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Summer Sun Risin

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

An African American boy enjoys a summer day on his family's farm, milking the cows, fishing, and...

K - 2nd
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Ka'imi's First Round-up

Written by Ilima Loomis and Illustrated by Don Robinson

Join Ka'imi on his quest to be a real paniolo (cowboy) as he sets out on his first round-up with his...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Will the Pigeon Graduate?

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems

The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Christmas Wish for Corduroy

Written by Don Freeman & B.G. Hennessy and Illustrated by Jody Wheeler

It’s almost Christmas and Corduroy sits on a department store shelf, wishing he could be a child’s...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Hidden Feast: A Folktale from the American South

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Don Tate
When the barnyard animals are invited to a party by their neighbors, they dress in their Sunday best...
K - 3rd
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She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story

Written by Audrey Vernick and Illustrated by Don Tate
Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s...
Pre-K - 3rd
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PAR-TAY!: Dance of the Veggies (And Their Friends)

Written by Eloise Greenfield and Illustrated by Don Tate
What happens when the family closes the front door and leaves the house for an outing? “The head of...
K - 2nd
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Stalebread Charlie And The Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band

Written by Michael Mahin and Illustrated by Don Tate
It's 1895, and ten-year-old Stalebread Charlie and his friend Warm Gravy roam the streets of New...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Roto and Roy: Helicopter Heroes

Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Illustrated by Don Tate
When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Summer Sun Risin'

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his...

K - 3rd
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Black All Around!

Written by Patricia Hubbell and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this lively, poetic celebration of the color black, a young girl experiences the wonder and joy...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Pout-Pout Fish

Written by Deborah Diesen and Illustrated by Don Hanna
Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about With his fish face stuck In a permanent pout.

Can his pals...

Pre-K - 1st
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Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head...
Pre-K - 3rd
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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

Written by Tonya Bolden and Illustrated by Don Tate
Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life...
Pre-K - 3rd

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book The Rooster Who Would Not Be...
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The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy and Illustrated by Eugene Yelchin
A rooster who was born to sing loud and early disrupts the quiet village of La Paz where the new...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History

Written and Illustrated by Don Brown

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the...

K - 2nd
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Snow Day!

Written by Patricia Lakin
The pure silliness of these enthusiastic crocodiles, who don snowsuits, goggles, and helmets for...
Pre-K - 1st
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Corduroy

Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman

Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Fall Leaves (Rookie Reader®—Level A)

Written by Don L. Curry
A child describes all the fun to be had with fallen leaves.
K - 2nd
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Quick as a Cricket

Written by Don & Audrey Wood
A child celebrates the different ways he feels by comparing himself to a menagerie of animals...
Pre-K - 1st
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Rookie Read-About Health: How Do Your Lungs Work?

Written by Don L. Curry
The Rookie Read-About series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full...
K - 1st
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The Hungry Wolf

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has...
K - 4th
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The Tortoise's Gift

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
One hot, dry summer in Zambia, the rain stops falling. Soon, the animals are very hungry and thirsty...
K - 4th

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