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The Lightning Thief
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The Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan

Ages 10–14

Because of Winn-Dixie
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Because of Winn-Dixie

Kate DiCamillo

Ages 8–12

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Ages 0–4

The Tale of Despereaux
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The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo

Ages 8–12

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Mo Willems

Ages 5–7

Frog and Toad Are Friends
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Frog and Toad Are Friends

Arnold Lobel

Ages 5–7

A Week in the Woods
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A Week in the Woods

Andrew Clements

Ages 9–12

Owl Moon
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Owl Moon

Jane Yolen

Ages 5–7

The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Beatrix Potter

Ages 3–5

Moo, Baa, La La La!
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Moo, Baa, La La La!

Sandra Boynton

Ages 0–3

But Not the Hippopotamus
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But Not the Hippopotamus

Sandra Boynton

Ages 0–3

Chrysanthemum
Safe
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Chrysanthemum

Kevin Henkes

Ages 3–5

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