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Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community

Written by Arun Gandhi & Bethany Hegedus and Illustrated by Andrés Landazábal

What does it mean to be of service? What do we have to give? Can receiving be an act of service...

Pre-K - 1st
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Hooray for You!: A Positive Book to Build Self-Confidence in Kids

Written by Marianne Richmond

Look in the mirror. 

Love who you see. 

Stand tall. 

Smile big. 

Shout, "Hooray for me!" 

A welcome...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th
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Bugzee And The Bees

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay

Sage LOVES all kinds of bugs and insects…especially HONEYBEES! In fact, when he was a baby his first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Harry Styles (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Lizzie Knott

From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his...

1st - 3rd
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Four Seasons in One Day (My First Story Orchestra)

Written by Quarto and Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle

Listen to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change color in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One...

Pre-K - K
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All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism

Written by Shaina Rudolph & Danielle Royer and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

Zane the zebra often feels different. He worries that his classmates don't notice his "curiosity,"...

K - 3rd
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Easter (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Nancy Dickmann and Illustrated by Emma Randall

Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate this Christian...

K - 2nd
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Patrick Mahomes (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew...

1st - 3rd
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This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer

Written by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Daniel Roode

Learn all about influential women who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book...

Pre-K - K
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Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu

Written by Ain Heath Drew and Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson

"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

K - 5th
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Animals in Camouflage

Written by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

Incredible illustrations highlight this striking book introducing animals in camouflage. The lush...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Gigi at the White House!

Written by Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Many children have at least one special opportunity to visit their parents at work, and this was...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and Illustrated by Shelagh McNichoas

From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ron’s Big Mission

Written by Rosa Blue and Corinne Naden and Illustrated by Don Tate

Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on...

1st - 3rd
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The Girl Who Wore Two Different Shoes

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Fraser

“Did you know that Rayna Rose likes to wear two different shoes? Differences make us special. What...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl Who Said Hello to Everyone

Written by Rayna Rose Exelbierd and Illustrated by Allyn Chapman

Didn’t you know? Everyone deserves to hear hello. Rayna Rose wrote this book to teach about family...

Pre-K - 4th
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Queen of Tejano Music: Selena

Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's...

1st - 4th
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Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School

Written by Traci Huahn and Illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan

Meet Mamie Tape, 8-year-old Chinese American changemaker who fought for the right to go to school in...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Like the Wind

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield

This book from our 'I Like the Weather' series invites young readers to share in the mystery of the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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When the Storm Comes

Written by Linda Ashman and Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

What do you do when the clouds roll in,
When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?

When...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Credit-Lit: Credit 101 for Teens

Written by Dionne Perry

Credit scores impact every financial decision. It's important that teens understand early the...

7th - 12th
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Our Farmers' Market (Places in Our Community)

Written by Mary Meinking

Our farmers' market is a busy place! Lots of community helpers work at the farmers' market. Readers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Exploring Emotions: A Mindfulness Guide to Understanding Feelings (Everyday Mindfulness)

Written by Paul Christelis and Illustrated by Elise Paganelli

When a big day brings out lots of big feelings for a group of children, mindfulness helps them cope...

K - 4th

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