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Queen Koko

Queen Koko

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Josh Cleland
The true tale of a very clever gorilla and the kitten that she loved!
Pre-K - 1st
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High Fliers!

High Fliers!

Written by Amanda Brandon and Illustrated by Lu Maluje
A story about three inventive animal friends who dream of flying! They design their own hot air balloon and lift off on an exciting adventure, using teamwork and problem-solving skills when challenges arise along the way.
Pre-K - 1st
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A Tiger's Journey

Animal Fair

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Tim Budgen
Monkey causes mishaps and mayhem at the local fair.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Easter Bunny

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gülsah Alçin Özek

Two children discover some delicious eggs – and the creature who made them.

You can read this book...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Alice in a Winter Wonderland

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett

When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jane Goodall (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi

When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong...

Pre-K - 2nd
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When the Storm Comes

Written by Linda Ashman and Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

What do you do when the clouds roll in,
When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?

When...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Boy and the Whale

Written and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
A boy and his father discover a whale tangled in their only fishing net. Is the whale dead? While...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Emma and the Whale

Written by Julie Case and Illustrated by Lee White
Emma lives in a crooked house in an old whaling town, and often takes her dog, Nemo, to the beach...
Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Animals Where I Live

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
The author used to live in the busy city where there were buses and trains, and people waiting for...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes

An informational text with colorful pictures and fun facts about a variety of animals. It can be...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

Written by Jean Marzollo and Illustrated by Laura Reagan

Pierre the penguin has lost his feathers! Pam, an aquatic biologist, comes up with a clever way to...

K - 4th
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Finding Dory: Oceans

Written by Paul Dichter
Dive into the astonishing world that Dory and her friends inhabit. Discover the real-life sea...
1st - 2nd
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Bernice Gets Carried Away

Written by Hannah E. Harrison
Bernice is having a truly rotten time at her friend's birthday party. First, everyone else gets a...
Pre-K - 1st
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Never Tickle a Tiger

Written by Pamela Butchart and Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Izzy is always shuffling, jiggling, squirming, and twitching. So when Izzy's class goes to the zoo...
Pre-K - 2nd
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10 Things You Can Do to Protect Animals (Rookie Star™ Make a Difference)

Written by Elizabeth Weitzman
A new fact filled series from Rookie designed for older readers, covering the topics they want to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bat Loves the Night

Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies
Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Biggest Apple Ever

Written by Steven Kroll and Illustrated by Jeni Bassett
As another year at Mouseville School begins, the students will be learning about apples, starting...
Pre-K - 1st
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If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Written by Laura Numeroff and Illustrated by Felicia Bond
If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

Written by Jane Thayer

Petey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: a boy of his very own, but boys are in short supply this...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

Written by Trinka Hakes Noble and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
A visit to a farm ends in a wild free-for-all when Jimmy's pet boa constrictor decides to mingle...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Fox and the Falling Leaves

Written by Julia Rawlinson and Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke
In a first encounter with the changing seasons, a young fox is worried when his favorite tree drops...
Pre-K - 3rd

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