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Grumpy Monkey

Written by Suzanne Lang and Illustrated by Max Lang

Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it–how can...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller

Written by Patricia Morris Buckley and Illustrated by Aphelandra Messer

In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She...

K - 3rd
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Spooky, Scary Skeletons

Written by Andrew Gold and Illustrated by Polona Lovsin

Spooky, scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech—
You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise
When you hear...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Can I Be Your Dog?

Written and Illustrated by Troy Cummings

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Rocket Says Speak Up!

Written by Nathan Bryon and Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

When Rocket finds out that her town's library is closing, she knows something must be done. Inspired...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Maxine Gets A Job

Written by Alexandra Garyn and Bryan Reisberg and Illustrated by Susan Batori

Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn’t need a job, but she’d very much like one. Her talented...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

Written by Chris Grabenstein and Illustrated by Leo Espinosa

It's time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won't have...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Areli Is a Dreamer

Written by Areli Morales and Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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NO Is All I Know!

Written by Chris Grabenstein and Illustrated by Leo Espinosa

Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO?!

Introducing a story about the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Jackie Ormes Draws the Future: The Remarkable Life of a Pioneering Cartoonist

Written and Illustrated by Liz Montague

A stirring picture-book biography about Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in America...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border

Written by Stephen Briseño and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Daymond Learns to Earn

Written by Daymond John and Illustrated by Nicole Miles

Meet Little Daymond and his enterprising friends! When Daymond hatches an idea for a small business...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Where Happiness Begins

Written by Eva Eland

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

Written by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain...

Pre-K - 1st
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Most Perfect You

Written by Jazmyn Simon and Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony

I was shown all the smiles in the entire world. I looked at all of the many bright smiles until I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Aristides ; Mathieu

The Cat in the Hat spends the 100th Day of School visiting Sally and Dick's classroom to show how...

K - 3rd
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The World Needs More Purple People

Written by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart and Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Written by Rob Sanders and Illustrated by Steven Salerno
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride...
K - 3rd
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Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution.

Written by Rob Sanders

A powerful and timeless true story that will allow young readers to discover the rich and dynamic...

K - 3rd
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Rocket Says Look Up!

Written by Nathan Bryon and Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her–even her big brother...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Together for Kwanzaa

Written by Juwanda G. Ford & Shelly Hehenberger
Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep...
Pre-K - 2nd
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We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)

Written by Bobbi Kates
Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different...
Pre-K - 2nd
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C is for Country

Written by Lil Nas X and Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III
A is for Adventure. Every day is a brand-new start!

B is for Boots—whether they’re big or small...

Pre-K - 2nd

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