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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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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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Magoo and His Magic Poo

Written by H.D. Ronay and Illustrated by Michael Harring

This is a story of a superhero cat who uses his unique” gift” to rescue puppies from a puppy mill...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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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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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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Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks

Written by Kimberly and James Dean and Illustrated by James Dean

Five little ducks went out to play, with one cool cat leading the way. Sing along with Pete the Cat...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Little Owl Lost

Written and Illustrated by Chris Haughton
Uh-oh! Little Owl has fallen from his nest and landed with a whump on the ground. Now he is lost...
Pre-K - K
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Penguin on Vacation

Written by Salina Yoon
Penguin is tired of the snow and cold – so he decides to visit the beach! But when his favorite...
Pre-K - 1st
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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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Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about...

Pre-K - K
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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 Wonky Donkey

Written by Craig Smith and Illustrated by Katz Cowley
"I was walking down the road and I saw . . . A donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Dinky Donkey

Written by Craig Smith and Illustrated by Katz Cowley
The laugh-out-loud follow-up to the viral sensation The Wonky Donkey is finally here! Featuring...
Pre-K - 1st
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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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The Jungle Run

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Being small can be best of all! Here come the animals, one by one. All getting ready for the Jungle...
Pre-K - 1st
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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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Hondo & Fabian

Written by Peter McCarty
Hondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home. " Wake up, Hondo. Time to...
Pre-K - 1st
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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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