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Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Written by Anna Wilson and Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog visit the river with Grandpa to watch the kingfishers. As spring warms into summer and autumn drifts into winter, they see the kingfishers build a nest, raise their babies, and learn to fly.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Emilia Wishing

Written by Belen Medina and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Growing Together

Written by Ruth Spiro and Illustrated by Paola Escobar
A child and a tiny seedling find a happy home in their neighborhood’s urban community garden. With help from firefighters, chefs, shopkeepers, and many other friendly neighbors, they grow together—flowers, vegetables, friendships, and more—through a bright and busy summer.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Errol's Garden

Written by Gillian Hibbs
Errol loves taking care of plants, even though he doesn’t have a real garden of his own. His home is filled with leafy, colorful greenery, but he dreams of having an outdoor space where he can grow even more.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fruits and Vegetables (A Plant-Iful World)

Written by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
Where do the tasty fruits and veggies on our plates come from? They grow right out of the ground!
1st - 3rd
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Apple Cake: A Gratitude

Written by Dawn Casey and Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
A child gives thanks for all the wonderful gifts nature shares—hazelnuts from the hedge, apples from the tree, eggs from the hens, and milk from the cow. Soon, the whole family has gathered everything they need to make something extra special… a yummy apple cake!
Pre-K - 1st
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The Farm Next Door

Written by Kelly Rice Schmitt and Illustrated by Charles Santoso
Farmer Fran helps her neighborhood every single day. She gathers fresh eggs, milks the cows, picks colorful vegetables, and delivers all the food to her customers. Because of her hard work, the whole community thrives.
Pre-K - 3rd

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, with your child.

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, by Peggy Parrish.
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A Room With a View

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Thaís Mesquita
Mama says it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure — but Oliver isn’t so sure. He does not like super‑long, brain‑numbing car rides, sleeping anywhere near bears, bugs, or bats, or eating sticky, icky camp food. Yuck!
Pre-K - 3rd
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10 Small Things I Can Do to Help My Planet

Written and Illustrated by Melanie Walsh
Sometimes small choices can make a big difference—like refilling your reusable water bottle, giving old clothes a new life, or trying any of the clever earth‑friendly ideas in this fun picture book filled with peek‑through pages and flaps to lift.
Pre-K - 2nd

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, with your child.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes.
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One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia

Written by Miranda Paul and Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
Discover the amazing true story of Isatou Ceesay, a woman from Africa who helped her community by starting a recycling project to fight the problems caused by plastic bags.
K - 3rd
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How to Hatch: A Gosling's Guide to Breaking Free

Written by Sara Holly Ackerman and Illustrated by Galia Bernstein
Discover how a tiny gosling breaks out of its egg and into the big, bright world in this super cute and silly nonfiction picture book. Told with short, funny “how‑to” style instructions, this story is perfect for reading aloud and shows kids every step of the hatching adventure.
Pre-K - 2nd

Feathers: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe, with your child.

Feathers: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe.

The Rainbow Fish: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Rainbow Fish, with your child.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

Watercress: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Watercress by Andrea Wang, with your child.

The Day The Crayons Quit: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, with your child.

Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers, with your child.

Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers.

Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers.

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