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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris is a story about perseverance, community, and the ancient Mayan art of weaving.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Upside Down Boy/El nino de cabeza

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

Fresh from the country, Juanito is bewildered by his new school. Everything he does feels upside...

K - 3rd
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Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

Written by Ina Cumpiano and Illustrated by Jose Ramirez

Quinito’s neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops — it’s made up of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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El cumpleaños de mi hermana Dulce/My Sister Dulce's Birthday (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Erika Said & Claudia Navarro and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Six-year-old Dulce loves sweets, which is fitting since her name means “sweet.” She especially...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Sugar in Milk

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Khoa Le
When I first came to this country, I felt so alone.

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Written by Danny Ramadan and Illustrated by Anna Bron
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Home for Bird

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend - a small blue bird...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Visitor

Written by Antje Damm
Elise was frightened―of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a...
Pre-K - 1st
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Lucy Loves Sherman

Written by Catherine Bailey and Illustrated by Meg Walters
Girl meets lobster. Girl loves lobster. But can girl save lobster? That’s the question at the center...
Pre-K - 1st
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Family Photo and Other Family Stories (Rookie Reader Treasury)

Written by Various
There's fun for everyone when these families get together to bake a cake, visit grandma's farm, take...
K - 1st
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The Frog in the Pond and Other Animal Stories (A Rookie Reader)

Written by Children's Press
Collects four stories involving animals, including a dog, a frog, a fish, and a cat.
Pre-K - 1st
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Fast-Draw Freddie (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Bobbie Hamsa and Illustrated by Susan Miller

Big, small, short, tall, thin, or fat, Freddie can draw all kinds of pictures quickly, including...

K - 2nd
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Ice is...Whee! (Rookie Reader)

Written by Carol Greene
Two young boys learn that besides being pretty, ice is cold, slippery, fun to skate on, and apt to...
1st - 2nd
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Messy Bessey's Family Reunion (Rookie Reader®—Level C)

Written by Patricia & Fredrick McKissack
After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as...
1st - 2nd
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Game Day (Rookie Reader®—GR Level B)

Written by Cari Meister
Illustrations and simple text describe the events of a baseball game.
K - 2nd
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Cuando sea grande (Rookie Reader® Español)

Written by Jo S. Kittinger
In this title, a small girl contemplates the many things she can be when she grows up such as a...
K - 2nd
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Bears, Bears, Everywhere (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Rita Milios
Count bears from one to ten!
K - 2nd
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Car Wash Kid (Rookie Reader)

Written by Cathy Goldberg Fishman
A boy and his father have fun washing the car together.
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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Hot Rod Harry (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Catherine Petrie
Hot Rod Harry rides so fast on his bike he almost seems to fly like a bird or a jet.
K - 2nd
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I Love Rocks (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Cari Meister
From boulders to buildings, from mountains to caves, smooth or jagged, rocks are all around us. With...
1st - 2nd
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Messy Bessey (Rookie Reader®—Level C)

Written by Patricia & Fredrick McKissack and Illustrated by Dana Regan

Bessey finally cleans up her messy room. A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out...

K - 2nd
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Pancakes, Crackers, and Pizza (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler
Eddy likes to eat round things, like pancakes and oranges, square things, like crackers, and...
1st - 2nd

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