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Me and My Family Tree

Written by Joan Sweeney and Illustrated by Annette Cable
A little girl sets out to draw a family tree showing how her relatives are related to each other and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sebastian's Roller Skates

Written by Joan De Deu Prats and Illustrated by Francesc Rovira
Even though Sebastian has a lot he would like to say, he often is too shy to talk. But that changed...
K - 3rd
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Robert the Rose Horse

Written by Joan Heilbroner and Illustrated by P.D. Eastman
An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Knights Before Christmas

Written by Holub and Joan and Illustrated by Magoon
Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the...
K - 3rd
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A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-1832

Written by Joan W. Blos
A novel about New England between 1830 and 1832, written in the form of a journal by a girl named...
3rd - 7th
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Buildings In Disguise: Architecture That Looks Like Animals, Food, and Other Things

Written by Joan Marie Arbogast
Check out some of the funnest forms of architecture in the United States, with real buildings in...
2nd - 4th
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Zoo Babies (Scholastic Reader – Level 2)

Written by Joan Emerson
Learn about the cutest zoo babies ever: pandas, lions, and penguins, to name a few. The book will...
Pre-K - 1st
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Fiesta Femenina

Written by Mary-Joan Gerson and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalex
Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura...
K - 5th
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Me on the Map

Written by Joan Sweeney
In a playful introduction to maps and geography, a girl shows her location on a map of her room, of...
1st - 3rd
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Grimmtastic Girls: Rapunzel Cuts Loose

Written by Joan Holub
Welcome to Grimm Academy, where Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and Rapunzel are BFFs --...
3rd - 5th
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Grimmtastic Girls: Sleeping Beauty Dreams Big

Written by Joan Holub
Welcome to Grimm Academy, where beloved fairy tale characters are BFFs—and saving the world from the...
3rd - 5th
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Grimmtastic Girls: Gretel Pushes Back

Written by Joan Holub
Gretel joins the Grimmtastic quest for justice in a world where the E.V.I.L. Society must be stopped...
3rd - 5th
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Who Was...: Who Was Babe Ruth?

Written by Joan Holub
These fun and engaging biographies open the door to the lives and accomplishments of famous and...
3rd - 6th
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My First Book of Sign Language

Written by Joan Holub
Learning to fingerspell and sign is fun and easy! With practice, readers will learn the alphabet as...
K - 2nd
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Zero the Hero

Written by Joan Holub
"Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada." That's what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn't add anything...
K - 2nd
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The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School

Written by Joan Holub
A silly twist on the classic tale. The school principal bakes a gingerbread cookie and brings it to...
1st - 2nd
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Picnic! A Day in the Park

Written by Joan Holub
Summer is the perfect time for a picnic -- and everyone knows that ants love a good picnic...
Pre-K - K
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The Christmas Wreath

Written by James Hoffman & Joan Hoffman
On Christmas Eve, after sending Santa off in the sleigh once again just in the nick of time, the...
3rd - 5th
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This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer

Written by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Daniel Roode
Learn all about important leaders who represent, empower, and support the LGBTQIA+ community in this...
Pre-K - K
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Me and My Family Tree: Word Search

After reading Me And My Family Tree by Joan Sweeney, use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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Sebastian's Roller Skates Read Aloud by Caitlyn Wachs

Actress Caitlin Wachs reads Sebastian's Roller Skates by Joan de Deu Prats. Even though Sebastian...
1030

Robert the Rose Horse: Word Search 1

After reading Robert the Rose Horse by Joan Heilbroner, use this printable and Word Search puzzle to...
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Robert the Rose Horse: Word Search 2

After reading Robert the Rose Horse by Joan Heilbroner, use this printable and Word Search puzzle to...

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