Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti
By: Gerald McDermott
4.22
Format: None pages, Paperback
Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, an…
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1. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
By: Leo Dillon , Diane Dillon , Verna Aardema
4.04
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance ha… read more
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- africa
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2. Strega Nona
By: Tomie dePaola , Castellanos Prada Ruth de
4.26
Format: 44 pages, Hardcover
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the t… read more
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"In a town in Calabria, a long time ago, there lived an old lady everyone called Strega Nona, which meant "Grandma Witch"."-Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona
3. The Little House
By: Virginia Lee Burton
5.00
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House… read more
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4. Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti
By: Gerald McDermott
4.22
Format: None pages, Paperback
Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, an… read more
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- africa
- childrens
- picture books
- animals
- folklore
- fiction
5. The Story of Babar
By: Jean de Brunhoff , None
3.61
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
The classic first story about literature's most beloved pachyderm. After his mother is killed by a … read more
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- animals
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6. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
By: William Steig
3.12
Format: None pages, Hardcover
One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frigh… read more
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7. Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
By: Leo Lionni
3.59
Format: 83 pages, Hardcover
Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms a… read more
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8. Make Way for Ducklings
By: Robert McCloskey
4.24
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-s… read more
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9. Amazing Grace
By: Mary Hoffman , Caroline Binch
2.62
Format: None pages,
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when… read more
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10. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
By: John Steptoe
4.03
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for i… read more
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11. Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
By: Leo Dillon , Diane Dillon , Margaret Musgrove
3.87
Format: 309 pages, Paperback
Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of … read more
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12. A Story, a Story
By: Gail E. Haley
3.51
Format: None pages, Paperback
Winner of the Caldecott Medal Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. He… read more
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13. Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion (Knuffle Bunny, #3)
By: Mo Willems
3.89
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents--all the way in Holland… read more
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14. Amelia Bedelia (Amelia Bedelia #1)
By: Peggy Parish , Fritz Siebel
4.09
Format: None pages, Paperback
From dressing the chicken to dusting the furniture, Amelia Bedelia does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. R… read more
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15. Elephants Cannot Dance! (Elephant & Piggie, #9)
By: Mo Willems
4.33
Format: 300 pages, Hardcover
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Pi… read more
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16. Blueberries for Sal
By: Robert McCloskey
4.21
Format: 56 pages, Hardcover
Caldecott Honor Book What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A belo… read more
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17. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
By: Jon Scieszka , Lane Smith
4.20
Format: 52 pages, Hardcover
A revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this… read more
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"And everyone lived happily, thought maybe not completely honestly, ever after. The End."-Jon Scieszka, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
18. Abuela
By: Arthur Dorros , Elisa Kleven
3.00
Format: 9 pages, Paperback
While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into th… read more
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19. Big
By: Vashti Harrison
4.66
Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition
This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more
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20. Something, Someday
By: Amanda Gorman
4.38
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more
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21. Once Upon a Book
By: Grace Lin
4.21
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern fol… read more
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