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The First Music

Written by Dylan Pritchett and Illustrated by Erin Banks
Discover the magic of sound in The First Music, a whimsical African folktale where a group of jungle animals realizes their individual noises are actually beautiful music. This heartwarming story follows the animals as they join together in a rhythmic "jam session," teaching children that everyone has a unique song inside them.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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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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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

Written by Susan Hood and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Emily Winfield Martin, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, LeUyen Pham, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Lisa Brown, Selina Alko, Hadley Hooper, Isabel Roxas, Erin Robinson and Sara Palacios

Fresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ayo's Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu

Written by Ain Heath Drew and Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson

"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

K - 5th

Snow Globe Wishes: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Snow Globe Wishes by Erin Dealey.

Snow Globe Wishes: Word Search

After reading Snow Globe Wishes by Erin Dealey, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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Everything Changes: And That's OK

Written by Carol Dodd and Illustrated by Erin Huybrechts

Change is all around, but it can be overwhelming! Explore how change exists everywhere in a way that...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Magical Snowflake

Written by Bernette Ford and Illustrated by Erin Robinson

The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making...

Pre-K - 1st
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Snow Globe Wishes

Written by Erin Dealey and Illustrated by Claire Shorrock

As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket...

K - 2nd

The Lantern House: Word Search

After reading The Lantern House by Erin Napier use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

The Lantern House: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Lantern House by Erin Napier.
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The Lantern House

Written by Erin Napier and Illustrated by Adam Trest
Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bear Has A Story To Tell

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
It was almost winter and Bear was getting sleepy. But first, Bear had a story to tell... Bear found...
Pre-K - 1st
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If You Want to See a Whale

Written by Julie Fogliano and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
If you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. Pink roses, pelicans...
Pre-K - 2nd

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports booacks on friendship for PK-2.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

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Magic Tree House: #46 Dogs in the Dead of Night

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

These early chapter books make history fun, as two children are vividly transported back in time....

1st - 3rd
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Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House, No. 22)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
On a dark, snowy night, the Magic Tree House sends Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is getting ready to lead his soldiers in a secret attack. But the terrible weather is making him wonder if the plan will work.
1st - 4th
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Magic Tree House: #48 A Perfect Time for Pandas

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

These early chapter books make history fun, as two children are vividly transported back in time....

1st - 3rd
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And Then It's Spring

Written by Julie Fogliano and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that...
Pre-K - 2nd
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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 House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It's not long before they get hopelessly lost. Will they be able to find their way back to the tree house? Or are Jack and Annie stuck forever in the rain forest?
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 ocean. Luckily, they find a mini-submarine on a coral reef. Unluckily, they are about to meet a giant octopus and one very hungry shark. Will the dolphins save the day? Or are Jack and Annie doomed to be dinner?
1st - 4th

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