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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo

Written by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green and Illustrated by Ruth Burrows
Cynthia Erivo has always been a powerful performer with a voice as big as her dreams. How did she achieve the radiant life of singing and acting she’d hoped for?
Pre-K - 2nd
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Tony's Bread

Written by Tomie dePaola

Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood

Written by Tony Hillery and Illustrated by Jessie Hartland

Discover the incredible true story of Harlem Grown, a lush garden in New York City that grew out of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Great Jeff

Written by Tony Abbott

Life hasn't been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his beloved St. Catherine's, he's forced to...

3rd - 7th
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Abuela y el covid/Grandma and Covid (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Airy Sindik & Tony De Luz and Illustrated by Tony De Luz

A young boy’s grandmother lives far away, but they keep in touch using cell phones and other devices...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Jungle Run

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Being small can be best of all! Here come the animals, one by one. All getting ready for the Jungle...
Pre-K - 1st
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Balloons over Broadway

Written and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

This book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Readers...

K - 3rd
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th
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Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio

Written by Tony Johnston
Los Angeles is a place of movie stars and fast cars and people who are too rich and people who are...
4th - 7th
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Off to Kindergarten

Written by Tony Johnston
A fun, rhyming story about first-day jitters and hopes by an award-winning author and illustrator...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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The Dungy Family: Justin and the Bully

Written by Tony and Lauren Dungy
The Dungy family is at the heart of this series that helps build reading confidence and ability.
1st - 2nd
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The Somethingosaur

Written by Tony Mitton
A unique take on the "where's my mommy?" scenario in which an egg cracks open and out steps a little...
Pre-K - 1st
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Basketball Superstars 2015

Written by K. C. Kelley
Get to know your favorite players from the 2015 basketball seasonAll the action from the 2015...
4th - 6th
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10 Fat Turkeys

Written by Tony Johnston
Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics...
K - 2nd
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The Secrets of Droon: #2 Journey to the Volcano Palace

Written by Tony Abbott
Step down... into the secret world of Droon, a fantasy series in which three kids discover a...
2nd - 3rd
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George Washington's Socks: A Time Travel Adventure

Written by Elvira Woodruff

A mysterious rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at...

4th - 7th
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Creepy Crawly Calypso

Written by Tony Langham and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Jump and jive with this funky band of mini-beasts, as they play their cool calypso beats...
Pre-K - 2nd
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African Adventure (Amazing Animals)

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Ant Parker
This picture book takes young children to Africa, where they meet many animals--elephants, lions...
Pre-K - 1st
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Amazing Animal Adventures: Forest Adventure

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Ant Parker
Take a walk in a North American forest and see all the animals that live there. From bears to moose...
Pre-K - 1st
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Amazing Animal Adventures: Ocean Adventure

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Ant Parker
This adventure takes Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit to the ocean, where they dive, sail, snorkel, and even...
Pre-K - 1st
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Amazing Animal Adventures: Rainforest Adventure

Written by Tony Mitton and Illustrated by Ant Parker
During a trek in a South American rainforest, Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit encounter a scaly giant...
Pre-K - 1st
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Tony

Written by Ed Galing and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and...
Pre-K - 1st
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Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling

Written by Cliff and Tony

Globetrotting troublemaker Delilah Dirk and her loyal friend Selim are just minding their own...

6th - 12th

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