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Halloween (celebrations) book cover

Halloween (Celebrations & Festivals)

Written by Nancy Dickmann and Illustrated by Laura Borio

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Across the Globe!

It’s fall, and...

K - 2nd
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How To Draw the Presidents and First Ladies book cover

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party

Written by Clare Helen Welsh and Illustrated by Anne-Kathrin Behl

If you want the perfect party, never, ever, ever invite this crowd of chaotic guests! The unicorn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Luna Loves Library Day

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Fiona Lumbers

A young girl, Luna, looks forward to library day because it's the day she spends with her dad, as...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Let Me Finish!

Written by Minh Lê and Illustrated by Isabel Roxas

When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin...

Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Read a Book

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Find a tree—a 

black tupelo or 

dawn redwood will do—and 

plant yourself. 

(It’s okay if you prefer a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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When You Love a Book

Written by Kaz Windness and Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee

A book is a friend found in all shapes and sizes,
a buddy who's bound to be full of surprises.
And...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Billie Jean King (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Miranda Sofroniou

Billie Jean began playing tennis at the age of 11. After one of her first tennis lessons, she told...

1st - 3rd
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The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch

Written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by Allyssa Van Cuyk

Every day at the sandbar, Finn plays Sharks and Minnows while his brother, Hatch, works in a...

Pre-K - 4th
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We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy

Written by Nathalie Goss, Alex Goss, & Goss Castle

We all live in the one world together. Let's see how we're different in some ways and the same in...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Mouse Who Couldn't Eat Cheese: A Tale of Friendship and Chronic Illness

Written by M.B. Mooney and Illustrated by Ekaterina Miranova

Alex the Owl is excited to make friends with Maya the Mouse, but why does Maya sometimes feel too...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Amelia's Wild Ride

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Daisy Ingrosso

A true story about a tomboy who discovers the thrill of flying!

You can read this book for free on...

Pre-K - 1st
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Will's Play Time

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by LaPiz

Little William gets a front-row seat at a play – and it inspires him to create stories of his own...

Pre-K - 1st
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See Wilma Run!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Polya Bulba

The true tale of a girl who overcame an illness and learned to run like the wind!

You can read this...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Dia de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family

Written by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre and Illustrated by Laura González

Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story...

1st - 4th
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Brave Dave

Written by Giles Andreae and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Every Body: A Celebration of Diverse Abilities

Written and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Join this photographic celebration of differing physical and neurological abilities from a National...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book

Written by Winsome Bingham and Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bring Back the Babka!

Written by Marilyn Wolpin and Illustrated by Madison Safer

“A food-filled mystery that celebrates the diversity of Jewish food and the Jewish community...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Penguin of Ilha Grande

Written by Shannon Earle and Illustrated by Renato Alarcao

A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Lost and Found

Written and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

Pre-K - 3rd

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