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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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Fat Cat

Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale is a hilarious and colorful retelling of a classic story about a cat whose hunger knows no bounds. After eating everything from a washerwoman to a king and his elephant, the greedy cat meets his match when he finally swallows a clever little mouse.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Cool Cats Counting

Cool Cats Counting

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paula Barragán
Cool Cats Counting is a vibrant bilingual picture book that introduces young children to numbers and animals through a lively Latin American lens. Using a mix of English and Spanish, the story features rhythmic text and bold illustrations of animals like salsa-dancing pigs and cats doing the jitterbug.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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.

Seasons / Estaciones: Read Aloud Guide for Families

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

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring: 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.

Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin: 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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Bathe the Cat

Written by Alice B. McGinty and Illustrated by David Roberts

It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of...

Pre-K - K
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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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Yellow Copter

Written by Kersten Hamilton and Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
When a teacher gets stuck at the top of the Ferris wheel at the fair, cranes and planes can't reach...
Pre-K - 1st
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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
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Hank's Bank

Written by Maxwell Higgins
Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Please Don't Tell about Mom's Bell

Written by Samantha Berger
Poor Nell! Please don't tell: She lost her mother's silver bell! Will she ever find it? Learn how...
Pre-K - 2nd
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10 Trim-the-Three'ers: A Holiday Counting Book

Written by Janet Schulman and Illustrated by Linda Davick

1 shiny golden star at the very tip top.
2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop.


Count...

Infant and Toddler - K
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What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig (Pig in a Wig book)

Written and Illustrated by Emma J. Virján
Pig embarks on an exciting boat ride and discovers that life is more fun with friends, in a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Construction

Written by Sally Sutton
Preschoolers get an up-close look at all of the noise, action and excitement involved in building a...
Pre-K - 1st

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