2025-26 Dogwood Readers List (Grades K-2)Like this list

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• Are You Small?

  Willems, Mo

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  Are YOU small? This tiny question allows readers to zoom in from an average-sized kid down to a single quark.

• The Boy Who Said Wow

  Boss, Todd,

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  Based on true events, when Ronan, who is nonverbal, goes to the symphony, the beautiful music moves him to speak.

• Brave Baby Hummingbird

  Montgomery, Sy,

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  This story follows a hummingbird's early life and how they make their way into the world.

• Building a Beak

  How a Toucan's Rescue Inspired the World

  McMurdie, Becca,

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  In the wild, Grecia the toucan loved to soar from branch to branch and sing for all the creatures of the rainforest. When Grecia tragically breaks her beak, she is unable to move or sing. Through Grecia's determination to live and animal rescuer's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Buildings Questions and Answers

  Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca

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  Our world is full of many amazing buildings. From modern homes with solar panels to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, how do we know so much about buildings? Sometimes you just have to ask why?- *eBook available*

• Butt or Face?

  Revenge of the Butts

  Lavelle, Kari

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  Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Butt or Face? Volume 2 shares fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!

• Club Microbe

  Gravel, Elise

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  It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes.

• Video Games

  Kim, Cheryl,

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  Games have been around for thousands of years. Now video games are better than ever, ready for on-the-go, great for sharing with friends, and even with immersive virtual reality. Video Games is an informative look at the development of an invention…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flamingos Are Pretty Funky

  a (not So) Serious Guide

  Cushman, Abi

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  Flamingos are tall, wading birds known for their bright pink color. Their nests look like tiny volcanoes, and they live in areas that are considered extreme. No wonder they are called a flamboyance of flamingos! This (not so) serious guide will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am Money

  and I Don't Grow on Trees

  Cook, Julia, 1964-

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  Who better to teach kids about money than MONEY himself? As readers follow along in this delightful, easy-to-understand picture book, they'll learn: • how to earn money • how to save money • how to spend money (wisely) • and the most important…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Is This a Tiger?

  Ellis, Elina,

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  Today, Alex is going to help her friend Atticus spot a real tiger in the wild. Atticus has never seen a tiger before, but Alex knows everything about tigers. She's even made her own field guide about them, which she uses to explain to Atticus what…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• José Feeds the World

  How a Famous Chef Feeds Millions of People in Need Around the World

  Unger, David, 1950-

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  This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a passionate chef, José Andrés, who uses the power of food to nurture people in need, one plate at a time.

• Lights Out

  a Movement to Help Migrating Birds

  Stremer, Jessica

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  Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational story shows how people can combat light pollution and make a big difference in helping to save migrating birds by turning lights off at night.

• Look and Cook Breakfast

  a First Book of Recipes in Pictures

  Fisher, Valorie,

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  Designed for children who can't yet read, Look and Cook Breakfast: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures is an introduction to cooking for kids ages 4 to 8. Following the same easy-to-read visual layout of Look and Cook Snacks, this cookbook features…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Perfect Match

  The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton

  Dubbin, Lori

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  When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wat Kept Playing

  the Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA

  Inouye Huey, Emily,

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  Misaka, the son of immigrant parents from Japan, was born in America and loved being Japanese and American. Sadly, he often did not feel America loved him back. The one place where he knew he belonged was the basketball court. When navigating the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What About An Octopus?

  a Fact-filled Underwater Adventure

  Kerbel, Deborah,

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  While at the ocean, a curious young girl goes searching for a seashell and finds an octopus friend instead. The encounter turns into an afternoon full of play and discovery. From eating, to napping, to playing, octopuses are just like us...aren't…Read moreRead more of this annotation