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I can be--me!

2023
"Rhyming verses celebrate a diverse group of young children who are free to explore their identity through a variety of fun and engaging activities in gender neutral, non-judgmental environments"--Provided by publisher.
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Remembering Ethan

A young girl misses her deceased brother and wants to talk about him, and she does not understand why her parents do not even want to mention his name.

Runaway Dreidel

In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night Before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel.

Hachi

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a moving film about loyalty and the rare, invincible bonds that occasionally form almost instantaneously in the most unlikely places. College professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) finds a young Akita puppy that's been abandoned at the local train station, and he's instantly captivated by the dog. Assuming the dog's owner will return to the train station to claim him in the morning, Parker takes the puppy home overnight. But when no one comes to get the dog, Parker convinces his wife, Cate (Joan Allen), to welcome him as part of the family.

Runaway Dreidel

In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night Before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel.

Sparkle boy

2017
"Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother"--Provided by publisher.

Hachiko waits

Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, even after the professor unexpectedly dies while at work. Based on a true story.

Runaway Dreidel

In this rhyming tale in the style of "The Night Before Christmas," a family's preparations for Chanukah are disrupted by a wildly spinning dreidel.

Fat Chance

In a series of diary entries, thirteen-year-old Judi recounts her struggles to lose weight, hide her bulimia from her mother, find a boyfriend, and decide on a profession.

Here is the world

a year of Jewish holidays
2014
Illustrates the joy and significance of each Jewish holiday throughout the year, with further information and a craft or recipe at the back of the book.

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