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The doctor with an eye foreyes : the story of Dr.Patricia Bathby Julia Finley MoscaShares the story of Dr. Patricia Bath,who overcame racism, poverty, and

sexism to achieve her dream of being a doctor and pioneerin the field of laser eye surgery.

Eye Spy : Wild WaysAnimals See the Worldby Guillaume DupratDsicover pigeons' sunglasses, owls'tube-shaped eyes, insects withthousands of mini eyes, and much,much more.

Mae among the starsby Roda AhmedA picture book story inspired by thefirst African-American woman totravel in space describes how as achild, a persevering Little Maedreamed of dancing in space whilesurrounded by billions of stars.

Loveby Matt de la PeñaA heartfelt celebration of love bythe Newbery Medal-winningauthor of Last Stop of MarketStreet and the best-selling illustratorof Of Thee I Sing depicts howpeople from all walks of life share a

universal bond that supports and connects us in the face offear and hardship.

I give you the worldby Stacey McClearyRhyming text celebrates the beautyof nature, season by season.

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I Hate My Cats : A LoveStoryby Davide CaliSuch is life with cats: can't live with'em, can't live without 'em-if you lovethem, that is. And yet the mysteryremains: Why are these mesmerizingfur balls so delightfully maddening?!

This charming, humorous tribute to all things cat is acelebration of our coveted, albeit beguiling companions,impurrfections and all.

Lorenzo : the pizza-lovinglobsterby Claire LordonLorenzo the lobster's favorite food ispizza, so when his friend Kalena the

sea turtle finds one she brings it back for Lorenzo, andonce they figure out how to make it, they have a pizzaparty for all their friends.

The Snowy Napby Jan BrettAfter hearing about winter fromhis friends, Hedgie the hedgehogtries to stay awake to experience itswonders.

Hush Hush, Forestby Mary CasanovaIllustrations and easy-to-read,rhyming text show how, throughoutautumn, forest animals prepare forwinter as shadows lengthen, theground freezes, and northern lightsbegin to appear.

What is light?by Markette SheppardChildren discover the many sources oflight in the world--from the sun to thesmile on a friend's face.

Carmela full of wishesby Matt de la PeñaCarmela, finally old enough to runerrands with her brother, tries tothink of the perfect wish, while hiswish seems to be that she stayedhome.

How to be a lionby Ed VereWhen Leonard the lion and hisfriend Marianne, a duck, areconfronted by a pack of lion bullies,they find a creative way to stand upfor themselves.

We've Got the WholeWorld in Our Handsby Rafael LopezJoin in a multicultural celebration ofunity and diversity friendships allaround the world as we read andsing along with joy, love, and peace!

Turning pages : my lifestoryby Sonia SotomayorSupreme Court Justice SoniaSotomayor tells her own story foryoung readers for the very first time!As the first Latina Supreme CourtJustice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired

young people around the world to reach for their dreams.

Goldfish on vacationby Sally Lloyd-JonesThree goldfish live in a small bowl, inan apartment building, in the middleof a big city, until one summer theyget to go on vacation--in a fountain,with lily pads, and reeds, and otherneighborhood goldfish.

I Am Human : A Book ofEmpathyby Susan VerdeA child recognizes his ownhumanity, his capacity for doingharm and being harmed, hisability to feel joy and sadness, and

his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.

The day you beginby Jacqueline WoodsonOther students laugh whenRigoberto, an immigrant fromVenezuela, introduces himself butlater, he meets Angelina anddiscovers that he is not the only onewho feels like an outsider.

The Book Treeby Paul CzajakArlo sees his town change fortheworse after the Mayor bans anddestroys all books, but by sharingstories Arlo helps set things rightagain.

The Snow Lionby Jim HelmoreCaro is too shy to make friends inher new neighborhood until shemeets a mysterious Snow Lion,who plays with her andencourages her to meet other

children.

When dads don't grow upby Marjorie Blain ParkerExtols the virtues of dads who stillread comics and watch cartoons,understand that clothes do not have to

match and that pancakes need not be round, and do notmind getting their hair wet--if they have any.