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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Spell of a Story

Written and Illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo

In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the summer vacation. No more school...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby René Had So Much to Say

Written by Ashley Iman and Illustrated by Gladys Jose

“Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams—Ruby René could talk...

Pre-K - 3rd
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He's Mine

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

"He's Mine" is an uplifting and empowering story that celebrates the love between a son and his...

Pre-K - 4th
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Precious Love

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

Takara doesn't know her dad. Where he's at, what he looks like, and what he's doing is a mystery to...

K - 5th
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The Hoys

Written by Kes Gray and Illustrated by Mark A. Chambers

Ahoy there! But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one?!

No matter how hard he looks...

Pre-K - 1st
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Last Day Blues

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

What do teachers do for summer vacation?

Mrs. Hartwell's students worry that their teacher will miss...

K - 5th
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Mr. Santa

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

Mr. Santa? Is it really you?
Did you read my letter?
And have you wiped your shoes?

When a little girl...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Oscar's Tower of Flowers

A wordless picture book for the very young—bursting with green!—celebrates community, gardening, and...

Pre-K - K
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The Little Green Hen

Written by Alison Murray
A timely retelling plays off "The Little Red Hen" with an environmental slant.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Tisha and the Blossoms

Written by Wendy Meddour and Illustrated by Daniel Egnéus

Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle...

Pre-K - K
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In Every Life

Written by Marla Frazee

In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Power of Yeti

Written by Rebecca Van Slyke and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When a little boy can't keep up with the other kids, his new friend Yeti reveals a trick that makes...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Everything Changes: And That's OK

Written by Carol Dodd and Illustrated by Erin Huybrechts

Change is all around, but it can be overwhelming! Explore how change exists everywhere in a way that...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find...

K - 7th
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Invisible Things

Written by Andy J. Pizza and Illustrated by Sophie Miller

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Train Your Amygdala

Written by Anna Housley Juster and Illustrated by Cynthia Cliff

Your amygdala works hard to protect you from danger, but what about when it gets things wrong? This...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Taco Falls Apart

Written by Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Monika Filipina

Taco Falls Apart gets kids thinking about how their thoughts shape feelings and behavior. Friendly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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NO Is All I Know!

Written by Chris Grabenstein and Illustrated by Leo Espinosa

Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO?!

Introducing a story about the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Anywhere Farm

Written by Phyllis Root and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

For any anywhere farm, here's all that you need: soil and sunshine, some water, a seed.

You might...

Pre-K - K
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Alba and the Ocean Cleanup: A Story About Saving Our Oceans

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne

Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Taxi, Go!

Written by Patricia Toht and Illustrated by Maria Karipidou

Today will be a busy day for Taxi! There are plenty of passengers to pick up, and they all need a...

Pre-K - K
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Just the Way You Are

Written by Emma dodd

I love you just the way you are.
So you will always know
that everything about you
is why I love you so...

Pre-K - K
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BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th

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