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Baby Play (Baby's Day)

Written by Skye Silver

Come along for baby's day! Now it's time to play.

Peekaboo, I see you! Get ready to dance, build...

Infant and Toddler - Infant and Toddler
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Barefoot Books Bear in a Square

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Discover lots of different shapes with Bear — there are triangles on the waves, diamonds on the...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Jet the Cat (Is NOT a Cat) (Bilingual Navajo & English)

Written by Phaea Crede and Illustrated by Terry Runyan

Jet is not like any other cat...but when other animals try to convince her that she's really a bird...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our World: India

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Neethi

Namaste! Let's explore India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees, and more...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Our World: Italy

Written by Francesca Di Marzo and Illustrated by Naida Mazzenga

Ciao! It's time for a day in Italy. Play a game of soccer, enjoy paninis and gelato, and have fun...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

Pre-K - 5th
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Dumpling Day

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Inés de Antuñano

Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different...

Pre-K - 4th
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Nour's Secret Library

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska and Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

The world of books is wonderful, Nour thought, looking at the piles of books around her.  

Like a...

1st - 5th
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Primeiros amigos/First Friends: As Formas/Shapes (Bilingual Portuguese & English)

Written by Mk Smith Despres and Illustrated by Aya Watanabe
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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First Friends: Shapes

Written by Mk Smith Despres and Illustrated by Aya Watanabe

In our day care class, it's time to play. Let's find shapes along the way! There are triangles...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Premye mo tibebe/Baby's First Words (Bilingual Haitian Creole & English)

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads! Cheerful acrylic...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Baby's First Words

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads! Cheerful acrylic...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Primeros amigos: Los números/First Friends: Numbers (Bilingual Spanish & English)

Written by Mk Smith Despres and Illustrated by Aya Watanabe

At drop off there's one kiss goodbye, one hug hello, and ten waves goodbye when it's time to go...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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First Friends: Numbers

Written by Mk Smith Despres and Illustrated by Aya Watanabe

At drop off there's one kiss goodbye, one hug hello, and ten waves goodbye when it's time to go...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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That's Mine! (Feelings & Firsts)

Written by Sumana Seeboruth and Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin

When one toddler at daycare takes all the toy animals, she soon discovers that keeping everything to...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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¡Eso es mio!/That's Mine! (Bilingual Spanish & English)

Written by Sumana Seeboruth and Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin

When one toddler at daycare takes all the toy animals, she soon discovers that keeping everything to...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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That's Mine! (Bilingual Navajo & English)

Written by Sumana Seeboruth and Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin

When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that...

Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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The Midnight Mitzvah

Written by Ruth Horowitz and Illustrated by Jenny Meilihove

Hanina Chipmunk's favorite thing to do is gather nuts and share them with her hungry friends. But...

K - 2nd
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How Loud is a Lion?

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Cheetahs are spotty and zebras are stripy, but how loud is a lion? If you listen very carefully, you...

Infant and Toddler - K
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Fast and Slow (Barefoot Books)

Written by Barefoot Books and Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Little ones love things that go! A car is fast, and a bike is slow. A boat is fast, and a raft is...

Infant and Toddler - K
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Firefly Galaxy

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall – Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies...

Pre-K - 3rd

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