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These books manage to tell captivating and unique stories without using words as their medium of storytelling 

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These books manage to tell captivating and unique stories without using words as their medium of storytelling 

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This category includes books that are personal favorites of mine that were impactful on my own childhood

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This category includes books that are personal favorites of mine that were impactful on my own childhood

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Full of puns and witty humor, my brother and I found this book to be hilarious growing up, I hope you will too!

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I re-read this book multiple times as a child, I found the main character to be so lovable. His bravery and uniqueness is sure to resonate with young readers.

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I loved this book when I was learning the alphabet. The rhyming rhythm and silly story make for a perfect way to help remember the letters.

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I remember both having this book read to me and reading it to my little brother. The antics of this silly pigeon are sure to delight a young reader.

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My Mom read this series to my older brother and I multiple times when we were growing up, and I loved it each time. The author's true story of her life as an American Pioneer is a fascinating tale that draws young readers in.

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Although the vocabulary and humor often was beyond my knowledge as a child, I loved reading Calvin and Hobbes comics. The beautifully detailed illustrations paired with relatable humor of the childhood experience makes it enjoyable for young readers.

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This book was hilarious to me as a child, and even looking back now it makes me laugh. The expressively illustrated cows going on strike is sure to bring enjoyment to a young reader.

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The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter

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The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter

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This collection of stories was a personal favorite of mine, I still have my childhood copy. With classic characters such as Peter Rabbit, these beautifully illustrated, often cautionary tales, were intriguing to me.

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This was one of the first books I ever bought for myself as a child. I remember coming back multiple times to the Barnes and Noble by my house just to sit and read this. With three classic Disney stories combined into one graphic novel collection, this book is great for Disney and comic fans alike.

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Possibly contributing to my love for fictional frogs as an adult, the silly adventures of these two characters are sure to delight a beginning reader.

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Books that have been banned or challenged are books that have been  removed or restricted from public access such as at schools or libraries

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Books that have been banned or challenged are books that have been  removed or restricted from public access such as at schools or libraries

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This category includes various high-quality materials that have won awards for their writing, illustrations, and more 

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This category includes various high-quality materials that have won awards for their writing, illustrations, and more 

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Many people opposed this book because of the punishment Max faced and the supernatural themes present in the story.

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This book celebrates all different types of families, from adoptive families to step families even to animal families. The book was banned due to it's referencing of same-sex parents.

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This classic story of a young boy's magical adventure has been banned before due to alleged references to drugs and crude language.

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This true story of a penguin family at the Central Park Zoo became the most frequently challenged book from 2006-2010 due to the content of same-sex parents.

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This picture book about a magical pasta pot has been banned for alleged promotion of witchcraft.

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This classic novel about a pig and a spider's unlikely friendship has been challenged because the concept of talking animals was considered to be disrespectful to G-d.

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A new take on the classic fairy-tale set up, this story of a prince falling in love with a knight instead of a princess has been challenged for promoting homosexual themes.

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This fantasy classic has been banned before for its alleged promotion of drug usage.

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This environmentalist picture book has been banned before for allegedly portraying logging in a poor light and the thought that it would persuade children against the foresting industry.

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Banned for addressing topics considered "age-inappropriate", this halloween book talks about loss and friendship in a touching story about a bone dog.

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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

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Winner of the Caldecott Award
This book tells the true story of the bear rescued by a veterinarian in WWI that ultimately inspired the Winnie the Pooh books.

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 Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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 Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Winner of the Coretta Scott King Award
This picture book tells the true story of the African American women behind the calculations that took America to space.

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Winner of the Newberry Award
This novel tells the story of a widowed field mouse who seeks the help of a group of former lab rats in order to rescue her home.

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Honor of the Belpré Award
This picture book tells the story of how a little girl's parrot helps her and her grandmother connect despite their language barrier.

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Winner of the Caldecott Award
This silly picture book tells the story of a fish who enjoys wearing his hat. The only trouble is, that hat may not be his.

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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science

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Winner of the Sibert Informational Book Medal
This biography about one of the first female entomologists takes a look into the world of naturalism and breaking barriers in science and art.

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Winner of the Belpré Award
This picture book memoir depicts the author's experience with immigration and the gifts people bring with them even if they're empty handed.

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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Winner of the Newberry Award
This novel tells the story of two siblings who run away to live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, only to discover a mystery they are intent on solving.

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Winner of the Caldecott Award
This picture book tells the story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk, and get's into a misadventure trying to reach it.

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Winner of the Sibert Informational Book Medal
This book recounts the efforts of the parrot recovery program in Puerto Rico and the parrot's history and impact on their people.

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Books that celebrate Black history and experiences, great for Black History Month or any time of year

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Books that celebrate Black history and experiences, great for Black History Month or any time of year

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A girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic that is her hair. This book encourages confidence in looking just the way you are.

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Written in verse, this powerful poem celebrates Black children and encourages them to do and be great.

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This book provides an introduction for young readers to the Juneteenth holiday, the Emancipation Proclamation, and their impact on Black history today.

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The poem in this book is described as a love letter to Black America, it highlights the struggles and perseverance of great Black American heroes and their impact on today's generation.

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Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations

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Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations

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Originally written as a tribute for Abraham Lincoln's birthday, this song has been passed down for generations and been dubbed the "Black National Anthem".

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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

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This book tells brief biographies of influential and trailblazing female figures in Black History.

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Told through a blend of illustrations and historical photographs, this story of civil rights and sportsmanship tells of Jackie Robinson and his friendship with fellow player Pee Wee Reese.

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

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Told in verse, the story of the spiritual and literal journey of Harriet Tubman, whose heroic acts earned her the nickname of Moses, after the biblical prophet.

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An ode to Black and Brown children everywhere, this book touches on the harsh realities they face while centering a message of reassurance, resilience, and hope.

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Using quotes from his famous speeches, this biography tells the life story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights activists and speakers of all time.

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Books that celebrate notable women and their accomplishments and encourage "girl power"

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Books that celebrate notable women and their accomplishments and encourage "girl power"

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This picture book is inspired by the author's fight for women's education and the inspirational worldview that helped Malala hold onto hope in the most difficult of times.

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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

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This unique book pairs the stories of 14 influential young women throughout history with a notable female illustrator to create a beautiful visual celebration of persistent women.

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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

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The true story of a woman who dared to challenge conventions both about women in STEM careers and about sharks themselves.

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The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs

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The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs

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Illustrated in the blue style of cyanotype photography, this picture book biography tells the story of Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer who published the first ever book of photographs.

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Overcoming racial and gender boundaries, this fictional recounting tells the story of a little-know jazz great, Melba Doretta Liston.

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This book empowers young girls to be and do whatever they want, challenging the gender norms of typical feminine heroes.

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This story is based on one of the world's most influential painters and the animals that inspired many of her works.

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

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The inspirational story of a young woman who, despite the limitations society places on those with an autism diagnosis, became one of the most powerful voices in modern science.

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Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

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Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

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The biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, whose work with bilingual literature eventually earned her the Belpré Award named in her honor.

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Encouraging girls to be persistent and bold, this book provides representation of women in STEM as well as a cute tale of embracing failure and following one's dreams.

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This section includes books that have been considered favorites in children's literature for many years

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This section includes books that have been considered favorites in children's literature for many years

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The original story of a magical nanny and the adventures she causes. This classic story has been adapted into numerous films and abridged versions.

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The silly tale of a man who upon wishing to have seen the Arctic, ends up becoming the caretaker of multiple penguins.

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A children's book classic well known for its many adaptations. The story was originally written for the author's son, Christopher Robin, inspired by real stuffed toys he owned.

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The story of two siblings' whacky neighbor, the outrageous ways she lives, and the adventures she gets herself into.

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The first of a series of books based off the title character, Madeline, this classic story written in verse stars a courageous heroine at a boarding school in Paris.

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The story of a boy adopted and raised by a family of wolves, learning how to survive life in the jungle.

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The story of three siblings who after the disappearance of their father live by the train tracks. It follows their adventures as they investigate the mystery surrounding them and avert a tragedy.

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The story of an unusual little bear far from home who gets taken in by a family in England.

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The story of two dogs and their humans, and the adventure they go on to rescue their puppies from a fur-ocious villain.

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This is a classic children's book about a stuffed rabbit who becomes real in a magical land.

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This section includes picture-book biographies of famous and interesting individuals

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This section includes picture-book biographies of famous and interesting individuals

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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

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Despite women not being welcome in the scientific community at the time, Mary Anning's explorations and discoveries helped found the field of paleontology.

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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille

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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille

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After losing his sight at 5 years old, there is nothing Louis Braille wanted more than to be able to read. Despite many challenges in his life, he invented the Braille system of writing that is still used by the blind community today.

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This biography tells how singer Aretha Franklin became known as "The Queen of Soul" and persevered through segregation and other struggles to become the star she was.

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Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust

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Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust

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This biography honors the work of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who defied the Nazi order and saved thousands of children from the ghettos.

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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built 

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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built 

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A narrative story of the work of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector who gathered discarded books to build a library for his community.

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The story of Mae Jemison, who after dreaming of being an astronaut, worked hard to become the first African American woman to travel in space.

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Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins 

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Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins 

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The story of a teacher named Clara Luper who led a group of young people in protesting segregation and helped fight for equality.

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Filled with rich vocabulary in both English and Spanish, this book tells the story of poet Pablo Neruda and how he used his poems to speak his truth and help his people.

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Known for his physical strength and his strong communication, Hiawatha was chosen to translate the Peacemaker's message of unity to the five warring Iroquois nations.

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Mary Blair's Unique Flair: The Girl Who Became One of the Disney Legends

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Mary Blair's Unique Flair: The Girl Who Became One of the Disney Legends

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Growing up, Mary Blair had to work hard to fulfill her dream of being an artist. Her work eventually employed her at Disney, helping design concepts for some of the most well known and loved movies and rides.

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This section features folk tales and fairy tales, most of which have many versions with shared motifs and can be found in a variety of cultures

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This section features folk tales and fairy tales, most of which have many versions with shared motifs and can be found in a variety of cultures

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This African folktale character is known for his cautionary tales of mischief and trickery. His resourcefulness and cunning help him resolve many issues he faces.

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This tale of a boy and his experience with the Emperor of China tells a lesson of the value of honesty.

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Told using both English and Spanish, this Cuban folktale tells the story of a bossy rooster on his way to his uncle's wedding.

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In this traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph and his family feel way too crowded in their tiny house. He takes some advice that seemingly makes it worse, but in the end he learns to appreciate what he has.

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

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In this African folktale, the Sun and the Moon lived on Earth. They wish to have visitors over their home, but eventually their visitors drive them away to the sky.

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This retelling of the classic European fairy tale tells the story of a little girl who faces a mischievous and vicious wolf on her quest to visit her grandmother.

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By Barbara J. Atwater and Ethan J. Atwater

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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

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A modern retelling of a traditional Native American folktale, written as part picture book, part graphic novel. This book is sure to visually engage readers as well as impart Dena'ina tradition.

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This book is an adapted version of three classic Russian fairy tales blended together into one. The story follows the youngest son of the Tsar on a quest to find the mythical firebird.

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This retelling of the European fairy tale has illustrations that rival those of renaissance paintings. A young woman is trapped in a tower by an evil witch and eventually falls in love with a prince.

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Grandma and the Great Gourd : A Bengali Folk Tale

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Grandma and the Great Gourd : A Bengali Folk Tale

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In this Bengali folk tale, after receiving a letter from her daughter, an old woman known by everyone as Grandma must travel across a perilous jungle and use her wit to escape the treacherous animals.

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Inspired by the scientific theory that birds are modern decedents of dinosaurs, the story tells the tale of a bird trapped inside a dinosaur exhibit of a natural history museum.

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This book tells the story of two boys, one in Australia and one in Morocco, and their parallel lives. The dual stories are told next to each other, inviting readers to compare the similarities of two different cultures.

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Following an artist's sketch of a skater, this story uses lines to beautifully illustrate a message of the importance of getting up and trying again.

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As a child explores the night with a flashlight, this book tells of how there are wonderful things in the darkness, we just have to look for them.

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In this book showing the importance of small gestures, a young girl collects wildflowers while on a walk with her father, and gives them as gifts.

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Bored with zoo life, a walrus decides to escape and has to disguise himself to avoid being caught by the zookeeper.

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This open-ended book travels through time and generations to explore a word of secret messages.

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A lonely girl finds a way to draw herself into a new world, and stumbles into an adventure that she must use compassion and bravery save the day.

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In search of treasures washed ashore, a young boy finds an underwater camera and explores the secrets it has to share.

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A story of love and loss told through the experience of a dog and its favorite toy.

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Books that combine written storytelling and visuals to create comics readers of any age will enjoy

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Books that combine written storytelling and visuals to create comics readers of any age will enjoy