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Carlos and the Squash Plant/Carlos y la planta de calabaza

Written by Jan Romero Stevens and Illustrated by Jeanne Stevens
In this bilingual read-aloud, Carlos doesn't wash behind his ears, and now he's got a squash plant...
K - 3rd
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The Hat

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Arthur's Tooth

Written and Illustrated by Marc Brown
Arthur's whole class has started losing their teeth-but not Arthur. His loose tooth wiggles but won...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bugs In My Hair?!

Written by Catherine Stier and Illustrated by Tammie Lyon
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE BUGS IN MY HAIR?!" blurts Ellie when her mother and the school nurse give...
1st - 4th
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Dinosaurs Alive And Well!

Written and Illustrated by Laurie Krasny Brown
A humorous look at dinosaurs presents advice on nutrition, hygiene, first aid, and exercise for kids...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague

What if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"? Does he drop...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox (Hello Reader Level 1)

Written by Grace MacCarone and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
With inspiring and educational stories, Scholastic's Hello Reader series caters to the spectrum of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Open Wide: Tooth School Inside

Written and Illustrated by Laurie Keller
It's time for tooth school, and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32--eight...
K - 3rd
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Sleep Is For Everyone

Written by Paul Showers and Illustrated by Wendy Watson
Why do you get sleepy? When you feel tired, your body is telling you that it needs a rest...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Berenstain Bears Come Clean for School

Written by Jan Berenstain and Illustrated by Mike Berenstain
Germs are everywhere! With everyone coughing and spluttering around them, Brother and Sister...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus Inside The Human Body

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus! Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What If You Had Animal Teeth?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's front teeth, whose would you choose? What If You Had Animal Teeth...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Why Should I Eat Well?

Written by Claire Llewellyn and Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Boys and girls discover the importance of eating sensibly and keeping to a balanced diet. They learn...
Pre-K - 3rd
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You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown

Written by Paula Danziger and Illustrated by Tony Ross
It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to...
2nd - 5th
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The Littlest Bigfoot

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Weiner
A laugh-out-loud funny and painstakingly real tale of friendship, furry creatures, and finding the...
3rd - 7th
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Marge in Charge

Written by Isla Fisher and Illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans

Siblings Jemima and Jake Button don’t know what to make of their new babysitter, Marge: She’s not...

3rd - 7th
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The Magic Misfits

Written by Neil Patrick Harris and Illustrated by Lissy Marlin

From award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with...

3rd - 7th
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The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake

Written by Robin Newman and Illustrated by Deborah Zemke
Part of the Wilcox and Griswold Mystery series, The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake features...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hedgie’s Surprise

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
Tomten keeps stealing the chicken Henny’s eggs to eat for breakfast in the morning. Henny is fed up...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Beauty and the Beast

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
In this version of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, a fairy’s spell changes the Beast...
Pre-K - 3rd

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