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A little girl lets her inner wild in as she unleashes her imagination.

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It's time for the first pair of big kid shoes! The only problem? Keeping the laces tied!

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It's time for the first pair of big kid shoes! The only problem? Keeping the laces tied!

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It can be hard to learn something new. Follow along as we help the character find his new big kid shoes that just seem to keep falling off!

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Underwater, everything looks different and everybody moves differently too.

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Underwater, everything looks different and everybody moves differently too.

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While swimming, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe.

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I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog.

Woof!

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Three kids head out for a walk through the forest, but where are the fairies?

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Oh no! Mei Mei accidentally breaks Ama's favorite cup!

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Oh no! Mei Mei accidentally breaks Ama's favorite cup!

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An unforgettable story about what happens when we make mistakes and learn how to ask for forgiveness.

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A child discovers how to have more in life by having fewer things. A wonderful story that celebrates the importance of sustainability.

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Kayla is nervous to swim in the ocean, but uses her imagination to overcome her fears.

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Kayla is nervous to swim in the ocean, but uses her imagination to overcome her fears.

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A wonderful story about swimming in the ocean for the first time.

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A boy discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls.

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A boy discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls.

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A cozy, magical nighttime adventure From Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.

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Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year!

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Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year!

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A wonderful new story that helps show children what to expect when they start school.

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An epic museum cat and mouse chase through art and history!

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An epic museum cat and mouse chase through art and history!

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Follow along in the adventure as cat and mouse race through different art galleries in a museum.

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Before moving away, a child draws a guide to their house, school, and neighborhood.

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"Walk into this library, and what will you see? A whole lot of people who just love to read!"

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"Walk into this library, and what will you see? A whole lot of people who just love to read!"

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There is something for everyone at your library!

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Share in the excitement as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. Winner of the 2026 Caldecott Medal.

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

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

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

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Jun has just moved to the United States, but finds comfort in her lunch and connects with new friends over a shared love of food.

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Jun has just moved to the United States, but finds comfort in her lunch and connects with new friends over a shared love of food.

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Inspired by author Cherry Mo's experience moving from Hong Kong to United States at age 10. A 2025 Caldecott Honor book.

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1926 ~ Sky Pony Press commemorative edition, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mildred L. Batchelder Award: outstanding book published internationally.

Pura Belpré Award: excellent portrayal of the Latinx experience.

Randolph Caldecott Award: distinguished illustration.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: distinguished book for beginning readers.

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

John Newbery Award: distinguished writing.

Odyssey Award: best audiobook production.

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

Schneider Family Award: artistic expression of the disability experience.

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

Stonewall Award: exceptional merit relating to the GLBT experience.

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

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Be inspired to grow your own sunflower garden!

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Be inspired to grow your own sunflower garden!

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Bright illustrations and easy-to-read text follow the life cycle of a sunflower. A 2023 Sibert Informational Book honor and Theodor Seuss Geisel honor book.

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"Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so."

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"Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so."

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Follow along as we share in a blind child’s joyful experience of the changing seasons. A 2026 Schneider Family Honor book.

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Oh no! Trixie’s favorite stuffie is missing!!

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Oh no! Trixie’s favorite stuffie is missing!!

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Where in the neighborhood could Knuffle (pronounced can-uffle) be? This modern classic was 3rd graders’ top choice in the inaugural year of the library’s Mock Caldecott program in 2006.

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A real-life game of hide and seek - for endangered plants.

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A real-life game of hide and seek - for endangered plants.

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Alberto Salas hunts varieties of potatoes in the Andes so scientists can study these resilient plants. Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, Pike's 2024-25 visiting author. Winner of the 2026 Sibert Informational Book Medal.

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A mop is tired of cleaning and decides to run away! Can anyone stop the mop? Winner of the 2026 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

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Little brother Chooch always wants to help, but big sister feels like he just makes things worse! 

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Little brother Chooch always wants to help, but big sister feels like he just makes things worse! 

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A Cherokee girl shares her family traditions with her little brother. Winner of the 2025 Caldecott Medal.

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

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"Remembering the village ~ learning the town."

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"Remembering the village ~ learning the town."

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Shanti and her family say goodbye to their home in West Bengal and learn to navigate and embrace life in America. In all her writing for children and young adults, Perkins writes with authenticity and care about living between cultures. She was Pike’s visiting author in 2007 and 2013.

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Explore the many shades of Pike’s hallmark color!

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Explore the many shades of Pike’s hallmark color!

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Turn the pages to discover how each image transforms into something new, using innovative die-cut illustrations. This concept book was the 2013 Mock Caldecott winner.

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“Right when I gave up on talking, my grandfather surprised me by revealing a world beyond words. And in a FLASH--we see each other for the first time.” 

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“Right when I gave up on talking, my grandfather surprised me by revealing a world beyond words. And in a FLASH--we see each other for the first time.” 

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A celebration of a young Thai boy’s creative spirit and the joy that he and his grandfather discover when they draw and paint together, each in their authentic style. In 2019, Pike 3rd grade students voted this title their winner as part of the library’s Mock Caldecott program.

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Daisy loves touring her California town every summer night.

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Daisy loves touring her California town every summer night.

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They wave at Abuelito and Abuelita’s yellow house with the lemon tree and nod to Mr. García, the librarian in the Dodgers cap. Filled with the sights and sounds of community, this vibrant story was the 2020 Mock Caldecott winner.

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"Does it taste like a story? That's when you know it is ripe"

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"Does it taste like a story? That's when you know it is ripe"

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Follow along on a journey of family stories as Midori asks her jichan if the peaches are ripe yet and he responds that it should taste like a story. A 2026 Asian/Pacific American Literature Honor book.

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Alice is invited into a spellbinding book and has many adventures in this modern classic. Massachusetts author Grace Lin visited Pike in 2016.

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“Dear Duncan, Yellow crayon here. I need you to tell orange crayon that I am the color of the sun.”

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“Dear Duncan, Yellow crayon here. I need you to tell orange crayon that I am the color of the sun.”

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Duncan arrives at school one day to find that the crayons in his crayon box have disappeared. In their place are a series of letters that outline their complaints - from overworked red to embarrassed beige. This hilarious tale was the 2014 Mock Caldecott winner, and is frequently performed by Pike's Speech Team competitors.

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How will these trusted friends handle a crabby bully?

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How will these trusted friends handle a crabby bully?

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Massachusetts author Jarrett Krosoczka has wowed the Pike community in multiple visits from 2007 to 2026.

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

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

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In 1963, when the Pike School began its move to Sunset Rock Road, The Snowy Day won the Caldecott Medal, becoming the first award-winning book to feature a non-white child. The Pinkney family brings generations of literary and artistic excellence to children’s literature, and are courageous advocates for inclusivity and belonging. Andrea Davis Pinkney visited Pike in 2017.

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“Fry bread is time...Fry bread is art...Fry bread is history.” 

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“Fry bread is time...Fry bread is art...Fry bread is history.” 

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An intergenerational group of Native American friends and family makes fry bread, a common Native food staple as varied as the people who make it. The authenticity and care of the community shines through, enhanced by 2025 visiting author Juana Martinez-Neal’s warm illustrations.

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Bat, Rat, and Cat are having trouble deciding on the perfect vacation spot. Will they be able to come up with a solution that makes everyone happy?

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Bat, Rat, and Cat are having trouble deciding on the perfect vacation spot. Will they be able to come up with a solution that makes everyone happy?

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A playful early reader that is centered around friendship. Winner of the 2025 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

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Follow along to learn the similarities and differences between Monarch and Mourning Cloak butterflies.

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Follow along to learn the similarities and differences between Monarch and Mourning Cloak butterflies.

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A beautifully illustrated picture book poetry collection that captures the incredible lives of butterfly species.

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"You are a narwhal -- / shy, / swift, / small (for a whale)"

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"You are a narwhal -- / shy, / swift, / small (for a whale)"

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Join these amazing sea mammals under the ocean as they migrate to warm waters in the summer, dive deep in search of food, and navigate ice and predators. The unique voice of this title was the reason 4th grade students voted it their 2025 Mock Sibert winner.

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Alma is a little girl with a long name - and she is not happy about it! 

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Alma is a little girl with a long name - and she is not happy about it! 

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Through her loving father’s stories, she learns about her unique heritage and identity. Maybe her name is just right, after all. Peruvian-born author and illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal visited Pike in 2025.

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“Any old place / that’s your home base / is where you want to be”

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“Any old place / that’s your home base / is where you want to be”

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A beautiful poetry collection that features the sights and sounds of a young child’s community. Noted poet Janeczko visited Pike in 2016 to share his love of language.

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Part of a new authorized series, this title is inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem "Us Two" from Now We Are Six and features illustrations in the style of the original drawings.

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A father and daughter share an early morning horseback ride around their city. 

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A father and daughter share an early morning horseback ride around their city. 

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A dad shares stories with his daughter as they ride around town and she realizes that she is also a cowboy! A 2025 Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor book.