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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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¿Puedes encontrar el perro de Doug? / Can You Find Doug’s Dog? (Spanish and English Edition)

Written by Jane Caston and Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña
Doug can’t find his dog, and he needs YOU to help him! Follow Doug’s goofy clues as you pat, tickle, and talk to the dogs on each page to figure out which one is his. Is Doug’s dog big or tiny? Fluffy or spotty? With every guess, you get closer to a silly surprise ending that shows what Doug’s dog really looks like… and why he went missing in the first place. This bilingual Spanish edition is packed with giggle‑worthy pictures and hands‑on fun—perfect for an energetic read‑aloud.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Cool Cats Counting

Cool Cats Counting

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paula Barragán
Cool Cats Counting is a vibrant bilingual picture book that introduces young children to numbers and animals through a lively Latin American lens. Using a mix of English and Spanish, the story features rhythmic text and bold illustrations of animals like salsa-dancing pigs and cats doing the jitterbug.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Jet the Cat (Is NOT a Cat) (Bilingual Navajo & English)

Written by Phaea Crede and Illustrated by Terry Runyan

Jet is not like any other cat...but when other animals try to convince her that she's really a bird...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Just Try One Bite

Written by Adam Mansbach & Camila Alves McConaughey and Illustrated by Mike Boldt

These three kids are determined to get their parents to put down the ice cream, cake, and chicken...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Kylo Finds A Friend

Written by Julianna Reese Villarreal and Illustrated by Laura Villarreal
Julianna Reese Villarreal wrote Kylo Finds a Friend at age 11.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magical Snowflake

Written by Bernette Ford and Illustrated by Erin Robinson

The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making...

Pre-K - 1st
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Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th
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Bathe the Cat

Written by Alice B. McGinty and Illustrated by David Roberts

It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of...

Pre-K - K
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Career Day

Written by Tia Palmer

In Career Day, Simone learns about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) careers...

K - 2nd
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Axel the Truck: Beach Race

Written by J.D. Riley and Illustrated by Brandon Dorman
Axel’s going to find out if he’s fast enough to win an off-road race by the ocean against some bigger trucks.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The World Needs More Purple People

Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Wonky Donkey

Written by Craig Smith and Illustrated by Katz Cowley
"I was walking down the road and I saw . . . A donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a...
Pre-K - 1st
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Yellow Copter

Written by Kersten Hamilton and Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
When a teacher gets stuck at the top of the Ferris wheel at the fair, cranes and planes can't reach...
Pre-K - 1st
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What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush (Pig in a Wig book)

Written and Illustrated by Emma J. Virján
Join Pig in another fun read-aloud adventure on the farm and find out if she'll ever catch some ZZZs...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Clark the Shark Dares to Share

Written by Bruce Hale and Illustrated by Guy Francis
Join Clark the Shark as he discovers the true meaning of sharing and caring in this colorful read...
Pre-K - 3rd
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And Two Boys Booed

Written by Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
On the day of the talent show, a boy is ready to sing his song, and he isn't one bit scared because...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Boo Cow

Written by Patricia Baehr and Illustrated by Margot Apple
Mr. and Mrs. Noodleman don't know what to do. They've left city life behind and moved to the country...
1st - 3rd
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Two

Written by Kathryn Otoshi
Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He...
Pre-K - 1st
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One

Written by Kathryn Otoshi
Blue is a quiet color. Red’s a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple...
Pre-K - 1st
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Zero

Written by Kathryn Otoshi
Zero is a big round number. When she looks at herself, she just sees a hole right in her center...
Pre-K - 1st
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Clock Who Could Not Tock

Written by Pamela Chanke
Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Hank's Bank

Written by Maxwell Higgins
Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Pest in the Nest

Written by Lisa Eve Huberman
When Stella swoops into Suzie's nest, she turns out to be a pest of a guest! Find out how they work...
Pre-K - 2nd

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