Grade 1

With rhythmic, rhyming verse, this picture book follows two girls—one non-Black Puerto Rican, one Black—as they discover the stories their hair can tell. Preciosa has hair that won’t stay… Read More →

What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Read this book to Read More →

Haiti has a proud and important story of independence. Readers will discover how Haiti and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, history and… Read More →

Hal has worked in the warehouse a very long time. Will his loyalty be put to the test when a new machine shows up? Read More →

Let's share an apple. We will cut it in half to get two pieces. We can give a piece each to two people. Half is one piece that is the same size as the other piece. Read More →

Hammerhead sharks are easy to spot because of their T-shaped heads. But did you know that their heads help them hunt and eat their food? Learn all about one of the ocean's most distinctive… Read More →

Join Marco and Polo in this wonderfully funny picture book as they try to find a suitable hamster sitter for Marco's michevious cousins! "Dear Marco, Please look after your little cousins. I Read More →

Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly? On a farm in Costa Rica,… Read More →

Simple text and photographs describe the behavior of monkeys. Read More →

Hank and Kent are going on a camping and hiking adventure with their dad. This book focuses on consonant digraphs. Read More →

When Hannah G. Solomon looked around Chicago, the city where she was born, she saw unfairness all around her. Many people were poor and living in terrible conditions. Immigrants from other… Read More →

After Papa loses his job during the Depression, Hannah’s family moves to rural Minnesota, where she is the only Jewish child in her class. When her teacher tries to arrange carpools for a… Read More →

Poor Hansel and Gretel, cast out on their own by a wicked stepmother. You may think you know how the story ends, but think again! Read More →

On the first night of Hanukkah a shivering, orange kitten appears at Lenny's window. He pleads to keep her, but his parents warn that a cat can cause all kinds of mischief. And Hanukkah Cat does! Read More →

Celebrate Hanukkah with Family! Every December, a little girl in Virginia looks forward to receiving a crate of oranges from her grandparents in Miami, but this year is even better. The… Read More →

When Isobel is invited to Aunt Luisa’s for Hanukkah, she’s not sure what to expect. Aunt Luisa has recently arrived from Mexico. “At Aunt Luisa’s you’ll get to celebrate the Hanukkah Moon,”… Read More →

This book takes an introductory look at feeling happy. Read More →

Have you been to a birthday party? Have you had a party for your birthday? Did you have lots of good things to eat? What do you do at a party? Read More →

Patty and Mildred Hill are the most famous composers you've never heard of. They came up with "Happy Birthday to You!" in an effort to make something all children could easily sing. They… Read More →

The high-energy, whimsical team that delivered the three previous titles in this Language Arts Library now presents – ta da! – word endings! Entertaining and enthralling, this readalong… Read More →

It's Halloween, the day for spooky ghosts and scary cats! Check out the action as Bob tricks the boys for a Halloween treat. Read More →

Mia loves the Passover seder at Edie Rose's apartment. All the neighbors sit around the table, talking about the journey from slavery to freedom. On Mia's birthday, Edie Rose gives her a… Read More →