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Sherman Crunchley

Written by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Following the tradition of the Crunchley dog family, Sherman is expected to succeed his father as...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Happy to Be Nappy

Written by Bell Hooks and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Legendary author Bell Hooks and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka present a lyrical celebration...
Pre-K - 1st
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Building Character: Being Optimistic

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Being Optimistic, kids learn the power of positive thinking in everyday life. Bullfrog Books let...
K - 3rd
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

Written by Sean Covey

Imagine you had a roadmap—a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you...

9th - 12th
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Hello, My Name Is Ruby

Written and Illustrated by Philip C. Stead
Join Ruby, a plucky little bird, as she ventures through life, making new friends, learning new...
Pre-K - 1st
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

Written by Dismondy, Maria, Hiatt and Kathy and Illustrated by Kim
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucy's defining...
Pre-K - 5th
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Sticker Girl

Written by Tashjian and Janet and Illustrated by Inga
Martina Rivera has a remarkable imagination. But with two extroverted brothers at home, she’s always...
4th - 6th
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Goldfish: A Novel

Written by Nat Luurtsema

Fifteen-year-old Louise has been a competitive swimmer for most of her life. When she's up for a...

6th - 12th
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Sticks & Stones

Written by Abby Cooper
Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her...
5th - 8th
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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Written by Eileen Spinelli and Illustrated by Paul Yalowitz
Mr. Hatch leads an ordinary life, but his world changed when he received a box of candy on Valentine...
Pre-K - 2nd
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One of Us

Written by Peggy Moss and Illustrated by Penny Weber
Roberta tries to find out where she fits in on the first day at a new school.
K - 7th

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