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Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th
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Dreamers

Written by Yuyi Morales

We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers.
 
Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Everyone Prays: Celebrating Faith Around the World

Written by Alexis York Lumbard and Illustrated by Alireza Sadeghian

“Christians, Jews, and Muslims all pray. So do Hindus and Buddhists. Many others pray too.” So...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Written by Lisa Bullard and Illustrated by Holli Conger
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good...
K - 3rd
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Into The A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet Book

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Brilliant artwork captures an array of sea creatures from A to Z in this lively alphabet book which...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

Written by Susan Verde and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

The third book in a wellness series, I Am Human, is a hopeful meditation on all the great (and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Different Families (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 4th
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Festivals: Day of the Dead

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people...
K - 3rd
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My Friend Has Autism (All Kinds of Friends)

Written by Kaitlyn Duling

In My Friend Has Autism, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have autism...

K - 3rd
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My Friend Is Deaf (All Kinds of Friends)

Written by Kirsten Chang

In My Friend Is Deaf, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who are deaf, how...

K - 3rd
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My Friend Uses A Wheelchair (All Kinds of Friends)

Written by Kirsten Chang

In My Friend Uses A Wheelchair, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use...

K - 3rd
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Armored Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Armored Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the armadillo, rhinoceros, and...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Electric Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Electric Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the stargazer fish, electric...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Horned Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Horned Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the yak, kudu, andcape buffalo...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Slimy Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Slimy Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the hagfish, fulmar, and sea...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Stinky Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Stinky Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the skunk, opossum, and Komodo...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Undercover Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Undercover Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the zebra, octopus, and...
2nd - 5th
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Venomous Animals

Written by Cari Meister
In Venomous Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the cobra, bee, and stonefish...
2nd - 5th
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Boomerangs (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Boomerangs, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this flying toy. Vibrant, full-color...
3rd - 7th
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Dairy Foods (Healthy Living)

Written by Vanessa Black
In Dairy Foods, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy...
K - 4th
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Exercise (Healthy Living)

Written by Vanessa Black

In Exercise, young readers will learn about the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle while...

K - 3rd
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Fruits (Healthy Living)

Written by Vanessa Black
In Fruits, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet...
K - 3rd
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Healthy Living: Grains

Written by Vanessa Black
In Grains, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet...
K - 3rd
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Meals Around the World: Meals in Nigeria

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Nigeria, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 3rd

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