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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Super Happy Party Bears Gnawing Around

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The first book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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Super Happy Party Bears Knock Knock on Wood

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The second book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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Space Camp (Galaxy Zack)

Written by Ray O'Ryan and Illustrated by Jason Kraft
Zack and his friends are off to space camp this summer in the latest adventure with Galaxy Zack...
K - 4th
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The Miniature World of Marvin & James

Written by Elise Broach and Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home...
1st - 4th
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Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius

Written and Illustrated by Frank Asch
Alex, a genius inventor, is constantly annoyed by his little brother, Jonathan. Jonathan's specialty...
2nd - 5th
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Saffron Ice Cream

Written and Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cloud Chaser

Written by Anne-Fleur Drillon and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with...
K - 5th
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Des fleurs pour Angelina

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and Illustrated by Steve Adams
Ricaud is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full...
K - 5th
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The Girl with a Brave Heart

Written by Rita Jahanforuz and Illustrated by Vali Mintzi
Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her...
K - 5th
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Anna, Banana, and the Puppy Parade

Written by Anica Mrose Rissi
This simple chapter book explores the challenges and cheers of elementary school friendships...
1st - 5th
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Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go

Written by Annie Barrows and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this...

1st - 4th
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Bear Says Thanks

Written by Karma Wilson and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!

Written by Nicole C. Kear and Illustrated by Tracy Dockray
Seven-year-old Veronica Conti knows a thing or two. She knows that recess is the best part of the...
2nd - 4th
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Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here

Written by Nicole C. Kear and Illustrated by Tracy Dockray
Ziggy isn’t just a pet guinea pig. He’s a rock star, a friend, and a part of Ezra’s family. So when...
1st - 4th

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