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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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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

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

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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Little Boo

Written by Wunderli and Stephen and Illustrated by Tim
The leaves fall, the wind blows, and one little pumpkin seed tries and tries to be scary. But he...
Pre-K - 2nd

Chillin' Activities for a Winter Day (English)

Print this activity guide full of STEM connections to make the best use of being stuck inside in the...
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Memoirs of a Hamster

Written by Devin Scillian and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Seymour is an energetic hamster who thinks he has it all until Pearl the cat entices him with...
Pre-K - 2nd

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