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A House in the Woods

Written and Illustrated by Inga Moore
Two pigs go on a nature walk, returning to find their friends Bear and Mouse have inhabited and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden

Written by Susan Grigsby and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
This story connects Thomas Jefferson’s garden pea contest to a gardening contest in a classroom 200...
1st - 4th
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15189

Rags: Hero Dog of WW1

Written by Margot Theis Raven and Illustrated by Petra Brown
Rags was just a stray mutt—until the day he met Private James Donovan and found not only a home, but...
2nd - 5th
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15197

When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky: Two Artists, Their Ballet, and One Extraordinary Riot

Written and Illustrated by Lauren Stringer
Composer Igor Stravinsky and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky teamed up to create an original work called The...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15239

Enemy Pie

Written by Derek Munson and Illustrated by Tara Calahan King
It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and...
Pre-K - 7th
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15253

Rich

Written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Dyamonde Daniel and her friend Free learn the real meaning of the word “rich.”
2nd - 4th
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15305

Anne of Green Gables

Written by L. M. Montgomery
When Anne Shirley, an orphan, is adopted by brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, she...
3rd - 7th
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15300

Charlotte's Web

Written by E.B. White and Illustrated by Garth Williams
The timeless story of the friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider. When Wilbur...
3rd - 7th
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15281

Make Way for Ducklings

Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
A lovely story of how a family of ducks searches until they find the right place to raise their...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15275

Stellaluna

Written and Illustrated by Janell Cannon
Stellaluna, a bat, escaped from an owl but lost her mother in the attack. Adopted by a mother bird...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15266

Wings

Written and Illustrated by Christopher Myers
Inspired by the myth of Icarus flying too close to the sun, a boy’s wings make him a target for...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15313

Corduroy

Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman
Corduroy the teddy bear lives in a department store and is spotted by Lisa, who wants to buy him...
Pre-K - K
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15358

Bridge to Terabithia

Written by Katherine Paterson
The story of two children, Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, who become friends. Jesse was lonely and...
4th - 7th
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15368

Ivy & Bean

Written by Annie Barrows and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Ivy and Bean are as different as night and day and are sure they could never be friends. But they...
1st - 5th
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15438

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Written by Philip Stead and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Every day, Amos McGee takes the number 5 bus to get to his job at the zoo. He enjoys visiting his...
Pre-K - 1st
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15571

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear

Written by Lindsay Mattick and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
The beloved bear we call Winnie the Pooh is based on the relationship between a real person and a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15622

The Only Game

Written by Mike Lupica

Can a young baseball star maintain his love of the game after the loss of his brother? Find out in...

4th - 7th
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15631

Neversink

Written by Barry Wolverton and Illustrated by Sam Nielson

Along the Arctic circle lies a small island called Neversink, home to a colony of odd-looking sea...

3rd - 7th
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15643

Chester's Way

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Chester and Wilson are inseparable. Not only do they do everythng together, they always cut their...
Pre-K - 1st
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15690

Ideas Are All Around

Written and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
An author and his dog, Wednesday, explore their neighborhood together. They look at sunflowers, say...
K - 3rd
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No Roses for Harry

Written by Gene Zion and Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Harry is the not-too-happy recipient of a handmade sweater, and what makes matters worse is that it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15863

The Magic Misfits

Written by Neil Patrick Harris and Illustrated by Lissy Marlin

From award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with...

3rd - 7th
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16015

The Fault in Our Stars

Written by John Green
Through the miracles of modern science, Hazel Grace Lancaster is still alive, though her cancer is...
7th - 12th
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16014

The One and Only Ivan

Written by Katherine Applegate and Illustrated by Patricia Castelao

The story of Ivan, a gorilla who has spent all 27 years of his life in captivity. He has gotten used...

3rd - 7th

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