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Walter had a best friend

Walter and Xavier were best friends until they slowly drifted apart, then Walter meets Ollie which could be the start of a new friendship.
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How to talk like a bear

A young bear gives instructions on how to talk like a bear, which is far more than just growling and roaring.
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Tomorrow is New Year's Day

Seollal, a Korean celebration of the Lunar New Year
"Mina can't wait to share the customs of Seollal with all of her friends at school. She will show her classmates her colorful hanbok, demonstrate how to do sebae, and then everyone will make tasty tteokguk in the cooking room. Yum! Her little brother may even join in on the fun... if he can find a way out of his bad mood. In this joyful book about sharing age-old cultural celebrations with new friends, Aram Kim has created a must-have book for the New Year's season. A glossary of Korean terms, with pronunciation guide, is included"--From the publisher's web site.

Stillwater and Koo save the world

"When Koo, a young panda, has a dream about saving the world, he worries that the job is too big for him to manage. But his Uncle Stillwater shows him that sometimes saving the world starts with doing little things, like being kind and considerate"--Provided by publisher.
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The moon from Dehradun

a story of partition
A young girl leaves her beloved doll behind when she must make the journey from India to Pakistan in the aftermath of their partition by the British government.

Is it Passover yet?

2015
One family prepares for the traditional seder that ushers in Passover.

I'm a... Tiny Dino

"A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers...or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family"--Provided by the publisher.
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Flubby will not go to sleep

"Kami makes a new bed for Flubby, but the fussy feline won't settle into slumber. A squishy pillow, a warm blanket, and even a bedtime snack are not enough to do the trick! Flubby finally drifts off to dreamland with the help of a friend"--Provided by the publisher.
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Hot Dog

"A summery picture book about mindfulness, featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed--canine in need of sea, sand, and fresh air"--Provided by the publisher.

The world belonged to us

"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block"--Provided by the publisher.
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