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Jenny Is Scared!: When Sad Things Happen in the World

Written by Carol Shuman and Illustrated by Cary Pillo
Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Maria Bogade
Healing Days is a sensitive and reassuring story intended for children who have experienced trauma...
1st - 6th
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Miss Martin Is a Martian

Written by Colleen Murray Fisher and Illustrated by Jared Chapman
Melvin Eugene Baxter is convinced that his new teacher, Miss Martin, is a martian. It is his mission...
K - 3rd
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The National Anthem (A True Book: American History)

Written by Elaine Landau
This book explains what a national anthem is; recounts how and why Francis Scot Key wrote "The Star...
2nd - 5th
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Sugar in Milk

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Khoa Le
When I first came to this country, I felt so alone.

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Written by Danny Ramadan and Illustrated by Anna Bron
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Black is a Rainbow Color

Written by Angela Joy and Illustrated by Akua Holmes
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala

Written by Meenal Patel
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Atariba and Niguayona: A Story from the Taino People of Puerto Rico (Tales of the Americas) (English & Spanish edition)

Written by Harriet Rohmer & Jesus Guerrero Rea and Illustrated by Consuelo Mendez Castillo

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

2nd - 5th
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Home for Bird

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend - a small blue bird...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Written by Rebecca Emberley and Illustrated by Ed Emberley
While hard at work on her chores, an ant hears the wonderful clickety click chirrup of music coming...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Golden Girls of Rio

Written by Nikkolas Smith
The Golden Girls of Rio is the story of how a group of very different little sporty girls—from...
Pre-K - 3rd

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

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10 Fascinating Facts About Toys (Rookie Star: Fact Finder)

Written by Jessica Cohn

Did you know that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon?

Did you know that Lego makes more...

1st - 3rd
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Malala Yousafzai (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Jodie Shepherd

Meet Malala Yousafzai!

When she was growing up in Pakistan, girls were not allowed to go to school...

K - 2nd
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Sports: Let's Talk Baseball

Written by Janice Behrens
These early readers bring young athletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!
1st - 3rd
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Rookie Read-About® Geography—Maps and Globes: Types of Maps

Written by Mary Dodson Wade
Rookie Reader titles feature full-color illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a...
K - 2nd
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A Ladybug's Life (Nature Upclose)

Written and Illustrated by John Himmelman
Ladybugs are a farmer's best friend-they eat the bugs that would otherwise harm plants. Strikingly...
K - 2nd
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Fast-Draw Freddie (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Bobbie Hamsa and Illustrated by Susan Miller

Big, small, short, tall, thin, or fat, Freddie can draw all kinds of pictures quickly, including...

K - 2nd
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19757

Ice is...Whee! (Rookie Reader)

Written by Carol Greene
Two young boys learn that besides being pretty, ice is cold, slippery, fun to skate on, and apt to...
1st - 2nd
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19752

Our Neighborhood: Choosing Eyeglasses with Mrs. Koutris

Written by Alice K. Flanagan
In this book, readers learn what opticians do and how to pick out eyeglasses that fit. Series...
K - 2nd
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19690

Messy Bessey's Family Reunion (Rookie Reader®—Level C)

Written by Patricia & Fredrick McKissack
After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as...
1st - 2nd
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Game Day (Rookie Reader®—GR Level B)

Written by Cari Meister
Illustrations and simple text describe the events of a baseball game.
K - 2nd

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