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Scrap Metal Swan

Written by Joanne Linden and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Community members clean up a littered riverfront while an artist and her child collect found materials. Together, they transform the discarded items into beautiful art, inspiring young creators.
Pre-K - 2nd
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OOPA’S World of Words

OOPA’S World of Words

Written by Rupa Mehta and Illustrated by Kelly Gillin-Schwartz
Join OOPA in her colorful world of words, and explore the power of language to shape emotions.
Pre-K - 1st
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Count Upon Your Friends

Written by Suzy Scudder and Illustrated by Anne Bamberg
Harry is a young boy who is afraid to climb the steep basement steps to go up to his bedroom. Harry's mom suggests a game of it by placing one of his stuffed animals on each step. Harry then counts them along the way as he goes up the steps
Pre-K - 1st
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Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of That!

Written by Leo Dillon & Diane Dillon and Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon

With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Wildest Thing

Written and Illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin
What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo

Written by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green and Illustrated by Ruth Burrows
Cynthia Erivo has always been a powerful performer with a voice as big as her dreams. How did she achieve the radiant life of singing and acting she’d hoped for?
Pre-K - 2nd
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You Are Magic

You Are Magic: A Book for the Littlest Ariana Grande Fans (The Littlest Fans)

Written by Emma Carlson Berne and Illustrated by Fuuji Takashi
Read aloud this empowering testament to perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande.
Pre-K - 1st
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I'm Going to Eat a Polar Bear

I'm Going to Eat a Polar Bear

Written by Karl Newson and Illustrated by Nicola Kinnear

"I’m hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft… and fluffy!"

Meet a little...

Pre-K - 1st
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Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain

Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain

Written by Valerie Williams-Sanchez

When Isaiah gets the one thing he hates - chocolate - for his birthday, anger leads to adventure and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch

Written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by Allyssa Van Cuyk

Every day at the sandbar, Finn plays Sharks and Minnows while his brother, Hatch, works in a...

Pre-K - 4th
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Every Body: A Celebration of Diverse Abilities

Written and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Join this photographic celebration of differing physical and neurological abilities from a National...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Penguin of Ilha Grande

Written by Shannon Earle and Illustrated by Renato Alarcao

A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Lost and Found

Written and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Ray

Written and Illustrated by Marianna Coppo

A humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Grow! Raise! Catch!: How We Get Our Food

Written by Shelley Rotner

A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it.

Farmers and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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So Devin Wore a Skirt

Written by Shireen Lalji and Illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Devin’s family are all dressed up for Nanabapa’s Big Birthday, and everyone looks fabulous! But...

Pre-K - 1st
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Frogness

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Wild Summer: Life in the Heat (Seasons in the wild)

Written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss and Illustrated by Cinyee Chiu

In this follow-up to Winter Sleep and Busy Spring, Wild Summer explores nature in summer.

The...

Pre-K - 1st
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Becoming Boba

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Amber Ren

Milk Tea Town was steeped in tradition. That is, until... Mindy came along.

Mindy isn't like the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sometimes Apart Always in My Heart: Helping military families send love from far away

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Gill Guile

Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is dedicated to all the brave service members who sacrifice so...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Let's Go Camping: Discover Reading Level 1

Written by Nancy Streza
Pack for a camping trip in this level one reader from author Nancy Streza. Each page features a short sentence and a full-color photo. Rhymes and familiar words drive this checklist-style book for beginning readers.
Pre-K - 1st
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Pete the Cat Goes Camping (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by Kimberly and James Dean and Illustrated by James Dean
In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real?
Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Feed the Bear

Written by Kathleen Doherty and Illustrated by Chip Wass
It’s Bear vs. Ranger in the funniest food fight ever, in this entertaining picture book. Mac and cheese, carrot cake, meatball stew: Bear loves when campers leave him grub. The park ranger does not.
Pre-K - 2nd

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