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Feathers

Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Marcia Cutchin
Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that teaches a timeless lesson about the dangers of gossip.
K - 3rd
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Bear's All Night Party

Bear's All-Night Party

Written by Bill Harley and Illustrated by Melissa Ferreira
Bear's All-Night Party is a heartwarming children's picture book that follows a joyful bear determined to celebrate the full moon, even when his friends are too tired to join.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Through a Ruby Window

Through a Ruby Window

Written by Susan Klein
Through a Ruby Window is a charming collection of fifteen stories that captures the magic of growing up on Martha's Vineyard.
5th - 12th
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Barking at a Fox Fur Coat

Barking At a Fox-fur Coat: Family Stories and Tall Tales

Written by Donald Davis
Barking At a Fox-fur Coat is a celebrated collection of seventeen vintage family stories and tall tales set in the mountains of North Carolina.
4th - 10th
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The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat

Written by Barbara Bietz and Illustrated by John Kanzler
In The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat, a young boy and his family move to the desert Southwest and struggle with feeling lonely as the only Jewish family in their new town.
K - 2nd
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Girl Who Wore Too Much

The Girl Who Wore Too Much: A Folktale from Thailand

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis

In the vibrant Thai folktale The Girl Who Wore Too Much, a young girl named Aree struggles to choose...

K - 3rd
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Conejito

Conejito: A Folktale from Panama

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
Conejito: A Folktale from Panama is a lively children's picture book that follows a small but clever rabbit on his school holiday adventure to visit his Auntie Monica. Along the way, the brave Conejito must use his quick wit to escape hungry predators like Mr. Fox, Mr. Tiger, and Mr. Lion.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope and Spirit

Written by Dan Keding
These ancient stories follow clever characters as they use their wits and courage to solve problems and overcome big challenges. It is a great book for young readers who want to learn about different cultures while finding inspiration in timeless tales of kindness and bravery.
3rd - 7th
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When I Was Young in the Mountains

Written by Cynthia Rylant and Illustrated by Diane Goode

Caldecott Honor Book!

"An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing...

K - 3rd
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Grandpa and Me

Written by Sharon Callen

A young boy and his grandfather go on a walk through town passing many different places in the...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Bakery Dragon

Written and Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Duncan’s crayons are at it again, escaping their box to explore his room and have adventures. Each crayon finds something new to do—Red drives a firetruck, Blue helps a doll, and Esteban tames a teddy bear—sharing exciting stories of the friends and adventures they encounter.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cambio

Câmbio

Written by Taylor Lahey and Illustrated by Ryan Matias

A Child grows up in a Neighborhood filled with litter. Then, one day, the City creates a trash...

K - 2nd
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The Oak Street Party

Written by Catherine Peters and Illustrated by Christine Ross

Oak Street was having a party. Find out what everyone took to the party.

Pre-K - 1st
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A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Yazdani

In 1858, New York City was growing so fast that new roads and tall buildings threatened to swallow...

2nd - 5th
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Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community

Written by Arun Gandhi & Bethany Hegedus and Illustrated by Andrés Landazábal

What does it mean to be of service? What do we have to give? Can receiving be an act of service...

Pre-K - 1st
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Follow That Clue!

Written by Nan Walker and Illustrated by Diane Palmisciano

With his mom away, Ravi's birthday is shaping up to be a total bust. . . until a mysterious bunch of...

K - 3rd
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We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands / Tenemos el mundo entero en las manos

Written by Rafael López and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Award-winning illustrator Rafael Lopez breathes new life to the famous spiritual with a bilingual...

Pre-K - K
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When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!

As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mel's Diner

Written by Marissa Moss

Mabel enjoys helping her father and mother run their diner, a friendly and comfortable place where...

K - 4th
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Our Building

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Richard Johnson

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on a...

1st - 5th

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