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One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street
Joanne Rocklin
The last orange tree on the block becomes a symbol of hope as neighbors unite to protect it from a mysterious stranger.
Ages 8–12
The Gaskitt Family #3
The Cat Who Got Carried Away
Allan Ahlberg
Missing pets, a strange substitute teacher, and a new surprise at home turn the Gaskitt family’s week into a chaotic and
Ages 6–9
Hot Day on Abbott Avenue
Karen English
A sweltering afternoon of stony silence between two friends finally breaks when the rhythmic snap of a jump rope makes i
Ages 4–8
First Biographies
Frederick Douglass
Lola M. Schaefer
Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of history's most powerful writers and speakers for freedo
Ages 5–8
Swarm of Bees
Lemony Snicket
Anger feels like a buzzing swarm in this vibrant story of a boy finding his way from a stinging, riled-up mood back to t
Ages 4–8
DK Readers
The Story of Civil Rights
Wil Mara
The journey for equal rights comes to life through the history of the abolition of slavery, the fight against segregatio
Ages 9–12
Girlhood Journeys #2
Shannon: Lost and Found
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or lost in the crowd. Shannon's journey through a bustling city build
Ages 8–12
Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert
Gary D. Schmidt
Follow the inspiring life of Saint Martín de Porres as he uses faith and perseverance to overcome the hardships of racia
Ages 6–10
The Disaster Days
Rebecca Behrens
A routine babysitting job on a quiet island turns into a fight for survival when a massive earthquake cuts off all conne
Ages 8–12
History Comics #2
The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes
Kate Hannigan
Two siblings and a puppy race to survive a terrifying inferno in this graphic novel about the fire that leveled a city a
Ages 9–13
Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
Tim and his parents try to act cheerful during a visit to his grandmother's nursing home until they finally find the cou
Ages 4–8
You Are a Star #1
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Dean Robbins
Comic panels and fun facts tell the story of RBG and her lifelong mission to stand up for equality and justice for every
Ages 4–8
Karl's New Beak: 3-D Printing Builds a Bird a Better Life
Lela Nargi
When a ground hornbill at the National Zoo breaks his bill, scientists use a 3-D printer and an old skeleton to build hi
Ages 5–9
The Real Sports Kid #2
The Real Slam Dunk
Charisse K. Richardson
Marcus is certain he is destined for the NBA, but a meeting with a professional athlete teaches him that there is more t
Ages 7–10
Mia's Story: A Sketchbook of Hopes and Dreams
Michael Foreman
Searching for her lost puppy on a snowy day, Mia finds unexpected beauty that inspires her to transform her village and
Ages 5–9
John Deere
All Around the Farm
Heather Alexander
Step into the driver’s seat of a big green tractor to see how these powerful machines plow fields, move hay, and keep th
Ages 3–7
Signs #1
Backseat A-B-See
Maria van Lieshout
The highway becomes a classroom as familiar road signs and symbols guide little travelers through their ABCs from the ba
Ages 2–5
Catching the Fire: Philip Simmons, Blacksmith
Mary E. Lyons
The great-grandson of slaves uses fire and iron to create beautiful art, rising from a humble apprentice to a world-famo
Ages 8–12
Ma Dear's Aprons
Patricia C. McKissack
For children learning about the rhythms of a week, this heartwarming look at a hardworking mother's love explores how a
Ages 4–8
Jack Russell: Dog Detective #6
Muddy Mystery
Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers
Pan-dog-monium strikes the Doggeroo dog show when the prize pooches are lured away and covered in mud, leaving detective
Ages 6–9
President Squid
Aaron Reynolds
A giant squid is absolutely convinced he has what it takes to be the leader of the country in this silly underwater bid
Ages 5–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Money
Adam Stramwasser
Learning how to save, budget, and spend wisely is a vital life skill. Start a conversation about where money comes from
Ages 5–9
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam #1
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam
Tracey Corderoy
Two clumsy robber dogs realize they are terrible at stealing but absolutely brilliant at baking delicious treats for the
Ages 3–6
Arthur Chapter Books
Arthur and the Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky
Buster becomes a local hero after a daring cat rescue, but his friends must find a way to help him remember the importan
Ages 7–9
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