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This book teaches about the duties of lighthouse keepers and the importance of tending to the seas.

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As the Prince prepares for his royal feast, he realizes that a pirate has invaded his castle. As a pirate sets sail on her ship, she realizes that a prince has raided her ship! In the end, the two decide to share the fort and go on a mission into space.

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The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers

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The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers

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A girl that was full of curiosity and wonder has a change of heart after she faces a tragedy. In order to protect her heart, she hides it away in a bottle around her neck. In the end, an unlikely friend helps her to free her heart again.

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This book chronicles the daily lives of marshmallows and shows the similarities that they have to humans. It also shows how all marshmallows have the power to do anything they set their mind to just like humans!

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This book focuses on the beauties of nature and how you can still experience them from inside if you pay close attention.

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A lady loves baked potatoes and does not go a day without eating one up. One day, she decides to adopt a pet dog and realizes that the little puppy reminds her of a baked potato- so that's what she calls him! The dog goes on a journey and finds out that his true identity is a dog.

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This book is about feeling comfortable in your skin and loving who you are inside and out. No matter what color your skin is, it will keep you safe and protect you.

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Dorothea Lange: The Photographer Who Found the Faces of the Depression by Carole Boston Weatherford

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Dorothea Lange: The Photographer Who Found the Faces of the Depression by Carole Boston Weatherford

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This book uncovers the history of Dorothea Lange, a well-known photographer that captured famous pictures from the Depression era. Since she was an underdog herself, she captured real-life scenarios through her camera lens rather than just photographing the wealthy.

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Strega Nona has a magic pasta pot that she uses to make delicious spaghetti. When Strega Nona is away, Big Anthony takes this as his chance to try the magic pot for himself...but does not know how to make the pasta stop!

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A story about how Humpty Dumpty overcomes his fear of heights after his great fall.

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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

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This book is about the unlikely friendship between a narwhal and a jellyfish. It also provides many fun facts and silly scenarios about the two creatures.

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This book presents common problems that children face and different ways to handle these issues. It emphasizes how you can handle anything if you have ways to cope and deal with your problems.

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This book helps children to see the beauty in themselves through self-affirming messages and pictures.

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The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon Agee

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The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon Agee

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There is a wall in the middle of the book that protects the knight from the dangers of the "other side." In the end, the "scary ogre" turns out to be a gentle giant and protects the knight.

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This book reflects on the many different ways that you can be kind in our world. It also shares how "being kind" might mean something different depending on who you ask.

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This books teaches children about the eyeballs of different creatures and shows how animals use their features to interact and experience the world around them.

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This silly book is about the very special day that Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store is selling potato pants! Potato rushes to the store but he is surprised when he sees an eggplant there on potato pants day.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

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This silly story teaches children cause and effect and shows how one small action can lead to a grand end result.

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Pride:  The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders

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Pride:  The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders

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This book reflects on the story of Harvey Milk and the history of the LGBTQ+ community in America. Milk took action to protest inequality for gay people and helped to design the pride flag that became a symbol of love for all.

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The crayons are tired of fulfilling their roles and want a change of pace. One day, Duncan is left with a stack of protest letters from his crayon box. In order to keep the crayons happy, Duncan draws a beautiful picture with a yellow sky, orange whale, green monkey, and lots of other mismatched colors.

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A peddler falls asleep on the job and gets his hates stolen by the monkeys up in the trees. As the saying goes, monkey say monkey do! When the man throws his hat down in anger, the monkeys follow suit and the hats come raining down to the ground.

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This book is about a dog named Smick. It is great for young learners and uses rhyming words and simple phrases.

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This book focuses on the little beauties in nature that are often overlooked. Shiny spiderwebs and flowers growing through a crack in the cement can be amazing if you take the time to appreciate them.

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I am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde

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I am Human: A Book of Empathy by Susan Verde

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This book teaches children how to treat others with respect and spread kindness. It also encourages children to be the best version of themselves.

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A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog by Mercer Mayer

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A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog by Mercer Mayer

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This book tells the story of a boy, a dog, and a frog without using any words. The illustrations depict a day out in the woods where friendships are formed.

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A man sets off to find a kitten for his wife, but ends up leaving with millions and billions and trillions of cats following him over the hills. In the end, the couple was left with one beautiful kitty.

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This book helps children to work through their emotions in healthy ways and talk through their struggles.

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After lots and lots of hard work, the dreamer reached new heights and made new discoveries. His mission changed the hearts of others and made them dare to dream, too.

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Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

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Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

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After much deliberation, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard decide to settle down and raise their ducklings in Boston. These ducks learned the hard way that the Boston streets were busy with bikers and cars. Luckily, the Boston people and police protect them and make sure they get across the road safely as a family.

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Owen is attached to his baby blanket named Fuzzy that he has had since he was a little mouse. With school around the corner, his mother gets creative and comes up with a way that Owen can keep Fuzzy with him wherever he goes.

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D.W. is the pickiest eater and has a long list of foods that she will not eat...but her least favorite of all is spinach! While at a. fancy restaurant she branches out and tries something new, but then finds out that it is made with lots and lots of spinach!

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A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams

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A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams

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A young girl and her mother save up for a comfy chair after they lost all their furniture in a fire. In the end, their hard work pays off and they find the chair of their dreams.

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A fruit bat named Stellaluna is raised by a family of birds after she is separated from her mother. She adopts the mannerisms of a bird and is seen as "different" from her fellow bats. In the end, she is reunited with her bat mother, but remains friends with her "bird siblings."

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

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In this silly book, the pigeon tries to convince the reader to let him drive the bus. In the end, the bus driver returns before the pigeon gets his chance behind the wheel.

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The World is not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

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The World is not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

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This book reflects on the upbringing of architect Zaha Hadid in Iraq and the many ideas that she had from a young age. It shows the hard work and determination that Hadid put in to become a successful woman in architecture.

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It's Raining Pigs & Noodles by Jack Prelutsky

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It's Raining Pigs & Noodles by Jack Prelutsky

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This books is full of silly poems that make you giggle and use your imagination. These poems are also full of literary devices that make his poetry catchy and memorable.

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This book tells the story of segregation through the viewpoint of two young girls. Even though they are told not to interact with each other because of their race, they still foster a friendship by sitting on the fence that divides their yards.

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This books focuses on a family's voyage to find a new home to call their own. The family must leave everything they know behind to sail to safety. This story captures the experiences of refugees and focuses on the hardships that they face while they search for a new land to call home.

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A young prince plants seeds that come from the words of the people around him. Some seeds are green and come from kind words, and other seeds are dark and come from mean words. This book emphasizes the importance of using kind words and being respectful towards others.

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Even though Vashti claims that she is not an artist, she surprises herself by creating a collection of "dot" paintings for the art show. She uses this experiences to help others foster their artistic abilities.

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This book emphasizes how all bodies are cool and beautiful no matter what they look like. This book also tries to break beauty expectations and stereotypes and teaches children to love the body they are in.

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This books is full of concrete, or shape, poetry where the words of the poems take different shape on the pages. This book also encourages children to play with words to create pictures and paintings and think about them in a new way.

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This picture book for early readers represents animals as tasty treats.

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This book focuses on the beauty of differences and diversity in our world. It also teaches children that it is our duty to celebrate these differences and love others just how they are.

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Firefly July selected by Paul B. Janeczko

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Firefly July selected by Paul B. Janeczko

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This collection is full of many different children's poems that take you through the four seasons. The poems are short, but they are full of literary devices and poetic language.

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The little girl in this book is a mix of different races, cultures, and identities and they all add up to make her who she is. These individual pieces make her whole!

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This book emphasizes how you can be anything that you put your mind to even if others perceive you differently. Be yourself and follow your dreams.

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This books starts by highlighting the beautiful creatures and plants in our world by counting up from 1 to 10. Then, it counts down from 10 to 1 and focuses on many ways to help take care of our Earth and all the wonders that live within it.

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Someone is stealing the bricks from the wall that surrounds the village of Littlelight! This ends up being a good thing- breaking down these walls exposes the town to different cultures that they had been living without for too long.

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The Boy Who Loved Everyone by Jane Porter

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The Boy Who Loved Everyone by Jane Porter

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Dimitri has so much love to share with the world but many people do not know how to respond to his "I love yous." Dimitri learns about the different love languages that people use to share their feelings.

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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball by Jen Bryant

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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball by Jen Bryant

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This book gives the backstory on Elgin Baylor and touches on the history of basketball and segregation in America. It also shares how Elgin protested the NBA because of unequal treatment due to his race.

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

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Alexander has a day where nothing goes his way. Some days are like that!

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Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word by Bob Raczka

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Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word by Bob Raczka

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This book includes a collection of short poems that are written from a single word. Raczka plays around with the letters and the text to create poems that make you think about the power of a single word.

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A bear loses his hat and asks all of his fellow animals friends if they have seen it anywhere. He discovers that rabbit stole his hat.

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This book focuses on the lives of children that live in different parts of the world. It shows the differences between lifestyles based on where one lives, but also the similarities.

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Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James Marshall

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Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James Marshall

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Miss Nelson teaches her naughty classroom a lesson by transforming herself into Miss Viola Swamp. In the end, the children learn to appreciate the kindness of their teacher and never take advantage of it again.

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Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Pena

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Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Pena

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Milo imagines elaborate backstories for all the people that he sees on the subway. He realizes that he can't uncover who a person really is just by looking at them.

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The giving tree shares everything she has with the little boy. Even when she has very little to give, she shares her heart and extends a helping hand.

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This books fights back against gender stereotypes and emphasizes how every color can be enjoyed by both girls and boys.

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This book emphasizes that differences our beautiful and essential in our world. We are all unique and that is okay!

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After going to the laundromat, Trixie loses her beloved knuffle bunny. Since she can't speak, she dramatically explains her woe to her dad through gibberish and gestures.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

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The entire alphabet climbs to the top of the coconut tree...but then they all tumble back down to the bottom. This book helps young learners get a handle on their ABCs.

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This book portrays all the different actions that animals and children do and the similarities between species. It also has beautiful illustrations with a neutral color palette and includes Cree translations.

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This book highlights thirteen amazing American women who persisted against all odds. They changed history by following their heart.

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This book helps children cope with death of loved ones and understand their emotions when dealing with difficult situations.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

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Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

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This book includes a collection of silly poems and drawings that make children giggle and question the world around them.

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After repeatedly being asked if she was a wolf, Maple the dog ran into the forest and tried to survive on her own. In the end, she realized that her wolf pack was the Parker family and that she belonged at home with them.

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This book poetically promotes self-love, courage, and diversity for young girls. It also celebrates differences and touches on the different pieces and parts of girlhood.

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This book teaches how to make the perfect tacos and throw the perfect party for a dragon!

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This book encourages children to keep trying and persevere even when faced with adversity. The Yet will protect you and help you reach your goals.

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A family finds a happy home in an old abandoned house. They fix it up and make sure it is good-as-new. The house needed the family and the family needed the house.

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The narrator encourages a little boy not to wish for a unicorn because they are too much work...and love to party!

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Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market by Huda Essa

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Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market by Huda Essa

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Adam gets lost at the market and has to find his way back to his mother and father. The market is full of different people, foods, colors, and cultures. This story is told with few words and encourages children to use context clues in pictures to understand the story.

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All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle

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All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle

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A boy and his family make a trip to the city of Havana in their well-loved car to meet his baby cousin. This book reflects on the historical fact that many of the cars in Cuba are pre-1959 and still on the road.

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Even though Ella was afraid of nighttime, she finds a new source of comfort in the moon. She and her mother spend some time in the garden watching the moon twinkle, the fireflies glow, and the nighttime critters graze.

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A young girl finds confidence and strength in who she is and works to change the world. She is ambitious, reflects on her history, and wants to pave the way for future girls that will walk in her footsteps.

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LouAnn the bear makes dozens of doughnuts to share with her critter friends. After her friends realize that LouAnn did not get anything to eat, they make her up another batch of doughnuts.

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Olivia is a lovable and energetic little piglet that is always looking for ways to keep herself entertained. She has a lot to say and always puts her thoughts into action.

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Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaki and Qin Leng

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Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaki and Qin Leng

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Hana's grandfather is a master violinist and she decides that she wants to follow in his footsteps.
Hana practices night and day so that she is ready to perform at the talent show.

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Puppies, Puppies Everywhere! by Cat Urbigkit

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Puppies, Puppies Everywhere! by Cat Urbigkit

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This book is for early readers and helps to teach basic words. Every page has an accompanying picture of a puppy!

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Before You Were Here, Mi Amor by Samantha R. Vamos

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Before You Were Here, Mi Amor by Samantha R. Vamos

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A mother recounts all of the things that she and the family did to get ready for the new baby. This book incorporates Spanish words and has a glossary at the end to help translate.

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This book highlights all the benefits and joys of trees!

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Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick

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Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick

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Buffalo learns many of the valuable lessons of Kindergarten- sharing and caring, cooperating, and being yourself.

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This books teaches mindfulness in simplistic terms that children can understand. It teaches strategies to help children slow down, take a breath, and learn to manage their emotions.

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This book helps children to learn about their feelings by portraying fish with different emotions. Children learn to read facial expressions and. body language.

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A Kite for Moon by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple

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A Kite for Moon by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple

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After sending kites up to comfort the moon, a young boy works his way to becoming an astronaut. Eventually, he gets to take his very own trip in a rocketship to visit the moon.

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A young girl learns how her actions affect other people. She realizes that she should spread kindness to others around her.

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A young boy designs a mural that incorporates pieces of the community and culture to put on a blank wall outside his home.

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Dog shares his love for books by opening a bookstore. He makes new friends to share his stories with.

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A young girl and her father go owling on a winter evening. The girl learns the tricks of owling and appreciates the silence and patience that is required for the activity.

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What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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This book encourages children to face their problems and work through them rather than run away from them.

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Bear searches high and low to help return toy bunny to its owner. In the end, toy bunny's owner asks Bear if he wants to keep toy bunny and give it a happy new home.

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After wishing to be like the other animals at the zoo, a chameleon learns that it is best for him to be himself.

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What Do You Do With a Chance by Kobi Yamada

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What Do You Do With a Chance by Kobi Yamada

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This book metaphorically encourages children to take chances and hold on to opportunities that come their way.

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Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

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Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

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The farm animals learn how to use a typewriter to make requests from Farmer Brown. The animals work together and protest in order to get what they desire.

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The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by Shel Silverstein

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The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by Shel Silverstein

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The missing piece meets many shapes and tries to find its place in the world. In the end, it takes advice from the Big O and forms an unlikely friendship.

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A young boy explores the wonders of a snowy winter day. First book with an Black main character to win the Caldecott Medal in 1963.

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A Cake All For Me by Karen Magnuson Beil

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A Cake All For Me by Karen Magnuson Beil

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A pig rhymes his way through baking a cake. He learns the value of sharing his tasty treat with friends.

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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems

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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems

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The sassy pigeon learns to share his hotdog with a curious bird.

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A young girl stops eating her lima beans so that she will fit in with her friends This causes her to get a "bad case of the stripes." After her stripes are cured, she learns that she should eat her lima beans even if her friends think it is weird.