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Home Moves With Me

Written by Kathy Feedham Raggio and Illustrated by Quinette Cook
A child and their family pack up, drive off, and settle into a brand‑new house. Along the way, the child learns that home isn’t just a building or an address. Home is the people you love and the memories you carry with you wherever you go.
Pre-K - 3rd
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When You Dream Big!

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
It’s Dream Big Week at school, and everyone is excited to share what they want to be someday. Everyone…except Charley. She isn’t sure what her future looks like, and that makes her feel a little stuck.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Kofi Goes to the Bank (Leaders Are Readers)

Written by Dr. Artika R. Tyner and Illustrated by Bilal Karaca
Kofi is a young boy eager to save his money to buy a djembe drum. With the help of his grandfather, Kofi learns the basics of saving by opening his first savings account.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sam and the Lucky Money

Written by Karen Chinn and Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu

Sam can hardly wait to go shopping with his mom. It’s Chinese New Year, and his grandparents have...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Outermost Mouse

Written by Lauren Wolk and Illustrated by Kristen Adam
The Outermost Mouse loves living at the very edge of the beach. She has the bright blue sky above her and soft, warm sand beneath her—almost like resting in her mother’s arms.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie

Written by Devin Elle Kurtz
As the holidays get closer, Ember the dragon zooms across the land delivering cookies to everyone. But when a snowy storm blows him off track, Ember slips down a giant’s chimney and meets his toughest customer yet.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Grow a Family Tree

Written by Bea Birdsong and Illustrated by Jasu Hu

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Unexpected Guests

Written by Mariajo Ilustrajo

The mice who live happily under the floorboards are surprised when new visitors arrive… humans...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Written by Anna Wilson and Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog visit the river with Grandpa to watch the kingfishers. As spring warms into summer and autumn drifts into winter, they see the kingfishers build a nest, raise their babies, and learn to fly.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Emilia Wishing

Written by Belen Medina and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Growing Together

Written by Ruth Spiro and Illustrated by Paola Escobar
A child and a tiny seedling find a happy home in their neighborhood’s urban community garden. With help from firefighters, chefs, shopkeepers, and many other friendly neighbors, they grow together—flowers, vegetables, friendships, and more—through a bright and busy summer.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Errol's Garden

Written by Gillian Hibbs
Errol loves taking care of plants, even though he doesn’t have a real garden of his own. His home is filled with leafy, colorful greenery, but he dreams of having an outdoor space where he can grow even more.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Farm Next Door

Written by Kelly Rice Schmitt and Illustrated by Charles Santoso
Farmer Fran helps her neighborhood every single day. She gathers fresh eggs, milks the cows, picks colorful vegetables, and delivers all the food to her customers. Because of her hard work, the whole community thrives.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Room With a View

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Thaís Mesquita
Mama says it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure — but Oliver isn’t so sure. He does not like super‑long, brain‑numbing car rides, sleeping anywhere near bears, bugs, or bats, or eating sticky, icky camp food. Yuck!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers

Written by Rhett & Link and Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
Two picky eaters discover what happens when they really become what they eat and learn that trying new foods can be an adventure.
Pre-K - 3rd
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If You Give a Girl a Softball

Written by Melody Sarai Gil
A young girl picks up a softball—and suddenly a whole world of excitement opens up. What begins as a simple game quickly grows into big dreams, new friends, and tons of fun on the field.
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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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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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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Team Small and Tall

Written by Chris James and Illustrated by Serena Lombardo
Being the smallest or the tallest kid in school has its advantages. Find out why!
Pre-K - 1st
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Superhero Supermarket

Written by Paul Bristow and Illustrated by Josh Cleland
The best supermarket in the world is open for business!
Pre-K - 1st
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Nala and the Nanny Goat

Written by Kathryn England and Illustrated by Viv Campbell
Milking a goat isn’t the easiest thing in the world – as Nala discovers!
Pre-K - 1st
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Lucky Hans

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Roger Simo
The adventures of a humble farmboy who believes that he is very lucky indeed!
Pre-K - 1st
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Max's Magic Socks

Written by Elizabeth Dale and Illustrated by Werllen Holanda
A charming story about Max and his magical socks that seem to help him learn to roller-skate… or do they?
Pre-K - 1st

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