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Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)

Written by Donald Davis
The hills and small towns of western North Carolina in the 1950s come to life in this collection of stories by master storyteller Donald Davis. He’s shared his tales everywhere—from the World’s Fair to the Smithsonian to the National Storytelling Festival—and now he invites readers into the adventures of his own childhood. His stories follow him from his earliest school days all the way to the moment he begins to understand the big changes happening in the world, including the loss of friends during the Vietnam War.
K - 5th
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Tuck Me In Tales

Tuck-Me-In Tales

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis
Tuck-Me-In Tales is a charming collection of five bedtime stories from around the world, perfect for helping young children wind down.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Girl Who Wore Too Much

The Girl Who Wore Too Much: A Folktale from Thailand

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis

In the vibrant Thai folktale The Girl Who Wore Too Much, a young girl named Aree struggles to choose...

K - 3rd
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The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday

Written by Donald Davis and Illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco
Follow three clever pigs as they try to outsmart a tricky red fox in the beautiful mountains. This award-winning book is perfect for children who love folktales and stories about being brave.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Harry the Narwhal

Harry the Narwhal

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Flo Davis
When a problem arises in the ocean, Harry uses his tusk to help, and everyone learns to celebrate differences and treat others with kindness.
Pre-K - 1st
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Heal the Earth: White Feather Flier (Book 2)

Written by Julian Lennon and Bart Davis and Illustrated by Smiljana Coh
Jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane that can go wherever you want. The Flier's...
Pre-K - 1st

A is for Anacostia: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with A is for Anacostia by Dr. Courtney...

A is for Anacostia - Word Search

After reading A is for Anacostia by Dr. Courtney Davis use this printable and interactive Word...
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A is for Anacostia

Written by Dr. Courtney Davis
A colorful, rhyming children's book that highlights all of the wonderful adventures, historic sites...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big Machines (Rookie Reader®—Level A)

Written by Melanie Davis Jones
Kids can watch machines do their jobs in the farmlands of America and on big construction sites.
K - 2nd
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Field Day (Rookie Reader®)

Written by Melanie Davis Jones
Children have a wonderful time participating in the various activities of their school's field day.
Pre-K - K

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