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Spaghetti Code: A Story About Problem-Solving, Pasta, and the Power of Big Ideas

Written by Karlie Kloss and Vicky Fang and Illustrated by Remi Jose
Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she’s more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant. But when Chef can’t stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up with a tangle of “spaghetti code."
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cognizance But You Can Call Me Toggy: A Story About the Power of Awareness (Toggy and Tonfy series)

Written by Tc and Illustrated by Lj

This story introduces young readers to the power of emotional awareness through the gentle journey...

K - 3rd
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th
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Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Andrea Boatta
The Squirrel Family, Mommy, Daddy and their kids, Sunny, Skippy and baby Sky, are ready to give everyone a tour of the most famous park in the world.
K - 3rd
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Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Steve Brown
Helping kids earn, save, spend and give.
K - 3rd
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Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be

Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Andrea Boatta
Mystic By the Sea is the Best Place to be stars a friendly family of seagulls, Mason, Marina and their kids Marco and Misty who love to spend every day flying over the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport Museum, Olde Mistick Village, the Submarine Base and more.
K - 3rd
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Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing

Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Moka Celess
Meet Amani, a little zebra who lives in Africa and is learning what it means to care about others and have others care about her and inspires everyone to make the world a kinder, gentler place.
K - 2nd
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I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama

Written and Illustrated by Maya Gonzalez
Join Maya as she explores the river and discovers the special bond between people and nature in this bilingual English/Spanish story.
K - 3rd
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Gemma Levels Up

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Guille Rancel
Gemma wants to spend her holiday gaming – but goes on a real-life adventure instead!
2nd - 3rd
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Betushka and the Wood Fairy

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Teresa Martinez
A little girl meets a magical dancing partner.
2nd - 3rd
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A Little Like Magic

Written and Illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel
A girl who is nervous about trying new things discovers wonder, beauty, and an unexpected surprise at an ice festival.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go!)

Written by Angela Ahn and Illustrated by Julie Kim
When an ear infection keeps Julia out of the pool, she must find a way to handle disappointment and make good choices!
2nd - 5th
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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

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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Willie Jerome

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Tyrone Geter
Willie Jerome loves playing jazz on the rooftop, but only his sister Judy believes in his music and helps others hear its beauty.
1st - 2nd
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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 Crab Walk

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Zhanna Mendel
Baby crab discovers that some advice isn’t worth listening to!
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Chief of the Birds

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Battaglini
Who is the king of the skies? The birds of Calabar have a battle to find out!
2nd - 3rd
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Louis's Zoo

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ana Stretcu
What strange animals will a little boy find when his family moves to South Africa?
2nd - 3rd
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The Best Day Ever

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Esther Diana
Lupo the dog has the most fabulously fantastic day of his life – again!
Pre-K - 3rd
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The King's Ears

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Charles de Vito
Discover the secret that the king is trying to hide!
2nd - 3rd
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The Sky Riders

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Michel Verdu
When a storm strikes, Sami and Ulanta go on a daring rescue mission...
2nd - 3rd
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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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Clara's Berries

Written by Driscoll's
Clara loves her berries and her belongings, but she slowly learns that sharing can make special moments even sweeter.
Pre-K - 3rd

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