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Pixel Power! book cover

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 book cover

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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The Leopard that Lost Her Spots book cover

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 Lost Berries book cover

The Lost Berries

Written by Driscoll's
When a boy discovers his berry patch has been picked clean, he follows mysterious footprints and finds an unexpected new friend.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Me and Spot book cover

Me and Spot

Written by Driscoll's
When a splash of blackberry juice turns into an imaginary monster named Spot, a child’s everyday moment becomes a playful adventure powered by creativity and imagination.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Asian Tales

Asian Tales and Tellers

Written by Cathy Spagnoli
Asian Tales and Tellers is a diverse collection featuring more than thirty traditional stories from across the rich Asian cultural landscape.
3rd - 9th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th
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The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey
In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds.
2nd - 5th
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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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Pathfinder Island

Pathfinder Island

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gaby Zermeno
What will happen to a group of kids lost on a desert island? Read on to find out!
2nd - 3rd
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Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike

Written by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

Frank and Bert want to go on a BIG bike ride.

But there's one little problem.
Bert is very slow and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party

Written by Clare Helen Welsh and Illustrated by Anne-Kathrin Behl

If you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Think BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 3)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

Now we travel back to the wilds of the African savanna. Giraffe, Kudu, and more are in danger...

Pre-K - 4th
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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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I Am Princess X

Written by Cherie Priest and Illustrated by Kali Ciesemier

Once upon a time, two best friends created a princess together. Libby drew the pictures, May wrote...

3rd - 7th
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Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th
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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Cory's dance crew is counting on him for one last big competition before everyone heads off to different high schools, but everything starts falling apart when strict parents, failing grades, and a surprising new friendship pull him in every direction.
3rd - 7th
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Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates...

3rd - 7th
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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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Kylo Finds A Friend

Written by Julianna Reese Villarreal and Illustrated by Laura Villarreal
Julianna Reese Villarreal wrote Kylo Finds a Friend at age 11.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Tetrenet

Written by Danielle Tebily and Illustrated by Anthony Moravian

Follow the story of unlikely friends, a happy family, and a mysterious stranger, as they embark on a...

Pre-K - 4th
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It's The End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

Written by Justin A. Reynolds

Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . ....

3rd - 7th
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Cindy and Panda

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Cindy loves to bake, but she doesn’t always follow a recipe! One day, she runs out to grab...

Pre-K - 3rd

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