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How Many Stars in the Sky?

Written by Lenny Hort and Illustrated by James E. Ransome
Mama's away one night, and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scholastic Discover More™ Reader Level 1: Things That Go!

Written by James Buckley and Jr.
These readers introduce early readers to the world around them with exquisite photographs and...
K - 2nd
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Stink the Incredible Shrinking Kid

Written by Megan McDonald
Judy Moody's younger brother James (aka Stink) is the shortest kid in second grade—and seems to be...
2nd - 2nd
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Baxter and Danny Stand Up to Bullying

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Baxter the Bunny is the fastest animal in the forest. Danny the Bear is the best dancer. Baxter and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Danny and the Blue Cloud

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Danny was born under a blue cloud. He didn't know why, but sometimes the cloud made him cry. Some...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Red Riding Hood

Written by James Marshall
Here is a witty updated version of the timeless children's story Red Riding Hood aimed at readers...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Jigsaw Jones Mysteries: The Case of the Groaning Ghost

Written by James Preller
Early chapter book readers figure things out along with clever, dependable, puzzle-crazy Jigsaw...
2nd - 2nd
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Dolphin Dive (Scholastic Discover More™ Readers, Level 2)

Written by James Buckley Jr.
Dolphins are fascinating animals, and this book highlights many of their most interesting features...
1st - 3rd
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Written by James Dean and Illustrated by Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat woke up feeling grumpy and was having a bad day. But then he put on his magic...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues

Written by James Dean and Illustrated by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing that they don't want the day...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

Written by James Dean and Illustrated by Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat and his friends are baking cupcakes for a party, where Pete's band is going to perform...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete

Written and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat has a new pet, a goldfish named Goldie. He's so excited about her that he paints a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat loves his new white shoes, but they don't stay white for long. Pete steps in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Written and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat is having a great time at the beach, finding seashells and building sand castles. But...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat has a favorite shirt with four groovy buttons. When one falls off, he doesn't care. He...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

Written and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat makes himself a giant sandwich for lunch, but then discovers it's no fun eating alone...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Play Ball!

Written and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat is ready to play on his baseball team, the Rocks. Their opponent is the Rolls. When the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat is rocking around the school in his school shoes. He discovers the library, the lunch...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Miniature World of Marvin & James

Written by Elise Broach and Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home...
1st - 4th
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What James Said

Written by Liz Rosenberg and Illustrated by Matthew Myers
A funny, heartfelt, perfectly pitched story about misunderstandings and the importance of true...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Mr. Blueberry

Written and Illustrated by Simon James
When Emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher Mr. Blueberry with...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by James Ransome
When slave and seamstress Clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Daniel Boone

Written by James Daugherty
This is the story of Daniel Boone, the young American pioneer. Follow his adventures of hunting...
2nd - 6th

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