Welcome to our exciting journey of fostering a love for learning through the magic of storytelling! In our kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, we believe that good books can make a world of difference in the lives of our young students. With your support, we aim to create a vibrant library of children's books to read aloud, allowing our students to learn from and listen to captivating stories that will enrich their imaginations and enhance their love of learning.
Our goals are ambitious yet attainable: to ignite a passion for reading that will accompany our students throughout their educational journey.
By providing access to a diverse selection of high-quality books, we aspire to create a literary wonderland where every child feels inspired to explore, discover, and dream. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of our kindergarten and first-grade students, opening doors to new worlds and endless possibilities.
Join us in our mission to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who are eager to engage with the world around them. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where the joy of reading knows no bounds. Thank you for your support in building a brighter future for our young readers.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
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Those Darn Squirrels Fly South
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$14.39
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$14.39
Sounds All Around: The Science of How Sound Works
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$13.99
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$13.99
Stuck
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$13.81
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$13.81
We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish: A Penelope Rex Book
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$13.72
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$13.72
Creepy Carrots! (Creepy Tales!)
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$13.45
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$13.45
Rain Before Rainbows
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$13.19
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Meet April: A children's book exploring April Fools', Earth Day, and other special events throughout the month of April. (The Calendar Kids Series)
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$12.99
Meet March: A children's book about the beginning of springtime and March celebrations (The Calendar Kids Series)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Meet May: A children's book about family, friendship, and holidays in May. (The Calendar Kids Series)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Meet May: A children's book about family, friendship, and holidays in May. (The Calendar Kids Series)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
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$12.39
Interrupting Chicken
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$11.99
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The Couch Potato (The Food Group)
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$11.74
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$11.74
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
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$11.15
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$11.15
The Snowy Nap
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$10.99
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$10.99
The Sour Grape (The Food Group)
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$10.96
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$10.96
I Am a Frog: A Book About Frogs for Kids (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids)
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$10.93
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$10.93
I Am the Sun: A Book About the Sun for Kids (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids)
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$10.93
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$10.93
The Weather Girls
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$10.89
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$10.89
The Perfect Birthday Recipe
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$9.99
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$9.99
Let's Notice Patterns in the Sky (Let's Make Observations (Early Bird Stories ™))
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$9.99
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$9.99
Forces: Physical Science for Kids
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$9.95
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$9.95
I Am the Solar System: A book about space for kids, from the sun, through the planets, to the heliosphere and into interstellar space, helping ... (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids)
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$9.92
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$9.92
Waves: Physical Science for Kids
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$9.85
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$9.85
We Will Rock Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
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$9.40
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$9.40
Return of the Underwear Dragon
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$8.99
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$8.99
Wordy Birdy
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$7.19
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$7.19
The Golden Acorn
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$6.99
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$6.99
Clouds and Their Patterns (Patterns in the Sky)
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$6.95
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$6.95
Stars, Planets, and Their Patterns (Patterns in the Sky)
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$6.95
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$6.95
The Moon and Its Patterns (Patterns in the Sky)
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$6.95
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$6.95
The Sun and Its Patterns (Patterns in the Sky)
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$6.95
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Ralph Tells a Story
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$6.49
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$6.49
Forces Make Things Move (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
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$6.19
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Materials cost
$420.08
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$25.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$485.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.69
Total project goal
$571.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$571.26
1 Donor
-$511.13
Donations toward project cost
-$485.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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