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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Wish

Written by Chris Saunders

Rabbit cannot decide what to wish for, so he asks his friends Mouse, Fox, and Bear what they would...

Pre-K - 1st
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Written by Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sophie's Lovely Locks

Written by Erica Pelton Villnave

Sophie McPhee loves her long locks. Curly, curly, fancy, twirly. Twirly, whirly, long, and girly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Mitten Tree

Written by Candace Christiansen and Illustrated by Greenstein Elaine

One snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering at the bus stop. While they never...

Pre-K - 1st
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Harry the Hairless Cat

Written by Amy Phillips and Illustrated by Kyoko Fogel

Today is the day! Harry discovers there is a big and beautiful world outside that he wants to...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Neighborly Acts of Kindness: Visits With Miss Del

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart
Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Neighborly Acts...
Pre-K - 5th
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Birthday Acts of Kindness: The Gift of Food

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart

Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Birthday Acts...

Pre-K - 5th
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Tough Cookie

Written by Kate Louise and Illustrated by Grace Sandford
When this gingerbread man was baked, someone forgot to put in the ginger. He’s made of eggs and...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Invisible Boy

Written by Trudy Ludwig and Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their...

1st - 4th
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The Giggler Treatment

Written by Roddy Doyle and Illustrated by Brian Ajhar
If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. It's smelly. It's squishy. And it...
3rd - 5th
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Piggley Helps Out (Ready-to-Read: Level 1; Jakers!)

Written by Alison Inches and Illustrated by Entara Ltd.
Piggley and his pals learn that giving is the best reward!
Pre-K - 1st
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Always Room for One More

Written by Sorche Nic Leodhas and Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
Lachie MacLachlan, who lives in a farmhouse with his family of 12, welcomes all tired travelers into...
Pre-K - 1st
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May I Bring a Friend?

Written by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers and Illustrated by Beni Montresor
This brightly illustrated tale tells the story of a young boy who often is invited to visit the king...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Blizzard

Written and Illustrated by John Rocco
What would you do if it snowed for two whole days and you woke up to snow piled up past your front...
Pre-K - K

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