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The Racer from Outer Space book cover

The Racer from Outer Space

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro
This soapbox derby race is out of this world!
Pre-K - 1st
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Not a Robot book cover

Not a Robot

Written by Holly Wallis and Illustrated by Hugo Cuellar
Red 3869 is malfunctioning and the head scientist isn’t happy about it.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Crab Walk book cover

The Crab Walk

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Zhanna Mendel
Baby crab discovers that some advice isn’t worth listening to!
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Best Day Ever book cover

The Best Day Ever

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Esther Diana
Lupo the dog has the most fabulously fantastic day of his life – again!
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Tiger's Journey book cover

A Tiger's Journey

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Chloe Chang
A powerful story about a Siberian tiger family who must leave their forest home and journey north to find a new home.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Naughty Goats book cover

The Naughty Goats

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Cristina Shiilia

Olwen has to get the goats to pasture, but the goats are in the mood for mischief.

You can read this...

Pre-K - 1st
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Fireworks

Fireworks

Written by Matthew Burgess and Illustrated by Cátia Chien
Two siblings spend a hot July day in the city waiting for a special celebration.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Storytime Stretchers

Storytime Stretchers: Tongue Twisters, Choruses, Games, and Charades

Written by Naomi Baltuck
Storytime Stretchers is an essential resource for teachers and storytellers looking to engage audiences of all ages with fun, high-energy activities.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bakers Dozen

The Baker's Dozen: A Colonial American Tale

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
In The Baker's Dozen, a greedy baker in Colonial America learns a tough lesson after trying to cheat his customers. After a mysterious woman curses his shop, he discovers that being fair and kind is the real secret to success.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Anansi and the Pot of Beans

Anansí and the Pot of Beans

Written by Bobby & Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
When Anansí ignores his grandmother's warning, he finds himself in a funny and messy situation that explains why spiders have no hair today. This Story Cove picture book is perfect for young readers who love humor, colorful characters, and learning important life lessons.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Zigzag

Zigzag

Written by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
After being teased and pushed out of a toy shop, Zigzag must stay hopeful and keep moving forward to find the one child who will love him just as he is. This heartwarming story features bright, quilted illustrations and teaches readers that being different is what makes us special.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Guess Again

Guess Again!: Riddle Poems

Written by Lillian Morrison and Illustrated by Christy Hale
This book features 20 clever riddles about nature and wordplay that will challenge your brain. It is the perfect choice for anyone who loves to solve mysteries and share silly jokes with friends.
1st - 4th
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For Sure! For Sure!

For Sure! For Sure!

Written by Hans Christian Andersen and Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
When a chicken's joke about a lost feather is overheard and embellished by a series of animals, the gossip spreads like wildfire until the original story is completely unrecognizable.
K - 3rd
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Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie

Written by Bobby & Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In this humorous adaptation of a Japanese folktale, a young boy discovers the legendary Belly Button Beastie is real after ignoring his mother’s warnings about kicking off his blankets at night.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bravo, Anjali!

Bravo, Anjali!

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto
This empowering story encourages children to embrace their skills and never dim their light, making it a must-read for building self-esteem and celebrating cultural identity.
1st - 2nd
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The Boy and the Violin

The Boy and the Violin

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Sheyla Nogueira
Elias makes some animal friends – and embarks on a surprising adventure in South America!
Pre-K - 1st
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Super Rabbit Boy's Team-Up Trouble!

Written by Thomas Flintham
King Viking, his robot army, and Miss Business are working together to create a perfect storm of trouble in Underland. It's up to Super Rabbit Boy and Mega Mole Girl to team up and save the day.
K - 2nd
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A Spooktacular Party!

A Spooktacular Party!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Nurdan Fenerci
Edgar is worried when his weird new neighbors invite him over for a Halloween celebration!
Pre-K - 1st
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Too Many Toys

Too Many Toys

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ekaterina Ladatko
Is there such a thing as too many cuddly toys? Not according to Alice and her special friends.
Pre-K - 1st
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Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Baby Elephant

Baby Elephant

Written by Christine Kelly and Illustrated by Roisin Hahessy
A humorous story about Tilly, who gets confused when her mom says she has a baby in her belly and prepares for a very unexpected arrival!
Pre-K - 1st
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Pim the Coolest Penguin

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Luke Flowers
A heartwarming story about Pim, a penguin who loses his feathers and learns that what makes him different can actually make him special!
Pre-K - 1st
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My Zen Friend

My Zen Friend

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Catherine Ranzikova
Kim loves adventures... especially if his panda pal comes with him!
Pre-K - 1st
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High Fliers!

High Fliers!

Written by Amanda Brandon and Illustrated by Lu Maluje
A story about three inventive animal friends who dream of flying! They design their own hot air balloon and lift off on an exciting adventure, using teamwork and problem-solving skills when challenges arise along the way.
Pre-K - 1st

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