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Books on Bikes
by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell, and Brizida Magro
Inspired by real-life book bike programs, this picture book celebrates how one child’s small act can transform communities.
Grades: Preschool-3, Picture Book
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Little Rebels
by Yuyi Morales
Little rebels ask questions, trust their intuition, and aren’t ashamed to change their minds, and when the lagoon dries up and a bird friend is trapped, they call on ancestors to show them what to do.
Grades: Preschool-3, Picture Book
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Make New Friends
by Joshua David Stein and Mariachiara Di Giorgio
Tomasso doesn’t know anyone at his new school and has no one to play with at recess. So, knowing his dad will ask, he resolves to make a few new friends. Each day his crew grows; there’s Roland (a foam ball), Coco (a milk carton), and Karen (a very pink eraser). But when his dad insists on having his friends over for pizza, Tomasso knows that soon his secret will be out. Will his dad welcome his new friends, even if they’re not who he expects?
Grades: K-3, Picture Book
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A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez
by María Dolores Aguila
Based on a true story, twelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez becomes the lead plaintiff in a 1931 lawsuit challenging school segregation in Lemon Grove, California, and stands up for justice with the support of his Mexican American community.
Grades: 3-7, Fiction
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Let's Get Together
by Brandy Colbert
This book gives The Parent Trap a fresh, funny, and delightfully unexpected update in this story of two girls—one raised by her single father, the other in the foster care system—who meet by chance…only to discover they’re identical twins
Grades: 3-7, Fiction.
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The Last Resort
by Erin Entrada Kelly
Lila’s family travels to her deceased grandfather’s Victorian Inn, where Lila learns the inn is a portal between the living and the dead, that her grandfather was murdered and evil spirits are trying to enter the human world.
Grades: 3-7, Fiction
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The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure
by Thor Hanson and Galia Bernstein
A rock. A pot. Some sand. A light. And those same four walls, day in and day out. Inky the octopus has only ever known his tank at the aquarium in New Zealand. Understimulated and craving answers, he watches the people walk by and wonders where they go--until one fateful day when the lock on his tank is left unlatched. Inky escapes, and he miraculously makes his way into a drainpipe and out to the ocean. Features fun facts about octopuses and additional information about Inky's escape.
Grades: K-2, Nonfiction
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Ready, Steady, Sloth!
by Justin Anderson
Did you know that sloths give birth hanging upside down? That they fall out of their tree in the rainforest canopy about once a week? That they're covered with algae and small brown moths that serve as an excellent disguise? Or that it takes them thirty days to digest a single leaf? The animals' slow digestion may account for their weekly long journey from treetops to ground (where they deposit a smelly signal to other sloths), and their talent for freezing in place helps to keep them safe from predators during this dangerous operation. With humor and warmth, this engaging narrative, coupled with vividly colorful, friendly illustrations, is sure to please sloth lovers and attract new fans.
Grades: K-4, Nonfiction
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Let's Get Spooky
by Stepanka Sekaninova
Get ready for some spine-tingling fun with Let's Get Spooky! This fun Halloween seek-and-find book takes brave young explorers on a thrilling journey through six spooktacular haunted locations. With a cool glow-in-the-dark cover, kids will love searching Dracula's castle, a misty haunted forest, creepy graveyards, and more! Each detailed scene is packed with hidden objects and spooky surprises waiting to be discovered. Can you find them all? It's Halloween excitement that lasts all year long!
Grades: 2-4, Nonfiction
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Rivers
by Simon Chapman and Qu Lan
Rivers have shaped land and brought life, spawning entire civilizations from ancient times to the current day. In this stunning exploration of six remarkable rivers from around the world, readers will follow along with the fold-out pages on the incredible journey of each river from its source all the way to the ocean, discovering the geography and wildlife of these rivers as well as how they have become integral to civilization.
Grades: 4-7, Nonfiction
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Pickle on Wheels
by Sylvie Kantorovitz
The irrepressible Pickle is back, and now he wants to emulate his favorite superhero who makes rescues on Roller Skates. But if you're going to learn to skate, maybe you shouldn't try it on a big hill! When Pickle finally learns to skate himself, he can't wait to share what he learns...until he gets the biggest surprise of all.
Grades: 1-2, Graphic Novel
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Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel
by Damian Alexander
Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. Marcella keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she's doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She's trying to keep track of the changes, but absolutely everything is stressing her out! In this funny, thoughtful graphic novel, author-artist Damian Alexander tells a story of growing up, ADHD, and focusing on what makes you who you are.
Grades: 4-7, Graphic Novel
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