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This book is about a kid and his friendship with a tree. The tree shows readers what a good friend should be: selfless and caring. This story shows kids what friendships are like and teaches them a good lesson.

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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback

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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback

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This is a light-hearted story about a lady who keeps swallowing things and eventually swallows a horse and dies. There is no real message to this book but it is full of humorous images and ideas. Although this book teaches no real lesson, it is a good book for kids to read if they want a good laugh.

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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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This story is simply about the friendship of Frog and Toad and their adventures they take together. It is a light-hearted humorous book that illustrates the importance of companionship and friendship.

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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Where the Wild Things Are is about a boy who is frustrated with his family and goes to an imaginary place where he plays with wild things. There, he is the ruler of all, but quickly gets tired of always being "wild." He goes back to reality and is welcomed by his parents. It emphasizes the importance of family and the relationship of kids and parents.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

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This is about three kids who lose their parents in a fire and are sent to live with their evil distant relative, Count Olaf. Count Olaf continually tries to kill the Baudaliere children to get their massive family fortune. The kids use their teamwork and love for one another to escape Count Olaf. This book/series shows the importance of sibling bonds while adding a little adventure to it.

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This is a picture book about a boy named David who is always getting in trouble by his parents. He is rebellious and always doing mischief. Through vivid and creative illustrations, No, David is a humorous story that touches on the importance of family.

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Strega Nona is about a boy who helps out Strega Nona (Grandma Witch). She can cure anything and grant most people's wishes. She trusts Big Anthony with her magic pasta pot and tells him not to touch it. Anthony gives in and learns a big lesson in listening and trust. He uses the pot and pasta goes everywhere and he cannot control it. This story teaches children the importance of listening and trusting one another.

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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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This is sort of an interactive book for children, where kids feel like they are being trusted to "not let the pigeon drive the bus" while the driver is away. There is no real theme to it other than to make kids laugh and be entertaining.

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This story emphasizes the importance of sharing and what good comes from it. Rainbow Fish realizes he is much happier and has more friends when he shares. This is a good book for children to learn the value in sharing and friendship.

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 

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This story is about Ivan (a gorilla) and his friendships with other animals he lives with, one being a baby elephant named ruby. Ivan acts as a role model and caretaker for Ruby and wants to do what is best for her. This book emphasizes the importance of friendships and how animals are not much different than humans.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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This is about the journey of a rabbit named Edward Tulane that learns the value in love and friendship after losing many owners. He suffers the loss of an owner named Lucy. This loss teaches Edward how important it is to open his heart and love others.

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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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This book is the first of the series that introduces Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts. We find out that Harry Potter's mom was killed protecting Harry from the evil wizard Voldemort, being the ultimate form of love. The book is an important addition to the world of literature for its great adventure, importance of friendship, bravery and love themes.

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This story is about a little girl who is praying for our world, her family and her friends. It is a sweet book that is good for families who are religious and want to instill the importance of prayer in their kids.

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Wonder is about a boy named August who is born with facial deformities and starts fifth grade. August goes through tough challenges and learns the importance of kindness. His friends also learn to be kind to everyone, regardless of how they look on the outside. This book raises awareness for kids with deformities or other things they can't change about themselves and teaches kids to be kind.

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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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This picture book is about a caterpillar who eats tons and tons of food, but not the type of food that will make it grow or blossom into a butterfly. After finally eating the right food for him, the caterpillar turns into a gorgeous butterfly. It teaches kids to eat healthy while also be a source of entertainment.

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This is about Al, a janitor who gets bored with his life. He goes into an imaginary world where he has no responsibilities but soon misses reality. He learns to appreciate his life he has and not wish for more. This book teaches kids how important it is to be grateful for what you have and know your role in society.

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White Snow Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt 

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White Snow Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt 

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This picture book is about a town that experiences a big snow. It shows the difference in reactions to snow the kids and adults have. This story is big on roles and how different kids and adults are. Kids are excited for the snow because it means they can play and the adults are not so excited because it means more work for them.

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This book is about a girl and a giant named, Big Friendly Giant (BFG). They go on adventures in the flat lands of Britain and end up saving humanity from other man-eating giants. This book promotes love and kindness because the BFG stop the other giants from killing, but does so in a humane way. By not killing back, the BFG teaches kids that violence is not always the answer, but love and compassion.

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This story is about an orphan named Madeline who gets rushed to the hospital after a burst appendix. Madeline is a story that focuses on the friendships amongst the girls and Mrs. Lavelle (the lady in charge). This is a good book for any kids who have grown up without parents and shows that there are people who will care for you.