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Feathers: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe, with your child.

Feathers: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Feathers: A Jewish Tale from Eastern Europe.

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.

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.

The Sundown Kid: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat, with your child.

The Sundown Kid: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat.
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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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Clever Monkey

The Clever Monkey: A Folktale from West Africa

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
The Clever Monkey is an entertaining children's picture book that retells a classic West African folktale about two greedy cats and a very smart monkey. When the cats find a delicious piece of cheese but can't agree on how to share it, the monkey steps in with a "helpful" plan that actually serves his own appetite.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Clever Monkey Rides Again

The Clever Monkey Rides Again

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
When a mean lion begins playing pranks on the jungle animals, the resourceful monkey uses his cleverness to turn the tables and restore peace. This humorous children's story is perfect for teaching young readers about the power of intelligence over physical strength.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Big quiet house

A Big Quiet House

Written by Heather Forest and Illustrated by Susan Greenstein
This funny and rhythmic story teaches kids that a change in perspective can make any home feel perfect. It is an ideal read-aloud book for teaching gratitude and the value of a happy, bustling household.
K - 3rd

Is Your Mama a Llama?: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

Is Your Mama a Llama?: Read Aloud Guide

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

We March: Read Aloud Guide

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

I Am Enough: Read Aloud Guide

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

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Me and My Dragon

Written and Illustrated by David Biedrzycki

Who wouldn't want a pet dragon? See what raising a friendly dragon might look like in this hilarious...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush (Pig in a Wig book)

Written and Illustrated by Emma J. Virján
Join Pig in another fun read-aloud adventure on the farm and find out if she'll ever catch some ZZZs...
Pre-K - 3rd

Ice Cream Summer: Read Aloud Video

Video read aloud for Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sis. Read aloud by Ms.Michele Lepe.

Bad Kitty: Read Aloud Video

Video read aloud for Bad Kitty by Bruel and Nick. Read aloud by Ms.Michele Lepe.

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