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Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

Written by Carrie Finison and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Love My Body Because

Written by Shelly Anand & Nomi Ellenson and Illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina

Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Want My Book Back

Written by Viviane Elbee and Illustrated by Nicole Miles

Daryl loves to play with his favorite library book about dinosaurs. His imagination takes him to...

Pre-K - 1st
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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Written by Costantia Manoli and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Day With No Words

Written by Tiffany Hammond and Illustrated by Kate Cosgrove

The American Library Association Booklist starred review boasts, “The story is written from the boy...

K - 2nd
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A Spark in the Dark

Written and Illustrated by Pam Fong

Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there’s always hope—a spark of light to lead...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Red Red Red

Written and Illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Every toddler feels frustrated sometimes, every toddler gets ANGRY. They scream, they shout, they...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Written by Shelly Becker and Illustrated by Eda Kaban

All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what...

K - 4th
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My Mouth Is A Volcano

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Carrie Hartman

Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to...

K - 3rd
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The Spaces In Between

Written by Jaspreet Kaur and Illustrated by Manjit Thapp

Traffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

Written by Britney Winn Lee and Illustrated by Jacob Souva

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child – especially for a child experiencing...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Niko Draws a Feeling

Written by Robert Raczka and Illustrated by Simone Shin

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face...

K - 3rd
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You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion

Written by Margaret O'Hair & Sofia Sanchez and Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso

It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

Written and Illustrated by Jarvis

A goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent — scaring other creatures with his big...

Pre-K - K
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Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day

Written by Jolene Gutiérrez and Illustrated by Angel Chang

When feelings go on overload,
I pause and breathe
and all is . . . slowed.

Sometimes everything is...

Pre-K - K
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Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective

Written by Elizabeth Olsen & Robbie Arnett and Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective.

She’s always there to help her friends when they need her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Hug the Quokka!

Written by Daniel Errico and Illustrated by Mia Powell

That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says “No!” In Don't Hug That Quokka!...

Pre-K - 3rd
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Written by Ryan T. Higgins

It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's...

Pre-K - 1st
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Mel Fell

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird. Readers will delight in turning their...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jenny Mei Is Sad

Written and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell.

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Invisible Boy

Written by Trudy Ludwig and Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their...

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Must-Have Marvin!

Written by Christy Ziglar
The second title in the Shine Bright Kids series, Must-Have Marvin!, teaches children that people...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Can't-Wait Willow!

Written by Christy Ziglar
Willow is so excited that the Over-the-Top Circus has finally arrived in her town! She has been...
Pre-K - 2nd

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