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Popo the Xolo

Popo the Xolo

Written by Paloma Angelina Lopez and Illustrated by Abraham Matias
Popo the Xolo is a tender picture book that follows Nana and her loyal hairless dog, Popo, as she transitions from the living world into the afterlife.
1st - 4th

"Hanukkah Wishes" Letter Template (color)

Use this Hanukkah Wishes template to help you practice writing a friendly letter!

Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How To Draw the Presidents and First Ladies book cover

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book: Guide for Families (en Español)

Soul Food Sunday printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book: Educator Guide

Soul Food Sunday printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking...

Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book: Family Guide

Soul Food Sunday printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

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Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book

Written by Winsome Bingham and Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G...

Pre-K - 3rd

'Ohana Means Family: Vocabulary Guide

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

'Ohana Means Family: Discussion Guide for Families

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

'Ohana Means Family: Read Aloud Guide

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

'Ohana Means Family: Memory Match

After reading 'Ohana Means Family, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

'Ohana Means Family: Word Search

After reading 'Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis use this printable and interactive Word Search...

'Ohana Means Family: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with 'Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis.

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The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol

Written by Arthur A. Levine and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Nate Gadol is a great big spirit with eyes as shiny as golden coins and a smile that’s lantern...

Pre-K - 3rd

Scare a Bear: Memory Match

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Scare a Bear: Word Search

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Scare a Bear: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin.

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by John Parra

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on...

Pre-K - 3rd

Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

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

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