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Ecosystems with Rachel Carson (Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists)

Written by Maureen McQuerry and Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal

Discover Rachel Carson's big ideas about protecting ecosystems and ways even the youngest kids can...

Pre-K - Pre-K
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Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th
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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Make a Stand: When Life Gives You Lemons, Change the World!

Written by Vivienne Harr

Make a Stand is a beautiful and inspiring book about how big things have small beginnings... Learn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Written by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Illustrated by Bao Luu

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star

Written by Elizabeth Everett and Illustrated by Beatriz Castro

How I wonder what you are… the Sun, our most important star!

We see the Sun every day. When we wake...

Pre-K - 1st
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Big and Little

Written by Erica Donner
Big and Little helps emergent readers understand and differentiate between these opposites while...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Family Book

Written by Todd Parr
Some families have two moms or two dads. Some families have one parent instead of two. Some families...
Pre-K - K
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Big Bug

Written and Illustrated by Henry Cole
Beginning with a beautiful close-up of a “big” ladybug, this book artfully depicts the concept of...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Dinosaur Parade

Written and Illustrated by Shari Halpern
Some dinosaurs are tall. Some dinosaurs are very small. Some dinosaurs walk on two legs, others on...
Pre-K - K
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Animal Action ABC

Written by Karen Pandell and Illustrated by Art Wolfe & Nancy Sheehan (Photographers)
An innovative alphabet book invites small children to imitate twenty-six different animals as they box, leap, and stretch their way from A to Z, and each spread features an animal and children in imitating poses.
Pre-K - 1st
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Baby Faces: Hugs & Kisses

Written by Roberta Grobel Intrater
Babies love to hold these small, sturdy books and gaze at the adorable photos of infants in their...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Baby Faces: Peek-a-Boo / ¡Cucú!

Written by Roberta Grobel Intrater
Babies love to hold these small, sturdy books and gaze at the adorable photos of infants in their...
Pre-K - K
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Do Not Lick This Book*

Written by Idan Ben-Barak and Illustrated by Julian Frost
Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you'd need to look through a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Look! Natures Helpers: Level 1

Written by Katharine Kenah
Zap! The sea anemone stings and paralyzes a passing small fish. It has just captured dinner for...
Pre-K - 1st
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Eyes, Nose, Fingers, And Toes

Written by Judy Hindley and Illustrated by Brita Granström
From a wiggle of their shoulders to a stomp of their feet, a group of lovable toddlers joyfully...
Pre-K - K
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Written by Deborah Heiligman and Illustrated by Bari Weissman
Some kinds of caterpillars begin their lives as a small insect and end their lives as a beautiful...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Houses and Homes

Written by Ann Morris and Illustrated by Ken Heyman
A look at different kinds of houses from around the world. Some are big, and others are small. Some...
Pre-K - 3rd

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