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The Two Little Girls Who Could Not Count Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina, front cover colored by Emily, last page colored by Adelaide
Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it does not matter, it's not a race. Here is a true story of two little girls who could not count very well. Until ... They were taken from class on a regular outing, to go out and have great fun, practicing their counting!
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Little Boy Who Could Not Spell Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina & cover colored by Harley
Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it does not matter, it's not a race. Here is a true story of a little boy who could not spell very well. UNTIL...he found a way to spell each night, a game that proved to conquer his plight!
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Little Girl Who Could Not Read Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina & cover colored by Mishaya
Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it does not matter, it's not a race. Here is a true story of a little girl who could not read very well. UNTIL...she reads to her kittens each night and like magic, they cast their spell.
Pre-K - 3rd
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If You Can Dream It, Be It!

Written by Riley Tejcek

If You Can Dream It, Be It! is an inspirational story for children highlighting the life of Riley...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Becoming Boba

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Amber Ren

Milk Tea Town was steeped in tradition. That is, until... Mindy came along.

Mindy isn't like the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th
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The Light Within You

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Sara Palacios

Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes are her favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Molly Find Your Voice

Written by Shari Harpaz

This story is about a young girl overcoming her fear of trying something new and finding the courage...

1st - 5th
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Molly Make Yourself Big

Written by Shari Harpaz

Join Molly on an extraordinary journey as she embarks on a captivating adventure, navigating the...

1st - 5th
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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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I Am Fearless: A Yoga Story for Kids and Superheroes

Written by Apryl Dawn & Amanda Cottrell
I practice yoga! What’s your SUPERPOWER?
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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Not Little

Written by Mara Myers and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

Dot is the smallest person in her family and at school; even her name is small! People often mistake...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Mel Fell

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird. Readers will delight in turning their...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez
A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Another Way to Climb a Tree

Written by Liz Garton Scanlon
When Lulu's feeling well, she climbs every tree in sight, especially the tallest ones, the ones with...
Pre-K - 3rd
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And Two Boys Booed

Written by Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
On the day of the talent show, a boy is ready to sing his song, and he isn't one bit scared because...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

Written by Giles Andreae and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Amazing Grace

Written by Mary Hoffman and Illustrated by Caroline Binch
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. When her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart

Written by Howard Binkow & Reverend Ana
Howard loves to dance, until his friends make fun of him. But nothing makes him happy until he...
K - 3rd

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