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BPC School Library - K Summer 2025 Reading List
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CoverTitleAuthor(s)Illustrator(s)Genre and FormatBlurb (from the Publisher)Fiction/Nonfiction
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Earl & Worm #1: The Bad Idea and Other StoriesGreg PizzoliGreg PizzoliEarly ReaderThis sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.Fiction
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Being homeTraci SorellMichaela Goade.Picture Book - FictionOn a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.Fiction
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The last pomegranateF. NakhaeiF. NakhaeiPicture Book - FictionA sweet story of generosity and compassion - Kirkus Reviews

Little Pouya is looking for a pomegranate. He needs it for Yalda, a Persian festival. On the longest night of the year, families gather to read poems, eat special foods, and look forward to a beautiful spring together. Finally, Pouya finds one: the very last pomegranate! But on the way home, the wind whips his precious treasure away. Will he find it again, and will he and his family be able to celebrate Yalda Night after all?		Fiction
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How we share cakeKim Hyo-eun ; translated by Deborah SmithKim Hyo-eun Picture Book - Fiction"Making sure you get your rightful share in a family of five siblings is never easy. Everything must be carefully calculated and precisely measured to make sure no one misses out. [This book] is a . . . [humorous] exploration of the timeless struggle for fairness and justice among brothers and sisters"--Amazon.Fiction
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Ahoy!Sophie BlackallSophie BlackallPicture Book - FictionJoin a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure.all without leaving the living room! . . . The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It's not a rug--it's the ocean. And that broom? It's the ship's mast. Soon enough, child and parent are both off on an imaginary nautical adventure!Fiction
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Chooch helpedAndrea L. RogersRebecca Lee KunzPicture Book - FictionA beautiful sibling story.
A Cherokee girl begrudgingly introduces her younger brother to their family's traditions.		Fiction
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Noodles on a bicycleKyo MaclearGracey ZhangPicture BookChildren watch in amazement as the bicycle food deliverers of Tokyo stack their noodle bowls like architects, zip through the city like acrobats, and deliver delicious noodles to students, office workers, and families.Both
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Chess for kidsElena UlyevaNadezhda Nechaeva and Alina RubanInformational TextProvides a chidren's introductory guide to playing chess through a story about a young chess piece called Pawn who learns about the game of chess, where it came from, and how it's played, from his mother. Features illustrated examples of the chess pieces and their roles and the game's rules.Nonfiction
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If You Spot a Shell Aimée Sicuro Aimée SicuroPicture Book - FictionAbout If You Spot a Shell
A stunning companion to If You Find a Leaf, this cheery picture book captures the excitement of summer and encourages children to see their collected seashells in an entirely new way. The artist incorporates real shells into her exquisite illustrations.		Fiction
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See the Dog: Three Stories about a CatDavid LaRochelleDavid LaRochelleEarly ReaderThe dog is sick today, but have no fear—the cat is happy to take his place. But when the book tells her to dig a hole, fetch a stick, and guard a sheep, she finds very un–doglike ways to get the jobs done. See Baby Cakes the cat as she returns to star in her own funny beginning reader from the team that created the Geisel-winning See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog.Fiction
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And the winner is--Francesca PirroneFrancesca PirronePicture BookPiggy loves to draw and paint. Everyone agrees that he's got talent, so he thinks he has a good chance of winning an art contest. Then . . . oh NO! Mouse accidentally ruins his beautiful painting! Piggy is devastated, but his friends try their best to help. Maybe he'll win first prize after all?Fiction
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Reina Ramos: neighborhood helperEmma Otheguy Andrés LandazábalEarly Reader"Reina's school is holding a food drive for the local shelter, and the classroom that collects the most cans wins a pizza party! Reina is so excited, but Abuela is too busy helping a neighbor with a new baby to help Reina with her school project. If her class doesn't win, can Reina still find a way to help out?Fiction
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My sareeGita VaradarajanArchana Sreenivasan.Picture Book - FictionDivya loves her mother's sarees and she would really like to wear her favorite to Heritage Night at school--but her mother says she is too young to wear one.Fiction
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Elena CampsJuana MedinaJuana MedinaEarly ReaderElena is eager to put up her tent—but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers.Fiction
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Blue Sky MorningJihyun KimJihyun KimPicture BookWithin the confines of a regular day, the author-illustrator brilliantly conveys the joy and beauty found in an autumn morning, making every small moment relatable and wonderful. A solid purchase for libraries. - School Library JournalFiction
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