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Pete the Cat: Play Ball!

Written and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat is ready to play on his baseball team, the Rocks. Their opponent is the Rolls. When the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete the Cat is rocking around the school in his school shoes. He discovers the library, the lunch...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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What James Said

Written by Liz Rosenberg and Illustrated by Matthew Myers
A funny, heartfelt, perfectly pitched story about misunderstandings and the importance of true...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Mr. Blueberry

Written and Illustrated by Simon James
When Emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher Mr. Blueberry with...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by James Ransome
When slave and seamstress Clara learns about the underground railroad, she dreams of freedom for her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Daniel Boone

Written by James Daugherty
This is the story of Daniel Boone, the young American pioneer. Follow his adventures of hunting...
2nd - 6th
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Feed Me Words 40+ Bite-Size Stories Quizzes and Puzzles to Make Spelling and Word Use Fun!

Written by Hirschmann and Kris and Illustrated by Hindle
These forty bite-size word puzzles, spelling quizzes, and vocabulary-filled stories, developed in...
K - 4th
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Super Happy Party Bears Gnawing Around

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The first book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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Super Happy Party Bears Knock Knock on Wood

Written by Colleen and Marcie and Illustrated by James
The second book in a funny chapter book series filled with full color illustrations and adorable...
K - 3rd
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Pete the Cat—My First I Can Read!™: Too Cool for School

Written by Kimberly and James Dean and Illustrated by James Dean
Pete is a very cool cat, and his clothes have to show that. But he's having trouble finding the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Baxter Turns Down His Buzz: A Story for Little Kids About ADHD

Written by James M. Foley and Ded and Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez
Baxter Turns Down His Buzz is the story of a high-energy rabbit who learns to control his activity...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stories from the Billabong

Written by James Vance Marshall and Illustrated by Francis Firebrace
From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and...
K - 3rd

Rags: Hero Dog of WW1: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Rags: Hero Dog of WW1. Look for...

Rags: Hero Dog of WW1: Memory Match

After reading Rags: Hero Dog of WW1, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Rags: Hero Dog of WW1: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Rags: Hero Dog of WW1. Circle or click on words across, down, or...
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Texas Alphabet

Written and Illustrated by James Rice
Texas Alphabet is pure Texas! Texas Jack, a native jackrabbit, teaches the reader about significant...
Pre-K - 3rd

Young at Art: How to Draw Shapes with Illustrator James Ransome

KidLit TV has a brand new show called Young at Art hosted by the brilliant illustrator James E...

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The Nutcracker in Harlem

Written by T.E. McMorrow and Illustrated by James Ransome
Set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, The Nutcracker in Harlem depicts...
Pre-K - 3rd
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No Mirrors in My Nana's House

Written by Ysaye Barnwell and Illustrated by Synthia Saint James
Nana's house doesn't have any mirrors. That way, they can't see the reflection of the cracks in the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Rainbow Fish

Written by Marcus Pfister and Illustrated by Alison James
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1992. Known for its bright colors and beauty, the rainbow fish stands out in the sea. But he is lonely until he learns how to share. Then he finds friendship and happiness.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Snowman: Word Search

After reading The Snowman by Tomas Alfredson use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

George and Martha: Word Search

After reading George and Martha by James Marshall use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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Rain School

Written and Illustrated by James Rumford
On Thomas's first day of school in Chad, Africa he discovers that there are no notebooks, no pencils...
Pre-K - 2nd

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