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When Turtle Grew Feathers

When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
When Turtle Grew Feathers is an engaging Choctaw folktale that offers a unique Native American twist on the classic "Tortoise and the Hare" fable. After a wild turkey accidentally cracks Turtle's shell, the two friends team up to teach the boastful Rabbit a lesson in a surprising race.
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Tiger's Journey

Animal Fair

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Tim Budgen
Monkey causes mishaps and mayhem at the local fair.
Pre-K - 1st
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Acoustic Rooster book cover

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Acoustic Rooster teams up with his talented friends to form an amazing jazz band, and even without winning the prize, he realizes making great music together is what truly matters.
Pre-K - 4th

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Read Aloud Guide

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

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Vocabulary Guide

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

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hope is the Thing with Feathers by...

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Word Search

After reading Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson, use this printable and interactive...

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Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Written by Emily Dickinson and Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

Emily Dickinson’s beloved poem is beautifully brought to life by bestselling artist Tim Hopgood in...

K - 3rd
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Let's Celebrate Diwali

Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin

Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that...

K - 2nd

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

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Why Should I Share?

Written by Claire Llewellyn and Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Tim can't understand why he should share, but he begins to see that sharing can be fun after a day...
Pre-K - 2nd

Chillin' Activities for a Winter Day (en Español)

Print this Spanish-language activity guide full of STEM connections to make the best use of being...
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Sherman Crunchley

Written by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Following the tradition of the Crunchley dog family, Sherman is expected to succeed his father as...
Pre-K - 3rd

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk...
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I See Birds

Written by Tim Mayerling
I See Birds introduces emergent readers to a variety of bird behaviors while providing them with a...
Pre-K - 1st
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I See Flowers

Written by Tim Mayerling
I See Flowers introduces emergent readers to a variety of colorful flowers while providing them with...
Pre-K - 1st
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I See Insects

Written by Tim Mayerling
I See Insects introduces emergent readers to a variety of common backyard bugs while providing them...
Pre-K - 1st
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I See Trees

Written by Tim Mayerling
I See Trees introduces emergent readers to a variety of tree attributes while providing them with a...
Pre-K - 1st

Holiday Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on holidays for grades Pre K - 2.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

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Viva Frida

Written by Yuyi Morales and Illustrated by Tim O'Meara
Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Oh the Things They Invented! All about Great Inventors

Written by Worth and Bonnie
The Cat in the Hat goes back in time to meet with the masterminds of more than a dozen inventions...
K - 3rd
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Power Down Little Robot

Written by Staniszewski and Anna and Illustrated by Zeltner
It's time to power down for the night, but Little Robot isn't ready! He quickly opens his stalling...
Pre-K - 1st

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