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Curious George's First Day of School

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey and Illustrated by Anna Grossnickle Hines

It’s the first day of school, and George has been invited to Mr. Apple’s class to be a special...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti

Written by Anna Grossnickle Hines

Not only does Corey's father make the best spaghetti, but he also dresses up as Bathman and acts...

Pre-K - 1st
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Little Nita's Big Idea / La gran idea de la pequeña Nita

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Carolina Farias

This contemporary, urban take on "Stone Soup" stars a young mixed-race girl who dreams of making the...

K - 2nd
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Written by Danny Ramadan and Illustrated by Anna Bron
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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That's (Not) Mine

Written by Anna Kang and Illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can’t agree who...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Anna & Natalie

Written by Barbara H. Cole and Illustrated by Ronald Himler
Anna is determined to win the honor of laying the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in...
1st - 4th
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Lola Reads to Leo

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Join Lola as she learns what it means to be a big sister, in the third installment in the loveable...
Pre-K - 1st
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Lola Loves Stories

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Adventures of SuperKid: I Am SuperKid!

Written by Anna W. & Sorin F. Bardaus and Illustrated by Wook Jin Jung
Meet SuperKid, the neighborhood's spunky new hero, and follow along as he accomplishes daring feats...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Anna, Banana, and the Puppy Parade

Written by Anica Mrose Rissi
This simple chapter book explores the challenges and cheers of elementary school friendships...
1st - 5th
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A New Coat for Anna

Written by Harriet Ziefert and Illustrated by Anita Lobel
Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Parrot Tico Tango

Written and Illustrated by Anna Witte
Come down to the rainforest to meet Tico Tango and his animal friends. Tico Tango wants all of the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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If You're Happy and You Know It!

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Meet children from thirty-six cultures as you sing your way through this joyful book. You'll also...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Lola's Fandango

Written by Anna Witte and Illustrated by Micha Archer
Little Lola is tired of living in her big sisters shadow. But when she starts taking secret...
K - 3rd
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Llama Llama Mad at Mama

Written and Illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Going shopping is not Llama Llama's idea of a good time, but Mama needs some things at the store...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Llama Llama Misses Mama

Written by Anna Dewdney
It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool, and he's not so sure about it. Although there are a lot...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Todas Las Cosas Radiantes y Bellas ( All Things Bright and Beautiful )

Written by Cecil Frances Alexander (author) and Gerardo Gambolini (translator) and Illustrated by Anna Vojtech
Written in 1848, this beloved hymn celebrating the wonders of Creation is given new life in Anna...
1st - 2nd
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Power Down Little Robot

Written by Staniszewski and Anna and Illustrated by Zeltner
It's time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn't ready! He quickly opens his stalling...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Wednesday Surprise

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Donald Carrick
Every Wednesday Anna and her brother Sam work with their grandmother to make a surprise for Dad’s...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sylvia's Spinach

Written by Katherine Pryor and Illustrated by Anna Raff
Sylvia does not like spinach. One day, her class plants a garden and Sylvia is in charge of planting...
Pre-K - 3rd

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