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At bedtime Alicia hears grown-ups snoring and babies crying, wind howling and rain pounding. But even though she listens hard, she cannot hear the song of the coquíes. Are the little tree frogs safe? And what will Alicia and her family find at home when the storm is over?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlicia and the Hurricane\u003c\/i\u003e is a tender look at the resilience of people, and native creatures, whose lives have been disrupted by a natural disaster. With love and support, family and friends come together to share, rebuild, and fill Alicia's heart with hope. \u003ci\u003eKo-kee, ko-kee!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespués de acurrucarse en la cama cada noche, Alicia escucha las formidables voces de los diminutos coquíes que viven en todo Puerto Rico y le cantan para que se duerma. Co-quí, co-quí cantan las ranitas. Co-quí, coquí.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUn día un terrible huracán viene a Puerto Rico y Alicia y su familia se cobijan en un refugio. A la hora de dormir, Alicia oye los ronquidos de los adultos y el llanto de los bebés, el aullido del viento y el golpetear de la lluvia. Pero a pesar de que escucha con atención, no puede oír el canto de los coquíes. ¿Estarán a salvo las ranitas? ¿Con qué se encontrarán Alicia y su familia cuando la tormenta haya terminado?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlicia y el huracán\u003c\/i\u003e es una mirada sensible a la tenacidad de la gente y otras criaturas de la naturaleza cuyas vidas son afectadas por un desastre natural. Con amor y apoyo, las familias y los amigos se reúnen para compartir, reconstruir y llenar el corazón de Alicia de esperanza. ¡Co-quí, coquí!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355947389100,"sku":"9780892394555","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/19841603482505.jpg?v=1781630037"},{"product_id":"9781419711855","title":"Here is the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eLesléa Newman's picture book\u003ci\u003e Here Is the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a joyous celebration of the Jewish holidays throughout the year for young children that's \"both lovely and eminently useful\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e)--illustrated by Susan Gal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHere is the world, ever changing and new, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpinning with joy at the wonder of you!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Beginning with the weekly observance of Shabbat, readers join a family through the holidays and the corresponding seasons. From sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah to lighting the menorah for Chanukah to rattling a grogger for Purim, and on through the Jewish year, the joy and significance of each holiday beautifully come to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In addition to the narrative text, there is a description of each holiday in the back matter along with an easy craft or recipe. This is a book to introduce young ones to a year's worth of celebrations of the Jewish holidays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrating the change of seasons, Gal's charcoal and digital collage images effervesce with cheery colors, moving from the radiant gold, yellows, and reds of autumn to the greens and blues of spring--with a stop in snowy winter for Chanukah, of course.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356011843756,"sku":"9781419711855","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/12886083482693.jpg?v=1781631441"},{"product_id":"9780711287228","title":"Hanukkah (Celebrations \u0026 Festivals)","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents, and cousins are \u003cb\u003einviting you to celebrate with them\u003c\/b\u003e! Join in as they make \u003cb\u003elatkes\u003c\/b\u003e, light the \u003cb\u003eMenorah\u003c\/b\u003e, recite the \u003cb\u003eHanukkah blessings\u003c\/b\u003e, play the \u003cb\u003edreidel game,\u003c\/b\u003e and share \u003cb\u003epresents\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the \u003cb\u003edaily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah\u003c\/b\u003e. 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And Roger describes most things as fabulous! But his parents have a different view. They want Roger to see things the way they do, so they ban \"fabulous\" from his vocabulary. Fabulously illustrated by Peter Ferguson, this cheerful tale will have children rejoicing along with Roger at all the fabulous--no, marvelous! no, dazzling!--things that await him when he steps outside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356013678764,"sku":"9781582462240","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/11414113482751.jpg?v=1781631495"},{"product_id":"9781643792057","title":"I Can Be Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyful picture book centering nonbinary young people and celebrating children's freedom to express themselves through play from beloved creators Lesléa Newman and Maya Gonzalez.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI can be everything I want to be,\u003cbr\u003e I can be all of magnificent me!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this lighthearted story, a group of six, colorfully clad children exuberantly explore -- through play -- the many ways they can be themselves. They are free to embrace all kinds of activities, reveling in the fun of trying new things and discovering new ways of being. They can shoot baskets, dance around a room, weave ribbons through their hair, swim like a mermaid, and more. There is no right way or wrong way. There are no binary expectations. Children explore their individuality through whatever kinds of play appeal to them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith lively, gender-neutral rhyming verses and fun, gender-bending images, author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Maya Gonzalez invite young readers into a space where creativity and acceptance are enjoyed by all, and where each child will be inspired to say, \"I can be... me!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356170539180,"sku":"9781643792057","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/6824903482773.jpg?v=1781633933"},{"product_id":"9781646143702","title":"Joyful Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the beloved pathbreaking author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Has Two Mommies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, comes a vibrant ode to family and community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What a happy day!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But -- not yet! -- his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until... 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A loving tale that beautifully celebrates of family, faith, and the bonds that unite us.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations, this charming story offers insights into a Jewish tradition and the importance of community.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jewish Books for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Enchanting... 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Finally the time comes for Selena to make her debut. But she is terrified. 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Together they show the whole town how colorful and fun and celebratory and delicious the combination of love, Pride, and cookies can be!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356381925548,"sku":"9781646146314","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/2281683482774.jpg?v=1781637374"},{"product_id":"9781620142851","title":"Sparkle Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasey loves to play with his blocks, puzzles, and dump truck, but he also loves things that sparkle, shimmer, and glitter. When his older sister, Jessie, shows off her new shimmery skirt, Casey wants to wear a shimmery skirt too. 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