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The Snow Thief

Written by Alice Hemming and Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will...

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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Creaturepedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth

Written by Adrienne Barman

Meet the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this illustrated encyclopedia of curious creatures!

Dra...

K - 3rd
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Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life

Written by Jennifer Aniston and Illustrated by Bruno Jacob

Everyone in the Clyde family knows what their “thing” is, except Clydeo.

Clydeo doesn’t love to surf...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Becoming a Good Creature

Written by Sy Montgomery and Illustrated by Rebecca Green

School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many...

Pre-K - 3rd
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While You're Asleep

Written and Illustrated by Emmy Kastner

When the Earth slowly spins and light fades away, animals hunker down for bedtime. But the narrator...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Butt or Face?: Can You Tell Which End You're Looking At?

Written by Kari Lavelle

Can YOU tell a butt from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious...

Pre-K - 3rd
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After Dark: Poems about Nocturnal Animals

Written by David L. Harrison and Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
This collection of twenty-two poems explores the fascinating lives of North American nocturnal animals.
K - 4th
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Fox the Tiger (My First I Can Read!)

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he...

Pre-K - 3rd
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An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy: Chapter One

Written by Jerry & Jordan Windle and Illustrated by Hollie Hibbert

This story of Rodney the rooster, who wants to be a father more than anything, and Jordy, the orphan...

K - 4th
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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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Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Kelley McMorris
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always...
2nd - 5th
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What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile?

Written by Judy Sierra
Mr. Crocodile has big plans for finally catching--and eating--five pesky monkeys, but those little...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Scarecrows' Wedding

Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay Were scarecrows. (They scared lots of crows every day.) Harry loved...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! (English & Japanese edition)

Written by Kazuo Iwamura and Illustrated by Eric Carle
Acclaimed author-illustrator Eric Carle and Japanese artist Kazuo Iwamura have created a unique...
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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Eat Like A Bear

Written by April Pulley Sayre and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
A sleepy bear awakes in spring and goes to find food. But what is there to eat in April? In May...
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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Pete the Cat’s Got Class

Written and Illustrated by James Dean

Everyone's favorite blue cat is back! Pete the Cat helps his friend Tom learn to add and subtract...

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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DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall

Written by Libby Romero
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees...
3rd - 7th
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DKfindout! Big Cats

Written by Andrea Mills
This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions...
1st - 4th
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Gertie Gorilla's Glorious Gift

Written by Barbara deRubertis
Gertie Gorilla is going to a birthday party―and she has a grand, great, glorious gift! But when the...
K - 3rd
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What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best

Written by Laura Numeroff and Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Daddies can do lots of things, like bake you a birthday cake, play with you in the park, and take...
Pre-K - 3rd

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