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This category includes many great stories that take place a very long time ago. These books include mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient Greeks. These stories are known as myths because they are traditional stories that involve supernatural beings or events that don't normally happen in the real world.

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This category includes books that we may read around the beginning of the school year! But that doesn't mean that you can't read them throughout the year! These books will help you feel that you are not alone. You may feel nervous, scared, shy, sad when you go to school, but so do other students! You are not alone!

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This category includes books with a beat! As you read these books, you may also find yourself singing along to them. These books are great to read because you can sing and read them at the same time! That's what I call multitasking!

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This category includes books that will take you on many adventures! You may go to different places and discover new things or you may have to run from something big and scary. Who knows what you'll find in this category!

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This category includes books that will give you new knowledge that you may never have even thought about before! You will learn a lot of cool stuff if you read in this category!

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This category includes inspiring people, just like you! These people have accomplished amazing and unique things, just like you can!

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This category includes books that may have funny or comical events or scenes that are intended to make you laugh! You may also find some books with quirky characters that are funny and amusing to you!

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This category includes books that are personal to me and my favorite books from growing up. I would read a lot of these books with my mother and in class. I think you would like them too!

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I remember looking at the colors and the illustrations when my mom read this to me at night.

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This story is about a nighttime routine as a little rabbit heads off to bed. The rabbit says goodnight to everything in his room as well as the moon outside of the bedroom.
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I loved listening to this book during story time in school. I loved Lilly's red boots, her crown, and her purple plastic purse. I also love the theme!

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

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This book is about Lilly and her purple plastic purse. She is so excited to show off her purple plastic purse in school, in which she may be causing a big disruption in her class.
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I read this chapter book series all on my own in middle school. This was the first time that I was interested in reading a book for myself.

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The novel Divergent features a post-apocalyptic version of Chicago and follows Beatrice "Tris" Prior as she explores her identity within a society that defines its citizens by their social and personality-related affiliation with five factions, which removes the threat of anyone exercising independent will and re-threatening the population's safety. Underlying the action and dystopian focused main plot is a romantic subplot between Tris and one of her instructors in the Dauntless faction, nicknamed Four.
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Unfortunately, Roy's first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn't been sinking his thumbs into Roy's temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is intriguing: he was running away from the school bus, carried no books, and-here's the odd part-wore no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy sets himself on the boy's trail. The chase introduces him to potty-trained alligators, a fake-fart champion, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes with unnaturally sparkling tails.
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I remember when my mom read this to me when I was little. It reminds me that my mom will always be there for me, no matter where I go. 

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Sometimes we all have to do things for the first time that scare us. For Chester Raccoon, that scary thing is beginning school for the first time. After his mom shares a family secret with him, Chester Raccoon discovers how he can face his fears and be brave.
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Stanley Yelnats, a boy who has bad luck due to a curse placed on his great- great-grandfather, is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp, for a crime he did not commit. Stanley and the other boys at the camp are forced to dig large holes in the dirt every day, but they don't know why.
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I remember listening to this book in 2nd grade. This was one of my favorite books to look at!

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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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Illustrated by Betsy Lewin, the Simon & Schuster book tells the story of Farmer Brown's cows, who find an old typewriter in the barn and proceed to write letters to Farmer Brown, making various demands and then going on strike when they aren't met.
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In 3rd grade I would look through this book in the classroom library. I was so interested in the poems and the illustrations that brought the poems to life.

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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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The book's poems address many common childhood concerns and also present purely fanciful stories and imagination inspiring images.
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I had also read this book in 3rd grade as a whole class. We also watched the movie! This book has unique characters and a great story. I love this book!

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James and the Giant Peach is the story of a young boy who escapes an abusive home in a magical peach. Along the way, he makes new friends, and discovers the joys of freedom and friendship, which had previously been alien ideas to him.
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I read this in 3rd grade. I chose this book from our classroom library shelf and it looked interesting to me. I ended up taking this book home and keeping!

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The Giraffe, the Pelly, and Me by Roald Dahl

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The Giraffe, the Pelly, and Me by Roald Dahl

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The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn't. They don’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destined for success. Now they have their big break—a chance to clean all 677 windows of the Hampshire House, owned by the richest man in all of England! That’s exciting enough, but along the way there are surprises and adventures beyond their wildest window-washing dreams.
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This category includes chapter books that we may have read in class, or that I think anyone would enjoy reading!

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This category includes many nonfiction books that I find are interesting to read. You can learn many cool facts about animals, people, space, and more!

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This category includes many great stories that we read in class! Some stories are realistic and could possibly be true in real life, but others can be unrealistic. There are a lot of great themes in these books to look out for!

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A fictitious novel about three kids: Ally, Keisha, and Albert, who “set the world on fire” as they overcome challenges and conflicts. The plot begins with Ally refusing to try at school because of her learning disabilities.
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

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Rat, Mole, Badger and the preposterous Mr Toad (with his 'Poop-poop-poop' road-hogging new motor-car), have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on and by the river, and at the imposing residence of Toad Hall.
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The series is set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the Narnian world.
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Junie opens her mouth a lot and keeps on talking. She's not the type of person who cares what people think of her. She has lots of friends, she's a little goofball, and she likes to play around, have fun and do wild things.
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The first Magic Tree House book was published in 1992 — introducing the world to Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who discover a magical tree house filled with books. In Dinosaurs Before Dark, the tree house takes them on their first journey, an adventure in prehistoric times.
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Kingdom Keepers Series by Ridley Pearson

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Kingdom Keepers Series by Ridley Pearson

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Its plot follows the adventures of five teens who, by day, are holographic hosts in the Disney Theme Parks. By night, they battle Disney villains to keep them from taking control of the parks, the Disney entertainment empire, and the world.
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Katie looks after Shimmer, the magic pet kitten. Shimmer can change her size and take on any feline shape (once she turned into a tiger to protect a lost kitten). Katie's wand sends out sparkling, amber-colored magic.
Katie is a bit cat-like herself. She's very neat and fussy, and when she's nearby she makes some human people sneeze! Katie is often found curled up fast asleep in a sunbeam.
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Camp is supposed to be fun, but Sarah hates Camp Cold Lake. The lake is gross and slimy. And she's having a little trouble with her bunkmates. They hate her. So Sarah comes up with a plan. She'll pretend to drown—then everyone will feel sorry for her. But things don't go exactly the way Sarah planned. Because down by the cold, dark lake someone is watching her. Stalking her. Someone with pale blue eyes. And a see-through body...
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The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year. To Greg Heffley, middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented.
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Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of summer to the cold, crisp nights of winter, kids will learn all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more.
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Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!
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This book describes what planets are and what surrounds them. It shows the solar system in order. There are eight big planets and five small planets in our solar system. It explains what gas planets are and what dwarf plants are. It also explains the earth you live on and the moon we see!
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The book tells about the plants, animals and habitats of the Grand Canyon, both now and in the past, using the premise of a hiking trip there.
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Some Babies are Wild by Marion Dane Bauer

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Some Babies are Wild by Marion Dane Bauer

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There's nothing more precious than the relationship between mother and child, and Some Babies Are Wild perfectly illustrates this unbreakable bond.
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Hidden Figures explores the biographies of three African-American women who worked as computers to solve problems for engineers and others at NASA. For the first years of their careers, the workplace was segregated and women were kept in the background as human computers.
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Trees by Piotr Socha and Wojciech Grajkowski

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Trees by Piotr Socha and Wojciech Grajkowski

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Trees explores the important roles trees play in our ecosystem, takes an up-close-and-personal look at the parts of trees (from roots to leaves), and unpacks the cultural impact of trees from classification systems (like family trees) to art forms (like bonsai trees).
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Our Flag Was Still There by Jessie Hartland

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Our Flag Was Still There by Jessie Hartland

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The book describes how Pickersgill's shop, owned and run by women, took on the job of making the enormous flag, including fascinating details on how the flag was constructed.
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A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade

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A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade

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How Katherine Johnson helped put America on the moon. This book tells the inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson – made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures – who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the Moon.
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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 book begins with the letter A telling the letter B and B telling the letter C to meet "at the top of the coconut tree." The letters, in alphabetical order, begin to climb the tree.
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The students in the book learn that their classroom is a place where it's safe to be themselves, it's okay to make mistakes, and it's important to be a friend to others.
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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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This is a book about a little boy named Duncan and his box of crayons, which one day decide to go on strike because they are not satisfied with how they are used. Duncan tries to find a way to solve this problem, in order to keep his crayons happy and be able to paint again.
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Same, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Same, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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Elliot lives in America. Kailash lives in India. When these pen pals exchange letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but two boys living oceans apart can still be friends.
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A story about war and displacement, resilience and adjustment. Warga portrays with extraordinary talent the transformation of a family's life before and after the war began in Syria. Living in a tourist town on the Syrian coastline, Jude experiences the inequalities in her society firsthand.
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The Rainbow Fish is the story of a beautiful, colorful, and shiny fish with metallic scales that lives in the sea. Rainbow Fish loves his scales so much; he does not want to share them when asked by a blue fish. The blue fish is so hurt by Rainbow's Fishes' refusal to share that he no longer wants to be around him.
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The Mixed-Up Chameleon considers questions about happiness, change, and personal identity through a story of a chameleon at the zoo. This is the story of a chameleon who is like any other chameleon. It changes color and sits around eating flies. One day, it goes to the zoo and is amazed by all the animals it sees.
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Corduroy is a story about a teddy bear that waits every day for someone to come into the department store and take him home. One day a little girl named Lisa wants to buy him, but her mother points out that he is missing one of the buttons on his overalls.
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Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world.
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Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch

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Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch

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Grace is a young girl with big dreams! She loves to read and act out stories. Grace is excited to audition for the main character in her school play! When her classmates say she shouldn't audition for Peter Pan because she is black, Grace's Nana takes her to see a ballet, starring a ballerina who is also black.
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The story is about a Grouchy Ladybug who challenges a Friendly Ladybug to a fight over which one of them should eat some aphids for breakfast but then decides that the Friendly Ladybug is not large enough to be worth fighting.
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The Dot illustrates the power of one single adult's actions to change a child's life. The book speaks to the importance of teacher-student relationships, and our connections as human beings. It shows how creative thinking on the part of a teacher can unlock a child's own creativity, confidence, and growth.
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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 story describes a set of events that occurs after a boy gives a mouse a cookie. Once the mouse is given the cookie, he asks for a glass of milk, which ends up leading to a series of additional requests. Each event that occurs makes the mouse want something new, creating a seemingly endless stream of demands.
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The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena

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The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena

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Last Stop on Market Street is a story about appreciating differences, happiness, and inequity. Every Sunday after church, CJ and his Nana take the bus to its last stop on Market Street. This Sunday, CJ begins to wonder why they have to wait in the rain, why they don't have a car, why they always make this trip.
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Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back.
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Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets
Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.
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 The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

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 The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

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These books were published between the years of 2008-2010. The Hunger Games is an annual event in which one boy and one girl aged 12–18 from each of the twelve districts surrounding the Capitol are selected by lottery to compete in a televised battle royale to the death. The book received critical acclaim from major reviewers and authors.
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An unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos.
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If only there was a way for the dragons to travel back in time, to before tacos went extinct. Then they could grab lots of tacos and bring them back! It's the perfect plan, as long as there's no spicy salsa.
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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

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This book is an illustrated picture book about a father (rooster) attempting to get an unruly child (chick) to sleep by reading her a favourite fairy tale. Papa reminds Chicken to remember to not interrupt the story, which of course the little red chicken ignores.
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

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The story focuses on a nine-year-old boy named Peter Warren Hatcher and his relationship with his two-and-a-half-year-old brother, Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher. He hates the sound of his legal name, and prefers Fudge for any and all occasions.
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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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The book is about a bus driver who has to leave so he asks the reader to not allow the Pigeon to drive the bus. The Pigeon wants to have at least one ride and comes up with various excuses to drive the bus but the readers keep on telling him "NO!", which aggravates the Pigeon.
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Day Pilkey

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Day Pilkey

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Fourth-graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins aren't bad boys, but they do like pulling pranks. They also enjoy hanging out in their tree house, creating a comic strip about a superhero in underwear.
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President Taft is Stuck in the Bath by Mac Barnett

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President Taft is Stuck in the Bath by Mac Barnett

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George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Chris Van Dusen bring their full comedic weight to this legendary story, imagining a parade of clueless cabinet members advising the exasperated president, leading up to a hugely satisfying, hilarious finale.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

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Charlie Bucket lives on the outskirts of town with his poverty-stricken family: his parents and all four grandparents. Each day on his way to school, Charlie passes the best and biggest chocolate factory in the world, run by the secretive Willy Wonka. When Charlie's father loses his job, things go from bad to worse.
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George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born.
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Brian is an 8-year-old kid who is beginning to think that being a kid is hard work. Between school, soccer practice, violin practice and all the other trappings that third grade brings, Brian decides he's had enough of being a kid and that it's time to retire. So off he goes to Happy Sunset Retirement Center in Florida.
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If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff

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If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff

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If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix.
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If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

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The book follows the story of a little pig who climbs into a little girl's window after she offers him a pancake and follows a series of hilarious events that all build on one another.
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101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath by Stacy McAnulty

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101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath by Stacy McAnulty

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No one likes baths. What a waste of time! There’s so much more important stuff to do! Plus, baths are super dangerous for a number of reasons. You want me to list a few?
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Ricky Vargas: Born to be Funny! by Alan Katz

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Ricky Vargas: Born to be Funny! by Alan Katz

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Ricky Vargas is the funniest kid in the world! Ricky Vargas is so funny he can make people snort milk out of their noses...even if they're not drinking anything!

But it's not always easy to be so funny. And when the funniest kid in the world has his first unfunny day, Ricky has to figure out how to get back his amazing, world-famous sense of humor.

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Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus' master bolt.
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A trained cat who is able to form himself into specialty hats, Thermal Herman is world-renowned for his warmth and agility, but when a friend wanders off with a brain freeze and finds themself in peril, Thermal Herman must rush in to save the day.
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Tikki Tikki Tembo is set in ancient China and invents an ancient Chinese custom whereby parents honor their first-born sons with long, elaborate names that everyone is obliged to say completely – no nicknames, no shortening of any kind – while second-born sons are typically given short, unimportant names.
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A snowstorm is brewing. Father squirrel must find a place for his family to stay warm, but another animal is hiding out in every place he finds.
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“The Mitten” is a story of a little boy that lost his mitten in the snow. Soon after, an animal finds its way into the glove to seek warmth and shelter. It doesn't take long until many more animals have the same idea. The mitten becomes stretched out and cramped for space.
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Hedgie tries to stay awake so he doesn't miss out on all the snowy fun his friends are having. A chill is in the air, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates: Icicles decorating the chicken coop!
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A girl prepares for winter's arrival by hanging her woolens out to air. When a red-and-white patterned sock falls from the line and gets stuck on his prickles, a hedgehog (Hedgie) acquires a curious-looking hat.
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The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition.
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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The novel tells the story of fifth grader Jesse Aarons, who becomes friends with his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, after he loses a footrace to her at school. Leslie is a tomboy from a wealthy family, and Jesse thinks highly of her.
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Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? by Eric Carle

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Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? by Eric Carle

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Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child. Meet the little joey bouncing in mother kangaroo's pouch.
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Sometimes people march
to resist injustice,
to stand in solidarity,
to inspire hope.
Throughout American history, one thing remains true: no matter how or why people march, they are powerful because they march together.
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Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World by Kate DePalma

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Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World by Kate DePalma

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Illustrations and rhyming text introduce special days around the world, including the Spring Festvial, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Dia de Muertos, and the New Yam Festival. Includes calendar of special days and notes.
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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History by Walter Dean Myers

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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History by Walter Dean Myers

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In this powerful picture book biography, New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in the South, taught himself to read, and grew up to become an icon.
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Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born by Gene Barretta

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Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born by Gene Barretta

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In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time. The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People's Champion.
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Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt by George O'Connor

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Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt by George O'Connor

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Shunned even before she was born and destined to live a life of solitude, Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, finds power through her skilled hunting ability and mighty bow. She slays those who wish to do harm to the innocent and takes care of the young and helpless.
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Encyclopedia Mythologica Gods & Heroes by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda 

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Encyclopedia Mythologica Gods & Heroes by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda 

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This pop-up book takes you to Ra-Atum's land in Ancient Egypt; above the Grecian clouds to Zeus's Mount Olympus; up to Norse god Odin's frozen north; to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor sits in the heavens; into the wilds of Oceania where Pele's volcanic rage simmers below the earth; and to many more lands.
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Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli 

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Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli 

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The tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage your imagination. National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. Click Here for the Read Aloud!

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As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest.
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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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In the first of five short stories, clever Frog finds a way to rouse his sleepy friend. And as children will soon see, theirs is a marvelous friendship. When Frog doesn't feel well, Toad tries to tell him a story. When Toad loses a button, Frog helps him look for it.
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This book is about the mystery of a missing teacher named Mrs. Bunny Starch, and how two of her students, Nick Waters and Marta Gonzalez, will do everything they can to find her. They try their best in finding what had happened to their teacher while they were on their field trip.
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Wahoo Cray and his dad, Mickey, take care of wild animals from the Florida Everglades. They keep the animals in their own backyard, and make money by training them to appear on television. Mickey hasn't been working due to a concussion from a dead iguana that fell from a tree and hit him on the head.
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Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby

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Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby

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A science-class field trip to the Everglades is supposed to be fun, but Sarah's new at Glades Academy, and her fellow freshmen aren’t exactly making her feel welcome. When an opportunity for an unauthorized side trip on an air boat presents itself, it seems like a perfect escape―an afternoon without feeling like a sore thumb. But one simple oversight turns a joyride into a race for survival across the river of grass. Sarah will have to count on her instincts―and a guy she barely knows―if they have any hope of making it back alive.
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First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg is a funny book about a teacher who just does not want to go in for her first day of school. As the book begins though, the reader is lead to believe that it is a young child who is lamenting that first day.
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The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer.
Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy (Ilium) by a coalition of Greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.
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Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance.
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A fun story that packs a powerful message. The author explains that the day you truly begin living is the day that you realize that even though you may be different from everyone else, once you find the courage to share your story, the world will create the space or you that you deserve.
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Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro

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Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro

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The first day of school is exciting--but it can be scary, too Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen

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A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen

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Through a letter written from the teacher’s point of view, students are given the message that their new teacher is someone they will get to form a special bond with. Their teacher is not only there to help them academically, but also to cheer them on, and to provide a caring, safe environment for them to learn and grow.
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Every day a small number of the boys, the Runners, leave the Glade and head out into the unknown to find a way out and Thomas wants to become one of them. As if solving a gigantic maze wouldn't be challenging enough, the walls of the maze move every night to create new dead ends and new paths.
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