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"Beneath the starry sky, everyone goes to sleep...except the sheep. Is she too excited? Too afraid? Or just plain not tired? As the sheep tries to stay awake, she learns to calm her body and thoughts in this sweetly silly tale that teaches self-soothing and mindfulness."--Back cover.

Poodles in pumps! Huskies in high-tops! Spaniels in sandals! All over the city, best-dressed beasties and their besties are putting their best paws forward and stepping out in style. From shopping to sailing to splashing to skating, there's a perfect shoe for everything they do! But, what do our four-footed friends really like wearing? Find out in this tail-wagging tale filled with friendship, fashion...and fur.

"Nook is small and shy, and she likes to sit in the cozy, comfy space of a hollow tree watching others play. When someone comes along to take Nook's space, she feels lost and afraid, until she discovers she has friends looking out for her in ways she never imagined. This gentle story explores shyness and sensory needs, and inspires kindness, inclusion, and friendship"--

In a park full of squirrels, it's hard being a mouse. Why do squirrels get stuffed with nuts, but no one gives any to Tullio? The little mouse is sure that it's all because of the tail-and he'll go to great lengths to prove he's right! Children will love this sweet and silly story about self-acceptance and finding friends who appreciate you just as you are.

The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who in 1926 opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and present-day ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela...

When a cheerful, chatty pup greets a new friend, he is surprised to learn that the other dog doesn't understand him. And not only that, each new dog that joins the group doesn't understand any of the others! Will the raucous ruckus of borks, barks, woofs, and wafs ever lead to conversation? Featuring comical illustrations of adorably expressive dogs, this not-exactly-wordless picture book shows how differences can disappear when you unite toward a...

What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring, gifted, and visionary Black fashion designers: Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became one of the most celebrated designers of her time and personal friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, a designer for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, milliner to the...

Sunbird books engage children with a variety of timely, and important lessons. From an industrious bee looking for a new home to a jellyfish trying to save her ocean home, there's something for every reader in this sweet collection.

What does the rainbow mean to you? Learn the meanings behind the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag!

Now in Spanish--When Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family's tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery,...