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The Memory Coat

Written by Elvira Woodruff and Illustrated by Michael Dooling

This moving story of a Jewish family's immigration to America from Russia may be jeopardized by a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Recess Queen

Written by Alexis O'Neill and Illustrated by Laura Huliska Beith

Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different. Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung. Nobody...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

In two little houses, on two little hills, lived two best friends...

So begins the story of Rita...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs

Written by Chana Stiefel and Illustrated by Susan Gal

There once was a girl named Yaffa. She loved her family, her home, and her beautiful Polish town...

1st - 3rd
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Grandma's Records

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents...

K - 3rd
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Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler

Written by Margery Cuyler and Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa

She’s about to teach a new golden rule:
KINDNESS IS COOL!

Soon the entire class is doing so many...

K - 3rd
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It Takes A Village

Written and Illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher

In a story based on the West African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child," a young...

K - 3rd
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Take a Hike!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #2)

Written and Illustrated by Luke Flowers

Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby are excited to go camping in the mountains! Moby tries to use his...

K - 2nd
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Key Hunters: The Risky Rescue

Written by Eric Luper

Getting lost in a good book has never been this dangerous!

Cleo and Evan have a secret. A...

2nd - 5th
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City Arnie in the Country

Written by Danny Noonan

Arnie goes to stay with Aunt Jess in the country. Arnie discovers that the country is full of...

1st - 2nd
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Come On, Rain!

Written by Karen Hesse

"Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sink or Swim (Magic School Bus Series)

Written by Judy Katschke

The Magic School Bus is back and in the Branches line!

This series is part of Scholastic's early...

1st - 3rd
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What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark?

Written by Sandra Markle

If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose?

What if you woke up one...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Nita's Big Idea / La gran idea de la pequeña Nita

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Carolina Farias

This contemporary, urban take on "Stone Soup" stars a young mixed-race girl who dreams of making the...

K - 2nd
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One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale

Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all of the people's rice for himself.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Ray of Light

Written by Walter Wick

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired...

1st - 3rd
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Let's Celebrate Diwali

Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin

Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that...

K - 2nd
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My Brother Charlie

Written by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Illustrated by Shane Evans

"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show...

1st - 5th

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

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Binny's Diwali

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Charlie Parker Played Be Bop

Written and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ever hear of Charlie Parker? The great jazz saxophone player? If you have or if you haven't, it's...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Kelley McMorris
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always...
2nd - 5th
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So Many Bunnies

Written by Rick Walton and Illustrated by Paige Miglio
Little ones can count along with Mother Rabbit through her rambling house and garden as she tucks in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Get the Giggles

Written by Scholastic and Illustrated by Bronwen Davies

This joke book is sure to tickle your funny bone!

  • Why is it hard to play cards in the jungle? ...
Pre-K - 2nd

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