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Feathers

Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Marcia Cutchin
Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that teaches a timeless lesson about the dangers of gossip.
K - 3rd
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American Children's Folklore

American Children's Folklore

Written by Simon J. Bronner
American Children's Folklore is an engaging anthology that captures the real songs, games, and secret languages kids use every day.
1st - 3rd
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Storytime Stretchers

Storytime Stretchers: Tongue Twisters, Choruses, Games, and Charades

Written by Naomi Baltuck
Storytime Stretchers is an essential resource for teachers and storytellers looking to engage audiences of all ages with fun, high-energy activities.
Pre-K - 3rd

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

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Stone Soup

Stone Soup

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
When two hungry travelers use a "magic" stone to start a soup, they inspire a stingy village to come together and contribute their own ingredients.
Pre-K - 1st
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Bear's All Night Party

Bear's All-Night Party

Written by Bill Harley and Illustrated by Melissa Ferreira
Bear's All-Night Party is a heartwarming children's picture book that follows a joyful bear determined to celebrate the full moon, even when his friends are too tired to join.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Archer and the Sun

The Archer and the Sun

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
When ten suns make the earth too hot to inhabit, a brave archer must use his skills to bring balance back to the world.
Pre-K - 3rd

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel.
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The Woman Who Flummoxed the Fairies

The Woman Who Flummoxed the Fairies

Written by Heather Forest
The Woman Who Flummoxed the Fairies is a charming Scottish folktale about a clever baker woman who is kidnapped by cake-loving fairies.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Why Koala Has Stumpy Tail

Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail is an entertaining Australian folktale that explains how the Koala lost its long, furry tail during a great drought.
Pre-K - 2nd
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When Turtle Grew Feathers

When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
When Turtle Grew Feathers is an engaging Choctaw folktale that offers a unique Native American twist on the classic "Tortoise and the Hare" fable. After a wild turkey accidentally cracks Turtle's shell, the two friends team up to teach the boastful Rabbit a lesson in a surprising race.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Round Book: Rounds Kids Love to Sing

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
This cheerful book is filled with 80 songs that are meant to be sung as rounds—the kind where one group starts, and another group joins in a little later, creating a beautiful, layered sound. Each song is printed on a clean, easy-to-read page and paired with a simple ink drawing to spark the imagination.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
Maybe it’s a king who spills a drop of honey and refuses to clean it up—until that tiny mess grows into a giant problem. Maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who start a silly argument that nearly destroys the place they all call home. Or maybe it’s a man who thinks a weapon will make him powerful, or a troop of monkeys who follow their leader into water that’s far too deep.
K - 4th
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Noodlehead Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read & Tell

Written by Margaret Hamilton
People have been telling “fool stories” for as long as anyone can remember. After all, everyone has a noodlehead day now and then—a day when your brain seems to take a little vacation. As you’ll see in this collection, silly characters come in every shape and size. They might make ridiculous mistakes, mix things up, or leap before they look, but that’s what makes their adventures so much fun.
1st - 6th

Days with Frog and Toad: Read Aloud Guide

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

Days with Frog and Toad: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Days with Frog and Toad: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Days With Frog and Toad: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel.

Days With Frog and Toad: Word Search

After reading Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle.
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Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)

Written by Donald Davis
The hills and small towns of western North Carolina in the 1950s come to life in this collection of stories by master storyteller Donald Davis. He’s shared his tales everywhere—from the World’s Fair to the Smithsonian to the National Storytelling Festival—and now he invites readers into the adventures of his own childhood. His stories follow him from his earliest school days all the way to the moment he begins to understand the big changes happening in the world, including the loss of friends during the Vietnam War.
K - 5th
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Well of Truth

The Well of Truth: A Folktale from Egypt

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
The Well of Truth is a funny Egyptian folktale about three friends—Goat, Rooster, and Donkey—who decide to start a farm together. When their clover field is suddenly destroyed, Donkey tries to hide a greedy secret.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tuck Me In Tales

Tuck-Me-In Tales

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis
Tuck-Me-In Tales is a charming collection of five bedtime stories from around the world, perfect for helping young children wind down.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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