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You Can Have Your Cake and Grandparents Too! C.L. Holiday-Firmin

Pre-K - 5th
You Can Have Your Cake And Grandparents Too, is an endearing story about a grandson who absolutely adores all 6 of his grandparents. As his birthday party approaches, all he can think about is cakes, cookies, and candy. Of course, to...
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Why Am I So Quiet? by Dawn McLucas

Pre-K - 5th
In an environment full of people with so much to say, enters a story that encourages and supports the quiet listeners. Ava Reed is an 8-year-old girl with a calm spirit and a listening ear. She is a fulltime thinker and is always...
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Where Daddy Lives by Tamicka Monson

Pre-K - 5th
Where Daddy Lives tells the story of a child going to visit his father in prison. After seeing his father, he has many emotions, including sadness and anger. His mom helps him process his emotions by teaching him coping skills and...
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When Daddy Comes Home by Britney Harris

Pre-K - 5th
This book is about love for dads and the things that they do to make us feel special. These four little girls love their daddy; for nothing is greater than the feeling they get when daddy comes home.
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What's the Commotion in the Ocean? by Nyasha Williams

Pre-K - 5th
A mermaid has a message for the earth about our seas and oceans, and she requires your help. Find out what is happening with our oceans and what we can do to save them. What's the Commotion in the Ocean? is a rhyming children's book...
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What is a Dream? by Shanita Allen

Pre-K - 5th
Join Little Ari and Pepper as they explore the world of dreams in this bedtime story, written in rhyme. Little Ari reveals a magical formula for creating a dream and explains what dreams are, through the use of the 5 senses. This...
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Victoria Wears A Mask by Victoria Barbee

Pre-K - 5th
Meet Victoria, a fun-loving child who misplaces her voice and sense of self-worth when she loses her hair - a result of living with alopecia. Follow along as Victoria finds her voice and learns to embrace and love every unique part of...
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Travel Adventures with Kai: My First Plane Ride by Nicole Nunez

Pre-K - 5th
Is your baby already a little traveler or have a vivd imagination? Are they awaiting their next adventure? In this first book of the "Adventure" series, join Kai as he takes you on his first plane ride. He lets you know how to get ready...
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Together til the End Ife's Incredible Friends by Dr. Tee Tee

Pre-K - 5th
In the book “Together til the END: Ife’s Incredible Friends” it is Ife’s first day in school and she meets several new friends; but will a misunderstanding with Wohali and an encounter with the Brute Twins make her lose the friends she...
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The Shapes Family by Cathleen Saxon

Pre-K - 5th
The Shapes Family lives in a world of shapes. Teach the shapes to your child as you trek through the events of the family! The wedding of King Hamisi (ha - me´-see) and Queen Tanya, the birth of Prince Sekou (sā ´- koo) and the Shapes...
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The Real Christmas Story by C.L. Threatt

Pre-K - 5th
You may have heard the classic poem, "The Night Before Christmas," but you've never heard it like this. Author and poet C.L. Threatt, has taken this and made it a classic of his own. Follow three shepherds as they give their rendition of...
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The Importance of Saying Excuse Me by Luther Saunders

Pre-K - 5th
This delightful, funny story about a daddy-daughter day is full of teachable moments about the importance of saying excuse me.
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The Gingerbread Man Who Came To Life by Caryn Lee

Pre-K - 5th
Kiara and her mom bake gingerbread cookies. To her surprise, one comes to life. Kiara and Ginger, the gingerbread man quickly become friends and have fun in the snow.
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The Adventures of Princess Zaria by Cheryl Lynn Pope

Pre-K - 5th
Follow Zaria and Shaniyah as they enter their school spelling bee. The girls will learn how to study and what it means to be best friends. The girls will learn the meaning of competition and what it means to win and/or lose.
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Terysa Solves It, Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway

Pre-K - 5th
Eight-year-old Terysa loves to solve problems. Give her some time and she'll figure out how to solve anything. So when Terysa is given an older computer for her birthday, she faces her biggest challenge yet: Can she make it talk? Terysa...
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S.T.E.A.M. is A Way of Life by Rashad Patterson

Pre-K - 5th
S.T.E.A.M is a way of life is a great book that introduces children to the S.T.E.A.M. curriculum. S.T.E.A.M. is a acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. S.T.EA.M. teaches children to think...
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Pearl and Her Gee's Bend Quilt by Tangular Irby

Pre-K - 5th
When Pearl schedules a playdate with her friends Sallie and Ella, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for...
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The Bully Proof Vest by C.L. Threatt

Pre-K - 5th
Bullying is a serious problem in our society. Studies show that over 160,000 children a day stay home from school because of it. While there are various opinions on how to prevent it, author and poet, Cedric L. Threatt, offers a...
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Tay Goes To The Zoo by Phelicia Lang

Pre-K - 5th
Tay goes on a surprise adventure with his family for his birthday! Follow along and learn about some zoo animals.
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Tay Goes to Stem Camp by Phelicia Lang

Pre-K - 5th
Tay and his Friends are home for the summer and they will all go to STEM camp. Have fun on this adventure and learn all about what STEM means.
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Tay Goes to Chess Club by Phelicia Lang

Pre-K - 5th
Read along with Tay as he goes on adventures and shows good character along the way. Beginning Readers will enjoy the look and feel of a real book but enjoy the ease of reading simple text. Illustrations are engaging, warm, and...
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Tay and the Hot Day by Phelicia Lang

Pre-K - 5th
It’s too hot to play outside. What will Tay do? Will he play video games? Read to find out Tay’s plan.
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Super Sister Shine by Asha Hagood

Pre-K - 5th
Super Sister Shine is a love letter to the women who make the Masjid a place of fun, family and learning. For storytime, young readers can enjoy joining in the refrain, "I know a super sister..." as they listen to the rhyming text and...
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Queen Alora and Winter Ease by P.D. Brogden

Pre-K - 5th
Take your child on a flight of fantasy with the enchanting story of Queen Alora and her journey of self-love as she races to collect the special talismans needed to host her kingdom’s end-of-winter celebration. Follow alongside Queen...