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Alma and the Sea

Written by Jaime Gamboa and Illustrated by Roger Ycaza

This story is a cultural representative not only for Hondurans but for anyone in the Caribbean sea...

1st - 3rd
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The Memory Coat

Written by Elvira Woodruff and Illustrated by Michael Dooling

This moving story of a Jewish family's immigration to America from Russia may be jeopardized by a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Grandma's Records

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents...

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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Fiona's Lace

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

An Irish family stays together with the help of Fiona's talent for making one-of-a-kind lace in this...

2nd - 5th
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Julius, The Baby of the World

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,”...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Grandma's Gift

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a...

2nd - 5th
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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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I Lost My Tooth in Africa

Written by Penda Diakité and Illustrated by Baba Wague Diakité
More than anything, Amina wants to lose her loose tooth while visiting her family in Mali, West...
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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Chicken Sunday

Written by Patricia Polacco
A young white girl and her two black "brothers" devise a plan to raise money to buy the boys'...
1st - 4th
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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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A New Coat for Anna

Written by Harriet Ziefert and Illustrated by Anita Lobel
Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Froggy Bakes a Cake

Written by Jonathan London and Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
It is Froggy’s mother’s birthday, and Froggy wants to make her cake all by himself! In the kitchen...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Kissing Hand: A Pocket Full of Kisses

Written by Audrey Penn and Illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson
Chester Raccoon has a baby brother – and the baby is a bit more than Chester had bargained for....
Pre-K - 3rd
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Salsa Stories

Written by Lulu Delacre
Carmen Teresa receives a notebook for a holiday gift. Her guests suggest that she write down their...
2nd - 5th
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The Birthday Present

Written by Mavis Smith
A young dog goes shopping for a present for his mother's birthday.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Cobble Street Cousins: a Little Shopping

Written by Cynthia Rylant and Illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin
Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower...
2nd - 5th
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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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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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Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

Written by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low and Illustrated by Martha Cooper
Ernie Wan prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Pre-K - 3rd

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