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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
1st - 4th
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Cookie Vote

Written by Daniel Bernstrom & Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Mr. Tiffin’s students are learning how a bill can become a law and are eagerly brainstorming ideas...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Written by Bess Kalb and Illustrated by Erin Kraan

Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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To See an Owl

Written and Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

When will I find you?
Where could you be?
What will it take?
To see an owl.

Silent and wide-eyed, owls...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller

Written by Patricia Morris Buckley and Illustrated by Aphelandra Messer

In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She...

K - 3rd
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Spooky, Scary Skeletons

Written by Andrew Gold and Illustrated by Polona Lovsin

Spooky, scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech—
You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise
When you hear...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Areli Is a Dreamer

Written by Areli Morales and Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Jackie Ormes Draws the Future: The Remarkable Life of a Pioneering Cartoonist

Written and Illustrated by Liz Montague

A stirring picture-book biography about Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in America...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border

Written by Stephen Briseño and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Daymond Learns to Earn

Written by Daymond John and Illustrated by Nicole Miles

Meet Little Daymond and his enterprising friends! When Daymond hatches an idea for a small business...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Most Perfect You

Written by Jazmyn Simon and Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony

I was shown all the smiles in the entire world. I looked at all of the many bright smiles until I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Aristides ; Mathieu

The Cat in the Hat spends the 100th Day of School visiting Sally and Dick's classroom to show how...

K - 3rd
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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Written by Rob Sanders and Illustrated by Steven Salerno
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride...
K - 3rd
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Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution.

Written by Rob Sanders

A powerful and timeless true story that will allow young readers to discover the rich and dynamic...

K - 3rd
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The Crayon Box That Talked

Written by Shane DeRolf and Illustrated by Michael Letzig
"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard a crayon box with many things...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying

Written by Barbara Park
Legions of devoted young readers can't get enough of this sassy, irrepressible kindergartner and her...
1st - 3rd
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Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake

Written by Barbara Park and Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! It’s Carnival Night, and Lucille has already...

1st - 4th
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Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket

Written by Barbara Park
It's almost the end of the school year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! There's lots...
1st - 3rd
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Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, No. 6)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree...

1st - 4th
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Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House, No. 9)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the...

1st - 4th
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Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House, No. 10)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Is this town HAUNTED? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House whisks them to the Wild West...

1st - 4th
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Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, No. 3)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks...

1st - 4th

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