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Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Strega Nona: Vocabulary Guide

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

Strega Nona: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Strega Nona: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.

Strega Nona: Word Search

After reading Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Vocabulary Guide

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

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.
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Engineer Someday

Engineer Someday: A Bilingual STEM Adventure

Written by Jay Flores and Illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo
Engineer Someday is a fun, bilingual book that introduces children to the exciting world of engineering in both English and Spanish.
Pre-K - 2nd

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Vocabulary Guide

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

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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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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