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The Twelve Days of Winter

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

It's wintertime! That means it's the season for mittens, snow, and twelve days of surprises. In this...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter Brown

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Creepy Crayon!

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter Brown

Jasper Rabbit has a problem: he is NOT doing well in school. His spelling tests? Disasters. His math...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Creepy Carrots!

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter Brown

Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots.
He eats them on the way to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Richard's Friends

Written by Riley Williams

This is a captivating children's story that challenges stereotypes surrounding children with...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No Kimchi For Me!

Written by Aram Kim

Yoomi loves Grandma's cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th
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Butterscotch Learns to Do "SOMETHING about SOME THINGS!"

Written by Joanne S. Rupp

Butterscotch is a cute bulldog puppy who experiences the feeling of Disappointment this time around...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Butterscotch Goes to Puppy Academy

Written by Joanne S. Rupp

Butterscotch is a cute bulldog puppy who experiences first feelings when he goes to school for the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Gift from the Heart (Lil' Iguana)

Written by Lil Iguana Books

It’s C.K. and Alli’s birthday, but Lil’ Iguana doesn’t have enough money to buy his twin sisters a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Maka The Magic Music Maker

Written by Shannon Scott and Illustrated by Holly Braffet

Maka didn't talk much, but he loved to sing. Wherever he went, his beloved 'ukulele was by his side...

Pre-K - 1st
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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th
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Gazpacho for Nacho

Written by Tracey Kyle and Illustrated by Carolina Farias
Nacho likes to eat only one thing―gazpacho! Nacho won’t even try other dishes―until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Plátanos Are Love

Written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman

A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Spanish Is the Language of My Family

Written by Michael Genhart and Illustrated by John Parra

An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Veo, Veo, I See You

Written and Illustrated by Lulu Delacre

Marisol’s mami is the best cook at Rosita’s Cafe! But now, the restaurant is closed. A bad virus—too...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Yellow Handkerchief (El pañuelo amarillo)

Written by Donna Barba Higuera and Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso

My abuela wears an old yellow handkerchief that her grandmother gave to her.
I don’t like the yellow...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Noticing

Written by Kobi Yamada and Illustrated by Elise Hurst

This beautiful tale encourages readers of all ages to slow down and look at the world with their...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mazie's Amazing Machines

Written by Sheryl Haft and Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes

Mazie McGear loves to engineer! Whenever she encounters a problem, she turns on her imagination and...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mr. Lincoln's Way

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to...

1st - 4th
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Jeffrey Loves Blue

Written by Loretta Garbutt and Illustrated by Lily Snowden-Fine

In art class, a boy finds the courage to leave his comfort zone, try something new, and do something...

1st - 2nd
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Good Dog, Carl

Written and Illustrated by Alexandra Day

This lovable story is of a Rottweiler named Carl who is in charge of taking care of a baby named...

Pre-K - 1st
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Stay Cool at School (Mindful Me, Happy Me)

Written by Lori Lite and Illustrated by Richard Watson

Imaginary animals Jumpy and Sunny help identify big emotions that children experience at school and...

Pre-K - 1st
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Wish

Written by Chris Saunders

Rabbit cannot decide what to wish for, so he asks his friends Mouse, Fox, and Bear what they would...

Pre-K - 1st

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