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Don't Waste Your Food (Good to Be Green)

Written by Deborah Chancellor and Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story...

1st - 4th
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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Written by Philippe Cousteau & Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Meilo So

A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship: Acclaimed activist Philippe...

K - 3rd
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Carter Reads the Newspaper

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Don Tate
“Carter G. Woodson didn’t just read history. He changed it.” As the father of Black History Month...
1st - 5th
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Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by James Ransome
When slave and seamstress Clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure)

Written by Deborah Diesen and Illustrated by Dan Hanna
Mr. Fish wants to help his friend Ms. Clam when she loses her pearl, but though he's fast as a...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure)

Written by Deborah Diesen and Illustrated by Dan Hanna
Will Mr. Fish find perfect gifts for everyone on his list? Will he finish his shopping in time? Swim...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake

Written by Robin Newman and Illustrated by Deborah Zemke
Part of the Wilcox and Griswold Mystery series, The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake features...
Pre-K - 3rd

The Boy Who Loved Math: Educator's Guide

This Educator's Guide provides discussion questions and Common Core aligned activities to go with...

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Interstellar Cinderella

Written by Deborah Underwood and Illustrated by Meg Hunt
This fun twist on a classic fairy tale is literally out of this world. The author uses a science...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Susan Kelly and Illustrated by Susan Kelly
After an accident in which he is separated from his mother, Jimmy is rescued and taken to Koala...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos

Written by Deborah Heiligman and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Math in the morning, math in the afternoon, math at night—Paul loved math! He thought about it all...
K - 3rd
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A Balloon for Isabel

Written by Deborah Underwood and Illustrated by Laura Rankin
A porcupine on a mission, Isabel wants a balloon at her graduation just like her classmates will...
Pre-K - 2nd

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