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Hand in Hand

Written by Wells and Rosemary and Illustrated by Wells
The bond a parent and child share is special. In this sweet and heartfelt picture book, renowned...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Hypnotize a Tiger Poems about Just about Everything

Written by Brown and Calef and Illustrated by Brown
This is the first longer-format, middle-grade collection from #1 New York Times–bestselling author...
4th - 6th
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Lucy's Lovey

Written by Devany and Betsy and Illustrated by Denise
Lucy's favorite lovey, Smelly Baby, is her most loyal companion. They are simply inseparable. Smelly...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Power Down Little Robot

Written by Staniszewski and Anna and Illustrated by Zeltner
It's time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn't ready! He quickly opens his stalling...
Pre-K - 1st
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Frog Went A-Courtin'

Written by John Langstaff and Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky
This 1956 Caldecott-winner combines the rollicking lyrics of the clasic folktale with vibrant...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial

Written by Susan E. Goodman
In 1847, an African American girl named Sarah Roberts attended school in Boston. One day she was...
1st - 4th
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Hello, My Name Is Ruby

Written and Illustrated by Philip C. Stead
Join Ruby, a plucky little bird, as she ventures through life, making new friends, learning new...
Pre-K - 1st
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I See Kitty A Picture Book

Written by Yasmine Surovec
Love that Kitty invites the very youngest cat lovers to find Kitty in the world around them. Chloe...
Pre-K - 1st
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Calvert the Raven in the Battle of Baltimore

Written and Illustrated by Jonathon Scott Fuqua
You think history is boring? Baltimore kid Daniel does―until a chance encounter with a magical...
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and Illustrated by Steve Adams
Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full...
K - 5th
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The Family Under the Bridge

Written by Natalie Savage Carlson

The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest...

4th - 5th
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Big Hugs, Little Hugs

Written by Felicia Bond
A joyful picture book about family love from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of If You...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Under My Hood I Have a Hat

Written by Karla Kuskin
Award-winning poet Karla Kuskin and illustrator Fumi Kosaka make bundling up for the snow so much...
Pre-K - 1st
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Knuffle Bunny

Written by Mo Willems
Hilarious author-illustrator Mo Willems relays the Caldecott Honor-winning account of Trixie's angst...
Pre-K - K
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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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Mice and Beans

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
An award-winning author and illustrator team up for the story of grandma Rosa Maria as she plans a...
1st - 3rd
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The Classic Collection of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes (The Classic Edition)

Written by Gina Beck and illustrator
Enjoy these beloved nursery rhymes now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations...
Pre-K - 1st
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Marty Frye, Private Eye: The Case of the Missing Poodle

Written by Janet Tashjian and Illustrated by Laurie Keller
In this new collection of mysteries from bestselling author-illustrator team Janet Tashjian and...
2nd - 3rd
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Because

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Amber Ren
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Stuff of Stars

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then ....
Pre-K - 3rd
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Welcome to Cuckooville

Written by Susan Chandler and Illustrated by Delphine Durand
In the town of Cuckooville, Mrs. Gobbledygook speaks nothing but a nonsense language, and the mayor...
Pre-K - 1st
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Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! (English & Japanese edition)

Written by Kazuo Iwamura and Illustrated by Eric Carle
Acclaimed author-illustrator Eric Carle and Japanese artist Kazuo Iwamura have created a unique...
Pre-K - 3rd
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy...
1st - 5th

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