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A Little Like Magic book cover

A Little Like Magic

Written and Illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel
A girl who is nervous about trying new things discovers wonder, beauty, and an unexpected surprise at an ice festival.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks (People Who Shaped Our World)

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Xia Gordon
This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.
K - 8th
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I Spark Like Lightning book cover

I Spark Like Lightning

Written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and Illustrated by Sue Teodoro
Jen shares what it’s like living with epilepsy and shows how support, understanding, and self-acceptance help her shine.
K - 5th
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Swimming into Trouble

Written by Angela Ahn and Illustrated by Julie Kim
When an ear infection keeps Julia out of the pool, she must find a way to handle disappointment and make good choices!
2nd - 5th
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Goal book cover

Goal!: Awesome Soccer Stories and Fun Facts for Kids

Written by Carlos Mojica
This guide introduces kids to soccer, sharing fun facts, player profiles, and the history of the world’s most popular sport.
2nd - 4th
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The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe

Written by John Coy and Illustrated by Phùng Nguyên Quang
This book follows a soccer game that travels around the world, showing how kids everywhere play and love the game.
K - 4th
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Rocco Celebrates America's 250th Birthday at the White House!

Written by Rocco Smirne and Illustrated by John Hutton
Take a tour of the White House and learn how it connects America’s past, present, and important moments in history, especially in this 250th celebration year of the USA!
K - 4th
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Pixel Power!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Vanessa Morales
Computer coding and creativity combine to make a virtual creature!
2nd - 3rd
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Moving Day

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Dilara Karakas
When Isaac’s parents move home for a new job, the boy makes a friend on a whole new world.
2nd - 3rd
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Building the Future

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Buse Ustaoglu
Discover the story of a boy with an unusual name who changed the world!
2nd - 3rd
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The Good Egg

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Meet the Good Egg! He always tries to be good. But the other eggs are SO silly and naughty!
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Bear, the Bat, and the Dove: Three Stories from Aesop

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In this collection of three lesser‑known Aesop’s Fables, you’ll discover how a bat ended up flying only at night, why choosing good friends really matters, and how even the tiniest creature—like an ant—can become a hero.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Leopard that Lost Her Spots

Written by Beatriz Poyton and Illustrated by Junior Caramez
Is a leopard still a leopard if it doesn’t have spots?
2nd - 3rd
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The Chief of the Birds

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Battaglini
Who is the king of the skies? The birds of Calabar have a battle to find out!
2nd - 3rd
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Louis's Zoo

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ana Stretcu
What strange animals will a little boy find when his family moves to South Africa?
2nd - 3rd
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The Best Day Ever

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Esther Diana
Lupo the dog has the most fabulously fantastic day of his life – again!
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Rabbit Got Long Ears

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Anni Betts
Rabbit gets what he deserves in this humorous Native American tale.
2nd - 3rd
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The Slavic Story Treasury: Folktales of Wisdom, Kindness, and Quiet Strength

Written by Serhii Sakal
The Slavic Story Treasury is a bright, welcoming collection of classic Slavic folk tales—stories that were once told beside glowing fires and are now retold in simple, musical language for today’s kids and families.
K - 5th
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Adventures with Sam & Saint: Holiday Celebrations

Written by Teri Rose and Illustrated by Jayden Ellsworth
Sam and Saint, Santa’s color‑loving kid helpers, are traveling around the world to learn how different people celebrate special days. When they stop by Ms. Bird’s bright and welcoming classroom, they listen as children share stories about the holidays and traditions they enjoy at home. From colorful festivals to meaningful family moments, Sam and Saint discover how wonderful it is that every culture has its own way to celebrate.
Pre-K - 5th
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We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

Written by Yolanda Renee King and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
What would the world look like if everyone were treated with kindness, fairness, and love? Yolanda Renee King, the granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, wrote this book as a love letter to her grandparents and a dream for a better future. Could you be one of the next great dreamers who helps make that world come true?
Pre-K - 3rd
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Blues Boy: The B. B. King Story

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams
Riley B. King grew up poor in the Jim Crow South, losing his mother young and working in the cotton fields as a boy, but music was always calling to him. Could the gift of music carry one determined boy all the way from Mississippi to the top of the world?
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Dream Builder's Blueprint

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a special speech to a school full of young people, sharing his vision for how they could build meaningful, excellent lives. What would your life's blueprint look like?
2nd - 5th
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass formed an unlikely friendship and worked together to fight for equality and change the nation.
1st - 4th
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The Magic Harp

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Christine Forshay
The worst musician in Wales gets his hands on a harp with magical powers.
2nd - 3rd

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