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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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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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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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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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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...

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Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed and Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by...

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Celebrations Around the World

Written and Illustrated by Katy Halford

Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations...

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A Birthday Basket for Tia

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Cecily Lang

Today is Tía's birthday! Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Spell of a Story

Written and Illustrated by Mariajo Ilustrajo

In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the summer vacation. No more school...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby René Had So Much to Say

Written by Ashley Iman and Illustrated by Gladys Jose

“Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams—Ruby René could talk...

Pre-K - 3rd
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He's Mine

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

"He's Mine" is an uplifting and empowering story that celebrates the love between a son and his...

Pre-K - 4th
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Precious Love

Written by Khrisma Antoinette and Illustrated by Qorina Prameswari

Takara doesn't know her dad. Where he's at, what he looks like, and what he's doing is a mystery to...

K - 5th
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Last Day Blues book cover

Last Day Blues

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

As summer break begins, Mrs. Hartwell’s students worry that she’ll miss them while they’re gone...

K - 3rd
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In Every Life

Written by Marla Frazee

In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find...

K - 7th

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