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Tale of Two Frogs

A Tale of Two Frogs

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
In A Tale of Two Frogs (Story Cove), two frog sisters with very different personalities fall into a pail of milk and must find a way to escape.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Written by Barbara Bietz and Illustrated by John Kanzler
In Sweet Tamales for Purim, a young girl and her friend Luis plan a festive Purim celebration in their Old West town until a hungry goat eats all the traditional pastries.
K - 2nd
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The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat

Written by Barbara Bietz and Illustrated by John Kanzler
In The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat, a young boy and his family move to the desert Southwest and struggle with feeling lonely as the only Jewish family in their new town.
K - 2nd
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The Stolen Smell

The Stolen Smell

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Discover the charming Peruvian folktale The Stolen Smell, where a greedy baker tries to charge his neighbor a fee just for enjoying the scent of fresh bread.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Spicy Hot Colors

Spicy Hot Colors: Colores Picantes

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paula Barragán
Explore the vibrant world of Spicy Hot Colors: Colores Picantes, an award-winning picture book that introduces children to colors in both English and Spanish.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sitting Down To Eat

Sitting Down to Eat

Written by Bill Harley and Illustrated by Kitty Harvill
In Sitting Down to Eat, a young boy's snack time turns into a wild adventure when a parade of large animals, from an elephant to a blue whale, asks to join him.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rooster's Night Out

Rooster's Night Out

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
Rooster's Night Out is a humorous Cuban folktale about a vain rooster who gets tomato juice on his feathers right before a big party.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read & Tell

Written by Martha Hamilton
Have you ever stopped to really look at a spider’s web? If it’s only meant to catch flies, why does it shimmer with such delicate, beautiful patterns? Have you ever wondered what makes thunder rumble, why the ocean tastes salty, or how tigers came to wear their bold stripes? This collection gathers delightful “why” stories from many cultures and time periods—tales that imagine how animals, plants, and natural wonders came to look or behave the way they do.
1st - 7th
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Pickin' Peas

Pickin' Peas

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Pat Cummings
Enjoy a classic battle of wits in this rhythmic retelling of two Southern folktales about a pesky, singing rabbit and a determined little girl. As the rabbit merrily eats his way through a prize pea patch, he must eventually use his cleverness to escape after being caught.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

The Old Woman Who Lived In a Vinegar Bottle

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
In this humorous retelling of a classic British fairy tale, a grumpy old woman learns a big lesson about gratitude after a kind fairy grants her wishes for a grander home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ogre Bully

The Ogre Bully

Written and Illustrated by Aaron B. Hoffmire
In this engaging Swedish folktale, a hardworking farmer and his wife must use their wits to save their land from a greedy, mean-spirited ogre.
Pre-K - 3rd

Step Into the Story: Writing Activity

Have students select a book they have read and write an original scene that fits within the story. Students should write from the perspective of a character and include actions and dialogue. Students will draw an illustration to match their writing.
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The Magic Pot

The Magic Pot

Written by Pleasant DeSpain and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
In this charming Chinese folktale, a hardworking woodcutter discovers a magical pot that duplicates everything placed inside it. While he and his wife are initially overjoyed by their sudden wealth, they soon realize that doubling their possessions can also double their troubles.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Magic Apple

The Magic Apple: A Folktale from the Middle East

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
The Magic Apple is an engaging story that highlights how unique individual talents can come together to achieve a greater goal.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
In this rhythmic retelling of a classic fable, a hardworking hen discovers that her playful friends would rather nap than help her plant and harvest wheat. However, once the wheat is baked into a delicious cake, the dog, cat, and mouse are eager to join the feast.
Pre-K - 3rd

Mentor Text Planning Guide

Use this Mentor Text Planning Guide to plan purposeful mentor text instruction.

Leo: A Ghost Story: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Corduroy: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Corduroy: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book Corduroy by Don Freeman.

Corduroy: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Corduroy: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Corduroy by Don Freeman.

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Juan Bobo

Juan Bobo Sends the Pig to Mass

Written by Arí Acevedo and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
When Juan Bobo thinks his pig wants to go to church, he dresses the animal in his mother’s best clothes and sparkling jewelry.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Tiger Got His Stripes

How Tiger Got His Stripes

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
Once the proudest animal in the jungle, Tiger becomes jealous of Man’s wisdom and demands it for himself, only to be outsmarted in a humorous battle of wits.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Holy Mole

Holy Mole'!

Written by Caroline McAlister and Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
When a surprise visit from a Spanish Viceroy sends a monastery kitchen into a panic, a young boy named Carlos accidentally helps create a culinary masterpiece.
1st - 5th

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