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Amazing Grace

by Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Caroline Binch

When her class decides to do Peter Pan, Grace wants to play Peter. With the support of her family, Grace learns that she can be anything she wants to be, and the results are amazing!

Cherries and Cherry Pits

by Vera B. Williams

Bidemmi, a girl who loves to draw, makes up all kinds of imaginative stories about the fascinating people she creates in her artwork. Each story has something to do with cherries.

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The Girls in the Circle

Series: Just for You!

by Nikki Giovanni Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson

A great poet and lively art combine to tell this playful story of three little girls who love to play dress-up — and basketball, too!

How Many Stars in the Sky?

by Lenny Hort Illustrated by James E. Ransome

Mama's away one night, and when her son can't sleep, he tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one. He finds that Daddy can't sleep either. Together, the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery.

Hurry Up!

Series: Just for You!

by Bernette G. Ford Illustrated by Jennifer Kindert

In this book for emerging readers, a boy has a very busy day!

Peter's Chair

by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter is well aware that there is a new baby in the house. His mother shushes him when he makes his tower of blocks fall. And he's also well aware that the new baby's a girl. For everything that used to be Peter's has been painted pink!