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Big, Brave, Bold Sergio

Written by Debbie Wagenbach and Illustrated by Jamie Tablason
Sergio and The Snappers are the toughest turtles in the pond! Swimming with them makes Sergio feel...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chicken Or Egg: Who Comes First?

Written by Brenda S. Miles PhD and Susan D. Sweet PhD and Illustrated by Melon + Mandarina
Chicken or Egg is a story about friendship and losing gracefully. Chicken and Egg compete with each...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Danny and the Blue Cloud

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the cloud made him cry. Some...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hector's Favorite Place

Written and Illustrated by Jo Rooks
Hector loves his home! It’s comfy, snuggly, and safe. But sometimes Hector relies on the safety of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Priscilla Pack Rat: Making Room for Friendship

Written and Illustrated by Claudine Crangle
Priscilla has a knack for finding the best and prettiest things. But when tasked with choosing a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18940

There's a Cat in Our Class!

Written by Jeanie Franz Ransom and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
There's a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity that teaches children the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18929

The Big Adventures of Mr. Small

Written by JoAnne Adinolfi
Mr. Small is a hamster with a big hunger for adventure. When he leaves his cozy cage and meets Dusty...
1st - 5th
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The Tortoise & the Hare

Written by Jerry Pinkney
This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18678

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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What If You Had Animal Feet?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? Learn about the amazing variety of feet...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18571

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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18520

Shark Detective

Written and Illustrated by Jessica Olien
During the day, Shark lives a lonely life in the big city, but at night, he dreams of being a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18355

Chameleon!

Written by Joy Cowley and Illustrated by Nic Bishop
One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he...
1st - 5th
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18350

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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18312

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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Rosie's Walk

Written by Pat Hutchins
Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Squirrel's Fun Day

Written by Lisa Moser
Squirrel is busy, busy, busy — and determined to have a fun day! Mouse has cleaning to do, but it’s...
Pre-K - 3rd
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17780

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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17756

Clifford's First School Day

Written by Norman Bridwell and Illustrated by Normal Bridwell
When Emily Elizabeth brings young Clifford to class, he wants to do everything the students are...
Pre-K - 3rd
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17678

Clifford the Small Red Puppy

Written by Norman Bridwell and Illustrated by Normal Bridwell
Clifford begins life as a very small, red puppy, but once he starts growing into a very large, red...
Pre-K - 3rd
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17536

The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales

Written by Naomi Adler and Illustrated by Amanda Hall
Enjoy nine fun-filled animal adventures. Gathered from cultures all over the world, the traditional...
K - 4th
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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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