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The Compass of Life book cover

The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal
Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?
2nd - 3rd
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The Boy Who Liked Bugs

The Boy Who Liked Bugs

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Pedro Riquelme
The true story of a boy who had to catch them all – insects, that is!
2nd - 3rd
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Kintaro the Golden Boy book cover

Kintaro the Golden Boy

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ivan Barrera
A Japanese story about a strong little boy and the adventures he has with his animal friends.
2nd - 3rd
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A Kind of Magic book cover

A Kind of Magic

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carol D’Avila
Farrokh was a shy and quiet boy – but then he discovered the power of music!
2nd - 3rd
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Storytime Stretchers

Storytime Stretchers: Tongue Twisters, Choruses, Games, and Charades

Written by Naomi Baltuck
Storytime Stretchers is an essential resource for teachers and storytellers looking to engage audiences of all ages with fun, high-energy activities.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Bone-Hunter book cover

The Bone-Hunter

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Miriam Serafin
The true tale of a little girl and the amazing prehistoric creatures she discovered!
2nd - 3rd
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The Boy and the Violin

The Boy and the Violin

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Sheyla Nogueira
Elias makes some animal friends – and embarks on a surprising adventure in South America!
Pre-K - 1st
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The Musical Monkeys

The Musical Monkeys

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Fabiana Faiallo
A young woman confronts the spirits who are troubling her village – and gets a surprise.
2nd - 3rd
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The Singing Tortoise

The Singing Tortoise | Free Book Companion Activities

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Maria Bazykina
In a topical tale from Africa, a man learns his lesson when he tries to use nature for his own good.
2nd - 3rd
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The People Upstairs

The People Upstairs

Written by Ogden Mash and Illustrated by Susanna Rumiz
Do you ever wonder what your noisy neighbours are doing?
2nd - 3rd
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A Musical Week

A Musical Week

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carolina Grosa
We’ve given the classic rhyme Monday’s Child a toe-tapping, tuneful update for music fans!
Pre-K - 1st
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Away Game

Away Game

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro
A short cut leads to a time-travelling adventure and a fun football match.
2nd - 3rd
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The Enchantress of Number

The Enchantress of Number

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino
The story of a little girl who was a sorceress with sums!
2nd - 3rd
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The Girl Who Grew

The Girl Who Grew

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Amari Mitnaul
Wangari’s love of living things inspired her to become a world-changing activist!
2nd - 3rd
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A Spooktacular Party!

A Spooktacular Party!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Nurdan Fenerci
Edgar is worried when his weird new neighbors invite him over for a Halloween celebration!
Pre-K - 1st
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Pathfinder Island

Pathfinder Island

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gaby Zermeno
What will happen to a group of kids lost on a desert island? Read on to find out!
2nd - 3rd
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Too Many Toys

Too Many Toys

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko
Is there such a thing as too many cuddly toys? Not according to Alice and her special friends.
Pre-K - 1st
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Baby Elephant

Baby Elephant

Written by Christine Kelly and Illustrated by Roisin Hahessy
A humorous story about Tilly, who gets confused when her mom says she has a baby in her belly and prepares for a very unexpected arrival!
Pre-K - 1st
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The Snowman's Holiday

The Snowman's Holiday

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Meimo Siwaporn
A delightful story about two brothers who make a snowman friend and find a creative way to share the magic with their cousins in warm, sunny Australia!
2nd - 3rd
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Togo and Balto to the Rescue

Togo and Balto to the Rescue

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Agnieszka Olearczyk
Discover the true story of two real-life dogs, Togo and Balto, who helped save a town by delivering life-saving medicine!
Pre-K - 1st
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Pim the Coolest Penguin cover

Pim the Coolest Penguin

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Luke Flowers
A heartwarming story about Pim, a penguin who loses his feathers and learns that what makes him different can actually make him special!
Pre-K - 1st
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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Alena Tkach
Tommy gives his farm animals the best treat ever – and gets an unexpected treat of his own.
2nd - 3rd
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A Christmas Dream

A Christmas Dream

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Vaninni
A discontented girl discovers the meaning of the festive season!
2nd - 3rd
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Queen Koko

Queen Koko

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Josh Cleland
The true tale of a very clever gorilla and the kitten that she loved!
Pre-K - 1st

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