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Picture Books

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Before You Were Born

This touching and evocative story about welcoming a baby to the world is a love letter to young children, tenderly expressing the joy and promise a new life brings

By Deborah Kerbel & Suzanne Del Rizzo

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Bella and Bean

From the award-winning author of Cocoa Magic comes a story of humor, hope, and heart. Bella and Bean, two small hippos, enjoy spending their days lounging in the mud, but Bella has a big dream, and she is determined to see it come true.

By Sandra Bradley & Udayana Lugo

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Ben and the Scaredy-Dog

Ben is afraid of dogs, even his new neighbor's old scaredy-dog, Max. Can big, brave Ben overcome his fear and make a new kind of friend?

By Sarah Ellis & Kim La Fave

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Ben Says Goodbye

When Ben’s best friend moves away, he decides he will move, too - under the table, where he lives as "Caveman Ben." Supported by his family, Ben is able to work through his emotions until he feels ready to reemerge and look forward to new friendships.

By Sarah Ellis & Kim La Fave

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Benjamin's Blue Feet

A young bird with a flair for discovery and invention learns self-acceptance one blue-footed step at a time.

By Sue Macartney & Sue Macartney

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Best Pirate

Scolded for being "clumsy and kindly" instead of "crafty and greedy," young pirate Augusta becomes determined to brave a scary treasure hunt alone. When she and a member of a rival crew both get in trouble, they disobey orders to work together and share the booty.

By Kari-Lynn Winters & Dean Griffiths

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Birds on Wishbone Street

From the author of New York Times Notable picture book My Beautiful Birds, former Syrian refugee Sami finds a sense of home in a new place by caring for a bird with a new friend

By Suzanne Del Rizzo

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Bon Voyage, Mister Rodriguez

A growing number of curious children discover their village’s most enigmatic figure has an unexpectedly beautiful job to do.

By Christiane Duchesne & François Thisdale

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Broom for Two

When a little witch’s broom is ruined, help from an unlikely new friend, a persevering attitude, and a bit of magic, may be exactly what she needs to get back in the air. From celebrated author Jennifer Maruno and award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie.

By Jennifer Maruno & Scot Ritchie

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Bunny Loves Beans

From the author of the 2023 Texas 2×2 Reading List Selection, Bear has a Belly, comes another Big, Little Concepts photographic celebration! Preschoolers will be delighted as they explore colorful foods to enjoy, and the animals that love them too!

By Jane Whittingham

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Chidori

From the award-winning duo of While You Sleep comes a story of courage, poignancy, and strength. In 2011, when tsunami sweeps over Japan, Hana and her family must learn to overcome the devastation. 

By Jennifer Maruno & Miki Sato

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Cocoa Magic

In a story where empathy and generosity shine as much as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from his chocolatier great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bring

By Sandra Bradley & Gabrielle Grimard

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Community Soup

In a garden outside a Kenyan schoolhouse, teachers and students are gathering their vegetables for soup. But all Kioni brought today were her troublesome goats. How can they contribute?

By Alma Fullerton & Alma Fullerton

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Dinos Driving

In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for 8 charismatic dinosaurs. 

By Lynn Leitch & Scot Ritchie

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Don't Laugh at Giraffe

Dignified Giraffe is crushed when the other animals laugh at his awkward efforts to get a drink at the water hole, but Bird steps in to save the day and prove to his long-legged companion that it’s okay to look goofy once in a while.

By Rebecca Bender & Rebecca Bender

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Don't Laugh at Giraffe

Giraffe and Bird star in a funny tale of friendship and empathy in this cozy new edition of a classic picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Rebecca Bender.

By Rebecca Bender

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Easter Morning, Easter Sun

A family of cats’ spirited celebration of Easter traditions from the creators of Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round

By Rosanna Battigelli & Tara Anderson

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Elephant Journey

An illustrated true account of three ailing elephants’ journey from a cold Canadian zoo to a sanctuary in California, where they were healed by the warmer climate and more suitable terrain. Includes photographs, index, and author’s note.

By Rob Laidlaw & Brian Deines

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Elliot

An honest and sensitive story about foster care that Booklist calls “gentle, age-appropriate, [and] free of blame.”

By Julie Pearson & Manon Gauthier

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Finding Lucy

A thoughtful young artist is challenged to overcome a series of unruly naysayers and rediscover the value of her creative spirit.

By Eugenie Fernandes & Eugenie Fernandes

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Finding Moose

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Raven, Rabbit, Deer, a boy and his grandfather go for a walk in the forest in search of a moose and discover other animals and plants on their way.

By Sue Farrell Holler & Jennifer Faria

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