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Freedom Bird: A Tale of Hope and Courage
Nolen, Jerdine
"Powerful storytelling and immersive art." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph." --Publishers Weekly
"Nolen's lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale of...
Item No. 9780689871672
$17.99
Freedom Like Sunlight
Lewis, J Patrick
Presents poems and brief biographical notes about such well-known African-Americans as Arthur Ashe, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Satchel Paige, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens, Marian Anderson, Malcolm X, Wilma Rudolph, and Billie Holiday.
Item No. 9780898129731
$9.99
Freedom Over Me
Bryan, Ashley
Newbery Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, Ashley Bryan offers a moving and powerful picture book that contrasts the monetary value of a person with the...

Item No. 9781481456906
$17.99
Freedom Song
Sally M. Walker

Henry “Box” Brown’s ingenious escape from slavery is celebrated for its daring and originality. Throughout his life, Henry was fortified by music, family, and a dream of freedom. When he seemed to lose everything, he forged these elements into the song that sustained him through the careful...

Item No. 9780060583101
$17.99
Freedom Soup
Charles, Tami
Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year's soup -- and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.

The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes.
Ti Gran's feet tap-tap to the rhythm.

Every year, Haitians...

Item No. 9780763689773
$17.99
Freedom We Sing
León, Amyra
"I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought?"

As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. Molly Mendoza's immersive, lush illustrations...

Item No. 9781912497324
$16.95
Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos
Brown, Monica
Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018
ALA Notable Children's Book 2018
New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017
Barnes...
Item No. 9780735842694
$18.95
Front Desk
Yang, Kelly

Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Front Desk joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes...

Item No. 9781338157826
$7.99
Fry Bread : A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard and - To Be Autographed 3/22

Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
A 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner

"A wonderful and sweet book . . . Lovely stuff." --The New York Times Book Review

Told in lively and powerful...

Item No. 9781626727465
$19.99
Fry Bread : A Native American Family Story-AUTOGRAPHED

Signed copies now available!

Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
A 2020 American Indian Youth Literature...

Item No. 95278895
$18.99
Funny Bones
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Discover the story behind José Guadalupe Posada's iconic Día de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh.

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year
A Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner
...

Item No. 9781419716478
$18.95
Future
Ferrada, María José Ferrada

Have you ever pondered the mysteries of the future? The authors of this book dared to envision it. They promise us this: the future is a wonderful place where nature is our home and holds all the amazing dreams we can imagine.

Future takes young readers on a fun and clever journey...

Item No. 9798988749905
$19.95
Sticker-Fuzzy Flamingos

Practically perfect and perfectly pink fuzzy flamingos!


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Item No. AS003458
$5.50
Gandhi
Demi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known by his followers as Mahatma -- or great soul -- was born in India in 1869 and grew up to become one of the most influential and well-respected political and social leaders the world has ever known.
An adamant idealist and a courageous thinker, Gandhi...
Item No. 9780689841491
$21.99
Gary
Rudge, Leila
Gary, a grounded racing pigeon, dreams of exploring the world--until the day he falls into an adventure of his very own.

Most of the time, Gary is just like the other racing pigeons, eating and sleeping and dreaming of adventure. There's just one thing that separates him from the...

Item No. 9780763689544
$16.99
Gibberish
Vo, Young
BEST OF THE YEAR
Kirkus - Parents - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association - Chicago Public Library - Washington Post - Evanston Public Library - Los Angeles Public Library

Charlotte Huck Recommended Book

Common Sense Media Selection

It's Dat's first...

Item No. 9781646141104
$17.99
Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes
Iwai, Melissa

"A cheery, gentle lesson on the importance of "practice makes -perfect." --School Library Journal (starred review)

A Geisel Honor-winning series!

Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait...

Item No. 9780063208148
$5.99
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
Bates, Amy June

Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel's Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey.

Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey...

Item No. 9781419727474
$17.99
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Swamp, Chief Jake

Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids

A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.

For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother...

Item No. 9781880000540
$11.95
Goin' Someplace Special (Softcover)
Patricia C. McKissack & Jerry Pinkney

There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color...and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and she's bursting to go by herself.
When her grandmother sees that she's ready to take such a big step, '...

Item No. 9781416927358
$8.99
Going Down Home with Daddy
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions.

"On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a...

Item No. 9781561459384
$17.99
Good Day, Good Night
Brown, Margaret Wise

An Amazon Best Book of the Year!

This never-before-published picture book from Margaret Wise Brown, the bestselling author of Goodnight Moon, is brought to life by Loren Long, #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President...

Item No. 9780062383105
$18.99
Good Day, Good Night
Brown, Margaret Wise

An Amazon Best Book of the Year, now in a sturdy board book format, perfect for little hands!

This never-before-published picture book from Margaret Wise Brown, the bestselling author of Goodnight Moon, is brought to life...

Item No. 9780062383129
$9.99
Good-bye Havana Hola New York
Colon, Edie
"Lush, evocative." --School Library Journal
"Raul Colón's art...has a sweetness that's sometimes tinged with anxiety, sometimes with hope. A fine addition to books about the immigrant experience." --Booklist
"This gentle look back at an important time will...
Item No. 9781442406742
$19.99
Goodbye: A First Conversation about Grief
Ralli, Jessica
A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven...

Item No. 9780593662380
$15.99