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The Puppy Place: Cocoa: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Books for Ownership (BFO) Activity Packet

This activity packet supports students in building reading engagement, comprehension, and book ownership through meaningful reflection and choice.

The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant: Book Study

A five-day picture book study created by the author for grades 2–5 focusing on reading standards...

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The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke

A very hungry, sleep-eating elephant has been caught invading the village cabbage field, threatening...

K - 5th

S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Guide For Families

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

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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters

Written by Misako Misako Rocks!

Attention manga and kawaii–loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga...

2nd - 7th

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.  

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Vocabulary Guide

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

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Word Search

After reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. use this printable and interactive...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Memory Match

After reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Written by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. and Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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Ten Beautiful Things

Written by Molly Griffin and Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and...

K - 3rd
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Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
This is a book for kids like you who have been taking care of so many things on your own. You may...
1st - 6th

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

The guide is a comprehensive look at the works of Jacqueline Woodson, a comprehensive Jacqueline...
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Grow Grateful

Written by Sage Foster-Lasser and Jon Lasser and PhD and Illustrated by Christopher Lyles
Head off with Kiko on a school camping trip and learn how she figures out what being grateful is and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Annie

Written by Calliope Glass
Annie is a foster kid who's had a hard knock life ever since her parents left her as a baby. She...
1st - 3rd
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The Puppy Place: Snowball

Written by Ellen Miles

Welcome to the Puppy Place – where every puppy finds a home!

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very...

2nd - 5th
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The Puppy Place: Cocoa

Written by Ellen Miles
When Cocoa, a large chocolate Lab puppy, accidentally knocks over her elderly owner, Charles...
2nd - 5th
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Puppy Place: Gizmo

Written by Ellen Miles
Charles and Lizzie Peterson know a lot about puppies, because the Petersons are a foster family for...
2nd - 3rd

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