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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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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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Pete the Cat—My First I Can Read!™: Too Cool for School

Written by Kimberly and James Dean and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete is a very cool cat, and his clothes have to show that. But he's having trouble finding the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Baxter Turns Down His Buzz: A Story for Little Kids About ADHD

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Baxter Turns Down His Buzz is the story of a high-energy rabbit who learns to control his activity...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Texas Alphabet

Written and Illustrated by James Rice
Texas Alphabet is pure Texas! Texas Jack, a native jackrabbit, teaches the reader about significant...
Pre-K - 3rd

Young at Art: How to Draw Shapes with Illustrator James Ransome

KidLit TV has a brand new show called Young at Art hosted by the brilliant illustrator James E...

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The Nutcracker in Harlem

Written by T.E. McMorrow and Illustrated by James Ransome
Set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, The Nutcracker in Harlem depicts...
Pre-K - 3rd
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No Mirrors in My Nana's House

Written by Ysaye Barnwell and Illustrated by Synthia Saint James
Nana's house doesn't have any mirrors. That way, they can't see the reflection of the cracks in the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James
Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely...
Pre-K - 3rd

George and Martha: Word Search

After reading George and Martha by James Marshall use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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Rain School

Written and Illustrated by James Rumford
On Thomas's first day of school in Chad, Africa he discovers that there are no notebooks, no pencils...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Miss Nelson is Missing!

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
Miss Nelson is such a nice elementary-school teacher that all her students take advantage of her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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George and Martha

Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
A series of books about two hippos named George and Martha, who are best friends and do everything...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Place Where You Live/El lugar donde vives

Written by James Luna and Illustrated by Thelma Muraida

Join a brother and sister as they take you on a tour of the people, places, and everyday activities...

Pre-K - 1st
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Rabbit's Snow Dance

Written by James & Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Jeff Newman
Rabbit is impatient. He wants things when he wants things and right now he wants to see some snow...
Pre-K - K

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