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Where Happiness Begins

Written by Eva Eland

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare...

Pre-K - 2nd

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

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

The World Needs More Purple People

Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask...

Pre-K - 2nd

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

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

Rocket Says Look Up!

Written by Nathan Bryon and Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her–even her big brother...

Pre-K - 2nd

Together for Kwanzaa

Written by Juwanda G. Ford & Shelly Hehenberger

Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep...

Pre-K - 2nd

We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)

Written by Bobbi Kates

Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different...

Pre-K - 2nd

C is for Country

Written by Lil Nas X and Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III

A is for Adventure. Every day is a brand-new start!

B is for Boots—whether they’re big or small...

Pre-K - 2nd

The Bench

Written by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex and Illustrated by Christian Robinson

This is your bench
Where you’ll witness great joy.
From here you will rest
See the growth of our boy...

Pre-K - 2nd

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

Snakes and Other Reptiles (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #17: A Crazy Day with Cobras, they had lots of questions. Can snakes really be charmed? What reptile has the deadliest venom? What do Komodo dragons eat? How do you tell alligators and crocodiles apart? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

2nd - 5th

Summer of the Sea Serpent (Magic Tree House, Merlin Mission, #3)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won’t want to miss!

2nd - 5th

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

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

Magic Tree House: #14 Day of the Dragon King

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

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

2nd - 3rd

Magic Tree House: #15 Viking Ships at Sunrise

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

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

2nd - 3rd

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