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Big Foot and Little Foot

Written by Ellen Potter and Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch...

K - 3rd
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Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Raul Colon
Doña Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Somethingosaur

Written by Tony Mitton
A unique take on the "where's my mommy?" scenario in which an egg cracks open and out steps a little...
Pre-K - 1st
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Branches — Notebook of Doom: Flurry of the Snombies

Written by Troy Cummings
In this fun high-interest series aimed directly at the heart of the most reluctant readers, new kid...
1st - 3rd
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Skippyjon Jones: Snow What

Written by Judy Schachner
Skippyjon, a Siamese cat with oversize ears, delights readers with the rousing adventures of his...
K - 2nd
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Alfie the Apostrophe

Written by Moira Rose Donohue and Illustrated by Joann Adinolfi
Alfie the Apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and...
1st - 4th
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A Fairyland Costume Ball (Scholastic Reader Level 2—Rainbow Magic)

Written by Daisy Meadows
With vocabulary and sentences for beginning readers, fairy fans will adore this whimsical and...
1st - 2nd
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Scholastic Reader Level 2—Twin Magic: School Bully, Beware!

Written by Kate Ledger
Vocabulary and sentences for beginning readers.
1st - 2nd
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The Day it Rained Hearts

Written by Felicia Bond
One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. Each heart is special in its own way...
K - 1st
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Tales From Old Ireland

Written by Malachy Doyle and Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth...
1st - 5th
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The Blue Bird's Palace

Written by Orianne Lallemand and Illustrated by Carole Henaff
Inspired by the Russian storytelling tradition, this contemporary fairy tale about a relatable...
K - 5th
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Wild Swans

Written by Xanthe Gresham Knight and Illustrated by Charlotte Gastaut
Young Eliza and her eleven brothers’ lives are transformed when a plague ravages the Kingdom of the...
K - 5th
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Des fleurs pour Angelina

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and Illustrated by Steve Adams
Ricaud is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full...
K - 5th
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Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

Written by Jules Bass and Illustrated by Debbie Harter

All the dragons in the forest of Nogard like nothing better than raiding Castle Dark and carrying...

K - 2nd
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Masha and the Bear

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When young Masha ventures out into the forest to pick berries to feed her family, she gets lost. A...
K - 4th
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The Miniature World of Marvin & James

Written by Elise Broach and Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home...
1st - 4th
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Toy Brother

Written by William Steig
Yorick Bede has always considered his younger brother Charles a first-rate pain in the pants, and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boy Who Loved Words

Written by Roni Schotter and Illustrated by Giselle Potter
Selig loved words and he collected different kinds. Some, like 'Mama,' made him feel good, while...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Written and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Henry was a voracious eater—of books. He ate all kinds, including big books, picture books, and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The House at Pooh Corner

Written by A. A. Milne and Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard
The second volume of stories featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, the book introduces the character Tigger and...
Pre-K - 7th
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The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
This first book in the Magic School bus series introduces Miss Frizzle and many of the children that...
Pre-K - 5th

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