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Lucky Ducklings

Written by Eva Moore and Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
When a duck takes her ducklings for a walk, the last thing she expects is for them to fall down a...
K - 2nd
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My First Day

Written by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

How do newborn animals spend their first day on the planet? Do they all have parental interaction...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No Monkeys, No Chocolate

Written by Melissa Stewart and Allen Young and Illustrated by Nicole Wong

This book traces how chocolate gets from the tropical rainforest and into our stomachs. You may be...

K - 3rd
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15140

Snow School

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Alan Marks
A rare look the endangered life of snow leopards in Pakistan. A mother leopard helps her newborn...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15112

What Will I Be?

Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Vibrant illustrations show the beginning stages of different animal life cycles. Readers will use...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15173

Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Susan Kelly and Illustrated by Susan Kelly
After an accident in which he is separated from his mother, Jimmy is rescued and taken to Koala...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15175

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by Chirstopher Silas Neal
From 1 spider to 1,000 seahorses, the author uses clues from animals’ lives to come up with amazing...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15186

Penguin in Peril

Written and Illustrated by Helen Hancocks
Three hungry cats have a foolproof plan for a fishy feast—all they need is a penguin to do the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15211

Kali's Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue

Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis and Illustrated by John Gomes
After a young polar bear cub’s mother dies, the Kali village rescues him from his den. Named after...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15220

Sleepy Snoozy Cozy Coozy: A Book of Animal Beds

Written by Judy Young and Illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe
Where do animals sleep? Full of catchy poetry and informative text, this book shows where different...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15350

Diary of a Worm

Written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Harry Bliss
Did you ever wonder what it’s like to be a worm? This diary, written from the perspective of a young...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15375

An Egg Is Quiet

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston and Illustrated by Sylvia Long
An informative look at all kinds of eggs: small hummingbird eggs, huge ostrich eggs, frog eggs, and...
K - 3rd
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Because of Winn-Dixie

Written by Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni, new to the town of Naomi, Florida, finds a dog in the supermarket...
4th - 7th
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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page and Illustrated by Robin Page
An interactive guessing game exploring what animals can do with their eyes, ears, nose, and even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Written by Kate DiCamillo and Illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering
The story of Despereaux, a mouse who falls in love with a human named Princess Pea who is being held...
2nd - 5th
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15560

Elmer

Written and Illustrated by David McKee
Elmer is not like other elephants. Instead of being gray, he is checkered with all the colors of the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15571

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear

Written by Lindsay Mattick and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
The beloved bear we call Winnie the Pooh is based on the relationship between a real person and a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

Written and Illustrated by Paul Goble
This is the story of a Native-American girl who shares a special bond with horses and seems to...
K - 3rd
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16088

The Rat Prince: A New Twist on Cinderella

Written by Bridget Hodder
So, you think you know the tale of Cinderella? Think again! The dashing Prince of the Rats--who's in...
4th - 6th
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16127

Wish

Written by Barbara O'Connor
From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about an eleven-year-old girl...
4th - 6th
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16335

Scout and the Sausage Thief

Written by Lewis and Gill and Illustrated by Horne
Meet the students at Puppy Academy―a team of plucky puppies learning to be working dogs. Scout...
1st - 3rd
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16342

Sign of the Cat

Written by Jonell and Lynne
Talking cats, a missing princess, swordfights with villains, and secret identities combine in this...
3rd - 6th
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Star on Stormy Mountain

Written by Lewis and Gill and Illustrated by Horne
Meet the students at Puppy Academy―a team of plucky puppies learning to be working dogs. Everyone...
1st - 3rd
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Super Happy Party Bears Gnawing Around

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The first book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd

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