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The Invitation
Stacey May Fowles’ debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety — or invite imagination.
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to 7
/ grades K
to 2
The King of the Birds
A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor.
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The Last Two Crayons
Sienna looks forward to drawing a picture for her school’s spring art show, until she ends up with the last two crayons—dark brown and light brown.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
The Little Green Envelope
A little green envelope longs to go on a journey. Will it be chosen to deliver Olive’s letter to her far-away friend?
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ages 7
to 10
/ grades 2
to 5
The Market Wedding
The reissue of an award-winning, humorous and richly illustrated retelling of a Yiddish story.
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The Moon Inside
Yellow is Ella’s favorite color — she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid.
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ages 5
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The Mummer's Song
In 1973, Bud Davidge wrote The Mummer's Song as a tribute to a centuries-old custom in danger of disappearing and fostered a revival of mummering.
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The Old Woman
The Old Woman is a beautiful portrait of an old woman who lives contentedly with her dog, from award-winning author Joanne Schwartz and illustrator Nahid Kazemi.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The One and Only Question
It's Zeke's first day at a new school and his head is filled with one question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like at his old school?
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ages 4
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The Outlaw
A small town lives in terror of the Outlaw, but one day, he disappears – and a mysterious stranger rides into town …
