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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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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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Bathe the Cat

Written by Alice B. McGinty and Illustrated by David Roberts

It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of...

Pre-K - K
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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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First Broom

Written by Kallie George and Illustrated by Joelle Murray

Little witch,

Little broom.

Brand-new gift,

Brand-new moon.

 

Little witch is so excited by her...

Pre-K - K
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Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin

Written by Kelly Greenawalt and Illustrated by Amariah Rauscher

Join favorite character Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, on a trip to the pumpkin patch...

Pre-K - K
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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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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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Just Help!: How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor

Written by Sonia Sotomayor and Illustrated by Angela Dominguez

Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help today? And...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Written by Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sophie's Lovely Locks

Written by Erica Pelton Villnave

Sophie McPhee loves her long locks. Curly, curly, fancy, twirly. Twirly, whirly, long, and girly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Mitten Tree

Written by Candace Christiansen and Illustrated by Greenstein Elaine

One snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering at the bus stop. While they never...

Pre-K - 1st

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