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Swing!

Written and Illustrated by James Yang
A young girl loves playing tennis with her dad. She dreams of being just like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her thoughts feel like they’re bouncing all over the place—just like a tennis ball—and it’s hard for her to stay calm.
Pre-K - 3rd

Pickin' Peas: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Pickin' Peas, with your child.

Pickin' Peas: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Pickin' Peas.

Pickin' Peas: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Pickin' Peas.

Pickin' Peas: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Pickin' Peas.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama, with your child.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

Conejito: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

Conejito: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.
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Chooch Helped

Chooch Helped

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz
Chooch Helped is a picture book that explores the universal frustrations and tender bonds of sibling life within a contemporary Cherokee family.
Pre-K - 3rd
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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 - 3rd
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The Stolen Smell

The Stolen Smell

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Discover the charming Peruvian folktale The Stolen Smell, where a greedy baker tries to charge his neighbor a fee just for enjoying the scent of fresh bread.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Spicy Hot Colors

Spicy Hot Colors/Colores Picantes

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paula Barragán
Explore the vibrant world of Spicy Hot Colors: Colores Picantes, an award-winning picture book that introduces children to colors in both English and Spanish.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sitting Down To Eat

Sitting Down to Eat

Written by Bill Harley and Illustrated by Kitty Harvill
In Sitting Down to Eat, a young boy's snack time turns into a wild adventure when a parade of large animals, from an elephant to a blue whale, asks to join him.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rooster's Night Out

Rooster's Night Out

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
Rooster's Night Out is a humorous Cuban folktale about a vain rooster who gets tomato juice on his feathers right before a big party.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pickin' Peas

Pickin' Peas

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Pat Cummings
A clever, singing rabbit eats his way through the pea patch until Little Girl snatches him up, and he is soon singing a new tune as he plans his escape. With a nod to Brer Rabbit, Pickin' Peas is adapted from two folktales collected in Alabama and Virginia.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

The Old Woman Who Lived In a Vinegar Bottle

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
In this humorous retelling of a classic British fairy tale, a grumpy old woman learns a big lesson about gratitude after a kind fairy grants her wishes for a grander home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Magic Apple

The Magic Apple: A Middle Eastern Folktale

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
The Magic Apple is an engaging story that highlights how unique individual talents can come together to achieve a greater goal.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Gaber
In this rhythmic retelling of a classic fable, a hardworking hen discovers that her playful friends would rather nap than help her plant and harvest wheat. However, once the wheat is baked into a delicious cake, the dog, cat, and mouse are eager to join the feast.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Tiger Got His Stripes

How Tiger Got His Stripes

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
Once the proudest animal in the jungle, Tiger becomes jealous of Man’s wisdom and demands it for himself, only to be outsmarted in a humorous battle of wits.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Growing Gold

Growing Gold

Written by Padma Venkatraman and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Growing Gold is an engaging Indian folktale by Padma Venkatraman that follows a clever mother's plan to motivate her three lazy sons.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Future Book

The Future Book

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Shawn Harris
The Future Book by Mac Barnett is a visionary and hilarious children’s picture book that offers a playful glimpse into the world of tomorrow.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Go to Sleep Gecko

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
In Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale, a grumpy gecko complains to the village chief because fireflies are keeping him awake at night. As the wise Elephant investigates, Gecko discovers a hilarious chain of events showing how every animal and even the rain play a vital role in the jungle.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Drum

The Drum: A Folktale from India

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Discover the magic of kindness in The Drum, a heartwarming Indian folktale about a poor boy who dreams of owning his own musical instrument. After his mother brings home a "magical" stick, the boy embarks on a journey where his selfless choices lead to unexpected rewards.
Pre-K - 3rd

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