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Anansi and the Tug O' War

Anansí and the Tug O' War

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In Anansí and the Tug O' War, the clever spider Anansí uses his quick wits to teach the giant Elephant and the massive Whale a lesson about respect. By challenging them both to a tug-of-war, he tricks the two large animals into pulling against each other while he watches the fun.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Stranger Comes to Town Book Cover

A Stranger Comes to Town

Written and Illustrated by Maria Kristjansdottir
A young boy and his grandfather help a lost polar bear find its way home from their remote northern island in this warm, humorous story about friendship and problem-solving.
K - 2nd
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Transportation Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson
See how transportation has changed over the years.
K - 3rd
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School Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson
See how schools in the United States have changed over the years.
K - 2nd
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Communication Then and Now (First Step Nonfiction ― Then and Now)

Written by Robin Nelson

See how communication has changed over the years.

Communication is sharing ideas and news, but it has...

K - 2nd
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The Little Red Hen

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically...

Pre-K - 3rd
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If You Give a Dog a Donut

Written by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Illustrated by Felicia Bond

If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice...

Pre-K - 3rd

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