Becoming Vanessa
By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
4.06
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
For readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindegarten, this story will help kids…
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1. Lola at the Library
By: Rosalind Beardshaw , Anna McQuinn
4.11
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Lola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday--and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go… read more
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2. Miss Brooks Loves Books!
By: Barbara Bottner , Michael Emberley
3.71
Format: None pages,
With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy's classmates all find books they love in the library--books abo… read more
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3. School's First Day of School
By: Adam Rex , Christian Robinson
4.15
Format: 447 pages,
It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nerv… read more
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4. Jabari Jumps
By: Gaia Cornwall
3.71
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more
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5. 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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- realistic fiction
- picture books
- fiction
- african american
- storytime
6. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)
By: Christopher Denise
4.51
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A Caldecott Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller! A determined Owl builds strength and … read more
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- storytime
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7. The Year We Learned to Fly
By: Jacqueline Woodson
4.39
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more
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- childrens
- picture books
- family
- fiction
- african american
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8. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
By: Kevin Noble Maillard
4.42
Format: 42 pages, Hardcover
Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more
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9. We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex, #1)
By: Ryan T. Higgins
4.51
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Penelope the dinosaur starts school, but it’s hard to make friends when her classmates are so delic… read more
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- childrens
- school
- picture books
- back to school
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- storytime
10. Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection)
By: Shannon Olsen
4.57
Format: 27 pages, Paperback
Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their cl… read more
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11. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
By: Joanna Ho
4.60
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more
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"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
12. Kick Push
By: Frank Morrison
3.80
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberan… read more
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13. A Library
By: Nikki Giovanni
4.28
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta S… read more
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14. Bathe the Cat
By: Alice B. McGinty
4.36
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Bathe the floor? Sweep the dishes? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as … read more
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15. Milo Imagines the World
By: Matt de la Peña
4.49
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more
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16. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
By: Carole Lindstrom
4.51
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
17. The Undefeated
By: Kwame Alexander
4.66
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma… read more
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- african american
- picture books
- childrens
18. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)
By: Stacey Abrams
4.54
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more
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- school
- picture books
- family
- african american
19. Gibberish
By: Young Vo
4.40
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more
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- back to school
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- storytime
20. Our Favorite Day of the Year
By: A.E. Ali
4.21
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the sch… read more
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- childrens
- school
- realistic fiction
- picture books
- fiction
- family
- storytime
21. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?
By: Shawn Harris
3.87
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more
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- picture books
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22. Forever Cousins
By: Laurel Goodluck
4.04
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
In this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city t… read more
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23. Laxmi's Mooch
By: Shelly Anand
4.31
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her bod… read more
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24. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
4.42
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more
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- childrens
25. Ohana Means Family
By: Ilima Loomis
4.11
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
What makes the tradition of a Hawaiian lu'au unique? Golden light, home-grown food, an ancient l… read more
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26. Lunch Every Day
By: Kathryn Otoshi
4.34
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Every day Jimmy takes ‘Skinny Kid’s’ lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in tha… read more
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27. The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2)
By: Angela DiTerlizzi
4.33
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller The Magical Yet , the Curious Why … read more
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28. Becoming Vanessa
By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
4.06
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
For readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindegarten, this story will help kids… read more
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- african american
- storytime
29. A Sled for Gabo
By: Emma Otheguy
4.09
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A young boy who is in a new town and doesn’t have much, but with the help of a loving community he … read more
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30. Home in a Lunchbox
By: Cherry Mo
4.62
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an une… read more
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31. Millie Fleur's Poison Garden
By: Christy Mandin
4.46
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
Wednesday Addams meets The Curious Garden in this delightfully peculiar story about finding joy in … read more
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