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A House in the Woods

Written and Illustrated by Inga Moore
Two pigs go on a nature walk, returning to find their friends Bear and Mouse have inhabited and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring

Written by Sandra Jordan and Illustrated by Brian Floca
This book tells the story of three artists who worked together to create the ballet Appalachian...
1st - 5th
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15151

The Patchwork Garden/Pedacitos de huerto

Written by Diane de Ande and Illustrated by Oksana Kemarskaya

After finding her own patch of dirt to plant a garden, a young girl inspires her neighbors to follow...

K - 3rd
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15164

E-I-E-I-O How Old MacDonald Got His Farm (with a Little Help from a Hen)

Written by Judy Sierra and Illustrated by Matthew Myers
Old MacDonald is tired of mowing his yard. He brings in a smart hen that helps him turn his piece of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15281

Make Way for Ducklings

Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
A lovely story of how a family of ducks searches until they find the right place to raise their...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Swimmy

Written and Illustrated by Leo Lionni
Swimmy, the only black fish in a school of red ones, is left alone after the others are eaten by a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Story of Babar the Little Elephant

Written by Jean de Brunhoff
The classic story of literature’s most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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16510

The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial

Written by Susan E. Goodman
In 1847, an African American girl named Sarah Roberts attended school in Boston. One day she was...
1st - 4th
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16504

The Youngest Marcher

Written by Cynthia Levinson and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963...
K - 5th
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16571

Dear Mr. Blueberry

Written and Illustrated by Simon James
When Emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher Mr. Blueberry with...
Pre-K - 2nd
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16585

Extra Yarn

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jon Klassen
A girl and her box of magical yarn bring color and life to her community.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Moses Goes To A Concert

Written and Illustrated by Isaac Millman
Moses and his friends are deaf, but they still have a lot to say. They enjoy activities with all...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Ron's Big Mission

Written by Rose Blue & Corinne J. Naden and Illustrated by Done Tate
Ron loves going to the library and looking at the books, but living in South Carolina in the 1950s...
1st - 3rd
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17496

Fiesta Femenina

Written by Mary-Joan Gerson and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalex
Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura...
K - 5th
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17502

Indian Tales

Written by Shenaaz Nanji and Illustrated by Christopher Corr
This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright...
1st - 5th
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Mama Panya's Pancakes

Written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
On market day, Mama Panya's son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How will Mama...
K - 5th
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Riding on a Caravan

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey...
K - 5th
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The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales

Written by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand and Illustrated by Amanda Hall
This timeless collection includes eight delightful tales from Jewish tradition. Each engaging story...
1st - 5th
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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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We're Sailing Down the Nile

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Set sail along the mighty Nile River to experience the wonders of Egypt. The lilting, rhyming story...
K - 5th
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We're Sailing to Galapogos

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Grazia Restelli
Come sail to Galapagos and see what you can see! Readers will encounter giant tortoises, albatrosses...
K - 5th
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hello, Mandarin Duck!

Written by Bao Phi and Illustrated by Dion MBD
Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bilal Cooks Daal

Written by Aisha Saeed and Illustrated by Anoosha Syed

Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book...

Pre-K - 3rd

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