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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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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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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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15276

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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15283

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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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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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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15265

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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15308

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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15388

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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15390

Bark, George

Written and Illustrated by Jules Feiffer
George’s mother asks her son to bark, but he makes almost every other animal sound instead. He goes...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15393

Big Red Lollipop

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Rubina is new to America, having recently arrived from Pakistan. When Rubina is invited to her first...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15398

Bread and Jam for Frances

Written by Russell Hoban and Illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Frances will only eat bread and jam, so her parents agree that that’s all she will eat. Children...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15399

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business

Written and Illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkin
A folktale about a salesman who wears all the caps he's selling on top of his head. While napping, a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15406

George and Martha

Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
A series of books about two hippos named George and Martha, who are best friends and do everything...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15363

Hi! Fly Guy

Written and Illustrated by Tedd Arnold
In search of a pet to enter in the Amazing Pet Show, a boy named Buzz puts on a pith helmet and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15410

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Written and Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Harold, a four-year-old little boy, can create anything he wants with his purple crayon. He draws...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15415

Jumanji

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
When Judy and Peter Shepherd bring home a game called Jumanji from the park they find out it’s a...
1st - 5th
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15427

My Name is Yoon

Written by Helen Recorvits and Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska
The story of Yoon, a little girl who has recently arrived in the United States from Korea. Her name...
Pre-K - 3rd

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