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• All at Once Upon a Time

  Rockliff, Mara,

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  A fun mash up of fairy tales in one delightful picture book. Can you name all the fairy tales included? – Adrienne A

• Birth of the Bicycle

  a Bumpy History of the Bicycle in America, 1819-1900

  Nelson, Sarah, 1973-

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  Readers ride through the history of the bicycle in America alongside vibrant illustrations, a jaunty rhyming scheme, and probably more historical information than you'd expect in 40 pages! – Andy S

• Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho

  Boniface, William,

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  A classic picture book gets a Christmas twist with this crowd-pleasing favorite. Perfect to read-aloud in a classroom setting or underneath the Christmas tree at home. – John C

• The Courage of the Little Hummingbird

  a Tale Told Around the World

  Henderson, Leah,

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  This is a beautiful retelling of a classic folktale. In this version, animals from around the world gather together to help the little hummingbird fight the fire. What a perfect reminder that we all should do all that we can. – Abby B

• The Dictionary Story

  Jeffers, Oliver,

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  Being a dictionary is hard; children prefer to read books with stories. One day dictionary decides to change fate and use the words in her pages to tell a story. Chaos ensues and dictionary must put the words back in their proper place. A…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dinosaur in the Garden

  Pilutti, Deb,

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  A young girl discovers a dinosaur fossil in her backyard sparking a scientific journey through time. This educational picture book is perfect for dinosaur lovers both young and old. – John C

• Extraordinary Magic

  the Writing Life of Virginia Hamilton

  Crews, Nina,

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  A lyrical biography of Virginia Hamilton, the first African American to win the Newbery Medal. Pictures and poems show Virginia's childhood in Ohio and how those experiences shaped her as an author. – Cathy B

• The First Week of School

  Beckmeyer, Drew,

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  It's just your average first week of school. Or is it? This fun story outlines every detail of the typical first week of school with the added fun of a casual, covert alien invasion. This one is sure to get kids giggling. – Abby B …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flamingos Are Pretty Funky

  a (not So) Serious Guide

  Cushman, Abi,

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  Flamingos are tall, bright pink (mostly), and live in areas considered extreme--in boiling bodies of water or mountainous regions where ice freezes around their feet. The book contains expressive and funny illustrations and a blend of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Grinch Takes a Vacation

  a Grinch Story

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  Does anyone need a vacation more than The Grinch? When the residents of Whoville head to the beach, the mountains, and an amusement park, The Grinch decides to give this whole “vacation” thing a try but kicking back and having fun is not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It's Winter!

  Kurilla, Renée,

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  This story takes readers through all the traditions and holidays of my favorite season, Winter! With nostalgic illustrations and rhyming story, this is the perfect read aloud for chillier times. – Abby B

• Joyful Song

  a Naming Story

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  On the way home from the synagogue, a family meets neighbor after neighbor wanting to know the new baby's name. Zachary and his mothers invite them to the baby's naming ceremony where all will be revealed. Bright, beautiful illustrations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mama's Panza

  Quintero, Isabel,

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  Everyone has a panza! A young boy's favorite panza (belly) is his mama's, the place where he was warm and cozy and growing for months. This book melted my heart and got me to be a little nicer to my pancita. – Eireann G

• The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

  Underwood, Deborah,

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  He loves his tidy apartment, but he learns he loves his animals more. A fun read-aloud about how Old MacDonald started his farm. – Lindsey S

• A Map for Falasteen

  a Palestinian Child's Search for Home

  Odeh, Maysa,

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  Falasteen can't find her homeland, Palestine, on the map so she turns to her family where she hears her family's stories and history. – Aya K

• The Most Boring Book Ever

  Sanderson, Brandon,

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  An ordinary boy is sitting in a chair when he suddenly stumbles into an incredible adventure. Humorous text blends with epic illustrations for a clever and unforgettable picture book. – John C

• Rain Is Wet!

  Fang, Vicky,

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  Cute graphic-novel style reader with fun characters and decodable text. It's a perfect book for early grades to feel successful in their reading! – Seantylle B

• The Royal in You

  Raynor, Jordan, 1986-

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  Heaven won't be boring; it will be exciting! This beautifully illustrated picture book presents in a new light the amazing things to do in God's heavenly kingdom and the new earth to those who believe in Jesus. – Will H

• Seoul Food

  Russell, Erin Danielle,

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  File under: Books I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. As a person of South Korean and Black Creole descent, finding a children's book about that specific experience is the one of the most exciting and validating things to have ever…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Time to Make Art

  Mack, Jeff,

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  How do you make art? This picture book explores how artists throughout history have answered this question. It's an incredibly bright, colorful, and engaging exploration of art history. – Pete W