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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Written by Samantha Vamos and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Animals help the farm maiden cook up a special recipe. While the pot simmers, the friends dance and...
K - 3rd
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15174

Jingle Dancer

Written by Cynthia Leitich Smith and Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu
Dreaming of continuing the tradition that has been a part of her family for generations, a young...
Pre-K - 5th
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15233

100th Day of School

Written by Reagan Miller
The 100th day of school is one of the most celebrated days of the entire school year - next to the...
K - 4th
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15235

Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet
There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems...
1st - 7th
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15237

Book Fiesta

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Children from around the world celebrate a love of reading throughout the year. Features text in...

Pre-K - 3rd
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15238

Days to Celebrate

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn
A month-by-month guide to special days of the year. Discover poems recognizing holidays and seasons...
3rd - 7th
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15210

Island Birthday

Written by Eva Murray and Illustrated by Jamie Hogan
When the weather is rough, it’s hard for airplanes to reach the small Maine island where this story...
1st - 7th
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15245

Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year

Written by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low and Illustrated by Martha Cooper
Ernie Wan prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Pre-K - 3rd
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15252

Powwow's Coming

Written and Illustrated by Linda Boyden
This book, written in rhyme, is about an Native American/American Indiana powwow.
Pre-K - 3rd
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15257

The Birthday Box

Written and Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
A child gets a birthday present and discovers the joy of imagination. Sometimes the box is better...
Pre-K -
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15258

The Birthday Swap

Written and Illustrated by Loretta Lopez
Lori’s looking for the perfect gift for her older sister, but Lori’s the one who winds up with a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15259

The Dancing Dragon

Written by Marcia Vaughan and Illustrated by Stanley Wong Foo Hoon
A Chinese-American child describes the excitement, preparation, and festivities of the Chinese New...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15264

Up and Down the Andes

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty
Explore the many regions of Peru, from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca, through rhyme. This book follows...
K - 3rd
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16388

Happy Birthday to You!

Written by Dr Seuss
Today is your birthday! Today you are you!...There is no one alive that is you-er than you! Six...
K - 4th
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20459

This Bear's Birthday

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Lorna Hussey
It's Bear's birthday, and he's determined to prepare for his party all by himself. Who can get...
Pre-K - 1st
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20679

Gertie Gorilla's Glorious Gift

Written by Barbara deRubertis
Gertie Gorilla is going to a birthday party―and she has a grand, great, glorious gift! But when the...
K - 3rd
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20746

Balloons over Broadway

Written and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
This book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Readers...
Pre-K - 3rd
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20754

I Love Saturdays y domingos

Written by Alma Flor Ada and Illustrated by Elivia Savadier
A young girl spends her weekends with both her grandma and grandpa and her abuelita y abuelito. What...
Pre-K - 3rd

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