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Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th
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An Island Like You, Stories of the Barrio

Written by Judith Ortiz Cofer
A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio.
5th - 12th
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What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark?

Written by Sandra Markle

If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose?

 

What if you woke up one...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Great Bear Rescue: Saving Gobi Bears

Written by Sandra Markle

Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears―the rarest bears on...

4th - 6th
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Family Pack

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Alan Marks
A real-life story of adaptation and survival...real-life story of a wolf and her pack.

Years ago...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hello You!

Written by Sandra Magsamen
All it takes is a simple "hello YOU!" to start a friendship, show kindness, and spread lots of...
Pre-K - 1st
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What If You Had An Animal Nose?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
What if you woke up one morning and your nose wasn't yours? From the elephant's long trunk to a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chicks!

Written by Sandra Horning
Young readers will chirp along happily, learning to read as they watch the fuzzy little chicks grow...
K - 1st
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A True Book™—Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Greece

Written by Sandra Newman
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging...
3rd - 5th
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Scholastic Reader Level 2: Bizarre Birds

Written by Sandra Horning
Glorious color photographs let this introduction to the extraordinary abilities of the world’s...
1st - 3rd
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What If You Had Animal Feet?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? Learn about the amazing variety of feet...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What If You Had Animal Hair?

Written by Sandra Markle
If you could have any animal's hair, whose would you choose? Outrageous and ridiculous illustrations...
1st - 3rd
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No Snacks, Jack!

Written by Janet Reed and Illustrated by Sandra Cammell
Jack is a dog. Jack eats lots of snacks. Will the vet let Jack snack?
K - 2nd
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The House On Mango Street

Written by Sandra Cisneros

Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught everywhere from inner-city grade...

9th - 12th
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Growing Up Wild: Bears

Written by Sandra Markle
Brilliant illustrations capture the beauty of bears, such as the black bear, polar bear, and grizzly...
1st - 3rd
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Going to Bed Book

Written by Boynton and Sandra
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely...
Pre-K - K
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What If You Had Animal Teeth?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's front teeth, whose would you choose? What If You Had Animal Teeth...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Moo, Baa, La La La

Written and Illustrated by Sandra Boynton
A fun book for young children that introduces them to animals and the sounds they make. Cows, sheep...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring

Written by Sandra Jordan and Illustrated by Brian Floca
This book tells the story of three artists who worked together to create the ballet Appalachian...
1st - 5th
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Snow School

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Alan Marks
A rare look the endangered life of snow leopards in Pakistan. A mother leopard helps her newborn...
Pre-K - 3rd

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