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Ice Cream Summer

Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis
Joe wants to go on a special trip with his grandpa at the end of the summer. Through letters, Joe...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Juno

Written by Soyung Pak and Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
The touching story of how Juno, a little boy in America, writes to his grandmother using pictures...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Is Your Mama a Llama?

Written by Deborah Guarino and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Lloyd is trying to figure out who other animals’ mamas are. He asks all his friends if their mamas...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Arrow to the Sun

Written and Illustrated by Gerald McDermott
In this Pueblo tale, the son of the Sun lord wants to find his father. He finds him with the help of...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Great Thanksgiving Escape

Written and Illustrated by Mark Fearing
This kid-friendly take on Thanksgiving is full of family, food, and lots of fun. Gavin and his...
K - 3rd
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Thunder Boy Jr.

Written by Sherman Alexie and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Thunder Boy Jr. wants a name all his own. His father is called Big Thunder, but he doesn't want to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Kiss For Little Bear

Written by Minarik and Else Homelund and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Grandmother likes Little Bear's picture so much she sends him a thank you kiss. "Will you take it to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Biscuit and the Baby

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Pat Schories
Woof, woof! Biscuit sees the baby. Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Father Bear Comes Home

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to...
K - 3rd
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Little Bear

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Bear's Visit

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Little Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather's hat and...
K - 3rd
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The Bike Lesson

Written by Stan Berenstain &Jan Berenstain
When Brother Bear gets a brand-new bike, he's all set to ride it, that is, after Papa Bear shows him...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Grandpa Green

Written and Illustrated by Lane Smith
Follow Grandpa Green's great grandson as he explores his grandpa's garden, where fantastic topiary...
K - 3rd
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Mother's Day Mess: A Harry & Emily Adventure (A Holiday House Reader, Level 2)

Written by Karen Gray Ruelle
Harry and Emily's plans to give their mother a perfect Mother's Day run into some unexpected...
1st - 2nd
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Apples and Pumpkins

Written by Anne Rockwell and Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
It's fall, and a little girl and her family go apple picking--and in search of the perfect pumpkin...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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
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Flower Garden

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt

After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and daughter take...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Don't Be Late!

Written by Libby Brereton and Illustrated by Chris Vallo
Mom, Dan, Ben, and Mike have to leave at eight. Will they be ready in time?
K - 2nd
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Ring! Ring!

Written by Janelle Cherrington
The phone rings and everyone is busy in the yard and must run to answer it. Who will get there first...
K - 2nd
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Clifford's Family

Written by Norman Bridwell and Illustrated by Normal Bridwell
Doggedly digging up his roots, Clifford visits his city-dwelling mother; his brother who works at a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Different Families (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 4th
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The Remember Balloons

Written by Jessie Oliveros and Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad...
K - 4th
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatem Aly
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's...
Pre-K - 3rd
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You Are the Best Present

Written by Janet Bingham and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
On his way to visit Grandma, Little Bear decides to find her a present, the best present of all! As...
Pre-K - 2nd

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