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All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Written by Emily Jenkins and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

"The beloved All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a new format perfect for younger readers. Join...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A World of Cookies for Santa

Written by M.E. Furman and Illustrated by Susan Gal

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Boys Don't Fry

Written by Kimberly Lee and Illustrated by Charlene Chua

It’s the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can’t wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the...

Pre-K - 1st
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Born Confused

Written by Tanuja Desai Hidier

Dimple Lala doesn't know what to think. She's spent her whole life resisting her parents' traditions...

9th - 12th
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Naming Cermony

Written by Seina Wedlick and Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed

Today’s the day! It’s Baby Sister’s naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Matzah Ball Soup

Written by Joan Rothenberg

Every year at Passover, Rosie's grandmother puts four matzah balls in each bowl of chicken soup, but...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Soup Day

Written and Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At...
Pre-K - 1st
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15258

The Birthday Swap

Written and Illustrated by Loretta Lopez
Lori’s looking for the perfect gift for her older sister, but Lori’s the one who winds up with a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15261

Throw Your Tooth on the Roof

Written by Selby B. Beeler and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
This book shares tooth traditions from around the world. Learn how children in different cultures...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15234

A Boy Called Slow

Written by Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Rocco Baviera
This picture-book biography recounts the boyhood of a real Lakota Sioux named Slow, who grew up in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Karen Clarkson
A Choctaw boy shares memories of his grandmother and the lessons she taught him.
K - 5th
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¡Olé! Flamenco

Written by George Ancona
This book explores the history of flamenco dancing and how it continues to thrive around the world...
3rd - 6th

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