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The Listening Walk

Written by Paul Showers and Illustrated by Aliki
A little girl and her father take a quiet walk and identify the sounds around them. Soon the girl discovers an extraordinary world of sounds in her everyday environment.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Upside Down Boy/El nino de cabeza

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

Fresh from the country, Juanito is bewildered by his new school. Everything he does feels upside...

K - 3rd
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A Normal Pig

Pip is a normal pig who does normal stuff: cooking, painting, and dreaming of what she’ll be when...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market

Written by Huda Essa and Illustrated by Merce' Tous

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Nora's Chicks

Written by Patricia MacLachlan and Illustrated by Kathryn Brown
Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Written by Sara O'Leary and Illustrated by Qin Leng

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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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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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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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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How Many Stars in the Sky?

Written by Lenny Hort and Illustrated by James E. Ransome
Mama's away one night, and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Written by Megan McDonald and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Judy Moody has a little brother nicknamed "Stink," and every kid who's attracted to the title will...

1st - 4th
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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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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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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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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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The Berenstain Bears' Family Reunion (I Can Read! Level 1)

Written by Mike Berenstain

The Bears are having a family reunion, and all their relatives are invited. The tree house is ready...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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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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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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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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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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