Children's Staff Picks 3/2025

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"Powwow is almost here! Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -- their family, their human...

A curious little boy explores his neighborhood, finding out what is new in his neighborhood park as Spring arrives.

"A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring"-- Provided by publisher.

"Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors"-- Provided by publisher.

Un mundo a punto de perder la magia, una única esperanza: la última bruja. Ingrid nunca ha terminado de encajar. Sin embargo, está a punto de descubrir que el mundo en el que vive no es el único que esiste. Igual que la luz necesita la oscuridad, nuestro mundo está conectado a otro muy similar... Está aquí mismo, pero oculto. Es el lugar donde habita la magia. Y la magia está desapareciendo. La último brujo ha de salvarla y restaurar el eqilibrio...

"A community grows as neighbor helps neighbor in this heartwarming story inspired by the Golden Ladder, a Jewish approach to charity intended to create a fair society"-- Provided by publisher.

Unsure about her artistic skills, second-grader Yasmin is not looking forward to the art competition at school--but with the support and encouragement of her family she produces a prize-winning painting.