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Great Smelly Slobbery Dog

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
This fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast shows that being kind is more important than how someone looks.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Doctor With an Eye for Eyes: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Harlem Grown: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Harlem Grown: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Harlem Grown: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Ecosystems with Rachel Carson (Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists)

Written by Maureen McQuerry and Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal

Discover Rachel Carson's big ideas about protecting ecosystems and ways even the youngest kids can...

Pre-K - Pre-K

The Memory Coat: Extension Activities for Educators

The Memory Coat printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
Pre-K - 4th
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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd

Thank You, Omu!: Extension Activities for Educators

Thank You, Omu! printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

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Beatrice's Goat

Written by Page McBrier and Illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter

More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only...

Pre-K - 3rd

Harlem Grown: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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A Sled for Gabo

Written by Emma Otheguy and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez

On the day it snows, Gabo sees kids tugging sleds up the hill, then coasting down, whooping all the...

Pre-K - 3rd

Are Trees Alive?: Extension Activities for Educators

Are Trees Alive? printable Extension Activities for Educators provides interdisciplinary, extension...

Harlem Grown: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood

Written by Tony Hillery and Illustrated by Jessie Hartland
This true story shows how a vacant city lot was transformed into a thriving garden, bringing fresh food, learning, and community to a neighborhood.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Paddington

Written by Michael Bond and Illustrated by R.W. Alley

Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Raul Colon
Doña Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Story of Fish and Snail

Written by Deborah Freedman
Today, Fish's story (about pirates!) is too grand to simply be told: Fish wants to show Snail. But...
Pre-K - K

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Hershel and the Hanukkah...

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