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1) Loser
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Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
2) Crabby Crab
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English
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Crabby Crab, unhappy about the way he looks and moves, is surprised to learn that he is loved just the way he is.
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Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Storytime @ Home: I Can Do It
Storytime @ Home: I Can Do It
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"From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves"--Amazon.com.
4) Fierce self-compassion: how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive
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Kristin Neff changed how we talk about self-care with her enormously popular first book, Self-Compassion. Now, ten years and many studies later, she expands her body of work to explore a brand-new take on self-compassion. Although kindness and self-acceptance allow us to be with ourselves as we are, in all our glorious imperfection, the desire to alleviate suffering at the heart of this mindset isn't always gentle, sometimes it's fierce. We must also...
6) Four friends
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English
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. Ultimately, they'll discover what it means to be a wife, mother, lover, friend...and most important: your true self. Gerri can't decide what's more devastating: learning her rock-solid marriage has big cracks, or the anger she feels as she tries to repair them. Always the anchor for friends and her three angst-ridden teenagers, it's...
9) The OK book
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[2007]
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English
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A character enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something.
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An empowering celebration of bodies, promoting body positivity such as gratitude for our puffy cheeks that help us eat; strength in our round bellies that help store our food; pride in our natural hair; appreciation for the color of our skin; and more. This board book tackles common body insecurities by turning them into attributes to celebrate early on. The upbeat rhyming text paired with vibrant illustrations makes for an engaging read aloud whether...
13) Raise your hand
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[2019]
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English
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"When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren't participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery,...
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"Author believes that to be powerful and genuinely happy in the outside world, people need to acknowledge feelings we hide inside that can result in patterns of self-destructive behavior that prevent us from achieving our goals. She presents ten steps to help people to embrace their true selves and find the freedom to create a fulfilling future"-- Provided by publisher.
15) The turning
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English
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"Aran has never truly fit in with his selkie clan. He was born in his human form, without a pelt to transform him into a sleek, strong seal. Each day he waits, left behind while his selkie family explores the deep ocean. What if his pelt never comes?"-- Provided by publisher.
16) Fairest
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Ella enchanted volume 3
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English
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In a land where beauty and singing are valued above all else, Aza eventually comes to reconcile her unconventional appearance and her magical voice, and learns to accept herself for who she truly is.
17) Flat Cat
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2023.
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English
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Flat Cat likes being flat--roaming anywhere and happy to be unseen--until one day he becomes fluffy, learning to enjoy the attention it brings--and grows to love being seen.
18) Buck's tooth
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2015.
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English
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"Most beavers have two front teeth. And then there's Buck. Unlike the rest of his family, he has one gigantic front tooth--and he hates it! His tooth ruins everything for him, especially the Annual Talent Show. Whatever Buck tries to do for the contest--whistle, walk on stilts, blow bubbles--his tooth gets in the way. Can Buck learn to embrace his inner tooth?"--Amazon.com.
19) Millie Fierce
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Millie Fierce volume 1
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2012.
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English
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Tired of being overlooked, Millie takes on a loud and obnoxious personality, which makes people notice her--for a little while.
20) Fierce love: a bold path to ferocious courage and rule-breaking kindness that can heal the world
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[2021]
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English
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"Inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy "I am who I am because we are who we are" and explained through stories from her own life and those of her mentors and inspirations, Dr. Lewis details the nine daily practices necessary for transforming ourselves, our communities, and our world at large. From learning to put down our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to fueling our activism with joy, Dr. Lewis gives readers a renewed sense of the power...
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