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Brave Dave

Written by Giles Andreae and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

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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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Summer Sun Risin

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

An African American boy enjoys a summer day on his family's farm, milking the cows, fishing, and...

K - 2nd
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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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The United States v. Jackie Robinson

Written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Jackie Robinson broke boundaries as the first African American player in Major League Baseball. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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When the Schools Shut Down

Written by Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Most people think that the Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954 meant that schools were...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Power of Her Pen

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by John Parra

Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration

Written by Alexis Bunten and Illustrated by Nicole Neidhart

Pia rushes over to the Indigenous community center after school. It’s where she goes every day to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Two Little Trains

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Two little trains went down the track, 

Two little trains went West. 

PUFF PUFF PUFF 

CHUG CHUG CHUG 

Tw...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed and Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Treefrog

Written by Joyce Sidman and Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

I See You
suddenly
among the tangled green
a tiny dollop of
frog
where before
there was only leaf
 
. . ...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Lubaya's Quiet Roar

Written by Marilyn Nelson and Illustrated by Philemona Williamson

This is a story of how every child, even the quietest, can make a difference in their community and...

K - 3rd

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