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The story presents a a walk in the park, but explores deeper themes of social class, loneliness, and connection through multiple perspectives, making it rich in meaning.

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Voices in the Park [Browne, Anthony] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Voices in the Park

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The story is full of illustrations and cultural richness, making it a joyful and relatable read. Jamela’s personality shines through in the story, making her a relatable and lively character. The narrative captures her emotions and energy, drawing readers into her experience.

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Jamela’s Dress [Daly, Niki, Daly, Niki] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jamela’s Dress

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr

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The playful, rhythmic, and descriptive words help children enjoy language and its sounds.

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Amazon.com: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book): 9781442450707: Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert: Books

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

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The days-of-the-week structure and clear beginning, middle, and end will help young readers understand story organization.

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"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf." So begins Eric Carle's modern classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar . More than 12 million copies of this book have been sold in its original, full-sized edition, and the beloved tale of science and gluttony has been translated into 20 languages. This five-by-four-inch miniature edition is truly tiny, with tiny type, but it is a nice size for small hands to hold and flip through the pictures. Despite its diminished state, the book is complete in every detail, following the ravenous caterpillar's path as he eats his way through one apple (and the pages of the book itself) on Monday, two pears on Tuesday, three plums on Wednesday, and so on, through cherry pie and sausage--until he is really fat and has a stomachache. And no doubt you know what happens next! Kids love butterfly metamorphosis stories, and this popular favorite teaches counting and the days of the week, too. A fun gift package for caterpillar fans. (Baby to preschool) --Karin Snelson Eric Carle and Tomie dePaola: Author One-on-One is the creator, author, and illustrator of When I was only four years old, I announced to my family in particular and to the world in general that I was going to become an artist, and write stories and draw pictures for books. I never swayed from that early declaration. I've always been curious to know, what inspired you to become a creator and illustrator of picture books? Well, I was set on fire! I was so inspired by this book, and the opportunity to illustrate it changed my life. After that, I started to create my own books, both words and pictures, and really it was then that I had found my true course in life. My illustration style is heavily influenced by folk art--strong simple shapes, bold lines, color, color, color and a deceptive simplicity. My style began to develop early in art school, and through the years, it hasn't changed very much, but it has refined itself. How would you describe yours? My aim with my work is to simplify and refine, be logical and harmonious. I like to use simple shapes, bright colors and a lot of white space. I write for the child inside of me. That is always where I begin. I do, as well. The only audience I keep in mind is that four-year-old in me. People sometimes ask me what advice I would give to young artists. I always think of the wonderful advice I received from my twin cousins when they were in art school in the late '30s. They told me, "Practice, practice, practice and don't copy." I often tell people about the four magic letters: DO IT. I want to be encouraging but I can only offer the example of my own experience, which is just one approach. There are many wonderful artists to learn about, which is important. But you must use your own imagination. You have to just do it. is sold every 30 seconds, somewhere in the world? . She is one of your most popular characters. Can you share how she came to be? Day, March 20th, I will probably be at home with my wife, Bobbie (I am a bit of a hermit, actually). But I will be saying a little toast to the caterpillar for whom I have a special place in my heart. And speaking of holidays, isn't your favorite holiday Christmas. Do you have a special Christmas memory? Christmas is my favorite holiday. My favorite Christmas was the one when I received tons and tons of art supplies: everything from an easel to paints, pads and pads of paper, and "how to draw" books. The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other children's books. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of Strega Nona: Her Story and countless other books. They recently had a conversation about their careers as picture book authors. Tomie dePaola: Eric Carle: My career began as a graphic designer and for a number of years I worked as an art director for an advertising agency in New York. In the mid 1960's Bill Martin, Jr. saw an ad of a red lobster that I had designed and asked me to illustrate his Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Tomie dePaola: Eric Carle: Tomie dePaola:

Eric Carle: Tomie dePaola: How do you feel knowing that a copy of

Now, I have a question for you, Tomie. How would you describe your artistic style, and has it changed over time?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle: It is hard for me, maybe for others too, to grasp this concept. But I am truly honored that my story is enjoyed by so many and that it is now being shared by a generation of parents who grew up with my book. How about your

Strega Nona

Tomie dePaola: In the '70s when I was teaching at a college, we were required to attend faculty meetings. I always sat in the back with a yellow legal pad. Everyone thought I was taking notes. At one meeting a doodle appeared of a little lady with a big nose and a big chin. I named her Strega Nona, and the rest is history. Speaking of history, how will you be celebrating the third annual Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle: On

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Tomie dePaola: A Look Inside

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Board Book) (Click on Images to Enlarge)

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar , has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com

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Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book edition is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting and days of the week. "The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book-and right into your child's heart..." - "Gorgeously illu...

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The interactive design, colors, and simple text and word choice encourage engagement while reinforcing print concepts.

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Press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children’s book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey. Each page of this surprising touch book instructs the reader to push the button, shake it up, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next. Children a…

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The Rhythm of the Rain by Grahame Baker-Smith

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The Rhythm of the Rain by Grahame Baker-Smith

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The sentences flow into one another and the poetic sentences enhance storytelling.

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A breathtaking picture book about the water cycle from Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith

Issac plays in his favorite pool on the mountainside. As rain starts to fall, he empties his little jar of water into the pool and races the sparkling streams as they tumble over waterfalls, rush through swollen rivers, and burst out into the vast open sea. Where will my little jar of water go now? Issac wonders. From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, this breathtaking celebration of the water cycle captures the remarkable movement of water across the earth in all its majesty.

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Issac plays in his favorite pool on the mountainside. As rain starts to fall, he empties his little jar of water into the pool and races the sparkling streams as they tumble over waterfalls, rush through swollen rivers, and burst out into the vast open sea. Issac wonders. From the tiniest r...

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Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver

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Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver

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This is a playful and fun story about grammar and punctuation. It helps illustrate how the different types of punctuation works.

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Robin Pulver (Author), Lynn Rowe Reed (Illustrator)

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Punctuation Takes a Vacation [Pulver, Robin, Reed, Lynn Rowe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Punctuation Takes a Vacation

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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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Each crayon in the story has a distinct, engaging voice.

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The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today.by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking-each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

With giggle-inducing text from Drew Daywalt and bold and bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, is the perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, back-to-school, or any time of year! Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit: Goodreads' 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award

Click, Clack, Moo ; we've got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike." - BCCB , starred review Booklist The Wall Street Journal Library Media Connection School Library Journal , starred review Publishers Weekly , starred review San Francisco Chronicle

"Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights." -

"This book will have children asking to have it read again and again." -

* "This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime." -

* "These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes." -

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Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining.

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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The story portrays a deeper message about gratitude and perspective.

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#1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller Winner of the Newbery Medal A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book This award-winning modern classic-a must-have for every child's home library-is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty-and fun-in their routine and the world around them.

This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.

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Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town?

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The story is about child's simple adventure and curiosity while exploring snow.

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The Snowy Day [Keats, Ezra Jack] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Snowy Day

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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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The story follows a day-in-the-life sequence from Alexander's perspective.

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Judith Viorst (Author), Ray Cruz (Illustrator)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [Viorst, Judith, Cruz, Ray] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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This book uses descriptive details and sensory language to help fluent readers expand their ideas into rich narratives.

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Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird.

But there is no answer.

Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don't need words. You don't need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn't an owl, but sometimes there is.

Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind's close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr's soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading around and sharing at bedtime.

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Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But there is no answer. Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling you don'...

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard 

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard 

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This story celebrates Native American culture while providing rich ideas about tradition and community.

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Kevin Noble Maillard (Author), Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story [Noble Maillard, Kevin, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

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This is an autobiographical story with ideas and themes of immigration, identity, and creativity.

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Dreamers [Morales, Yuyi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dreamers

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson 

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This story celebrates cultural differences and has rich ideas rooted in self-identity and culture.

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Jacqueline Woodson (Author), Rafael López (Illustrator)

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The Day You Begin [Woodson, Jacqueline, López, Rafael] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Day You Begin

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This story is about a Nigerian market adventure with rhythmic, engaging language.

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Baby Goes to Market [Atinuke, Brooksbank, Angela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Baby Goes to Market

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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

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A lyrical and empowering story advocating for environmental justice and supporting indigenous culture.

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Carole Lindstrom (Author), Michaela Goade (Illustrator)

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We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) [Lindstrom, Carole, Goade, Michaela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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This story portrays a powerful celebration of African American boyhood, using an uplifting and confident voice.

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PreS-Gr 3-"I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader." Page after page of empowering text speaks to energetic children everywhere, as the author-illustrator team behind Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut return with another top-notch celebration of Black boys. The catchy text exudes confidence as different speakers energetically proclaim their competence at science and sports, as well as their creativity and perseverance. Background characters are of various races, but the stars of every page are Black, and they explore, soar, soak up information, and make a difference. The pace slows as the speaker admits he sometimes is afraid of what others call him but refuses to let those attitudes define him. The vibrant illustrations reinforce the energy as groups and individuals share their gifts with the world, including a cameo by Barack Obama. Remembering their ancestors and their fathers, and acknowledging their own strengths, a line of boys gaze at the reader before the book's final declaration, "I am worthy to be loved." VERDICT Pulsing rhythms and bright images combine for a worthy and timely choice for every collection.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State Univ. Lib., Mankato

Winner of the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award! "A much-needed book for Black children when society demonstrates otherwise. The Kirkus Prize-, Coretta Scott King Honor-, Newbery Honor-, and Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut return for another celebration of Black excellence. In a text brimming with imagination and Black-boy joy, Barnes lays the foundation for young Black readers to go forth into the world filled with confidence and self-assurance. . . . Simultaneously, he opens a window for non-Black readers to see Black boys' humanity. They have dreams, feel pain, are polite and respectful-the list of qualities goes on. Barnes also decides to address what is waiting for them as they experience the world. 'I am not what they might call me.' With this forceful statement, he provides a tool for building Black resilience, reassuring young Black readers that they are not those names. James supplies his customarily painterly art, his brushy oils painting Black boys of every shade of brown playing, celebrating, achieving, aspiring, and loving. Through every stroke readers will see that Black boys are 'worthy / to be loved.' The title says it all: Black boys are 'every good thing.'"- Kirkus Reviews "A powerful celebration of Black boyhood, countering many of the negative messages that a racist society puts forth about African American boys. Here they are adventurous, polite, inquisitive, playful, creative, artistic, athletic, brave, and worthy. They are also loving, vulnerable, and reliable. The text has a cadence that demands to be read out loud, performed, sung, or shouted with joy and veracity. James' illustrations provide vibrant visualizations of the words, rich in color and movement. Boys' brown faces radiate light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood so that readers can't help but smile along as they read. . . . Despite this being intended for young readers, it would do no harm if it found its way into teenage hands as well, especially those already wounded by some of the predominant views of Black masculinity. . . . The need for a book like this, at a moment like this, could not be greater."- Booklist "Barnes and James reunite, after the multi-award-winning success of Crown , for this beautiful and necessary book that affirms Black boys and their right to thrive. James's vibrant oil-paint illustrations harmoniously depict Black boys in motion, in contemplation, and in full vitality as they skateboard, swim, or stand contemplatively in the outdoors. Barnes's refrain throughout the book . . . is a powerful, present-tense reminder that normalizes the robust lives Black boys deserve to live. . . . Lets Black boys know they are loved and valued just as they are, with unlimited possibilities. Movingly, one boy affirms for himself and for the reader, 'I am not what they might call me, / and I will not answer to any name that is not my own.' Fortunately, Barnes and James provide us with a range of powerful, positive names to call Black boys as they urge us to see them, to love them, and to let them live their lives as they deserve."- Horn Book "Page after page of empowering text speaks to energetic children everywhere, as the author-illustrator team behind Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut return with another top-notch celebration of Black boys. The catchy text exudes confidence. . . . Background characters are of various races, but the stars of every page are Black, and they explore, soar, soak up information, and make a difference. The pace slows as the speaker admits he sometimes is afraid of what others call him but refuses to let those attitudes define him. The vibrant illustrations reinforce the energy as groups and individuals share their gifts with the world, including a cameo by Barack Obama. Remembering their ancestors and their fathers, and acknowledging their own strengths, a line of boys gaze at the reader before the book's final declaration. . . . Pulsing rhythms and bright images combine for a worthy and timely choice for every collection."- School Library Journal "An empowering ode to Black boy joy. In metaphor-driven verse, Barnes moves from the interpersonally specific ('I am that smile forming on your face') to the iconic ('I am a grand slam,/ bases fully loaded'), and from the naturalistic ('I am waves crashing gently on the shore') to the historical ('I am my ancestors' wildest dream'). Employing rich textures and jewel tones in his fine art style, James paints Black boys of varying skin tones and ages engaging in work and play, solo and in community. . . . Together, James's energetic portraiture and Barnes's affirming text powerfully and ecstatically convey the idea that all Black boys are 'worthy/ to be loved.'"- Publishers Weekly "This first-person self-affirmation celebrates the multiple wonders of young Black boys. . . . Barnes' playful, potent style draws on inviting metaphor to lift this well above the usual supportive picture book celebration, and the zippy turns of phrase prompt affectionate and personal reading aloud. James' fluid, painterly oils show a gallery of young boys brimming over with magnificence, whether they're swinging at a pitch, peering through a microscope, or beaming a dimpled smile out at the viewer; even the tender and quiet compositions have a dynamism that suggests a moment caught in an active life. The book's powering of listeners to move past outside voices that diminish will be particularly welcome, and this will speak to audiences too young for Black Is King ." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review

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The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's ...

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This story is a simple, rhythmic book about animals seen on a walk, allowing for pattern recognition.

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This simple, funny read-aloud follows a boy's exciting stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he's being trailed by the entire menagerie!

Big type, repetition, lively art, and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first, make this board book the perfect addition to every young reader's library.

I went walking.

What did you see?

I saw a black cat

Looking at me.

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Amazon.com: I Went Walking Board Book: 9780152007713: Williams, Sue, Vivas, Julie: Books

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Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

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This book is well-structured and is about a girl discovering the meaning behind her name.

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Alma and How She Got Her Name [Martinez-Neal, Juana, Martinez-Neal, Juana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Alma and How She Got Her Name

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This is a well-structured story about a girl discovering the meaning behind her name. The story clearly conveys the author's purpose to adapt and find a sense of belonging in a new culture, making the narrative relatable and impactful.

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Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

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Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner [Lai, Thanhhà] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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This story has a well-paced structure describing a bus ride that gradually reveals deeper themes of gratitude.

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Matt de la Peña (Author), Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

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Last Stop on Market Street [de la Peña, Matt, Robinson, Christian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Last Stop on Market Street

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero

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This story's vivid, sensory descriptions bring this neighborhood to life.

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Isabel Quintero (Author), Zeke Peña (Illustrator)

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle [Quintero, Isabel, Peña, Zeke] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Papi Has a Motorcycle

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

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The story demonstrates strong organization through its circular story structure, creating a clear, logical sequence from beginning to end.

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Caldecott Honor Book)

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A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Caldecott Honor Book) [Lin, Grace] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Caldecott Honor Book)

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The story demonstrates strong organization through its problem-and-solution structure in a logical sequence.

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The Name Jar [Choi, Yangsook, Choi, Yangsook] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Name Jar

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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This story demonstrates strong word choice through its vivid, descriptive language while exploring themes of identity, pride, and family. The language is empowering, using precise and powerful words to highlight the emotional journey of the main character.

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[Hardcover] [Ibtihaj Muhammad] The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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Hardcover] [Ibtihaj Muhammad] The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family [ArtWorld] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. [Hardcover] [Ibtihaj Muhammad] The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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This book has strong word choice through its gentle, thoughtful language that carefully conveys the emotional depth of a young child’s experience with loss and healing. The simplicity of the words help convey the story’s emotional weight.

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The Rabbit Listened [Doerrfeld, Cori, Doerrfeld, Cori] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rabbit Listened

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Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids

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Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids

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A memoir with engaging visuals and powerful storytelling. It effectively combines visual and written elements to engage the reader. The book uses clear illustrations and strong, accessible language.

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Sharice Davids (Author), Nancy K. Mays (Author), Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator) & 0 more

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Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

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Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman [Davids, Sharice, Mays, Nancy K., Pawis-Steckley, Joshua Mangeshig] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

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The illustrations help to express the child’s imaginative world, with a mix of engaging text and vivid visuals. This story is perfect for readers transitioning into more complex narratives but still needing strong support from illustrations.

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Grace Byers (Author), Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)

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Amazon.com: I Am Enough: 9780062667120: Byers, Grace, Bobo, Keturah A.: Books

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The illustrations in this story help to express the child’s imaginative world, with engaging text and visuals.

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Helena Ku Rhee (Author), Pascal Campion (Illustrator)

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The Paper Kingdom [Rhee, Helena Ku, Campion, Pascal] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Paper Kingdom

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This story uses bold, warm illustrations and simple, relatable language to tell a heartfelt story about a father learning to style his daughter's hair. The visuals and text support the theme of love and perseverance.

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Matthew A. Cherry (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)

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Hair Love [Cherry, Matthew A., Harrison, Vashti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hair Love

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The vibrant collage-style illustrations and repetitive, rhythmic text make this story easy for younger readers to follow. The illustrations portray the heartwarming message of generosity and community, presenting the story in a visually engaging way.

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Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) [Mora, Oge] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

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A bilingual story showing sentence fluency in both Spanish and English.

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Meg Medina (Author), Angela Dominguez (Illustrator)

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Mango, Abuela, and Me [Medina, Meg, Dominguez, Angela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mango, Abuela, and Me

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A poetic book showing varied sentence patterns.

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Jordan Scott (Author), Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

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I Talk Like a River [Scott, Jordan, Smith, Sydney] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Talk Like a River

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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 

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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 

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A memoir in verse with fluid, rhythmic writing.

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Brown Girl Dreaming [Woodson, Jacqueline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Brown Girl Dreaming

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The flowing sentences in this book, paired with the repetition of phrases create a smooth narrative flow. The writing encourages readers to feel the rhythm of the words as the story progresses.

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With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us.

Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says.

That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

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Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist.

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A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston

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A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston

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The lyrical, poetic sentences in this book depict imagery and metaphors, creating a smooth, flowing narrative. The rhythmic quality of the language invites fluent readers to see the flow of the story.

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Oliver Jeffers (Author, Illustrator), Sam Winston (Author, Illustrator)

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Amazon.com: A Child of Books: 9780763690779: Jeffers, Oliver, Winston, Sam, Jeffers, Oliver, Winston, Sam: Books

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Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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The straightforward writing and simple punctuation help emergent readers understand sentence structure and punctuation. The dialogue is clearly marked with quotation marks, giving a good example of how conventions support reading and comprehension.

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Amazon.com: Frog and Toad Are Friends: 9780064440202: Lobel, Arnold, Lobel, Arnold: Books

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This classic story is filled with simple sentences and correct punctuation, with a focus on rhyming and easy-to-follow patterns. The playful language and repetitive sentence structure make it an example of correct conventions for pre emergent learners.

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Amazon.com: The Cat in the Hat: 9780394800011: Dr. Seuss: Books

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The story uses more complex sentence structures, with correct punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. It is an example of how conventions can be used to support a more detailed narrative while still being accessible to transitional readers.

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E. B. White (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)

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Charlotte’s Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)

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Amazon.com: Charlotte’s Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery): 9780064400558: E. B. White, Garth Williams: Books

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The story uses inventive language, but still follows the conventions of grammar and punctuation. Fluent readers can learn from the book's correct use of commas, quotation marks, and dialogue, as well as the pacing of sentences.

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Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

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The BFG [Dahl, Roald, Blake, Quentin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The BFG

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This story uses proper punctuation, grammar, and dialogue formatting, helping transitional readers see how to correctly apply conventions in more complex narratives. The dialogue between characters is consistently punctuated, and the sentence structure is varied.

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Because of Winn-Dixie [DiCamillo, Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Because of Winn-Dixie