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The Racer from Outer Space book cover

The Racer from Outer Space

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carlitos Pinheiro
This soapbox derby race is out of this world!
Pre-K - 1st
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Not a Robot book cover

Not a Robot

Written by Holly Wallis and Illustrated by Hugo Cuellar
Red 3869 is malfunctioning and the head scientist isn’t happy about it.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Good Egg

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Meet the Good Egg! He always tries to be good. But the other eggs are SO silly and naughty!
Pre-K - 3rd

The Baker's Dozen: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Baker's Dozen: A Colonial American Tale.

The Baker's Dozen: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Baker's Dozen: A Colonial American Tale.

The Baker's Dozen: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Baker's Dozen: A Colonial American Tale.
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The Crab Walk book cover

The Crab Walk

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Zhanna Mendel
Baby crab discovers that some advice isn’t worth listening to!
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Best Day Ever book cover

The Best Day Ever

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Esther Diana
Lupo the dog has the most fabulously fantastic day of his life – again!
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Tiger's Journey book cover

A Tiger's Journey

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Chloe Chang
A powerful story about a Siberian tiger family who must leave their forest home and journey north to find a new home.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Naughty Goats book cover

The Naughty Goats

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Cristina Shiilia

Olwen has to get the goats to pasture, but the goats are in the mood for mischief.

You can read this...

Pre-K - 1st
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We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

Written by Yolanda Renee King and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
What would the world look like if everyone were treated with kindness, fairness, and love? Yolanda Renee King, the granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, wrote this book as a love letter to her grandparents and a dream for a better future. Could you be one of the next great dreamers who helps make that world come true?
Pre-K - 3rd

Rally to Read | Imagination 2025-26 | Margaret and the Moon: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Imagination: Margaret and the Moon.

Rally to Read | Changemakers 2025-26 | Marianne the Maker: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Changemakers: Marianne the Maker.

Rally to Read | Wellness 2025-26 | Good Night Thoughts: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Wellness: Good Night Thoughts.

Rally to Read | Community 2025-26 | The Day the Crayons Made Friends: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Community: The Day the Crayons Made Friends.

Rally to Read | Community 2025-26 | The Bakery Dragon: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Community: The Bakery Dragon.

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Billy Brown and...

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Billy Brown and the Belly...

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie.

Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Billy Brown and the Belly Button Beastie.
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Shabbat Shalom

Shabbat Shalom: Let's Rest and Reset

Written and Illustrated by Suzy Ultman
Shabbat Shalom: Let's Rest and Reset is a vibrant, award-winning board book that introduces young children to the Jewish day of rest through the lens of mindfulness and tradition.
Pre-K - K
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Fireworks

Fireworks

Written by Matthew Burgess and Illustrated by Cátia Chien
Two siblings spend a hot July day in the city waiting for a special celebration.
Pre-K - 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
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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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