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The Chief of the Birds book cover

The Chief of the Birds

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Battaglini

Who is the king of the skies? The birds of Calabar have a battle to find out!

You can read this book...

2nd - 3rd
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Louis's Zoo book cover

Louis's Zoo

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Ana Stretcu
What strange animals will a little boy find when his family moves to South Africa?
2nd - 3rd

Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!.

Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!.

Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!

Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure!: Word Search

After reading Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! by Jeff Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Best Day Ever: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Best Day Ever, with your child.

The Best Day Ever: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Best Day Ever.

The Best Day Ever: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Best Day Ever.

The Best Day: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Best Day.

The Best Day: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Best Day by Storytime.

The Best Day: Word Search

After reading The Best Day by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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The Best Day Ever book cover

The Best Day Ever

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Esther Diana
Lupo the dog has the most fabulously fantastic day of his life – again!
Pre-K - 3rd

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, How Rabbit Got Long Ears, with your child.

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, How Rabbit Got Long Ears.

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, How Rabbit Got Long Ears.

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, How Rabbit Got Long Ears.

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Word Search

After reading How Rabbit Got Long Ears by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

How Rabbit Got Long Ears: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with How Rabbit Got Long Ears by Storytime.
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How Rabbit Got Long Ears book cover

How Rabbit Got Long Ears

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Anni Betts
Rabbit gets what he deserves in this humorous Native American tale.
2nd - 3rd
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The Slavic Story Treasury: Folktales of Wisdom, Kindness, and Quiet Strength

Written by Serhii Sakal
The Slavic Story Treasury is a bright, welcoming collection of classic Slavic folk tales—stories that were once told beside glowing fires and are now retold in simple, musical language for today’s kids and families.
K - 5th
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Adventures with Sam & Saint: Holiday Celebrations

Written by Teri Rose and Illustrated by Jayden Ellsworth
Sam and Saint, Santa’s color‑loving kid helpers, are traveling around the world to learn how different people celebrate special days. When they stop by Ms. Bird’s bright and welcoming classroom, they listen as children share stories about the holidays and traditions they enjoy at home. From colorful festivals to meaningful family moments, Sam and Saint discover how wonderful it is that every culture has its own way to celebrate.
Pre-K - 5th

Rally to Read: Imagination Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Imagination.

Rally to Read: Imagination Activity Packet 2025-26

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Imagination. There are resources for educators, families, and students.

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