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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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The Doughnut Club

Written by Kristina Rahim

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

3rd - 7th
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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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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Written by Lisa Yee
Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.
3rd - 7th
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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

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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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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Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: A Rhyming Book and Lullaby to Help Children Get Ready for Sleep

Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: A Rhyming Book and Lullaby to Help Children Get Ready for Sleep

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Gill Guile
Children need a good night's sleep to help them learn and grow. This restful, rhyming storybook features adorable animals children will love, an easy-to-sing lullaby, and tips for parents and caregivers to make getting ready for bed easy and enjoyable for everyone.
K - 1st
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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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Love You, Hug You, Read to You!

Love You, Hug You, Read to You!

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Frank Endersby
A reassuring board book conveying unconditional love and the joy of reading together. Prompts on each spread encourage parent-child verbal interaction, aiming to bridge the word gap for babies.
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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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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