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The Day the Books Disappeared
by Joanna Ho, Caroline Kusin Pritchard, and Dan Santat
In an attempt to share his love of airplanes with his classmates, Arnold accidently wishes away all the books in his classroom until he learns that everyone's individual interests bring them joy.
Grades: Preschool-2, Picture Book
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Hazel Is All That
by Chad Otis
A girl learns that people are a mix of different emotions after studying dogs in a park.
Grades: Preschool-2, Picture Book
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Blood in the Water
by Tiffany D. Jackson
Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon is thrust into an intricate web of lies when a shocking murder on Martha's Vineyard threatens to expose dangerous secrets.
Grades: 4-7, Fiction
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An Encantadora's Guide to Monstros and Magic
by Sarah J. Mendonca
Encanto meets Oceans 8 in this middle-grade fantasy-adventure, set in a Portuguese-inspired world, following a tween girl who joins a notorious band of thieves to steal a priceless jewel and discovers corruption that must be stopped.
Grades: 3-7, Fiction
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The Case of the Contraband Closet
by Goldy Moldavsky
When a stock-pile of confiscated classroom items go missing, (self-appointed) seventh grade PI Maya is on the case.
Grades: 3-7, Fiction
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All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability
by Megan Pamela Ruth Madison et al
Written by experts in early childhood and activism, this picture book uses simple language and powerful images to help kids understand what disability means. It celebrates all kinds of bodies and abilities just as they are, and talks about the unfairness people face along with how we can make things better. It's an important and thoughtful read that will resonate with both kids and grown-ups.
Grades: Preschool-1, Nonfiction
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Not a Dog
by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez and Laura Gonzalez
Not a Dog looks at the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog, how this unique animal helps keep its ecosystem healthy, and how farming practices have damaged its habitat, pushing the species toward endangerment. Interactive elements also introduce shapes and Spanish words to readers.
Grades: Preschool-3, Nonfiction
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The Woman Behind the Magic: How Lillian B. Disney Shaped the Disney Legacy
by Brittany Richman and Joanie Stone
One of the first women in the animation industry, Lilly started as an ink and paint artist before becoming the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio's first secretary. She married Walt Disney in 1925 and her influence on his creative endeavors was profound, encouraging him to persevere when the studio faced closure and was the one to name Mickey Mouse! Find out how she helped shaped the Disney legacy in this inspiring picture book biography!
Grades: K-3, Nonfiction
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Ray: How Light Works
by Emily Kate Moon
With more than 150 intriguing questions about a variety of topics, this captivating book offers answers that have been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by expert contributors who are proudly featured within the book. An engaging and beautifully illustrated book packed with fascinating facts, perfect for kids brimming with curiosity about how the world works.
Grades: 1-3, Nonfiction
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The League of Littles
by Casey Lyall and Sara Faber
The League of Littles or L.O.L. is dedicated to support and protect youngest siblings all over the world! It's sending trainees Lexi, Mo, and Eli on their first mission: a little sister, Gabi, needs their help. She "borrowed" her big sister's pet hamster for show and tell and now he's missing! The L.O.L. must find the hamster before their rival organization, Band of Bigs, discovers he's gone. A funny middle grade graphic novel about friendship, school, and siblings.
Grades: 3-6, Graphic Novel
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