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The Eye of the Whale: A Rescue Story

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer O'Connell
This true story tells of four divers who saved a humpback whale off the coast of San Francisco...
2nd - 6th
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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

Written by Jennifer Berne and Illustrated by Vladmir Radunsky
Curious about the mysteries of the world, young Albert is full of questions. This picture book...
1st - 4th
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Kali's Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue

Written by Jennifer Keats Curtis and Illustrated by John Gomes
After a young polar bear cub’s mother dies, the Kali village rescues him from his den. Named after...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Forest Bright, Forest Night

Written by Jennifer Ward and Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
The forest is alive with animals—in the day and night. Children discover which animals fall into...
Pre-K - K
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The Calypso Alphabet

Written by John Agard and Illustrated by Jennifer Bent
A poet and a Jamaican artist collaborate using the alphabet, rhythmical cadences, and vivid pictures...
1st - 3rd
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The Littlest Bigfoot

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Weiner
A laugh-out-loud funny and painstakingly real tale of friendship, furry creatures, and finding the...
3rd - 7th
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Brain Games (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Swanson
QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here’s a hint: It’s...
3rd - 7th
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A World of Pausabilities

Written by Frank J. Sileo and PhD and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
This is a rhyming guide that introduces children to mindfulness and shows them how to live mindfully...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Killing Jar

Written by Jennifer Bosworth
Seventeen-year-old Kenna Marsden is haunted by a violent tragedy she can't explain, and dark powers...
9th - 12th
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Book Scavenger

Written by Chambliss Bertman and Jennifer

For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city...

4th - 6th
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Skunked! Calpurnia Tate Girl Vet

Written by Kelly and Jacqueline and Illustrated by Jennifer L, Teagan ; Meyer and White
From Newbery honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes a new illustrated chapter book series for younger...
2nd - 4th
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I Fly The Buzz about Flies and How Awesome They Are

Written by Heos and Bridget and Illustrated by Plecas
Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings...
1st - 2nd
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Afterward

Written by Mathieu and Jennifer
When eleven-year-old Dylan Anderson is kidnapped, his subsequent rescue leads to the discovery of...
9th - 12th
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Devoted

Written by Jennifer Mathieu
Rachel Walker is devoted to God. She prays every day, attends Calvary Christian Church with her...
7th - 12th
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Alexander Graham Bell And The Telephone

Written by Jennifer Fandel and Illustrated by Keith Tucker
Learn all about how Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and changed communication.
3rd - 7th
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Fierce Reads Kisses and Curses

Written by Various
Every page more fierce than the last! Enjoy a good monster love story? Or a dark, Russian-style...
7th - 12th
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May I Please Have a Cookie?

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Morris
Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ganar No Es Todo (Winning is Not Everything)...Spanish Edition

Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos and Illustrated by Nuria Roca
A great story for younger children in Spanish-speaking households, this story is about a young boy...
K - 1st
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Somos Adoptados ( We Are Adopted ) ( Que sabes acerca de....? )

Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos and Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
A great story for younger children in Spanish-speaking homes, this story is about a little girl who...
K - 1st
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Soy Sorda ( I am Deaf ) ( Vive y Aprende (Live and Learn) )

Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos and Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
This book describes challenges that children who are hard-of-hearing may face, and how one child...
K - 1st
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Third Grade Angels

Written by Jerry Spinelli and Illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
George, known as Suds, is now in third grade. His grade is called "Angels," because his teacher, Mrs...
2nd - 5th
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Finding the Music

Written by Jennifer Torres and Illustrated by Renato Alarcao
A young Latina girl accidentally breaks her grandfather's vihuela and searches for someone in the...
1st - 3rd
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The Great Shark Escape (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, No. 7)

Written by Jennifer Johnston and Illustrated by Ted Enik
A class trip to the aquarium winds up in the depths of the ocean as Ms. Frizzle's class must escape...
2nd - 5th
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Ten Timid Ghosts

Written by Jennifer O'Connell
Counting backwards from ten to one is fun when it's Halloween night Ten ghosts, a witch, and a...
K - K

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