overhears some kids suggesting that she is not princess material. Tamika suddenly doesn't feel quite right enough to play a perfectly poised princess"-- Jacket flap.

"A boy and his grandmother wait and wait and wait. While they wait, they sit and knit, they stretch, they rock, they dance, they pace, they snack, they talk. But still, time passes s-l-o-w-l-y. And all the while, they 'sit and knit and wait.' What are they waiting for? Spoiler alert! The family's new baby! When mom and dad finally get home from the hospital there is joy and awe--and a special gift for baby, knitted with love. A gentle lesson about patience that is well worth the wait"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and rhyming text reassures readers that they have the resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way.--Adapted from publisher description.

Good-natured goblin twin brothers Doki and Kebi move to New York City and experience an unexpected Halloween adventure in their new home.

"When the power goes out, it sparks an idea for Dot, Hal, Mom, and Dad. But stepping away from gadgets and devices isn't as easy as it seems. No video games, no laptaps or tablet, no drone. A trip to the basement turns up some interesting materials, none of which require electricity, software, or Internet access. What Dot and her family will need to plug into are their imaginations, creativity, and sense of adventure. They sing, play games, make art, and even read a book!"--OCLC.