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2019., Ages 3-8; P-3, 000552, [Library Ideas, LLC] Call No: VOX MEN Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: When a girl is asked where she is from, where she really is from, none of her answers seems to be correct. Not sure how to respond, she turns to her loving grandfather for help. He does not give her the answer she expects. It gives you an even better one. Where am I from?
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[2017]., Ages 5-9, Reach Incorporated : Shout Mouse Press Call No: G HAY Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Books by teens.Summary Note: After her mother goes to jail, Deena's grandmother, father, and best friend all do their best to help her deal with her feelings of anger.
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[2021]., Ages 4-8, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: PB HO Edition: First edition. Availability:0 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."--Provided by publisher.
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2023., Ages 8-12; Grades 4-6, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: Y MAT Edition: First Edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents-grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death-inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos. Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives... SO MANY MORE RELATIVES than she knew she had. Aunts and Uncles and cousins upon cousins-a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. Lost in the crush of such a tight-knit and boisterous band, Ryanna has never felt more out of place. It's over the course of this utterly astonishing summer that Ryanna will need to learn how to be open to the unexpected, let go of the preconceived, and find where she belongs. And while she's at it, she just may find a way to become part of the Van Camp family camp-for good"--
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2022., Age 5-8, Flashlight Press Call No: PB YOL Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "Under Grandpa's watchful eye, the kids are thrilled to discover that the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and windswept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Are the children the first to fathom this huge secret, or does Grandpa have a secret of his own?"--
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By MacKay, Elly2021., Ages 4 - 8, RP Kids Call No: PB MAC Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: When a young treasure hunter goes to the beach for a day of playing in the surf, she dives deep under the waves to find treasures of all kinds. Some treasures have stories to tell and others are too precious to keep. It seems treasure is everywhere, but nothing could make her feel more like a queen than a perfect day at the beach with her grandfather and furry best friend.
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[2022]., Ages 3-6; Grades K-1, Holiday House Call No: PB MCP Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A young girl is frightened by a thunderstorm, but her parents and grandparents help her to feel safe until the thunder passes--even after the lights go out.
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-- VOX My day with Gong Gong.2021., Ages 3-6; P-1, [Library Ideas, LLC] Call No: VOX YEE Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he's been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care-and a dumpling or two-can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English.
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©2020., Ages 3-8, National Garden Clubs Call No: PB MOO Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "This story tells of Grandparents who help their visiting Grandson learn to put down and set aside his electronic devices in this beautifully illustrated book. He learns the joy of discovering nature and playing outdoors." --publisher's website.
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2016., Ages: 8-14, MacMillan Audio Call No: J AUD CAB Availability:0 of 1 At Your Library
Includes Additional InfoSeries Title: From the notebooks of a middle school princess Volume: 2Summary Note: Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is a completely average twelve year old, who was a half orphan who has never met her father and is forced to live with her aunt and uncle. Then one completely average day, a limo containing Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia pulls up to invite her to New York to finally meet her father, who promptly invites her to come live with him, Mia, Grandmere and her two fabulous poodles. Maybe Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison isn't so average after all!
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2019., Ages 9-13, Bloomsbury Children's Books Call No: Y DOY Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Storm Keeper's Island Volume: #1Summary Note: Fionn Boyle, terrified of the sea, must spend the summer with this older sister, Tara, and their grandfather on Arranmore, an island that has been known to make people disappear, and seems to be restless again.
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-- 10 beautiful things[2021]., 3.0, Charlesbridge Call No: PB GRI Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Lily is moving into her grandmother's farm in Iowa, and she is sad about all the changes necessary in her life--but on the long drive her grandmother challenges her to find ten beautiful things that they can share together.
