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Let Me Finish!

Written by Minh Lê and Illustrated by Isabel Roxas

When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig

Written by Claire Tattersfield and Illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr.

Cupig absolutely loves Valentine's Day. Every year she enjoys spreading love and cheer to every...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Each Orange Had 8 Slices: A Counting Book

Written by Paul Giganti, Jr. and Illustrated by Donald Crews

If each orange has 8 slices and each slice has 2 seeds, then how many seeds are there in all? You'll...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Mai Ly Degnan

Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Written by Sarai Gonzalez & Monica Brown

When Sarai outgrows her bike, she worries she'll never get to travel anywhere. But, when Martin...

2nd - 5th
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When Pencil Met Eraser

Written by Karen Kilpatrick & Luis O. Ramos, Jr. and Illustrated by German Blanco

When Pencil draws on the pages of this book, Eraser erases parts of Pencil’s work, and the book...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch―a book itch. How to...

2nd - 5th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and You

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by James E. Ransome

You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall.

You can be a King. Beat the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 2nd
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I Am My Grandpa's Enkelin

Written by Walter Wangerin Jr. and Illustrated by Don Tate
While tending the farm, a granddaughter (Enkelin in German) reveals all of the lessons that her...
1st - 3rd
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The Cart That Carried Martin

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Don Tate
The strength and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. permeates this picture book about Dr. King's...
1st - 4th
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Let the Children March

Written by Monica Clark-Robinson and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their...
1st - 4th
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We March

Written and Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer
These accessible illustrated comic-book style biographies feature characters from history as...
1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington

Written by Frances E. Ruffin
An account of the August 28, 1963, gathering for civil rights, culminating in Martin Luther King's...
2nd - 3rd
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Pig and Pug (Penguin Young Readers Level 2)

Written by Laura Marchesani & Zenaides A. Medina Jr
All of the farm animals have friends, but Pig does not, until Pug arrives. He has a curly tail like...
K - 2nd
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

Written by Jean Marzollo
Distinctive, beautiful illustrations and simple, informative text make this "an eloquent and...
K - 2nd
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Scholastic Discover More™ Reader Level 1: Things That Go!

Written by James Buckley and Jr.
These readers introduce early readers to the world around them with exquisite photographs and...
K - 2nd
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I Am America

Written by Charles R. Smith and Jr.
A poetic and photographic mosaic of American people. "From clothes and music to religion and...
K - 2nd
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My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Marion Dane Bauer
The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers. Dr. Martin...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3

Written by Bill Martin Jr.& Michael Sampson and Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers...
Pre-K - 2nd

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