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Run, Turkey, Run

Written by Diane Mayr and Illustrated by Lauren Rader

With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who's looking...

Pre-K - 1st
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The World in My Neighborhood

Written by Dona Herweck Rice

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? 

Students will answer these...

K - 2nd
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Families

Written by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. Kelly and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Some families have one parent, and some have two; some have aunts and uncles and grandparents living...

Pre-K - 1st
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Way to Go!

Written by Annie Thomas
Camels, bikes, skis, and busses. There are so many ways to go, and children will enjoy exploring them with carefully leveled text and supporting pictures.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Earth Book

Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the important, timely...

Pre-K - 1st
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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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The Beach

Written by Alex Ives

Look at the beach. What do you see?

Pre-K - 1st
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Where Do People Hike?

Written by Dee Roberts

Where do people hike? Take a look at beautiful outdoor areas where people like to hike. Do you like...

Pre-K - 1st
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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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Outside, Inside

Written and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed.

Everybody who was...

Pre-K - 2nd
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We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)

Written by Bobbi Kates
Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Charlie Parker Played Be Bop

Written and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ever hear of Charlie Parker? The great jazz saxophone player? If you have or if you haven't, it's...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Marco's Cinco de Mayo

Written by Lisa Bullard and Illustrated by Holli Conger
Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he...
K - 2nd
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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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Why Should I Share?

Written by Claire Llewellyn and Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Tim can't understand why he should share, but he begins to see that sharing can be fun after a day...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Who Likes Rain?

Written by Wong Herbert Yee

With spring come April showers. It's time to put on a raincoat, grab an umbrella, and head outdoors...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Feel Good Book

Written by Todd Parr
Giving a great, big hug feels good Sharing your treats feels good Taking a bubble bath with some...
Pre-K - 1st
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¿Por qué estás haciendo eso?

Written by Elise Amado and Illustrated by Manuel Monroy
Chepito is full of questions. Why is his mother cooking eggs and frying beans? Why is Manuel digging...
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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My Heart Fills With Happiness

Written by Monique Gray Smith and Illustrated by Julie Flett
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Investigate Transportation: Stepping Out on Foot

Written by Lynette Evans
Investigate Transportation: Stepping Out on Foot covers these essential questions: To what places is...
5th - 8th
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Happy to Be Nappy

Written by Bell Hooks and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Legendary author Bell Hooks and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka present a lyrical celebration...
Pre-K - 1st

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