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The Mouse in the Matzah Factory

Journey with a curious little mouse as he travels from a wheat field in the country to a big city factory where harvested wheat is baked into matzah. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003
Cover: Africa Is Not a Country
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Africa Is Not a Country

Africa is not a country. From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and São Tomé and Príncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 960
  • Copyright: 2000

Harriet's Halloween Candy, 2nd Edition

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

It's Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet's determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2003

It's Winter!

From the Series Celebrate the Seasons

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season. Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002
Cover: Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
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Our Big Home: An Earth Poem

Young children usually think of their home as the structure in which they live. In Our Big Home, the author and illustrator present a much larger vision of home as the planet Earth. Linda… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
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Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

Join Sammy Spider on his stow-away adventure as he tours Israel and learns the many meanings of "shalom." Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

T-Boy of the Bayou

Lying on the grassy edge of the Louisiana bayou, T-Boy makes a wish to help his daddy. His daddy's a shrimper, but the shrimp have disappeared. When a marsh heron offers to grant his wish,… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2002

Elf Night

In this enchanting bedtime tale, a young boy is carried through the magical world of elves. Elves dance through his imagination--riding on crickets and skipping in starlight, spinning on… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.3
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2002

Everybody Brings Noodles

Carrie has worked hard to organize her neighborhood's 4th of July block party. Excitement hangs in the air as she makes sure that every last detail—from the food to the talent show--is ready. Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2002
Cover: Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright
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Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright

Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 595.76'9
  • Copyright: 2002

Pattern Bugs

From the Series Math Is Fun!

Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry—and in the world all around us. They are also found in this delightful book written by educator Trudy Harris.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 152.14'23
  • Copyright: 2001

Sammy Spider's First Tu B'Shevat

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with everyone’s favorite spider! Spring is in the air and Sammy Spider watches as Josh Shapiro lowers the roots of a small tree into the ground. As spring turns to… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001
Cover: The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story
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The Hardest Word: A Yom Kippur Story

Loosely based on the Hasidic legend "The Tear of Repentance", The Hardest Word is a story about forgiveness. The Ziz, a wonderful bird who lived long ago, is so big and clumsy that he can't… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001
Cover: The Shabbat Box
Starred Review & Award Count 1

The Shabbat Box

It's finally Ira's turn to take home the Shabbat Box from school. But a bad storm blows open his book bag and the box is lost. What will Ira do? A warm introduction to Shabbat for preschoolers. Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001

Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street

Halloween is going to be a disaster! Charley has to go trick-or-treating with his goofy new stepfather on boring old Milton Street, where he doesn't know anyone. Charley soon discovers that… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2004
Cover: Family
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Family

In this heartwarming sequel to the highly acclaimed Hope, Aunt Poogee and Hope return with their delightful, multiculutural family for a special dinner at Aunt Poogee's farm. The whole… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2001

Everybody Serves Soup

It has snowed so much that Carrie has the day off from school. She wants to earn money shoveling to buy her mother a Christmas present. But what should she buy? As she goes from house to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000
Cover: Hillary to the Rescue
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Hillary to the Rescue

Hillary's drama club has planned a trip to the theater on a cold, snowy day. Always prepared, Hillary bundles up in her warmest clothes and her super-duper warm snow boots. On the long van… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000

Marsh Music

At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene as Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just… Read More →

  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000

Pattern Fish

From the Series Math Is Fun!

Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 152.14'23
  • Copyright: 2000

Sammy Spider's First Purim

Sammy Spider wants to help Josh get ready for Purim. Instead, he gets stuck inside a grogger. How will he escape? Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2000
Cover: Dandelions: Stars in the Grass
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Dandelions: Stars in the Grass

In Dandelions, Mia Posada brings to life the beauty of the flower better known as a weed and a nuisance. This book invites readers to discover and watch the life cycles of dandelions with… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 583'.99
  • Copyright: 2000

100 Days of School

From the Series Math Is Fun!

How many ways are there to count to 100? Lots! The funny rhymes in this book will show you some different ways to count to 100 using a clown's nose, piggy toes, and other groups of things. It Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 513.2'11
  • Copyright: 1999

Totally Uncool

What would you do if your dad found a new girlfriend--one who was completely, totally uncool? No one could be worse than Dad's new girlfriend, whom he calls (ugh) "Sweet Potato." Totally… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 1998