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Scare a Bear: Memory Match

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Scare a Bear: Word Search

After reading Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Scare a Bear: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Scare a Bear by Kathy-jo Wargin.

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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th
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Mardi Gras Almost Didn't Come This Year

Written by Kathy Z. Price and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams

That zany beat in our feet is ‘cause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! “It...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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
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Always Be Safe (A Rookie Reader)

Written by Kathy Schulz and Illustrated by Katherine Potter
A rhyming review of some basic safety tips.
K - 2nd

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

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Space Exploration (Smart Words Science Reader)

Written by Kathy Furgang
Full of information and photographs, this series includes special features like highlighted...
2nd - 4th
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Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care

Written by Jan Levinson Gilman and PhD and Illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' – he is cheerful, happy, and loves...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Legend of Messy M'Cheany

Written by Kathie Lee Gifford and Illustrated by Peter Bay Alexandersen
Meet Messy M'Cheany--when it comes to a mess, this kid is the best! However, as soon as Messy meets...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

Written by Dismondy, Maria, Hiatt and Kathy and Illustrated by Kim
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucy's defining...
Pre-K - 5th

Sing Aloud: Singing & Rhyming Together

This handout for parents recommends book titles and activity ideas related to engaging young readers...

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