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1) Old to joy
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"When young Joy goes to spend the day with Grandmama, she struggles to find beauty in all the old things at Grandmama's house. None of it looks or smells quite the same as it does at home. But as the day passes, Grandmama patiently helps Joy discover how the old ways can bring joy to any heart. Whether it's the swaying of stately trees, bubbles dancing in a sink filled with dishes, the sweet scents of a lovingly tended garden, or the memories found...
3) Missing May
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English
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After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living. Twelve-year-old Summer, her classmate Cletus, and her grieving Uncle Ob set off across West Virginia in search of a "Small Medium at Large" in fond hopes of reaching Aunt May beyond the grave. Their journey is heartening, funny, and altogether unforgettable.
4) Joy
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"Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. When Mom remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to go on a joy hunt. With her catching-kit at the ready, Fern sets off and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. But how will she bring it back to Nanna? Emotional, funny, and uplifting, this beautiful picture book is a pure delight. With its strong message about empathy and maintaining loving relationships with our grandparents,...
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©2020.
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English
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"Once upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases [fifteen of] the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving...
11) Joy
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Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
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English
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An exuberantly playful kitten scampers, wriggles and races throughout the house with a ball of yarn while her mother sleeps, before crashing into the family's big blue dog, in an energetic celebration of the bond between a parent and child.
14) Oh so kind!
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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A playful celebration of friendship, fun, and the many ways that you can be kind.
16) The candy dish
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What happens when something truly miraculous shows up in your life? Do you recognize it? Do you appreciate it? Do you see it for what it really is? This is a story of a child and a curious little candy dish that holds a special treat every day. But it comes with its fair share of frustrations too"--
18) My Lala
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"A rambunctious little girl takes ownership of her little universe"--
19) Pass it on
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Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
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English
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Illustrations and rhythmic text encourage the reader to relish and pass along smiles, chuckles, and joy.
"When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on! So begins Sophy Henn's ode to the excitement of sharing happiness with others. With a refrain that begs to be uttered before every turn of the page, children...
20) Little joy
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
Description
"In this sweet story all about joy, Little Joy discovers what makes her happy! A perfect first book of feelings, this book highlights the sensation of being happy and bright!." -- Amazon.
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