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Grandma's Hands

Written by Bill Withers (Contributor) and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

"Grandma's Hands" is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers' 1971 album,...

3rd - 6th
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Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear

Written by Amulya Veldanda Vadali and Illustrated by Seriusrin

Meet Cosmo, the loving and spunky golden retriever, who goes on exciting adventures all over the...

K - 4th
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Tía Isa Wants A Car

Written by Meg Medina and Illustrated by Claudio Muñoz
While Tía Isa wants to save money for a car that will take the whole family to the beach, her niece does odd jobs for neighbors.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Adventures of Plop: The Little Waterdrop

Written by Jim Luger and Illustrated by June Anderson

A waterdrop named Plop dries on a rock and disappears, then reappears with other drops inside a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Laolao's Dumplings

Written by Dane Liu and Illustrated by ShinYeon Moon

Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh...

1st - 2nd
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Snow Globe Wishes

Written by Erin Dealey and Illustrated by Claire Shorrock

As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket...

K - 2nd
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Family is: Count from 1 to 10 (Clever Family Stories)

Written by Clever Publishing and Illustrated by Katya Longhi

My family is everyone I love. And everyone who loves me.

Count from 1 to 10 in this delightful...

Pre-K - 1st
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Hello Coco!: Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy's Salad

Written by Latrice Michelle McGlothin and Illustrated by Sophie Garcia

Meet Coco, a smart, beautiful girl who loves her family, the color pink, music, pandas, and cooking...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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When We Were Alone

Written by David Alexander Robertson and Illustrated by Julie Flett

A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother...

K - 3rd
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Good Dog, Carl

Written and Illustrated by Alexandra Day

This lovable story is of a Rottweiler named Carl who is in charge of taking care of a baby named...

Pre-K - 1st
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A Piece of Home

Written by Jeri Watts and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

When Hee Jun’s family moves from Korea to West Virginia, he struggles to adjust to his new home. His...

K - 3rd
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Blue Stars: Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem

Written by Cynthia Leitich Smith & Kekla Magoon and Illustrated by Molly Murakami

When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma...

3rd - 7th
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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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Lilah Tov Good Night

Written by Ben Gundersheimer (MISTER G) and Illustrated by Noar Lee Naggan

As the moon rises, a family steps into the night on a journey toward a new beginning. Along the way...

Pre-K - K
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Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love

Written by Michelle Edwards and Illustrated by April Harrison

All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Table

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Slider

Written by Pete Hautman

David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad...

5th - 9th
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The Merry Meerkats Go!!

Written by Ty Loyd-Calhoun and Illustrated by Cameron Wilson

The Merry Meerkats are siblings that play in the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Although they may run...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

1st - 4th
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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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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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Night Job

Written by Karen Hesse and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a...

Pre-K - 2nd

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