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Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2

This collection includes delightful, child-centered stories that support literacy learning content for beginning and soon-to-be readers. Appealing texts and pictures by outstanding authors and illustrators of diverse backgrounds engage young readers and support their efforts as they begin their journey to becoming successful, independent readers.

Collection of 48 books: $588.60

Home At Last

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Bringing Asha Home

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The Blue Roses

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Janna and the Kings

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The Happiest Tree

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Sam and the Lucky Money

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Seaside Dream

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First Come the Zebra

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The Birthday Swap

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Estela's Swap

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Abuela's Weave

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Where On Earth is My Bagel?

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Destiny's Gift

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

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Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)

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Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

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Sparkle Boy

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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

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Drummer Boy of John John

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When Aidan Became a Brother

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No Mush Today

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A Morning with Grandpa

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The Three Lucys

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Calling the Water Drum

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Raymond's Perfect Present

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Under the Lemon Moon

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Butterflies for Kiri

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Elizabeti's Doll

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Mama Elizabeti

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Elizabeti's School

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David's Drawings

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Rainbow Joe and Me

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When This World Was New

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Grandma's Purple Flowers

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Willie Wins

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Saturday At the New You

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King for a Day

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Babu's Song

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Christmas Makes Me Think

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Lily's New Home (Confetti Kids #1)

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Want to Play? (Confetti Kids #2)

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Two Mrs. Gibsons

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Sweet Potato Pie

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The Have a Good Day Café

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Cora Cooks Pancit

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Grandfather Counts

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Singing with Momma Lou

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Chachaji's Cup

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  • Front cover for A Morning with Grandpa by Sylvia Liu and Christina Forshay
    A Morning with Grandpa
    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
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    A Morning with Grandpa

    A Morning with Grandpa

    By Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay
    In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.

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  • Front cover for Abuela's Weave by Omar S. Castañeda and Enrique O. Sanchez
    Abuela's Weave
    By Omar S. Castañeda, Enrique O. Sanchez
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    Abuela's Weave

    Abuela's Weave

    By Omar S. Castañeda, Enrique O. Sanchez
    This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

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  • Front cover for Babu's Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and Aaron Boyd
    Babu's Song
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Aaron Boyd
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    Babu's Song

    Babu's Song

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Aaron Boyd
    The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

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  • Front cover for Block Party (Confetti Kids #3) by Gwendolyn Hooks and Shirley Ng-Benitez
    Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)
    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
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    Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

    Block Party (Confetti Kids #3)

    (Dive Into Reading)
    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-Benitez
    In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, the neighborhood is having a block party and Padma worries that her friends won't like her mom's lentil soup.

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  • Front cover for Bringing Asha Home by Uma Krishnaswami and Jamel Akib
    Bringing Asha Home
    By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel Akib
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    Bringing Asha Home

    Bringing Asha Home

    By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel Akib
    A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

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  • Front cover for Butterflies for Kiri by Cathryn Falwell and Cathryn Falwell
    Butterflies for Kiri
    By Cathryn Falwell
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    Butterflies for Kiri

    Butterflies for Kiri

    By Cathryn Falwell
    A Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.

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  • Front cover for Calling the Water Drum by LaTisha Redding and Aaron Boyd
    Calling the Water Drum
    By LaTisha Redding, Aaron Boyd
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    Calling the Water Drum

    Calling the Water Drum

    By LaTisha Redding, Aaron Boyd
    A moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.

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  • Front cover for Chachaji's Cup by Uma Krishnaswami and Soumya Sitaraman
    Chachaji's Cup
    By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya Sitaraman
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    Chachaji's Cup

    Chachaji's Cup

    By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya Sitaraman
    Neel loves listening to Chachaji's many stories over steaming cups of tea.

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  • Front cover for Christmas Makes Me Think by Tony Medina and Chandra Cox
    Christmas Makes Me Think
    By Tony Medina, Chandra Cox
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    Christmas Makes Me Think

    Christmas Makes Me Think

    By Tony Medina, Chandra Cox
    An African American boy considers the meaning of giving and sharing and comes to understand the true spirit of Christmas.

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  • Front cover for Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina Lazo Gilmore and Kristi Valiant
    Cora Cooks Pancit
    By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi Valiant
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    Cora Cooks Pancit

    Cora Cooks Pancit

    By Dorina Lazo Gilmore, Kristi Valiant
    Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.

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  • Front cover for David's Drawings by Cathryn Falwell and Cathryn Falwell
    David's Drawings
    By Cathryn Falwell
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    David's Drawings

    David's Drawings

    By Cathryn Falwell
    A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

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  • Front cover for Destiny's Gift by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and Adjoa J. Burrowes
    Destiny's Gift
    By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. Burrowes
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    Destiny's Gift

    Destiny's Gift

    By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. Burrowes
    Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound.

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  • Front cover for Drummer Boy of John John by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac
    Drummer Boy of John John
    By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
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    Drummer Boy of John John

    Drummer Boy of John John

    By Mark Greenwood, Frane Lessac
    The perfect book for aspiring young drummers, where a young boy in Trinidad discovers he can create tunes on discarded metal tins, and goes on to win the Carnival band competition.

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  • Front cover for Elizabeti's Doll by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and Christy Hale
    Elizabeti's Doll
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
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    Elizabeti's Doll

    Elizabeti's Doll

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
    A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

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  • Front cover for Elizabeti's School by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and Christy Hale
    Elizabeti's School
    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
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    Elizabeti's School

    Elizabeti's School

    By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy Hale
    In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

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  • Front cover for Estela's Swap by Alexis O'Neill and Enrique O. Sanchez
    Estela's Swap
    By Alexis O'Neill, Enrique O. Sanchez
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    Estela's Swap

    Estela's Swap

    By Alexis O'Neill, Enrique O. Sanchez
    A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

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  • Front cover for First Come the Zebra by Lynne Barasch and Lynne Barasch
    First Come the Zebra
    By Lynne Barasch
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    First Come the Zebra

    First Come the Zebra

    By Lynne Barasch
    The story of two young Kenyan boys, one Maasai and one Kikuyu, who find a way to overcome their traditional rivalries and become friends.

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  • Front cover for Grandfather Counts by Andrea Cheng and Ange Zhang
    Grandfather Counts
    By Andrea Cheng, Ange Zhang
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    Grandfather Counts

    Grandfather Counts

    By Andrea Cheng, Ange Zhang
    In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

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  • Front cover for Grandma's Purple Flowers by Adjoa J. Burrowes and Adjoa J. Burrowes
    Grandma's Purple Flowers
    By Adjoa J. Burrowes
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    Grandma's Purple Flowers

    Grandma's Purple Flowers

    By Adjoa J. Burrowes
    An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.

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  • Front cover for Home At Last by Susan Middleton Elya and Felipe Davalos
    Home At Last
    By Susan Middleton Elya, Felipe Davalos
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    Home At Last

    Home At Last

    By Susan Middleton Elya, Felipe Davalos
    A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

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  • Front cover for Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji by Farhana Zia and Ken Min
    Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
    By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
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    Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

    Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

    By Farhana Zia, Ken Min
    Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

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  • Front cover for Janna and the Kings by Patricia Smith and Aaron Boyd
      Janna and the Kings
      By Patricia Smith, Aaron Boyd
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      Janna and the Kings

      Janna and the Kings

      By Patricia Smith, Aaron Boyd
      Saturdays are special for Janna. That's when she and Granddaddy spend the whole day together.

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    • Front cover for King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan and Christiane Krömer
      King for a Day
      By Rukhsa