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This is a beautifully illustrated story about a boy who leaves home with only a teacup of soil from the land. The small amount that he takes from home is able to grow a plant that is large and beautiful. I loved the story and I think that it has a very neat message.

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First Generation : 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great by Sandra Neil Wallace

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First Generation : 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great by Sandra Neil Wallace

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This is a neat and interactive book of biographies of many immigrants. It touches on the stories of a diverse group of people with many different successes. It's a very inspiring book that is engaging and good for browsing.

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This is a story of a refugee fleeing from war at home. It does a beautiful job at describing the journey of a refugee to a young audience and has lasting message to close the book. I loved this book- especially the beautiful illustrations.

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Salva a young boy in Sudan must flee his village and run from the fighting in his country. Nya, a young Sudanese girl must walk to and from a lake each day to fetch water for her family. This is a sad, yet beautiful story about how Salva is able to use his experience to bring water back to his people in Sudan.

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Igniting a Passion for Reading: Successful Strategies for Building Lifetime Readers by Steven L. Layne

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Igniting a Passion for Reading: Successful Strategies for Building Lifetime Readers by Steven L. Layne

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This is a great informational book on teaching students to love reading. Layne touches on many personal stories and gives wonderful ideas to encourage the love of reading in and out of the classroom.

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This is a story of 3 children in 3 time periods, fleeing their home country in search of a better life. This book is very real and could be a great way to expose students to the idea of immigration/refugees.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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A fantastic and very popular book about Harry Potter, a boy who learns he is a wizard. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft for the first time and finds himself with powers he never knew he had before.

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This is a story of the author's ancestors and their travels through America. His Grandfather loves parts of American but returns home. Eventually, the author ends up in America, but still misses the home where he could be.

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This is a story of a young girl who comes to the United States as an immigrant. She and her mother use the library as a tool to help them learn English and get lost in their imaginations.

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This is a story of a girl who flees Vietnam during the Vietnam War with her family. She comes to America but it seems as though it is just as challenging here. She learns to overcome the bullying and troubles that stop her from succeeding in America.

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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story  by Reem Faruqi

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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story  by Reem Faruqi

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Lailah is an immigrant who celebrates Ramadan. She gets to fast for the first time but she is scared to tell her classmates. Lailah gets to share a piece of her culture with her school. This is a neat book and could be impactful for readers (window/mirror).

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The student's in Miss Nelson's class do not listen or behave. One day, she goes missing and is replaced by a teacher who is mean and assigns a lot of homework. The students can't find Miss Nelson until one day, she comes back to school! This is a silly and clever story!

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The Statue of Liberty is not standing still! She is on the move towards freedom. This is a great book about the Statue and what it represents for our country.

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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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This is a story of cows who know how to type. They go on strike so that they can get heated blankets and Farmer Brown is just not so sure about what to do with the situation! Classic story! Super fun.

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I LOVE this book. This book talks about how each child has their own "world" but they all have the desire to come together in one fantastic world. Could be a good book to discuss with young students.

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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 main character, CJ asks his Grandmother why they ride the bus and don't have the fancy things that other's have. She teaches him that it is important to appreciate what he has and look for the beauty in everything. Lovely story that touches on topics of poverty.

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts

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This is a great book about a girl who notices behavior even when other people don't notice her. She stands up, and makes a point of stopping the bullying and bad behavior at her school. Great book with a really good message.

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We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and Kids

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We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and Kids

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A great story about gardening and learning new skills. This book teaches lessons about failure and trying again. Super great illustrations and really neat book!

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This is a great story that includes mental health topics, as well as LGBTQ. Lily is a transgender girl who is attempting to learn her place in Gator Lake Middle School. Dunkin struggles with mental health issues and is trying to fit in with the popular crowd. Very impactful story that opened up my eyes to a lot of issues.

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This book was very average. It was informational and included important information but there wasn't much that set it apart. It had nice photos and maps but the author didn't do anything special to keep the reader engaged. Probably best for a reader inn mid elementary or one who was interested in geography.

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Bug Detective: Amazing facts, myths, and quirks or nature by Maggie Li

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Bug Detective: Amazing facts, myths, and quirks or nature by Maggie Li

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I loved this book. It was super cute with really fun illustrations. It would be a great read aloud and exploration book to read one on one with a younger student. There was lots of information to explore and engaging images. Probably best for younger elementary school aged readers.

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Understanding our Skeleton by Lucy Beevor

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Understanding our Skeleton by Lucy Beevor

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Interesting book that made the skeleton seem a little easier to understand. It provided the important information but left out the complicated details. Lots of interesting images and labeled diagrams. Good read for elementary age kids.

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 You Wouldn’t Want to Live without Extreme Weather! by Roger Canavan

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 You Wouldn’t Want to Live without Extreme Weather! by Roger Canavan

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Loved this book. It was fun and included lots of important information in a way that was easy enough to understand. Included timelines, images, and maps. Probably for a reader around 3rd grade or 4th grade.

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This book would be great for readers who love animals and horses. There was lots of illustrations that were labeled. It looks like an easier read from the cover, but it actually goes very in depth into horse body parts and different types of horses. Very informational text.

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Very interesting and easy read about China. Includes lots of images with clear captions and graphics for further understanding. Would be easy to read for young readers and a good nonfiction book for younger readers.

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Spacebusters: The Race to the Moon by Philip Wilkinson

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Spacebusters: The Race to the Moon by Philip Wilkinson

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A great informational title about the race to the moon and space exploration. Very well written and includes lots of good images and information.

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This is a fantastic graphic novel written in comic book form. This is a story about Cece, who goes through the struggles of making friends and going through school with a disability. Cece can't hear well and struggles to get by without a hearing aid. Super cute story that moves fairly quickly.

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Petite Rouge: a Cajun Red Riding Hood by Mike Artell

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Petite Rouge: a Cajun Red Riding Hood by Mike Artell

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A fun and swampy version of Little Red Riding Hood. This story is a fun, yet confusing read due to the authors use of 'swampy' language. A good challenge for an advanced reader. Still a cute story with swamp characters like ducks and gators.

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The Wolf’s Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood by Toby Forward

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The Wolf’s Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood by Toby Forward

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A different perspective adds to the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood. The wolf tells his side of the story and the reader is simply left to decide for themselves what they believe. A goofy and sneaky tone make this book a great read.

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Little Red Riding Hood and the Sweet Little Wolf by Rachael Mortimer

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Little Red Riding Hood and the Sweet Little Wolf by Rachael Mortimer

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A fun twist on Little Red Riding Hood. In this story, the wolf isn't so mean but rather very sweet. Together the wolf and Little Red work to solve the wolfs problem of being just too sweet.

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Betsy finally gets to deliver cupcakes to her Grandma but she must take along her sheep. Her friend, Zimmo the wolf decides to tag along. This is a cute story with a creative twist on Little Red Riding Hood.

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This is a book about twin brother who are on the same football team. One plays offense and constantly gets attention for making touchdowns and the other becomes sad because he feels left out. They have to work together to learn that each piece of the team is important to win games. This is a great book about teamwork and cooperation. It is also written by two twins who played in the NFL.

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This book is an easy read with a great theme. Mia, a young soccer player, learns that nobody wants a quitter on their team. She misses the game and returns with a new mindset. In order to play the game she loves, she must be okay with losing. Love this book!

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This is a story of the first ever women's basketball game. Agnes Morley got sent to Stanford by her parents to learn how to be a young lady but instead she found the sport of basketball. It is very true to history and is a very fun read. I love how this directly ties to true history. It could be a great book to use with young girls.

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Great book about Katie, who doesn't participate in most of the things a typical girl does. Instead she moves away from home to join the Girls Professional Baseball League. She works hard and strives for her passion regardless of what those around her are saying. This is a true story from WWII. Would be a great read for young, powerful and strong girls!

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This book is a super cute read. It begins at a football game and moves through saying goodnight to the players, coaches, stadium and finally goodnight to this child's favorite helmet and football. Easy read with great rhyming.

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This book tells the story of how Jack, a student, learns to love poetry. It is made of poems and includes ideas from other poets. I found it hard to follow at first but it gradually became clear and I ended up loving it!

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This is a fun fantasy book that follows the main character Maddy through her summer in the Bayou. Maddy has special powers that her family does not and they are put to the test when there is an oil spill in the Gulf. She and her friend Bear must do what they can to try to save the Bayou.

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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 

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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 

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This book is a cute mystery involving  a girl who has no arms. Aven moves to a new town where she connects with new friends who share the same feelings she has about being different. Super cute and a fun read!

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This book is a great introduction to the importance of reading aloud. Fox does a great job at encouraging parents and teachers to read to their kids beginning the day they are born. Very convincing argument on the topic of learning to read via read aloud time.

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Park

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Park

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This book talks about the telling signs that Summer is leaving and Autumn is arriving. It uses a lot of repetition which could make it an easier read for lower elementary readers. I did not like it much, but it could be useful when teaching about seasons and weather.

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The book begins by explaining that pink is for boys and blue is for girls. It's a very easy read but takes a complex idea and simplifies it for young readers. This would be good for young children- especially when they are learning to assimilate to the gender norms.

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Superbat has lessons of courage and doubt. A young bat wants to be a superhero but all of his friends doubt him. He feels disappointed and embarrassed but then goes on to save a family of mice. This book would be a great way to teach kids that being brave has benefits. Very fun book!

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Love this book! This is about a family of bunnies who adopt a wolf baby. The baby bunny is constantly warning the parents that the wolf will probably grow up to eat them. The ending is not as I expected it to be and it has a fun plot. This book would probably be good for 1st or 2nd grade readers.

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This book is a fun story of Olivia the pig, who decides to create her own band. After she learns there will not be a band at the fireworks show, she takes it upon herself to solve the problem. This book would probably be good for 2nd or 3rd grade readers.

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If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

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This is a fun book, much like the others from this author. The words match the illustrations very closely which could be helpful for students to recognize words. Also love the logical pattern in this book- makes it very easy to follow.

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This story is mostly told through images. While locking up, the Gorilla steals the zookeepers keys and decides to follow him home. This book has great illustrations that make the story east to follow.

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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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This is a fun read about the alphabet. It uses rhyme schemes and could be a great book to use with beginning readers. You could also use it for letter identification.

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This is a very simple and cute story reminding kids to look for the tiny things that bring beauty to the day. Would be a great read aloud or interactive book with young readers.

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Simple book about home. Home looks different for everyone and everyone has pieces that they love about their home. Good read for beginning readers.