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Me, Frida

Written by Amy Novesky and Illustrated by David Diaz

Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco...

K - 2nd

Ada Twist Scientist: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Ada Twist Scientist: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Pirate Bob

Written by Kathryn Lasky and Illustrated by David Clark

Bob is a pirate. Bob's friend, Yellow Jack, is also a pirate. Which means they both yearn for buried...

K - 3rd

Ada Twist Scientist: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th
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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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When We Were Alone

Written by David Alexander Robertson and Illustrated by Julie Flett

A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother...

K - 3rd
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Written by Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (The Questioneers)

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a...

K - 1st
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When the Shadbush Blooms

Written by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz and Illustrated by David Kanietakeron Fadden

My grandparents’ grandparents walked beside the same stream where I walk with my brother, and we can...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez

Written by David A. Adler & Michael S. Adler and Illustrated by Marie Olofsdotter

This clear and concise biography with folksy illustrations details the amazing life of American...

Pre-K - 3rd

Ada Twist, Scientist: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Ada Twist, Scientist: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Ada Twist, Scientist

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

This is a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use...

K - 2nd
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Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Anna Raff

Machines make work easier— helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and change the power and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by David Diaz

A young reader's introduction to champion athlete Wilma Rudolph follows her development of polio at...

K - 4th
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A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Matt Collins
Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi

Written by José-Luis Orozco and Illustrated by David Diaz
Written in both Spanish and English, a young child asks his parents to "sing to me, say letters to...
Pre-K - K
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One Cool Friend

Written by Toni Buzzeo and Illustrated by David Small
On a momentous visit to the aquarium, Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. It's just proper...
K - 3rd
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Imogene's Antlers

Written by David Small
Imogene wakes up with a huge pair of antlers on her head "The imaginative possibilities of Imogene's...
Pre-K - 1st
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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