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When the Shadbush Blooms

Written by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz and Illustrated by David Kanietakeron Fadden

My grandparents’ grandparents walked beside the same stream where I walk with my brother, and we can...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Written by Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, & Melissa Sweet and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Nesting Dolls

Written and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Mardi Gras Almost Didn't Come This Year

Written by Kathy Z. Price and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams

That zany beat in our feet is ‘cause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! “It...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Memory Coat

Written by Elvira Woodruff and Illustrated by Michael Dooling

This moving story of a Jewish family's immigration to America from Russia may be jeopardized by a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Aunt Pearl

Written by Monica Kulling and Illustrated by Irene Luxbacher

Aunt Pearl arrives one day pushing a shopping cart full of her worldly goods. Her sister Rose has...

Pre-K - 2nd
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AAALLIGATOR!

Written by Judith Henderson and Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

When a hungry alligator moves to their town, the residents want him out . . . until they get to know...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Yellow Dog Blues

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Chris Raschka

A lyrical road trip through the Mississippi Delta, exploring the landmarks that shaped one of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Kids First Big Book of Science (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

Make sure kids' first experience of the wonders of science is a thrilling eye-opener with this fun...

Pre-K - 1st
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Sisters in Science: Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterhood

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Anna And Elena Balbusso

Marie Curie has long been a well-known name around the world. Though Marie made extraordinary...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective

Written by Elizabeth Olsen & Robbie Arnett and Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective.

She’s always there to help her friends when they need her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Not This Turkey!

Written by Jessica Steinberg and Illustrated by Amanda Pike

Mel's Jewish immigrant family makes new holiday traditions after his father wins a Thanksgiving...

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Duck for Turkey Day

Written by Jacqueline Jules and Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter

It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There...

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Our Table

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

Written by Shannon Stocker and Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

"No. You can't," people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.

From...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Coquíes Still Sing: Discussion Guide

Use this discussion guide before, during, and after reading.

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The Recess Queen

Written by Alexis O'Neill and Illustrated by Laura Huliska Beith

Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different. Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung. Nobody...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Cat Man of Aleppo

Written by Karim Shamsi-Basha and Irene Latham and Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu

The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: Ghosts Don't Ride Bikes, Do They?

Written by Andres Miedoso and Illustrated by Victor Rivas

Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are...

K - 4th
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Big Foot and Little Foot

Written by Ellen Potter and Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch...

K - 3rd

All the Water in the World: Guide for Families (en Español)

All the Water in the World printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

Rosie Revere, Engineer: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Pierre the Penguin: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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