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Fiesta!

FIESTA!: A Celebration of Latino Festivals

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paul Barragan
Experience the vibrant energy of Hispanic culture in FIESTA!: A Celebration of Latino Festivals, a colorful month-by-month guide to traditional holidays. This engaging picture book uses bold illustrations and spirited poetry to introduce children to diverse Latin American traditions and celebrations.
1st - 6th
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Bully Goat Grim

Bully Goat Grim: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this fractured fairy tale, a bully goat with "Random Hostility Syndrome" is outsmarted by a resourceful baby troll using only a pillow and bed sheets.
2nd - 6th

The Crayon Man: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Crayon Man: Discussion Guide for Families

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

The Crayon Man: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Crayon Man: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Monica Garofalo
A count loses a ring and finds a fairy bride in this magical Christmas tale!
2nd - 5th

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

Written by Natascha Biebow and Illustrated by Steven Salerno

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such...

1st - 4th
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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

Written by Gaylia Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

2nd - 5th
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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th

The Great Stink: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

The Great Stink: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees

Written by Michelle Schaub and Illustrated by Anne Lambelet

Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things...

1st - 4th

The Great Stink: Guide For Families

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide For Families

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

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A Kid's Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

Written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Illustrated by Maha Addasi

Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language...

2nd - 5th
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action

Written by Janet Wilson

Young people from across the globe are raising awareness about what issues matter to them most and...

1st - 7th
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Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed

Written by Emily Pearson and Illustrated by Fumi Kosaka

Can one child's good deed change the world? It can when she’s Ordinary Mary―an ordinary girl from an...

2nd - 6th
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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

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