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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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The Hat

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cows to the Rescue (Barnyard Rescue)

Written and Illustrated by John Himmelman
It's the day of the county fair!

Three-legged races, a "Smartest Pig" contest, the Ferris wheel...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Scaredy Squirrel

Written and Illustrated by Mélanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. He could encounter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ellie

Written by Mike Wu

The zoo is closing!

Ellie and her friends want to save their home, but Ellie's just a baby elephant...

Pre-K - 1st
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Clifford Goes to Kindergarten

Written by Norman Bridwell and Illustrated by Normal Bridwell
Clifford is spending the day with Emily Elizabeth in kindergarten!

Emily Elizabeth is starting...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Owls (Usborne Beginners)

Written by Emily Bone
Packed with fascinating facts, photographs, and illustrations, each 2-page spread talks about a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Secret Pizza Party

Written by Adam Rubin
Someone is always chasing poor Raccoon away from his favorite food. What's a hungry raccoon to do...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Lucy the Littlest Puppy

Written by Holly Webb

Lauren can't wait for her dog, Baylee, to have her puppies. But when they're born, one is so tiny...

1st - 4th
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Clifford for President

Written by Acton Figueroa and Illustrated by Tom Lapadula
Clifford is running for President . . . of the Birdwell Island dog park! Emily Elizabeth needs to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
The great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River―from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Animal Boogie

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Hungry Wolf

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has...
K - 4th
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The Tortoise's Gift

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
One hot, dry summer in Zambia, the rain stops falling. Soon, the animals are very hungry and thirsty...
K - 4th
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Winter Shadow

Written by Richard Knight and Illustrated by Richard Johnson
Traipse to a small village in the snowy north, where Maria stumbles upon a mysterious gray bundle...
K - 6th
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Masha and the Bear

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When young Masha ventures out into the forest to pick berries to feed her family, she gets lost. A...
K - 4th
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Never Trust a Tiger

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
As a merchant makes his way to the market, he comes across a beautiful tiger that has fallen down a...
K - 4th
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Wolves (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
They run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are―they're...
K - 3rd
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Cats vs. Dogs (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Elizabeth Carney
Which are better, cats or dogs? Cats and dogs are the most popular pets with kids, and it seems...
1st - 3rd
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Dolphins (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Melissa Stewart
Dophins are favorites with kids. Top three reasons? 1) They're always smiling 2) They swim really...
1st - 3rd
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The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

Written by John Steinbeck (author) and John Seelye (introduction)
Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a...
6th - 8th

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