Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Barnes

Malcolm loves everything about his dad, "Pops"; the way he looks out for everyone in the neighborhood; the way he always seems to know the right thing to say, and especially, the way he cares for his plants. Malcolm has dreamed of having plants that will grow as big and healthy as Pop’s but making that into a reality is turning out to be much harder than he thought. To keep him going, Pops reminds Malcolm that "Good things take time." But when Pops unexpectedly passes away, and his plants are left to Malcolm; Malcolm feels like there is too much responsibility on his shoulders and hurt in his heart. With Good Things, Maryah Greene tells a tender and honest story about loss, hope and memory. While gorgeous and colorful illustrations by Alleanna Harris bring this world to life.

Beautifully Blemished is an inclusive and celebratory children's book about embracing skin differences and educating readers on various skin conditions.

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Mya's hair could do anything or so she thought. Listen to the quiet reading of Dear Curly Hair and discover how Mya learns to love her curls again.

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LET'S DANCE! celebrates dances from around the world and the diverse children who enjoy them.

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Timid Tumy is an expat kids who travels to a French-speaking country with his family. He is hesitant to get to know this new place and use this new language, but once he begins to wander around his neighborhood he gets more and more comfortable doing both. Eventually, he overcomes his shyness and hesitancy and embraces the newness of his home and the French language. The book is written in English, but has many basic French phrases sprinkled throughout the pages.

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With his dreams set on the NBA, CJ must now prepare for his biggest basketball game thus far! From pep talks to lucky socks, when the final buzzer sounds, CJ will find out if he can win the big game and get closer to his dreams once and for all.

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Hairventures is a story that highlights and celebrates different hair textures, sisterhood, and loving yourself. Chole and Kamielle are sisters who have many similarities but one thing makes them totally different...their hair! Through vibrant illustrations of an experience familiar to many, follow Chloe and Kamielle on their journey to wash away the differences and beautify the love.

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A young Cello finds his song in the midst of uncertainty.

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