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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Written and Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
The story of Mike Mulligan, a steam shovel operator and his trusty shovel, Mary Anne. When their...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...
Pre-K - 6th
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The Birthday Swap

Written and Illustrated by Loretta Lopez

A five-year-old Mexican American girl who will not be six until December has a great deal to...

K - 3rd
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The Little House

Written and Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
A little house watches the country transform into a bustling city and children see for themselves—in...
Pre-K - 1st
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Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup

A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a...

Pre-K - 6th
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King for a Day

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Christiane Kromer
During a lively kite-flying festival, a determined boy named Malik proves his skill and discovers that true strength comes from kindness.
1st - 5th
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Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

Written by Katheryn Russell-Brown and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Ever since she was a little girl, Melba Doretta Liston loved music. One day, her momma bought her a...
1st - 3rd
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Sunday Shopping

Written by Sally Derby and Illustrated by Shandra Strickland
Evie and her grandmother have a special tradition on Sunday evenings. Join them on a shopping spree...
K - 3rd
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¡Olé! Flamenco

Written by George Ancona
This book explores the history of flamenco dancing and how it continues to thrive around the world...
3rd - 6th
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Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Susan Kelly and Illustrated by Susan Kelly
After an accident in which he is separated from his mother, Jimmy is rescued and taken to Koala...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Parrots Over Puerto Rico

Written by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Long ago, Puerto Rican parrots raised their young, hunted for food, and made nesting holes in the...
2nd - 5th
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Buffalo Song

Written by Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth
By the late 1800s, American buffalo (bison) were nearly extinct. Drawing on Native Indian history...
1st - 6th
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Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building

Written and Illustrated by Christy Hale

This book of concrete poetry introduces readers to famous buildings around the world designed by a...

K - 3rd
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It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Written by Don Tate and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

The inspiring biography of self-taught (outsider) artist Bill Traylor, a former slave who at the age...

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