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The Way I Used to Be

Written by Amber Smith

Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night...

9th - 12th
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Curious George's First Day of School

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey and Illustrated by Anna Grossnickle Hines

It’s the first day of school, and George has been invited to Mr. Apple’s class to be a special...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Curious George Goes to an Ice Cream Shop

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey

There are so many colorful, delicious flavors of ice cream in Mr. Herb's store. Which should George...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Curious George and the Pizza

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey

Curious George is up to his elbows in dough and trouble as he tries his hand at making pizza. Tony...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Two Little Trains

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Two little trains went down the track, 

Two little trains went West. 

PUFF PUFF PUFF 

CHUG CHUG CHUG 

Tw...

Pre-K - 3rd
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You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion

Written by Margaret O'Hair & Sofia Sanchez and Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso

It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Jana Christy

This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called...

2nd - 5th
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Fatty Legs

Written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes

Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving...

4th - 7th
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Not My Girl

Written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard

Margaret can’t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the...

K - 2nd
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New Kids and Underdogs

Written by Margaret

Robyn Kellen has been the new kid six times. She’s practically an expert on the subject and has...

3rd - 7th
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Don’t Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Written by R.L. Stine

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by...

3rd - 7th
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Summer Treasure

Written by Margaret McNamara

Since it’s summer, instead of attending Robin Hill School, Hannah gets to do other fun things, like...

Pre-K - 1st
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Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle

Written by Christina Uss

A determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country to meet her idol. She's ready for an...

3rd - 7th
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Love to Everyone

Written by Hilary McKay

Clarry Penrose finds the good in everyone. Even in her father, who isn’t fond of children, and...

5th - 9th
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Most Perfect Thing in the Universe

Written by Tricia Springstubb

Eleven-year-old Loah Londonderry is definitely a homebody. While her mother, a noted ornithologist...

4th - 7th
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The Littlest Voyageur

Written by Margi Preus

A red squirrel stows away on a canoe to fulfill his dream of joining a group of voyageurs--men who...

2nd - 5th
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There Goes Patti McGee

Written by Mary Margaret Nienow

Tootie Nienow and Erika Medina's There Goes Patti McGee! is an uplifting picture book biography of...

1st - 2nd
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17 Kings and 42 Elephants

Written by Margaret Mahy

Where those kings are headed is a mystery, but no travelers ever had such a jolly time. Here is a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Time of Green Magic

Written by Hilary McKay

From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes “a memorable family story” (Booklist, starred review)...

3rd - 7th
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A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard

Written by Julia Lyon and Illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem

Written by Colleen Paeff and Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell...

K - 4th
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A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma

Written by Margaret M. Holmes & Sasha J Mudlaff & Cary Pillo and Illustrated by Cary Pillo
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Helen Keller's Teacher

Written by Margaret Davidson

The true story of the dedicated woman, Anne Sullivan Macy (April 14, 1866 – October 20, 1936)...

4th - 6th

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