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In Our Mothers' House

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house...

K - 3rd
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Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe

Written by Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman

Thirteen ordinary kids. Thirteen ordinary towns. Danger lurks around every corner!

"Wonderful and...

4th - 7th
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Come On, Rain!

Written by Karen Hesse

"Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper
As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

Written by Philemon Sturges and Illustrated by Amy Walrod
The classic tale of the hardworking Little Red Hen gets a tasty twist when she discovers a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza!
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sheila Rae, the Brave

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Weetzie Bat

Written by Francesca Lia Block
Follows the wild adventures of Weetzie Bat and her Los Angeles friends: Dirk, Duck, and My-Secret...
7th - 9th
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My Miserable Life

Written by Block and F L and Illustrated by Hemingway
Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text...
4th - 7th
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1996. Lilly loves school and her teacher, Mr. Singer. But when she brings her favorite possession, her purple purse with all her treasures inside, to school, Mr. Singer takes it away. Lilly learns some hard lessons about revenge and remorse.
Pre-K - 3rd
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King for a Day

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Christiane Kromer
During a lively kite-flying festival, a determined boy named Malik proves his skill and discovers that true strength comes from kindness.
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