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The Unstoppable Girl

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Rocio Denarmen

The true story of a brilliant and colorful girl who wouldn’t let anything keep her down!

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Jane of the Apes

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Annada Menon

The true adventures of a little girl who loves animals of all kinds! 

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The Unexpected Heroine

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Adam Pekalski

The true tale of a brave girl who fights for her country.

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The Dia de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family

Written by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre and Illustrated by Laura González

Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story...

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Brave Dave

Written by Giles Andreae and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture...

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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...

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Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book

Written by Winsome Bingham and Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G...

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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

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Tops & Bottoms

Written and Illustrated by Janet Stevens

In this funny Caldecott Honor–winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his...

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Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing

Written by Dean Robbins and Illustrated by Lucy Knisley

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She...

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Grow! Raise! Catch!: How We Get Our Food

Written by Shelley Rotner

A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it.

Farmers and...

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Marianne the Maker

Written by Kelly Corrigan & Claire Corrigan Lichty and Illustrated by George Sweetland

Marianne's days are filled with schedules, structure, and soccer. There's just one problem: Marianne...

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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...

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My Path

Written and Illustrated by Jana Curll

A little snail sets off to find its path. There are mountains to climb, rushing rivers to cross, and...

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Good Night Thoughts

Written by Max Greenfield and Illustrated by James Serafino

What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts – funny, silly...

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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...

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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...

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Our Favorite Day of the Year

Written by A.E. Ali and Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. He's not used to being away from home and he...

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Mahatma Gandhi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Albert Arrayas

Discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. As a...

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The Bakery Dragon

Written and Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite...

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The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Duncan’s crayons just can’t seem to stay put! 

After convincing one group of crayons to go back to...

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The Quest for Cleverness

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Aga Mazsota

What will a lazy prince discover when he ventures into the land of the giants?

Get access to this...

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