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Twenty Questions

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
This book shows that questions can have many answers and invites readers to think, wonder, and imagine through playful questions and illustrations.
Pre-K - 3rd
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I'm Going to be a Princess

I'm Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor and Illustrated by Jade Orlando
In this heartwarming and humorous story, Maya learns about remarkable Black women, but a brave Nigerian princess truly captures her imagination, brought to life through Stephanie Taylor’s lively writing and Jade Orlando’s colorful illustrations of a loving mother-daughter bond.
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Dream On! A book about possibilities (Being the Best Me!®)

Written by Cheri J. Meiners and Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
Imagination and motivation are key to young children’s happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
When Grandpa teaches Yo-Yo, Roly, and Flo how to do yoga, there’s one little bunny who finds it very hard. Yo-Yo just can’t stop fidgeting, wiggling, and giggling!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Lilly is so excited about her new purple plastic purse that she can’t wait to show it off at school.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Catch a Turkey

How to Catch a Turkey

Written by Adam Wallace and Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lorena and the Magic Mocha Mirror

Lorena and the Magic Mocha Mirror

Written by Valerie Williams-Sanchez

Lorena’s love of Magic Mocha Ice Cream makes her an easy target for body-shaming bullies on her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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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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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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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

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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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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Tops & Bottoms

Written and Illustrated by Janet Stevens

In this funny Caldecott Honor–winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Over in the Meadow

Written by Olive A. Wadsworth and Illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

A little turtle, two little fish, three little bluebirds, four little muskrats, five little...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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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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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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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th
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Firefly Galaxy

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall – Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Casey Back at Bat

Written by Dan Gutman and Illustrated by Steve Johnson

The mighty Casey is getting what any failed sports hero most desires: a second chance. He's got to...

Pre-K - 3rd

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