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When Rubin Plays

Written by Gracey Zhang

Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Imagination Like Mine

Written by Latashia M Perry and Illustrated by Brittnay Jackson

From the creators of Hair Like Mine and Skin Like Mine... Imagination Like Mine, book three in the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Moon Bear

Written by Clare Helen Welsh and Illustrated by Carolina T. Godina

In this enchantingly illustrated, almost wordless picture book, a story of courage and creativity...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Squiggle

Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer and Illustrated by Pierr Morgan

What magic can be found in a piece of string?  The magic of a million incarnations--when the string...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Just Add Glitter

Written by Angela DiTerlizzi and Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

Bored, ignored, or feeling down?

Need some fancy in your town?

Want some shine upon your crown?
Just...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Squiggly Story

Written by Andrew Larsen and Illustrated by Mike Lowery

A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Milo Imagines the World

Written by Matt de la Peña and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around...
Pre-K - 3rd
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First the Egg

Written and Illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
WHICH CAME FIRST? The chicken or the egg? Simple die-cuts magically present transformation-- from...
Pre-K - 1st
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What Do We Do With All This Stuff?

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Mike Byrne

Inspired by the ever-popular A Box Can Be Many Things, this title explores children's love of...

Pre-K - 1st
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A Box Can Be Many Things

Written by Dana Meachen Rau and Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye

After her mother tosses out a large box of junk, a girl and her younger brother pull it out. They...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Lily Brown's Paintings

Written by Angela Johnson and Illustrated by E.B.Lewis

When Lily Brown paints, her world starts to change . . .
trees wear hats and drink tea, people walk...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Daydreaming A Picture Book

Written by Tatulli and Mark
A young boy named Henry embarks on a normal, average day at school, but his daily activities are...
Pre-K - 1st
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Pete the Cat—My First I Can Read!™: Too Cool for School

Written by Kimberly and James Dean and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete is a very cool cat, and his clothes have to show that. But he's having trouble finding the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Noisy Paint Box

Written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpre
When a young boy receives a new box of paints, other people question his unique painting style. Read...
Pre-K - 3rd

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