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Freight Train

Written and Illustrated by Donald Crews
In simple language and brightly colored illustrations, author Donald Crews explains how six cars of...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Eight Days: A Story of Haiti

Written by Edwidge Danticat and Illustrated by Alix Delinois
Junior uses his imagination to keep hope alive after he is trapped for 8 days underneath his...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Martin's Dream Day

Written by Kitty Kelley and Illustrated by Stanley Tretick
The story of the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963, written specifically for young...
K - 4th
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Miss Rumphius

Written and Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
Barbara Cooney recounts the story of Alice Rumphius. Known as "The Lupine Lady," Alice's legacy is...
K - 3rd
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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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The Glorious Flight: Across The Channel With Louis Bleriot, July 5, 1909

Written by Alice and Martin Provensen and Illustrated by Alice Provensen
Alice and Martin Provensen tell the amazing story of Louis Bleriot's historic first flight across...
K - 3rd
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Tony

Written by Ed Galing and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and...
Pre-K - 1st
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Riding on a Caravan

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Helen Cann
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese family's journey...
K - 5th
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Siesta

Written by Ginger Foglesong Guy and Illustrated by Rene King Moreno
What do you get when you combine an empty blue backpack, a sleepy brother and sister, and a houseful...
Pre-K - 3rd
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We're Going on a Nature Hunt

Written by Steve Metzger and Illustrated by Miki Sakamoto
When three friends take off on a lovely spring morning, they have no idea where the day will lead...
Pre-K - 1st
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One Family

Written by George Shannon and Illustrated by Blanca Gomez
Just how many things can "one" be?

One box of crayons.

One batch of cookies.

One world.

...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Beautiful

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL.

Much more than how one...

Pre-K - 2nd
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And Then It's Spring

Written by Julie Fogliano and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

Written by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
In a Newbery-winning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bat Loves the Night

Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies
Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Neil Swaab
When Abraham Lincoln overhears a classroom of kids say “history is boring,” he decides to teach them...
1st - 4th
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The Gifted Guitar

Written and Illustrated by Carmen Rubin

This children's book is inspired by the life of South African guitarist, Jonathan Butler. It is a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Under the Ramadan Moon

Written by Sylvia Whitman and Illustrated by Sue Williams
"We wait for the moon. We watch for the moon. We watch for the Ramadan moon. We give to the poor...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rae's First Day

Written by Danny Jordan and Illustrated by Agustina Perciante

Rae is like many five year olds with one BIG exception: she has a super-secret superpower. Unlike...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Brown Boy Joy

Written by Dr. Thomishia Booker
This book is filled with all the things little brown boys love. It is part of the Hey Carter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Binny's Diwali

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Two Is Enough

Written by Janna Matthies and Illustrated by Tuesday Mourning
Two is enough for joy . . . love . . . comfort . . . support . . . celebration . . . a family...
Pre-K - 1st
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Chanukah Lights Everywhere

Written by Michael J. Rosen and Illustrated by Melissa Iwai
One crescent moon glows in the sky. Two headlights shine through the window. . . . On each magical...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sparkles of Joy: A Children's Book that Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

Written by Aditi Wardhan Singh
Empathy comes from knowledge.

Caleb, a new neighbor, joins a Diwali themed play date. Will Riya...

Pre-K - 3rd

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