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1926 ~ Sky Pony Press commemorative edition, 2026.

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“Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest...”

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“Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest...”

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Winnie-the-Pooh and the Pike School share a birthday! The heartwarming adventures of Christopher Robin and his trusted animal friends are timeless, and are enhanced by E.H. Shepard’s iconic illustrations.

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The story of "Winnipeg," from a lonely train station and World War I training, to a London zoo, and finally, to the hearts and minds of children and adults everywhere.

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The story of "Winnipeg," from a lonely train station and World War I training, to a London zoo, and finally, to the hearts and minds of children and adults everywhere.

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Did you know that A. A. Milne was inspired to write Winnie-the-Pooh after discovering a real bear at the London Zoo? Discover how veterinarian Harry Colebourn, Mattick’s great-grandfather, came to adopt a bear cub during World War I. Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal.

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American Indian Youth Literature Award: honoring work by and about American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Asian/Pacific American Literature Award: honoring work about Asian/Pacific American heritage.

Mildred L. Batchelder Award: outstanding book published internationally.

Pura Belpré Award: excellent portrayal of the Latinx experience.

Randolph Caldecott Award: distinguished illustration.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: distinguished book for beginning readers.

Coretta Scott King Book Award: appreciation of African American culture.

John Newbery Award: distinguished writing.

Odyssey Award: best audiobook production.

Michael L. Printz Award: literary excellence in young adult literature.

Schneider Family Award: artistic expression of the disability experience.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal: distinguished informational book.

Stonewall Award: exceptional merit relating to the GLBT experience.

Sydney Taylor Book Award: authentic portrayal of the Jewish experience.

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A heartwarming tale of friendship between a rescue dog and a cheetah cub who are part of a zoo conservation program.

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A heartwarming tale of friendship between a rescue dog and a cheetah cub who are part of a zoo conservation program.

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An animal story about the power of friendship from Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga. This moving chapter book is perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate's One and Only series.

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Can Macy and her friends rally together to save the library?

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Can Macy and her friends rally together to save the library?

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A new novel in verse from Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander about third grader Macy as she learns the power of finding her voice and what she can accomplish with the support of community.

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Basketball has changed a lot in 125 years! Learn about the story and key players in this illustrated history of the game. 

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Basketball has changed a lot in 125 years! Learn about the story and key players in this illustrated history of the game. 

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Features a comprehensive history and profiles of popular players all portrayed with powerful and engaging illustrations.

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A crew of talking plants, a spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their magical abilities to defend their family from trouble.

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A crew of talking plants, a spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their magical abilities to defend their family from trouble.

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A charming and silly illustrated chapter book featuring whimsical characters, adventures, and friendship.

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What could go wrong when a group of yetis, goblins, ogres, werewolves, and other young monsters spend the summer together? A new graphic novel from author Kate Messner!

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What would it be like to live on the moon?

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What would it be like to live on the moon?

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Leo gets the chance to join the very first Moon colony, but things aren't what they seem in space.

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Jasper Rabbit is back with a new creepy tale! 

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Jasper Rabbit is back with a new creepy tale! 

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Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a creepy showdown.

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An adventure-filled mystery about a young girl who finds herself at the center of a city's secrets.

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An adventure-filled mystery about a young girl who finds herself at the center of a city's secrets.

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At the Midwatch Institute, Maggie and her friends receive secret training to help fight crime and uncover a mystery.

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Explore the stories behind your favorite foods while trying new recipes. A fabulous rainy-day activity!

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Explore the stories behind your favorite foods while trying new recipes. A fabulous rainy-day activity!

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Grace Lin explores legends and little-known facts about all kinds of American Chinese food. Watch her "One-Minute Myths" to have the stories come alive. Grace Lin, who lives in central Massachusetts, visited Pike in 2013.

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"All living things, from the tallest trees and longest whales, to the smallest birds, butterflies, and bees, are made of cells - just like you."

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"All living things, from the tallest trees and longest whales, to the smallest birds, butterflies, and bees, are made of cells - just like you."

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Explore the realm of humanity, from the basic building blocks of our DNA to the vastness of the Milky Way and beyond through exquisite artwork and engaging writing.

4th grade students voted The Universe in You as their 2023 Mock Sibert co-winner, and were thrilled to present Jason Chin a medal in person during his visit to Pike in the same year.

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The Watercress bunny family moves to a new home - the Broken Arms - where Cress finds new friends as well as danger. A wonderful animal fantasy that makes a great read-aloud from Concord author Gregory Maguire, who visited Pike in the 1990s.

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"Is it possible to live on a speck of an island constructed entirely by tiny sea creatures?"

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"Is it possible to live on a speck of an island constructed entirely by tiny sea creatures?"

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This profile of thirteen unusual places is illustrated by amazing detailed cut-paper artwork. Fourth grade students chose this title as their 2026 Mock Sibert winner. Giles Laroche, who lives on the North Shore, visited Pike in 2016.

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The true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada.

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The true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada.

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A true story of survival set in 1944 in the unforgiving barrens of northern Canada. Perfect for fans of the I Survived series. A 2026 American Indian Youth Literature Honor book.

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Sam, Eli, Jax, and Frog can't wait for summer vacation on "their" island!

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Sam, Eli, Jax, and Frog can't wait for summer vacation on "their" island!

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This episodic chapter book is a terrific read-aloud, showing the point of view of each of the four boys. Also recommended: The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher. Massachusetts author Dana Alison Levy visited with Pike's Upper School in 2022.

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Bat is starting fourth grade and learns there are no classroom pets in his new room! He and his best friend are very disappointed but hope they can convince their teacher to adopt a class ferret.

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Bat is starting fourth grade and learns there are no classroom pets in his new room! He and his best friend are very disappointed but hope they can convince their teacher to adopt a class ferret.

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The fourth installment of the beloved series, A Boy Called Bat. A 2026 Schneider Family Honor book.

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Evangeline is a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) who is ready for a big adventure.

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Evangeline is a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) who is ready for a big adventure.

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A shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. From award-winning author Kate Dicamillo and featuring illustrations by Sophie Blackall.

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She serves lunch by day, and justice after she washes the dishes.

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She serves lunch by day, and justice after she washes the dishes.

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Hector, Terrence, and Dee help Lunch Lady and Betty solve crimes in this popular graphic novel series. Massachusetts author Jarrett Krosoczka has wowed the Pike community in multiple visits from 2007 to 2026.

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"And may tomorrow bring you the second chance you deserve."

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"And may tomorrow bring you the second chance you deserve."

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Elizaveta and her daughter, Dasha, are refugees from war-torn Ukraine who operate a toy shop — the Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured. Our narrator is a wily street cat, Zephyrina, the second-in-command of the toy “troops.” When she rescues a mysterious stuffed bear, everyone knows that he is something special. This is a lovely story about friendship and community that highlights the role of historic teddy bears.

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A young girl explores her family's history and embraces her multifaceted identity.

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A young girl explores her family's history and embraces her multifaceted identity.

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A picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. A 2026 Asian/Pacific American Literature Honor book.

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Travel back in time thousands of years to humanity's original ancestors in Africa. A 2026 Sibert Informational Honor book.

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Jasper, Mo, and Ruby join their town's World Cup soccer tournament.

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Jasper, Mo, and Ruby join their town's World Cup soccer tournament.

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An illustrated chapter book series featuring soccer and the world cup! Perfect for fans of the Ballpark Mysteries and MVP series.

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A fox and a badger team up to change their destinies!

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A fox and a badger team up to change their destinies!

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An illustrated chapter book that features a fox serving as the "usher of souls" who has his life upended when a mysterious badger soul appears. A 2026 Newbery Honor book.

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"There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us."

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"There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us."

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A new action-packed dragon fantasy series that is perfect for fans of Wings of Fire!

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How about "arched avenue?" This beautifully illustrated poetry collection of animal homes will inspire you to take a nature walk and write your own! A 2025 Batchelder Honor book.

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Travel back in time to the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush.

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Travel back in time to the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush.

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Will and his dad journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to stake their claim for land. Winner of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Award.

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Two rock formations build a friendship that spans millions of years! A 2026 Caldecott Honor book.

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"So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find... in the forest."

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"So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find... in the forest."

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Discover the magic and wonders of the forest in this illustrated nonfiction picture book.

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Eddie has a summer full of adventures with his grandparents on Rosebud Reservation in this illustrated chapter book. A 2026 American Indian Youth Literature Honor book.

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"This year, for the first time in my life, I started thinking school could be fun."

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"This year, for the first time in my life, I started thinking school could be fun."

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The students in new teacher Mr. Terupt's class bond over fun projects until a class party day goes terribly wrong. Follow their ups and downs from 5th to 8th grade in the rest of the series. Local author Rob Buyea visited Pike in 2016.

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Discover the early life of a Red Sox legend.

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Discover the early life of a Red Sox legend.

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Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Pedro relied on his trusted friend and big brother Ramón to hone his baseball skills. When Ramón was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pedro tagged along, and the rest is history. Longtime baseball fan and author/illustrator Matt Tavares visited Pike in 2009.

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“He brought a world of white / suddenly alive with color.” 

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“He brought a world of white / suddenly alive with color.” 

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"Unicorns are real. At least, I am pretty sure they are..."

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"Unicorns are real. At least, I am pretty sure they are..."

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Professor Mito Fauna has founded The Unicorn Rescue Society to save mythical creatures from danger. Travel around the world as the society outsmarts villains and meets amazing dragons, water serpents, and maybe - Bigfoot. Adam Gidwitz, Pike’s 2019 visiting author, collaborated with other authors for added storytelling authenticity.

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Discover the life of this early Massachusetts Courageous Advocate!

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Discover the life of this early Massachusetts Courageous Advocate!

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In 1870, Mumbet, an enslaved person, went to court to challenge slavery under the new Massachusetts constitution, which guaranteed freedom for all. The following year, she won her freedom and slavery was abolished in the state.

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A ruby has been stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

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A ruby has been stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art!

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Ria Bailey finds herself in quite a fix, and it's all because of a something strange that turns up in the mail one day. Perfect for fans of City Spies and Spy School.

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Magnolia is determined to reunite a pair of lost socks and will race across New York City to find the owners!

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Magnolia is determined to reunite a pair of lost socks and will race across New York City to find the owners!

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A summer adventure filled with mystery, new friends, and the excitement of the city. A 2025 Newbery Honor book.

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Explore the wonders of the desert, where the sun touches everything.

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Explore the wonders of the desert, where the sun touches everything.

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Two siblings embark on a desert adventure following the sun as it illuminates the natural world around them. A 2026 Caldecott Honor book.

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Four friends with very different powers must stop the evil Dr. Slimepeople from turning the city's lake into goo!

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Four friends with very different powers must stop the evil Dr. Slimepeople from turning the city's lake into goo!

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A hilarious illustrated chapter book that is perfect for fans of Lunch Lady and Press Start!

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Even in death, a whale contributes to the rich eco-system of the ocean floor. This winner of the 2025 Sibert Informational Book Award is illustrated by Jason Chin, Pike's 2023 visiting author.