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My Super Mom and Her Sidekick Crew: Dad Saves the Planetarium

Written by Tameka Mitchell and Illustrated by Barbara Dokic

In Dad Saves the Planetarium," we can't forget about Science! Follow the journey of a young girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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My Father's Dragon

Written by Ruth Stiles Gannett and Illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett

When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive...

K - 4th
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The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Vancouver!

Written by Lisa Manzione and Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella & Harry as they travel to Vancouver with their family and visit...
K - 5th
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The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Edinburgh!

Written by Lisa Manzione and Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Edinburgh with their family and see...
K - 5th
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The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Beijing!

Written by Lisa Manzione
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Beijing with their family and visit the...
K - 5th
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20708

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Rio de Janeiro!

Written by Lisa Manzione
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and visit Christ...
K - 5th
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20707

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Istanbul!

Written by Lisa Manzione
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Istanbul with their family and cruise the...
K - 5th
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20706

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Berlin!

Written by Lisa Manzione
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Berlin with their family to visit the...
K - 5th
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The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let's Visit Florence!

Written by Lisa Manzione
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Florence, Italy, and visit the Piazza del...
K - 5th
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Starlight Grey

Written by Liz Flanagan and Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
After an old man dies, only his dreamy son Ivan is brave enough to keep vigil at his father’s grave...
K - 4th
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The Hungry Wolf

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has...
K - 4th
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The Mother of Monsters

Written by Fran Parnell and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief’s daughter, isn’t at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when...
K - 6th
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We All Went on Safari

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the...
K - 6th
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We're Sailing Down the Nile

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Set sail along the mighty Nile River to experience the wonders of Egypt. The lilting, rhyming story...
K - 5th
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We're Sailing to Galapogos

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Grazia Restelli
Come sail to Galapagos and see what you can see! Readers will encounter giant tortoises, albatrosses...
K - 5th
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17572

Wild Swans

Written by Xanthe Gresham Knight and Illustrated by Charlotte Gastaut
Young Eliza and her eleven brothers’ lives are transformed when a plague ravages the Kingdom of the...
K - 5th
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Winter Shadow

Written by Richard Knight and Illustrated by Richard Johnson
Traipse to a small village in the snowy north, where Maria stumbles upon a mysterious gray bundle...
K - 6th
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Dara's Clever Trap

Written by Liz Flanagan and Illustrated by Martina Peluso
Meet a cunning princess who is known for her brains, not her beauty. Dara uses her talent as an...
K - 6th
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Fiesta Femenina

Written by Mary-Joan Gerson and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalex
Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura...
K - 5th
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17506

La Frontera

Written by Alfredo Alva and Deborah Mills and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico to Texas to find a new life. They’ll...
Pre-K - 6th
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Off We Go to Mexico

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Swim in turquoise seas, admire grey whales and monarch butterflies, trek to native villages and sing...
K - 5th
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Princess of the Springs

Written by Mary Finch and Illustrated by Martina Peluso
A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue both her mother and her baby son...
K - 6th
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17522

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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Rona Long Teeth

Written by Fran Parnell and Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Hina's mother Rona Long-Teeth takes good care of her. But when the moon is full, Rona eats the...
K - 6th

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