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How to Grow a Family Tree

Written by Bea Birdsong and Illustrated by Jasu Hu

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Emilia Wishing

Written by Belen Medina and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Andrea Boatta
The Squirrel Family, Mommy, Daddy and their kids, Sunny, Skippy and baby Sky, are ready to give everyone a tour of the most famous park in the world.
K - 3rd
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Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Steve Brown
Helping kids earn, save, spend and give.
K - 3rd
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Clara's Berries

Written by Driscoll's
Clara loves her berries and her belongings, but she slowly learns that sharing can make special moments even sweeter.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Gracie Aunt

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Monica Mikai
When two siblings move in with an aunt they barely know, they slowly discover that love can grow in new places, even during hard changes.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
When Mr. Magee and his dog Dee set out to learn how to ski, their snowy day takes a wild turn after an unexpected encounter with a moose sends them soaring into trouble.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Magic Apple

The Magic Apple: A Middle Eastern Folktale

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
The Magic Apple is an engaging story that highlights how unique individual talents can come together to achieve a greater goal.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Big Quiet House

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Greenstein
This funny and rhythmic story teaches kids that a change in perspective can make any home feel perfect. It is an ideal read-aloud book for teaching gratitude and the value of a happy, bustling household.
K - 3rd
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Little Lady Phenola

Written by Mildred M. Stokes and Illustrated by Almar Denso
Can you keep a secret? Sometimes a best kept secret needs to fly free. Phenola had one. But on one day, she let it out! Grandpa is clever, and storytelling is his "go to" whenever his artsy self takes a break. Phenola is curious. She likes to explore. "How can I learn to believe what I think about myself, my friends, and the BIG, BIG world I dream?" she wondered.
Pre-K - 3rd
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When I Was Young in the Mountains

Written by Cynthia Rylant and Illustrated by Diane Goode

Caldecott Honor Book!

"An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing...

K - 3rd
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th
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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bugzee And The Bees

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Tyrus Goshay

Sage LOVES all kinds of bugs and insects…especially HONEYBEES! In fact, when he was a baby his first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th
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The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration

Written by Josh Bishop and Illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter

Peyton is particular. But she's not picky. Grownups use that word a lot. Picky. Picky. Picky. It's...

Pre-K - 3rd
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When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!

As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo
What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots... collards... cayenne... and community!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mel's Diner

Written by Marissa Moss

Mabel enjoys helping her father and mother run their diner, a friendly and comfortable place where...

K - 4th
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I Can Be All Three

Written by Salima Alikhan and Illustrated by Noor Sofi

When it’s Multicultural Day at school, a young girl wonders how best to tell the story of who she is...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Anni Dreams of Biryani

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra and Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world...

K - 3rd
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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and Illustrated by Shelagh McNichoas

From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She...

Pre-K - 3rd

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