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The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne
An exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year.
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Kids Book About Leadership

Written by Orion Jean
Orion Jean wrote A Kids Book About Leadership at age 9.
K - 4th
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Flora and the Flamingo

Written by Molly Idle
Flora and her graceful flamingo friend wordlessly explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.
Pre-K - 1st
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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng
Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe!
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Transportation!: How People Get Around

Written by Gail Gibbons
From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Wheels! All about Transport

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Bryony Clarkson
Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size--from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster trucks to noisy fire engines.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Free Book Buggie

Written by Jen Teschendorf and Illustrated by Kevin Cannon

Follow the story of The Free Book Buggie and learn about

  • the mom who once had an idea,
  • that...
K - 4th
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ocean Babies

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

"Big as a bus and smaller than seeds, billions of babies are born in the ocean...."

This opening...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How Kids Celebrate Holidays Around the World

Written by Pavla Hanackova & Helena Harastova and Illustrated by Michaela Bergmannova

Good company, great food and drink, and most importantly, lots of fun—we all like celebrating...

K - 5th
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Lights of Winter

Written by Heather Conrad and Illustrated by deForest Walker

This is a children's picture book about winter celebrations around the world: Solstice, Yule...

Pre-K - 4th
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Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!

Written by Deborah Lee Rose

Children love Emperor penguins―they’re so waddly and their chicks are so fluffy. In Penguins Ready...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

Written by Wab Kinew and Illustrated by Joe Morse

"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World...

K - 4th
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A is for Aboriginal (First Nations Reader)

Written by Joseph MacLean Mr. and Illustrated by Brendan Heard Mr.

A is for Aboriginal is the first in the First Nations Reader Series. Each letter explores a name, a...

K - 6th
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A is for Adobo: ABCs of Filipino Culture

Written by G.M. Reyes and Illustrated by Twinkle A

A rhyming ABC book that takes you on a journey through Filipino food, landmarks, and items. Visit B...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Choose to Be a Helper

Written by Elizabeth Estrada

"I Choose to Be a Helper" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been...

K - 3rd
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The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving

Written by Ellen Sabin

Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving is a gift book for children ages 6 to 11 – inspiring, teaching...

Pre-K - 6th
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Make a Stand: When Life Gives You Lemons, Change the World!

Written by Vivienne Harr

Make a Stand is a beautiful and inspiring book about how big things have small beginnings... Learn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Way to the Top

Written by Annette Bay Pimentel and Illustrated by Nabi Ali

This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.

Jenni...

K - 4th
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Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place!

Written by Naomi Shulman and Illustrated by Hsinping Pan

In a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction...

K - 12th
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Communication is More Than Words

Written by Caylin N. Hunault and Illustrated by Sarah C. Dane

Not everyone communicates with their voice. Some people use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and...

Pre-K - 6th

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