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Little Lady Phenola

Written by Mildred M. Stokes and Illustrated by Almar Denso
Can you keep a secret? Sometimes a best kept secret needs to fly free. Phenola had one. But on one day, she let it out! Grandpa is clever, and storytelling is his "go to" whenever his artsy self takes a break. Phenola is curious. She likes to explore. "How can I learn to believe what I think about myself, my friends, and the BIG, BIG world I dream?" she wondered.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Singing Tortoise

The Singing Tortoise

In a topical tale from Africa, a man learns his lesson when he tries to use nature for his own good.
2nd - 3rd
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th
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The People Upstairs

The People Upstairs

Written by Ogden Mash and Illustrated by Susanna Rumiz
Do you ever wonder what your noisy neighbours are doing?
2nd - 3rd
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Super Rabbit Boy's Team-Up Trouble!

Written by Thomas Flintham
King Viking, his robot army, and Miss Business are working together to create a perfect storm of trouble in Underland. It's up to Super Rabbit Boy and Mega Mole Girl to team up and save the day.
K - 2nd
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Feisty Cinderella: A Folktale from France

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald, Jennifer MacDonald Whitman, & Nathaniel Forrest Whitman and Illustrated by Diane Greenseid

A take-charge Cinderella from an old folktale...a folktale from the French countryside. Little Flea...

Pre-K - 5th
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Count Upon Your Friends

Written by Suzy Scudder and Illustrated by Anne Bamberg
Harry is a young boy who is afraid to climb the steep basement steps to go up to his bedroom. Harry's mom suggests a game of it by placing one of his stuffed animals on each step. Harry then counts them along the way as he goes up the steps
Pre-K - 1st
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A Musical Week

A Musical Week

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carolina Grosa
We’ve given the classic rhyme Monday’s Child a toe-tapping, tuneful update for music fans!
Pre-K - 1st
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Little Blue Truck's Valentine

Little Blue Truck's Valentine

Written by Alice Schertle and Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. But as Blue beeps along, he starts to wonder: will he get any cards of his own?
Infant and Toddler - 2nd
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Away Game

Away Game

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro
A short cut leads to a time-travelling adventure and a fun football match.
2nd - 3rd
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Everywhere You Are

Everywhere You Are

Written by Victoria Monét and Illustrated by Alea Marley
From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents.
Infant and Toddler - K

The Two Little Girls Who Could Not Count Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina, front cover colored by Emily, last page colored by Adelaide

Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace.
For some it takes a little longer, it...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Little Boy Who Could Not Spell Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina & cover colored by Harley

Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Little Girl Who Could Not Read Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina & cover colored by Mishaya

Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Moon Rope/Un Lazo a La Luna: Bilingual English-Spanish (Spanish Edition)

Written and Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Fox wants to go to the moon. Mole does not--at least not until he hears about the huge worms waiting up there for him to eat.
Infant and Toddler - K
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Introducing North America (Introducing Continents)

Written by Chris Oxlade
How many countries are in North America? Where do bald eagles live? What language is spoken in Mexico?
K - 2nd
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Europe (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

Written by Rebecca Hirsch
An introduction to the geography and people of Europe.
Pre-K - 1st
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South America (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

Written by Rebecca Hirsch
An incredible variety of climates and biomes span the territory of South America. As a result, the continent contains some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth.
K - 2nd
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Australia (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

Written by Rebecca Hirsch
An introduction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features, people, and native animals.
K - 1st
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When I Was Young in the Mountains

Written by Cynthia Rylant and Illustrated by Diane Goode

Caldecott Honor Book!

"An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing...

K - 3rd
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Transportation Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson
See how transportation has changed over the years.
K - 3rd
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School Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson
See how schools in the United States have changed over the years.
K - 2nd
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Home Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson
See how homes in the United States have changed over the years.
K - 2nd
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Communication Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson

See how communication has changed over the years.

Communication is sharing ideas and news, but it has...

K - 2nd

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