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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Adam Rex
A laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. This hilarious origin story of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors, depicts epic battles between three mighty warriors from different realms.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Green is for Christmas

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
When Green Crayon claims that green is the only color for Christmas, the other Crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. No candy canes or Santa without Red, no snow without White, no bells or stars without Silver, and no cookies or reindeer without Tan! The Crayons agree that they all need to come together to make Christmas special.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Crayons' Christmas

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
’Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wish lists. But everyone—even the Crayons—know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, The Crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays.
Pre-K - 2nd

Is Your Mama a Llama?: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Is Your Mama a Llama?: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

Giraffes Can't Dance: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Giraffes Can't Dance: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo: Vocabulary Guide

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

Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

My Path: Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Nosy Crow includes discussion questions and creativity activities.

My Path: Coloring Pages

Print these coloring pages to accompany My Path by Jana Curll.

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green.

Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo: Word Search

After reading Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.
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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo

Written by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green and Illustrated by Ruth Burrows
Cynthia Erivo has always been a powerful performer with a voice as big as her dreams. How did she achieve the radiant life of singing and acting she’d hoped for?
Pre-K - 2nd

How to Catch a Turkey: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

How to Catch a Turkey: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
1st - 4th

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.

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Read Aloud Guide for Families

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

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Read Aloud Guide

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

My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: Vocabulary Guide

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

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