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• The Most Beautiful Thing

  Yang, Kao Kalia, 1980-

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  "Tired of longing for what her father cannot afford, a young girl finds beauty in unexpected places."

• Shelter

  Claire, Céline

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  "A timeless story about generosity, and the difference even small acts of kindness can make to those in need."

• Saturday at the Food Pantry

  O'Neill, Diane, 1955-

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• The Wishing Machine

  Hillman, Jonathan, 1988-

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  A child and mother take a last trip to the laundromat before having to move out of their apartment.

• Watercress

  Wang, Andrea,

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  "Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents."

• Only for a Little While

  Belt, Gabriela Orozco,

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  A young girl adjust to living in with her cousins after her father losses his job.

• I Am We

  a Book of Community

  Verde, Susan,

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  "A young girl contemplates the importance of compassion for oneself and others and the power of community on a global scale."

• Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry

  Buzzeo, Toni,

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  Pa and his grandchild build a food pantry for those in need.

• Mariam's Dream

  the Story of Mariam Al-Shaar and Her Food Truck of Hope

  Boukarim, Leila,

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• Patchwork Prince

  Paul, Baptiste,

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  "With fabric scrap treasures, a mother makes her son clothes fit for royalty."

• Maddi's Fridge

  Brandt, Lois,

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• Todos revolvemos el caldero

  para acabar con el hambre

  Coolidge, Misty Lee,

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• Mama Panya's Pancakes

  a Village Tale From Kenya

  Chamberlin, Mary, 1960-

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  "Mama Panya has just enough money to buy ingredients for a few pancakes, so when her son Adika invites all their friends to join them, she is sure there will not be enough to go around."

• Last Stop on Market Street

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  The book explores themes of gratitude, empathy, and finding happiness in the ordinary.