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Diwali (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Illustrated by Darshika Varma

Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all...

K - 2nd
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A Pup Named Bunch

Written by Mack Desean Brown and Illustrated by Robby Firmansyah

Join Bunch, a spirited dog with curly brown fur and boundless curiosity, on his quest for friendship...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Building

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Richard Johnson

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on a...

1st - 5th
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The Not-So-Wicked Witch

Written and Illustrated by Bethan Stevens

On the sleepiest of nights, when the air is still and the moon is full, the conditions are just...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel

Written by Kate Davies and Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

The Delaunay baking competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will...

Pre-K - 1st
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Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers

Written by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw and Illustrated by Marcus Trujillo

The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and...

1st - 6th
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The One and Only Sparkella

Written by Channing Tatum and Illustrated by Kim Barnes

Ella is excited for her first day at a new school.

Glimmering pencil case? Check!

Shimmering backpack...

Pre-K - 1st
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Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd
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Everybody Cooks Rice

Written by Norah Dooley and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner...

K - 3rd
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First Day Jitters

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't...

K - 3rd
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Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Shortest Day

Written by Susan Cooper and Illustrated by Carson Ellis

So the shortest day came,
and the year died . . .

As the sun set on the shortest day of the year...

K - 4th
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Rubber & Glue

Written by Krystle A. Boateng and Illustrated by Stacy Hummel

This children’s book is a remix of the old school saying " I'm Rubber and you're Glue, anything you...

K - 4th
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Two Little Trains

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Two little trains went down the track, 

Two little trains went West. 

PUFF PUFF PUFF 

CHUG CHUG CHUG 

Tw...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Magoo and His Magic Poo

Written by H.D. Ronay and Illustrated by Michael Harring

This is a story of a superhero cat who uses his unique” gift” to rescue puppies from a puppy mill...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Written by William Joyce and Illustrated by William Joyce & Joe Bluhm

Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.

Everythin...

Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Books

Written by Hayley Rocco and Illustrated by John Rocco

Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Imagine You and Me

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Randall and Parker are the very best of friends—they do everything together, from building elaborate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Mooncakes Mean Family

Written and Illustrated by Benson Shum

Jade and Crystal love the Mid-Autumn Festival because it means it’s time to make a tasty treat...

K - 2nd
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Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

Written by Joanna Que and Charina Marquez and Illustrated by Fran Alvarez

Our new neighbors’ hands are dancing. Their hands move as if to music. What are they saying to each...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Promise

Written by Lebron James and Illustrated by Niña Mata

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt

Written and Illustrated by Lina Maslo

The threads on Zlata’s beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother’s hands. “Red is for...

1st - 2nd
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Can I Be Your Dog?

Written and Illustrated by Troy Cummings

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Maxine Gets A Job

Written by Alexandra Garyn and Bryan Reisberg and Illustrated by Susan Batori

Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn’t need a job, but she’d very much like one. Her talented...

Pre-K - 2nd

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