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Built to Last

Written by Minh Lê and Illustrated by Dan Santat

Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and imagination. From boats attacked by a sea...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Written by Sarai Gonzalez & Monica Brown

When Sarai outgrows her bike, she worries she'll never get to travel anywhere. But, when Martin...

2nd - 5th
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Imagination Like Mine

Written by Latashia M Perry and Illustrated by Brittnay Jackson

From the creators of Hair Like Mine and Skin Like Mine... Imagination Like Mine, book three in the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Sarabella's Thinking Cap

Written and Illustrated by Judy Schachner

Sarabella is always thinking—conjuring, daydreaming, and creating new worlds from her imagination. ...

K - 3rd
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Sebastian and the Balloon

Written and Illustrated by Philip C. Stead
On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof―something he was never supposed...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Twenty Yawns

Written by Jane Smiley and Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
As her mom reads a bedtime story, Lucy drifts off. Later she awakens in a dark, still room, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sky Color

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library...
K - 4th
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Place Value

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Edward Miller
Why is place value important? The monkeys in this book can tell you. While baking a big banana...
K - 3rd
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Amadi's Snowman

Written by Katia Novet Saint-lot and Illustrated by Dimitrea Tokunbo
The story of how Amadi, an Igbo boy from Nigeria, became intrigued with reading by finding a book...
Pre-K - 5th
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How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers: A Simple But Brilliant Plan in 24 Easy Steps

Written and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
In this simple, step-by-step instructional picture book, learn how you too can visit the moon on...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How To Make An Apple Pie And See The World

Written and Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Hitch a ride around the world to pick up every ingredient you need for an apple pie and learn all...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Leonardo And The Flying Boy

Written and Illustrated by Laurence Anholt
Zoro is the apprentice of famous 17th century inventor Leonardo DaVinci and dreams of flight. Lucky...
1st - 4th
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Harry the Dirty Dog

Written by Gene Zion and Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Harry hates baths, so when he gets very dirty, he runs away to avoid a bath. How will his owners get...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mice Twice

Written and Illustrated by Joseph Low
What happens when a cat invites a mouse to dinner? She brings a friend, a dog. The dinner literally...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Night I Followed the Dog

Written by Nina Laden
The little boy in the story has an ordinary dog, or so he thought. But then he saw him jump out of...
K - 3rd
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The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James
Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Weslandia

Written by Paul Fleishman and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Wesley is struggling to find something fun to do on his summer vacation. He decides to create his...
1st - 5th
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The House at Pooh Corner

Written by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
The second volume of stories featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, the book introduces the character Tigger and...
Pre-K - 7th
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
The drawings in this book were rendered by Harris Burdick, who shared them with children’s book...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from...

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