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In Her Hands: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

A Morning with Grandpa: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage

Written by Alan Schroeder and Illustrated by JaeBe Bereal

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female...

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A Morning with Grandpa

Written by Sylvia Liu and Illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay

Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong...

K - 3rd

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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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide For Families

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

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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th
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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Sara Palacios

Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes are her favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd
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I Am the Book

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Yayo

Readers will unlock a treasure trove of poems in this exuberant celebration of reading. A book is a...

1st - 3rd
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Brilliant Bea

Written by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich and Illustrated by Fiona Lee

Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Memory Match

After reading The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by...

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Word Search

After reading The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee use this printable and interactive...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Video clip of Emperor Penguins

Emperor penguins swimming with bubble streams under Antarctic ice

Credit: (c) Paul Ponganis, Scripps...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Video clip of Emperor Penguins

Emperor penguins leaping from the ocean onto the Antarctic sea ice

Credit: (c) Katsufumi Sato...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Q & A

In this Q & A learn more detailed information about Emperor penguins and see their amazing...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Educational Guide

For activating student thinking before, during, and after reading, use this Educational Guide for Pe...

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Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Lee

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ocean Babies

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

"Big as a bus and smaller than seeds, billions of babies are born in the ocean...."

This opening...

Pre-K - 3rd

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