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Jingle Dancer

Written by Cynthia Leitich Smith and Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu
Dreaming of continuing the tradition that has been a part of her family for generations, a young...
Pre-K - 5th
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Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11

Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca
A look back at the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. This nonfiction book takes the reader on the eight-day...
Pre-K - 5th
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Enemy Pie

Written by Derek Munson and Illustrated by Tara Calahan King
It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and...
Pre-K - 7th
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Giving Thanks

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup
An American Indian celebration of Mother Earth.
Pre-K - 6th
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The Littlest Angel

Written by Charles Tazewell and Illustrated by Paul Micich
When a little boy arrives in heaven too soon, he struggles to fit in. He disrupts the singing...
Pre-K - 5th
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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
The story of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant farmworkers...
Pre-K - 5th
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15341

The House at Pooh Corner

Written by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
The second volume of stories featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, the book introduces the character Tigger and...
Pre-K - 7th
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15357

The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
This first book in the Magic School bus series introduces Miss Frizzle and many of the children that...
Pre-K - 5th
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15425

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...
Pre-K - 6th
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Locomotive

Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca
This exquisitely illustrated book makes trains come to life in sound and color as it tells the...
Pre-K - 5th
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Cuckoo

Written by Lois Ehlert
This Mexican folktale is about Cuckoo, a beautiful bird who sings all day and night rather than help...
Pre-K - 5th
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

Written by Dismondy, Maria, Hiatt and Kathy and Illustrated by Kim
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucy's defining...
Pre-K - 5th
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Planet Mars: SeeMore Readers Level 1

Written by Seymour Simon
SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers...
Pre-K - 7th
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Amadi's Snowman

Written by Katia Novet Saint-lot and Illustrated by Dimitrea Tokunbo
The story of how Amadi, an Igbo boy from Nigeria, became intrigued with reading by finding a book...
Pre-K - 5th
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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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The Song of Mu Lan

Written by Jeanne M. Lee
Mu Lan is at her loom when she hears the Emperor's call to arms. She rides off to war in her father...
Pre-K - 5th
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Birthday Acts of Kindness: The Gift of Food

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart

Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Birthday Acts...

Pre-K - 5th
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Neighborly Acts of Kindness: Visits With Miss Del

Written by Elizabeth Harr Pineda and Illustrated by Kaeden Stewart
Kindness makes the world go 'round and kids are some of the kindest humans on earth. Neighborly Acts...
Pre-K - 5th
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 6th
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Sports Illustrated Kids STATS!: The Greatest Number in Sports

Count up the most fascinating numbers behind sports' greatest moments in STATS! The Biggest Numbers...

Pre-K - 12th
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The Museum of Me

Written by Emma Lewis

The Museum of Me follows a little girl on a journey of discovery to find out what museums are and...

Pre-K - 5th
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My Mommy is a He!

Written by Katherine Rosenblatt and Illustrated by Lee Ferrel

Sometimes people think having He as a pronoun means you are a daddy. But that’s not always how it...

Pre-K - 5th
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My Super Mom and Her Sidekick Crew

Written by Tameka Mitchell and Illustrated by Barbara Dokic

When a smart little girl with a big imagination suspects her mom is secretly a superhero, she puts...

Pre-K - 5th
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Communication is More Than Words

Written by Caylin N. Hunault and Illustrated by Sarah C. Dane

Not everyone communicates with their voice. Some people use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and...

Pre-K - 6th

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