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Alko, Selina
I'm Your Peanut Butter Big Brother
A child in an interracial family wonders what his yet-to-be-born sibling will look like.
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Bang, Molly.
In My Heart
Parents describe how their child is always in their hearts, no matter where they are or what they are doing.
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Brannen, Sarah S
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Chloe is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know Jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby--and to Uncle Jamie, too.
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Edmonds, Lyra
An African Princess
Lyra and her parents go to the Caribbean to visit Taunte May, who reminds her that her family tree is full of princesses from Africa and around the world.
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 Princess Stories
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Fierstein, Harvey
The Sissy Duckling
Elmer the duck is teased because he is different, but he proves himself by not only surviving the winter, but also saving his Papa.
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Getting Along
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Garden, Nancy
Molly's Family
While preparing decorations for Open School Night, Molly and several of her classmates draw pictures of their families and discover that family means something different to each of them.
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Graham, Bob
Oscar's Half Birthday
To celebrate his half birthday, Oscar, his parents, and his sister go out for a picnic.
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Grimes, Nikki
Oh Brother!
Xavier is unhappy when his mother remarries and he suddenly has a new stepbrother, as well as a stepfather, in his home.
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Haan, Linda de
King & King & Family
King Lee and King Bertie take a honeymoon trip to the jungle and bring home a surprise.
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Jukes, Mavis
You're a Bear
A young girl pretends she is a bear roaming through the night.
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Juster, Norton
The Hello Goodbye Window
The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, or beyond it. A love song devoted to that special relationship between grandparents and grandchild.
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Caldecott Medal and Honor Books to 1970
Grandparents & Senior Friends
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Parr, Todd
The Family Book
Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.
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Polacco, Patricia
In Our Mothers' House
Three young children experience the joys and challenges of being raised by two mothers.
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New Books for Kids 2009 05-06
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Richardson, Justin
And Tango Makes Three
At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male chinstrap penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches. Based on a true story.
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Setterington, Ken
Mom and Mum are Getting Married!
When Rosie's two mothers announce they are getting married, everyone can't wait to start planning the big day! At this party, family, friends and fun come together for a joyous celebration of love in a changing world.
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Shin, Sun Yung
Cooper's Lesson
When Cooper, a biracial Korean-American boy, feels uncomfortable trying to speak Korean in Mr. Lee's grocery, his bad behavior eventually leads to a change in his attitude.
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Smith, Dana Kessimakis
A Wild Cowboy
A young cowboy and his younger brother spend an action-packed day at their Grandmother's place.
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Uff, Caroline
Happy Birthday Lulu!
On her birthday, a young girl receives hugs, cards, telephone calls, presents, and a party.
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Wong, Janet S
Buzz
As Mommy and Daddy begin their day and get ready for work, a child observes this morning routine at home as well as the buzzing of a busy bee outside the window.
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Young, Ed
My Mei Mei
Antonia gets her wish when her parents return to China to bring home a Mei Mei, or younger sister, for her.
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Family changes - adoption
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