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A Box of Butterflies

Written and Illustrated by Jo Rooks
Ruby describes emotions to her Robot, who doesn't know what they are or how they feel. She teaches...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers

Written by Holly Brochmann and Leah Bowen and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
This book helps young children who are just beginning to recognize and identify their emotions...
1st - 3rd
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Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation

Written by Frank J. Sileo and PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
Bentley is a lovable honeybee who does not participate in the frantic buzzing of other bees. Instead...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big Red and the Little Bitty Wolf

Written by Jeanie Franz Ransom and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
A modern twist on the classic tale, Big Red and the Little Bitty Wolf demonstrates that sometimes an...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big, Brave, Bold Sergio

Written by Debbie Wagenbach and Illustrated by Jamie Tablason
Sergio and The Snappers are the toughest turtles in the pond! Swimming with them makes Sergio feel...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Breathe

Written and Illustrated by Inês Castel-Branco
Breathe is a picture book that helps children to work through worries and fears by playful breathing...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bye Bye Pesky Fly

Written by Lysa Mullady MA and Illustrated by Janet McDonnell
Pig is having a good, happy day—until he’s bothered by a Pesky Fly. Pig needs to figure out the best...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chicken Or Egg: Who Comes First?

Written by Brenda S. Miles PhD and Susan D. Sweet PhD and Illustrated by Melon + Mandarina
Chicken or Egg is a story about friendship and losing gracefully. Chicken and Egg compete with each...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Danny and the Blue Cloud

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the cloud made him cry. Some...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hector's Favorite Place

Written and Illustrated by Jo Rooks
Hector loves his home! It’s comfy, snuggly, and safe. But sometimes Hector relies on the safety of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Line and Dot

Written by Véronique Cauchy and Illustrated by Laurent Simon
One day, a line met a dot… and they decided to play together! Line and Dot create bold and brand new...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Worlds

Written by Géraldine Collet and Illustrated by Sébastien Chebret
A little world is any place where a child’s imagination is free to blossom. This book shows a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family

Written by Carrie Lara PsyD and Illustrated by Christine Battuz
Marvelous Maravilloso is a story from the point of view of a young interracial child about what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mom's Busy Days

Written by Elise Raucy and Illustrated by Estelle Meens
Maggie and Ethan’s mom has a lot to do. Carpools, work emails, laundry…the list is endless! But when...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways

Written by Michael Genhart and Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli

Sometimes kids use hurtful or ugly words to put down other kids, whether they mean to insult or are...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Priscilla Pack Rat: Making Room for Friendship

Written and Illustrated by Claudine Crangle
Priscilla has a knack for finding the best and prettiest things. But when tasked with choosing a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Relaxations: Big Tools for Little Warriors

Written by Mamen Duch and Illustrated by Raúl Nieto Guridi
Relaxations is a guide on mindfulness techniques for children ages 4 to 8. Creative metaphors work...
Pre-K - 3rd
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There's a Cat in Our Class!

Written by Jeanie Franz Ransom and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
There's a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity that teaches children the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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18945

Yes I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair

Written by Kendra J. Barrett, Jacqueline B. Toner and and Claire A. B. Freeland and Illustrated by Violet Lemay
Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks. She helps out her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Big Barefoot Book of French and English Words

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
A bilingual first words collection with a twist: this unique book combines storytelling with English...
Pre-K - 1st
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My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish and English Words

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
A bilingual first words collection with a twist: this unique book combines storytelling with English...
Pre-K - 1st
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My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and...
Pre-K - 1st
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Barefoot Books Children of the World

Written by Tessa Strickland and Kate DePalma and Illustrated by David Dean
Innovative and inclusive, Barefoot Books Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about...
K - 6th

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