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My Dragonfly Friend

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Carolyn Snead

This is the story of a dragonfly who flies around town each day to check on friends who have cancer...

Pre-K - 6th
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Dr. Color Monster and the Emotions Toolkit

Written and Illustrated by Anna Llenas

Today, Nuna doesn't feel quite right. So, she pays a visit to the Color Monster: an emotions doctor...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Brother to the Sun

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Carolyn Snead

Little Brother to the Sun was inspired, in part, by the George Harrison songs Here Comes the Moon an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How I Feel When I Hear NO!

Written by Ronit Farzam and Illustrated by Bonnie Lui

Do you know how I feel when I hear NO? Kids hate the word “no”! It can make them feel mad and sad...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Fearless: A Yoga Story for Kids and Superheroes

Written by Apryl Dawn & Amanda Cottrell
I practice yoga! What’s your SUPERPOWER?
Pre-K - 3rd
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Teatime Around the World

Written by Denyse Waissbluth and Illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne

A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Secret of the Plátano

Written by Luz Maria Mack and Illustrated by Stephany Mesa

Under the full moon, Abuela leads an enchanted dance, bows to the sky and the night winds, and helps...

K - 4th
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There's a Hat for That!: Exploring Careers That Fit You Best

Written by Kevin Fleming and Illustrated by Iskar

“There are so many jobs
to explore and to test.
With my natural skills,
I’ll find which hat fits best.”...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Beatrice's Goat

Written by Page McBrier and Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter

More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z

Written by Tiffani Teachey

What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z is an inspiring and easy-to-read alphabet picture book that...

K - 3rd
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Abuela y el covid/Grandma and Covid (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Airy Sindik & Tony De Luz and Illustrated by Tony De Luz

A young boy’s grandmother lives far away, but they keep in touch using cell phones and other devices...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Maddi's Fridge

Written by Lois Brandt and Illustrated by Vin Vogel

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger

Best...

K - 4th
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Jade Elephant/El elefante de jade (Green Kids Club): Bilingual edition

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Saige J. Ballock-Dixon and Carol Vasquez Castro (Translator) and Illustrated by Joy Eagle
Victor and Maya Green have traveled to India to visit their friend, Anju. While on an elephant ride...
K - 4th
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Gorilla's Roar/El rugido del gorila (Green Kids Club): Bilingual edition

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Saige J. Ballock-Dixon and Carol Vasquez Castro (Translator) and Illustrated by Joy Eagle

Written in both English & Spanish, This book explores more adventures of Victor & Maya Green. Victor...

K - 4th
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Princess (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Dr. Gary Shapiro and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Princess didn't ask to lose her home. Frightened and now alone, Princess is rescued by Gary who...
K - 3rd
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Grizzly 399

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Thomas D. Mangelsen (photographer) and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Grizzly 399 has quadruplets!

"In a delightful tale about one of the most famous and remarkable...

K - 3rd
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A "Tail" of Three Lions (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Ian Michler and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer

Tau, a brave young lion cub, lives on the African savanna with his mother and two brothers. When his...

K - 3rd
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Grizzly 399's Hibernation Pandemonium

Written by Sylvia M. Medina and Thomas D. Mangeisen (photographer) and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Grizzly 399 is a well-known bear in North America. At age twenty-four-a ripe old age for a grizzly...
K - 3rd
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The Monk Seal and the Magical Mermaid (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina and Illustrated by Joy Eagle
In this story the Green Kids are visiting their friend, Moshe in Israel. Victor and Moshe are...
K - 3rd
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African Bush Fire and the Elephant (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Kelly Landen and Illustrated by Joy Eagle
Victor, Maya, Tiago, and their friend Maatla are Green Kids. They have been selected by the Grand...
K - 3rd
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Molelo the Fire Elephant (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Krista Hill and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Leo the baby elephant lives in the shade of the acacia trees in Botswana, along with his mother and...
K - 3rd
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Kabelo, A Silly Little Rhino (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer

Kabelo, a baby rhino, wants to make his mother happy. What better way is there than to find his long...

K - 3rd
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Little Moyo (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
"Poachers!" little Moyo's mother shouts. "They are here to hurt us-you must run!" Moyo the little...
K - 3rd
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Lucy's Engineering Adventure

Written by Danielle Passaglia and Illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli
Join Lucy on an Engineering Adventure! “How do they work? Why don’t they fall? What lights them up...
Pre-K - 3rd

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