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Dancing Turtle

The Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil

Written by Pleasant DeSpain and Illustrated by David Boston
The Dancing Turtle is a vibrant children's picture book that retells a classic indigenous Brazilian folktale about a music-loving turtle captured by a hunter. To escape becoming turtle stew, the clever protagonist must use her wit and the help of the hunter's children to find her way back to the rainforest.
Pre-K - 4th
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The Little Red Hen

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically...

Pre-K - 3rd

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide

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

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide for Families

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

It's Christmas, David!: Vocabulary Guide

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

It's Christmas, David! Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

It's Christmas, David!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon.

It's Christmas, David!: Word Search

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

It's Christmas, David!: Memory Match

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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It's Christmas, David!

Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
David is excited for Christmas and is trying to be on his best behavior! But from trying to peek at hidden gift packages and struggling to behave at the Christmas dinner party, it’s proving hard to stay out trouble.
Pre-K - 3rd

A Bad Case of Stripes: Book Talk

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

David Gets in Trouble: Book Talk

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

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My Friend, Billy Whiskers book cover

My Friend, Billy Whiskers

Written and Illustrated by David Litchfield

Some friends are real, some are imaginary, but all can help us find our voice. My Friend, Billy...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Think BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 3)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

Now we travel back to the wilds of the African savanna. Giraffe, Kudu, and more are in danger...

Pre-K - 4th
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Love BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 2)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

In the second book of the Live Big series, the African savanna has turned dry and desolate. The...

Pre-K - 5th

Me and My Dragon: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki.

Me and My Dragon: Word Search

After reading Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

David Beckham (Little People, BIG DREAMS): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzles aligns with David Beckham (Little People, BIG...

David Beckham (Little People, BIG DREAMS): Word Search

After reading David Beckham (Little People, BIG DREAMS) by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, use this...

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David Beckham (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Fernando Martín

Learn about inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved British soccer player who grew up...

Pre-K - 2nd

My Two Border Towns: Word Search

After reading My Two Border Towns by David Bowles use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Which Is It?: b or d

Written by Marie Meyer and Illustrated by Sukhchain

David doesn’t like school. He finds reading and writing difficult because he reverses the letters ‘b...

Pre-K - 2nd

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