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Dumpling Day

Written by Meera Sriram and Illustrated by Inés de Antuñano

Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different...

Pre-K - 4th
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Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup

Written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a...

K - 4th
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Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster

Sonia's adventure-filled story with worry-fighting gadgets helps kids learn how to cope when it...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Spelling Bee Before Recess

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

The students were squirming
but none made a sound,
as the spelling bee entered
its championship
...

K - 4th
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Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th
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The Secret of the Plátano

Written by Luz Maria Mack and Illustrated by Stephany Mesa

Under the full moon, Abuela leads an enchanted dance, bows to the sky and the night winds, and helps...

K - 4th
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (A Narwhal & Jelly Book #1)

Written by Ben Clanton

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot...

K - 4th

Nina Nandu's Nervous Noggin: Memory Matching

After reading Nina Nandu's Nervous Noggin, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Nina Nandu's Nervous Noggin: Word Search

After reading Nina Nandu's Nervous Noggin by Barbara deRubertis use this printable and interactive...
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Nina Nandu's Nervous Noggin (Animal Antics A to Z)

Written by Barbara deRubertis
Nina Nandu has just moved to a new neighborhood, and she does NOT want to go to a new school. But...
K - 4th

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Cuckoo

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Cuckoo. This PDF has been...
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The Remember Balloons

Written by Jessie Oliveros and Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad...
K - 4th
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Different Families (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 4th
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Dairy Foods (Healthy Living)

Written by Vanessa Black
In Dairy Foods, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy...
K - 4th
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Meals in China (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in China, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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Meals in Germany (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Germany, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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Meals in Vietnam (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Vietnam, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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Protein Foods (Healthy Living)

Written by Vanessa Black
In Protein Foods, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy...
K - 4th
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Building Character: Being Honest

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Being Honest, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice truthfulness...
K - 4th
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Different Appearances (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Appearances, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 4th
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Festivals: Lantern Festival

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Lantern Festival, early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people...
K - 4th

Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn Guide for Educators

Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn printable guide for educators provides suggestions for...
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Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup And Yawn

Written by Melvin Berger and Illustrated by Paul Meisel
Have you ever wondered what makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out...
Pre-K - 4th
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Cuckoo

Written by Lois Ehlert
This Mexican folktale is about Cuckoo, a beautiful bird who sings all day and night rather than help...
Pre-K - 5th

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