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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

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

Blackout

Written and Illustrated by John Rocco

Using the blackout of 2003 as inspriation, the author follows a fictional family on a hot summer...

Pre-K - 1st

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Written by Samantha Vamos and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Animals help the farm maiden cook up a special recipe. While the pot simmers, the friends dance and...

K - 3rd

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

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

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

The Other Side

Written by Jacqueline Woodson

Noticing Annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching Clover and her black friends play, Clover...

K - 3rd

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

I Read Signs

Written by Tara Hoban

Thirty familiar signs fill the pages of this handsome book, and invite the viewer to come in!

Pre-K - 3rd

Robert the Rose Horse

Written by Joan Heilbroner and Illustrated by P.D. Eastman

An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.

Pre-K - 2nd

Super Fly Guy!

Written by Tedd Arnold

The second book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Fly Guy loves the school...

Pre-K - 3rd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

African Tales

Written by Gcina Mhlophe and Illustrated by Rachel Griffin

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage...

1st - 5th

Catch that Goat

Written and Illustrated by Polly Alakija

Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat — but within...

Pre-K - 3rd

Cities of the World Memory Game

Written and Illustrated by David Dean

Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world's greatest cities and buildings.

K - 5th

Dump Truck Disco

Written by Skye Silver and Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a...

Pre-K - 2nd

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