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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

100 Days

Written by Nicole McInnes

Three misfits whose friendship fell apart in sixth grade rediscover their bond in high school. Told...

6th - 12th

Cody Harmon, King of Pets (Franklin School Friends)

Written by Claudia Mills and Illustrated by Rob Shepperson

Cody Harmon doesn't love reading, math, spelling, or really any of the subjects that Miss Molina...

3rd - 4th