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Potato Pants

Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller

Potato is excited because today―for one day only― Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . ....

Pre-K - 3rd
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Gitty and Kvetch

Written by Caroline Kusin Pritchard and Illustrated by Ariel Landy
Gitty and her feathered-friend Kvetch couldn’t be more different: Gitty always sees the bright side of life, while her curmudgeonly friend Kvetch is always complaining and, well, kvetching about the trouble they get into!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment

Written by Parker Curry & Jessica Curry and Illustrated by Brittany Jackson
Parker Curry co-wrote Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment at age 5.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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Big Foot and Little Foot

Written by Ellen Potter and Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch...

K - 3rd
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Friend Like You

Written by Frank Murphy & Charnaie Gordon and Illustrated by Kayla Harren

There's nothing in the world like a wonderful friend. Friends are there to laugh with you and ready...

K - 3rd
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Come With Me

Written by Holly M. McGhee and Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître

When the news reports are flooded with tales of hatred and fear, a girl asks her papa what she can...

K - 3rd
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Peanut Butter & Cupcake!

Written and Illustrated by Terry Border

What’s a little piece of bread to do when he’s feeling lonely? Find a friend, of course!

And that’s...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bob and Otto

Written by Robert O. Bruel
Bob and Otto do best-friend kinds of things together--eating leaves, digging, playing--until the day...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Newton and Me

Written by Lynne Mayer and Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
A boy and his dog discover how the laws of force and motion affect their everyday lives. An example...
K - 3rd
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Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here

Written by Nicole C. Kear and Illustrated by Tracy Dockray
Ziggy isn’t just a pet guinea pig. He’s a rock star, a friend, and a part of Ezra’s family. So when...
1st - 4th
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Bear Says Thanks

Written by Karma Wilson and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go

Written by Annie Barrows and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this...

1st - 4th
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Anna, Banana, and the Puppy Parade

Written by Anica Mrose Rissi
This simple chapter book explores the challenges and cheers of elementary school friendships...
1st - 5th
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The Girl with a Brave Heart

Written by Rita Jahanforuz and Illustrated by Vali Mintzi
Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her...
K - 5th
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Cloud Chaser

Written by Anne-Fleur Drillon and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with...
K - 5th
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Des fleurs pour Angelina

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and Illustrated by Steve Adams
Ricaud is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full...
K - 5th
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Saffron Ice Cream

Written and Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Miniature World of Marvin & James

Written by Elise Broach and Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home...
1st - 4th
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Space Camp (Galaxy Zack)

Written by Ray O'Ryan and Illustrated by Jason Kraft
Zack and his friends are off to space camp this summer in the latest adventure with Galaxy Zack...
K - 4th
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Super Happy Party Bears Gnawing Around

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The first book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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Super Happy Party Bears Knock Knock on Wood

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The second book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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No Roses for Harry

Written by Gene Zion and Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Harry is the not-too-happy recipient of a handmade sweater, and what makes matters worse is that it...
Pre-K - 3rd

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