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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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I Don't Know If I Want a Puppy: A True Story of Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
It seems like all boys want a puppy. But not Ethan! He's happy playing with his cars. His older...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination 

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Kaitlyn Wants to See Ducks: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Kaitlyn loves ducks. Her family loves all the animals. Seeing those apes and lions and elephants and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Marco and I Want to Play Ball: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Waylen Wants to Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be on a drumline...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big Red Barn

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Felicia Bond

Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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It's Okay to Make Mistakes

Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr

A series of kid-centric situations drive home the importance of taking chances and trying new things...

Pre-K - 1st
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Let It Fall

Written and Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It is time to go apple...

Pre-K - 1st

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