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Over and Under the Pond: Read Aloud & Activity Guide

Use this read aloud guide with Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner to build comprehension and extend learning.

Over and Under the Pond: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Over and Under the Pond.

Over and Under the Pond: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Over and Under the Pond.

Hot Dog: Read Aloud Guide for Families

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

Hot Dog: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salati.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner, with your child.

Hot Dog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salat.

Hot Dog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salat.

Hot Dog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hot Dog by Doug Salati.

Hot Dog: Word Search

After reading Hot Dog by Doug Salati, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.
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V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Written by Michael Shoulders and Illustrated by Bruce Langton
Travel from A to Z through Tennessee to discover the state’s music, landmarks, natural wonders, famous people, and history.
1st - 3rd
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Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Monique Dong
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated entertainer, author, businesswoman, and literacy advocate.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dolly Parton (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Daria Solak
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who followed her dream of becoming a country music star and used her success to give back to others.
1st - 3rd
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Churro Stand

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles
Lucía helps her mother sell churros on the busy streets of New York City and discovers how love and creativity can brighten even a stormy day.
K - 2nd
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Sorry, Sammy

Written by Scott Rothman and Illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury
Sammy is having a rough day. He’s stuck in his room—on his mom’s birthday!—writing apology letters for all the things he shouldn’t have done. But what did Sammy do?
K - 2nd
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My Friend Robot! (Barefoot Singalongs)

Written by Sunny Scribens and Illustrated by Hui Skipp (Illustrator) & Norma Jean Wright (Performer)

Get ready to sing, build, and explore! In this story, a group of energetic kids and their robot...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Supa Nova: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Chanté Timothy
Nova is shocked when she learns how much plastic is hurting our planet—and that giant “trash islands” are floating in the ocean. Luckily, she has a super‑secret science lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA… or for SCIENCE!
2nd - 5th

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

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