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Z is for Moose

Written by Kelly Bingham and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
While Zebra tries to get the letters of the alphabet in order, an impatient moose stirs up trouble...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Papa's Mechanical Fish

Written by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Boris Kulikov
While on a fishing trip, Papa gets the idea to invent an underwater vessel. As he works on his...
K - 3rd
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Same, Same but Different

Written and Illustrated by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. These two pen pals realize that their lives are...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15237

Book Fiesta

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Children from around the world celebrate a love of reading throughout the year. Features text in...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ice Cream Summer

Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis
Joe wants to go on a special trip with his grandpa at the end of the summer. Through letters, Joe...
Pre-K - 3rd
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One of Us

Written by Peggy Moss and Illustrated by Penny Weber
Roberta tries to find out where she fits in on the first day at a new school.
K - 7th
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Written and Illustrated by Mac Barnett
Sam and Dave set off to find something spectacular while digging in the backyard. They dig and dig...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15225

The Most Magnificent Thing

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
This book follows a young girl and her best friend as she attempts to create the most magnificent...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15288

Curious George

Written by Hans Augusto and Margret Ray and Illustrated by Hans Augusto
The timeless tale of Curious George, the orphaned brown monkey who is captured by the Man in the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15304

Frog and Toad Are Friends

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
The story of frog and toad recounts their loving friendship, where they help each other out and have...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15287

Green Eggs and Ham

Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
Through rhyme and repetition, Dr. Seuss portrays the human instinct to dislike something new --until...
Pre-K - 2nd
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Written by Laura Numeroff and Illustrated by Felicia Bond

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Madeline

Written and Illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans
The French children’s classic about twelve little girls who live in a boardinghouse in Paris...
Pre-K - 2nd
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No, David!

Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
Little children love to get into mischief, and David is no exception. He loves to play in the mud...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15297

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
What better way is there to learn to read and count than by experiencing Dr. Seuss’s classic...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15295

The Cat in the Hat

Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss
What happens on a rainy day when Sally and her brother’s mother leave for the day? The Cat in the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15259

The Dancing Dragon

Written by Marcia Vaughan and Illustrated by Stanley Wong Foo Hoon
A Chinese-American child describes the excitement, preparation, and festivities of the Chinese New...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15285

The Little Engine That Could

Written by Watty Piper and Illustrated by Doris Hauman
After a train carrying toys breaks down, it enlists the aid of a little blue train that agreed to...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15277

The Other Side

Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Noticing Annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching Clover and her black friends play, Clover...
K - 3rd
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15291

Tootle

Written by Gertrude Crampton and Illustrated by Tibor Gergely
Tootle is learning about being a young train from Engineer Bill, but has to be reminded of how to...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Whoever You Are

Written by Mem Fox and Illustrated by Leslie Staub
This story is a celebration of all the different kinds of children all over the world, whoever and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15318

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems
A book that engages the young reader in following the bus driver’s instructions not to let the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Dot

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Vashti couldn’t draw and was resisting trying in her art class. Her teacher gently encouraged her...
K - 5th
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Amelia Bedelia

Written by Peggy Parish and Illustrated by Fritz Siebel
The first in a series of books about Amelia Bedelia who works as a maid and has a habit of taking...
Pre-K - 3rd

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