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Abuela

Written by Arthur Dorros and Illustrated by Elisa Klevin
Rosalba imagines that she and her grandmother--abuela in Spanish--can fly over the city of New York...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Apples and Pumpkins

Written by Anne Rockwell and Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
It's fall, and a little girl and her family go apple picking--and in search of the perfect pumpkin...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Somos Adoptados ( We Are Adopted ) ( Que sabes acerca de....? )

Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos and Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
A great story for younger children in Spanish-speaking homes, this story is about a little girl who...
K - 1st
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Mother's Day Mess: A Harry & Emily Adventure (A Holiday House Reader, Level 2)

Written by Karen Gray Ruelle
Harry and Emily's plans to give their mother a perfect Mother's Day run into some unexpected...
1st - 2nd
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The Legend of Messy M'Cheany

Written by Kathie Lee Gifford and Illustrated by Peter Bay Alexandersen
Meet Messy M'Cheany--when it comes to a mess, this kid is the best! However, as soon as Messy meets...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Babies Ruin Everything

Written by Matthew Swanson and Illustrated by Robbi Behr
Meet the spunky little girl who thinks her new baby brother is ruining EVERYTHING: wrecking her room...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada

Written by Jimmy Fallon and Illustrated by Miguel Ordonez
Your baby's first word will be . . ."Dada!" Right? Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret...
Pre-K - 1st
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Arthur's Pet Business

Written and Illustrated by Marc Brown
Arthur wants a dog all his own, so he starts a pet-sitting business to prove to his parents he can...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Grandpa Green

Written and Illustrated by Lane Smith
Follow Grandpa Green's great grandson as he explores his grandpa's garden, where fantastic topiary...
K - 3rd
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The Birthday Present

Written by Mavis Smith
A young dog goes shopping for a present for his mother's birthday.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Written by Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Ray Cruz
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1972. What else could go wrong in Alexander's day? He woke up with gum in his hair.
1st - 5th
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The Egg Tree

Written and Illustrated by Katherine Milhous
This Caldecott winner tells the story of the Pennsylvania Dutch egg tree tradition. Two children...
1st - 4th
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Time of Wonder

Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
Evocative pictures and vibrant language depict the excitement, beauty, and peace of a family's...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Storm Whale

Written by Davies and Benji and Illustrated by Davies
Every day, in a house by the sea, a little boy watches his father leave for a long day's work. One...
Pre-K - 3rd
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16363

Won Ton and Chopstick: A Cat and Dog Tale Told in Haiku

Written by Wardlaw and Lee and Illustrated by Eugene
Won Ton has a happy life with his Boy, until… Ears perk. Fur prickles. Belly low, I creep…peek...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hand in Hand

Written by Wells and Rosemary and Illustrated by Wells
The bond a parent and child share is special. In this sweet and heartfelt picture book, renowned...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Ninja! Attack of the Clan

Written and Illustrated by Arree Chung
A ninja must be ready for anything! Maxwell is a strong, courageous, silent ninja, but he also wants...
1st - 2nd
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Daddies Are Awesome

Written by Meredith Costain and Illustrated by Polona
Loving and thoughtful, playful and daring, cuddly and caring--daddies are awesome. This gentle...
1st - 2nd
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You and Me and the Wishing Tree

Written by Nancy Tillman
When a beautiful orange wishing tree appears on the lawn of a mother and son, they set off on a...
1st - 2nd
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I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love

Written and Illustrated by Nancy Tillman
Every child is special and unique, but every child also loves to dream of being something different...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fire Truck Named Red

Written by Randall de Sève and Illustrated by Bob Staake
A young boy has his heart set on a brand-new toy fire truck, so he is disappointed when he gets his...
K - 2nd
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15938

The Talking Eggs

Written by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
In an adaptation of a Creole folktale, Blanche is kind, loving and patient, but her older sister...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Bear

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Bear's Visit

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Little Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather's hat and...
K - 3rd

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