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The Hidden Feast

The Hidden Feast: A Folktale from the American South

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Don Tate
A group of farm animals dresses up for a fancy party at a neighbor's house. When dinner looks like just plain cornbread, a grumpy Rooster leaves early and misses a delicious surprise hidden inside.
K - 3rd
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Guess Again

Guess Again!: Riddle Poems

Written by Lillian Morrison and Illustrated by Christy Hale
This book features 20 clever riddles about nature and wordplay that will challenge your brain. It is the perfect choice for anyone who loves to solve mysteries and share silly jokes with friends.
1st - 4th
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Great Smelly Slobbery Dog

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
This fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast shows that being kind is more important than how someone looks.
Pre-K - 3rd
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For Sure! For Sure!

For Sure! For Sure!

Written by Hans Christian Andersen and Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
When a chicken's joke about a lost feather is overheard and embellished by a series of animals, the gossip spreads like wildfire until the original story is completely unrecognizable.
K - 3rd
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Five Minute Tales

Five Minute Tales: More Stories to Read and Tell When Time is Short

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
Perfect for educators and parents, these "tellable" tales encourage audience participation and highlight universal values like fairness and responsibility.
3rd - 5th
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Eleven Turtle Tales

Eleven Turtle Tales

Written by Pleasant DeSpain
Through unhurried and wise animal characters, these adventure tales illustrate natural phenomena and timeless moral lessons for readers of all ages.
2nd - 5th
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Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk
In this humorous adaptation of a Japanese folktale, a young boy discovers the legendary Belly Button Beastie is real after ignoring his mother’s warnings about kicking off his blankets at night.
Pre-K - 3rd
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As Luck Would Have It

As Luck Would Have It

Written by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Daniel San Souci
This comical noodle-head tale follows the siblings as they attempt to outwit a band of robbers and restore their family fortune before their parents return home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Uglified Duckling

The Uglified Duckling: Maynard Moose Tales

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this hilarious fractured fairytale, a young moose is mistaken for a baby duck and endures a series of wacky challenges while trying to fit in with his "feathered" family.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs

Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this hilarious Maynard Moose mashup, "Punzel" struggles with hopelessly tangled hair and a clumsy prince before finding refuge with a band of eight or nine dwarfs.
K - 3rd
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Holes in My Underwear

Holes in My Underwear: Over 100 Poems that Will Knock Your Socks Off

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Experience the laugh-out-loud brilliance of Holes in My Underwear: Over 100 Poems That Will Knock Your Socks Off, a side-splitting collection of funny and thoughtful poems by New York Times bestselling author and middle school teacher Matthew Eicheldinger.
2nd - 4th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th
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The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey
In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds.
2nd - 5th
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th
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The Singing Tortoise

The Singing Tortoise

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Maria Bazykina
In a topical tale from Africa, a man learns his lesson when he tries to use nature for his own good.
2nd - 3rd
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th
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Away Game

Away Game

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro
A short cut leads to a time-travelling adventure and a fun football match.
2nd - 3rd
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The Girl Who Grew

The Girl Who Grew

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Amari Mitnaul
Wangari’s love of living things inspired her to become a world-changing activist!
2nd - 3rd
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Pathfinder Island

Pathfinder Island

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gaby Zermeno
What will happen to a group of kids lost on a desert island? Read on to find out!
2nd - 3rd
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Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts
Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes.
K - 3rd
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Lilly is so excited about her new purple plastic purse that she can’t wait to show it off at school.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Where's Waldo?

Written and Illustrated by Martin Handford
Readers search crowded, detailed scenes to find Waldo and his friends in this interactive picture book phenomenon.
K - 4th
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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Alena Tkach
Tommy gives his farm animals the best treat ever – and gets an unexpected treat of his own.
2nd - 3rd

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