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All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Written by Emily Jenkins and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

"The beloved All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a new format perfect for younger readers. Join...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Playing With Lanterns

Written by Wang Yage and Illustrated by Zhu Chengliang

Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots...

Pre-K - 3rd
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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How We Say I Love You

Written by Nicole Chen and Illustrated by Lenny Wen

How do you tell your family that you love them? For Hana, love is all around her: Mom stirs love...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Tía Isa Wants A Car

Written by Meg Medina and Illustrated by Claudio Muñoz
While Tía Isa wants to save money for a car that will take the whole family to the beach, her niece does odd jobs for neighbors.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Memory Coat

Written by Elvira Woodruff and Illustrated by Michael Dooling

This moving story of a Jewish family's immigration to America from Russia may be jeopardized by a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Table

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sunrise Summer

Written by Matthew Swanson and Illustrated by Robbi Behr

When a girl and her family travel four thousand miles from home, it’s not your typical summer...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mommy's Khimar

Written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Illustrated by Ebony Glenn
The star of this sunny picture book is a young girl who finds joy in wearing her mother’s khimar...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Ring Bearer

Written and Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . ....
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Boy and the Whale

Written and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
A boy and his father discover a whale tangled in their only fishing net. Is the whale dead? While...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Grandma's Purse

Written by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You...
Pre-K - K
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How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague
America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, story time...
Pre-K - 1st
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Tyrannosaurus Dad

Written by Liz Rosenberg and Illustrated by Matthew Myers
Tobias's father likes corny jokes and magic tricks like the other dads, but he also has teeth as...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Sleepy Way Home to Bed

Written by Claire Freedman and Illustrated by Veronica Vasylenko
The sun is setting, and Little Hare is wide awake! "Let's walk the sleepy way home to bed," says...
Pre-K - 1st
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Boats for Papa

Written by Jessixa Bagley
Buckley and his Mama live in a cozy cabin by the ocean. He loves to carve boats out of the driftwood...
Pre-K - 2nd
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I Love Saturdays y domingos

Written by Alma Flor Ada and Illustrated by Elivia Savadier

Saturdays and Sundays are very special days for the child in this story. On Saturdays, she visits...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Julius, The Baby of the World

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,”...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pancakes, Pancakes!

Written by Eric Carle
The barnyard rooster crows to tell Jack it's time to get up. It's very early in the morning – and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lola Loves Stories

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day...
Pre-K - 1st

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