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The Runaway Beignet

The Runaway Beignet

Written by Connie Collins Morgan and Illustrated by Herb Leonhard
A magic beignet boy comes to life in New Orleans and leads a wild chase through the French Quarter as hungry people try to catch him.
1st - 6th
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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
1st - 4th

From What Waters Do You Come?: Activity

"From What Waters Do You Come?” is a traditional Māori practice that invites people to reflect on their identity, ancestry, and connection to the land and water.
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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

Ghost Squad: Book Talk

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

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Miles Morales: Spider-Man

Written by Jason Reynolds

“Everyone gets mad at hustlers, especially if you’re on the victim side of the hustle. And Miles...

3rd - 7th

Miles Morales: Spider-Man: Book Talk

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

Night of the Living Dummy 3: Book Talk

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

The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight: Book Talk

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

Pierre the Penguin: Book Talk

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

Around the World On 80 Horses: Horse Bingo

An activity to accompany the book Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton created by Child's...

Around the World On 80 Horses: Activity Pack

Companion activity from Child's Play Library for Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton.

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Around the World On 80 Horses

Written and Illustrated by Jill Newton

Why do some horses have feathers?
How can a horse sleep standing up?
Which horse dances to the beat of...

K - 4th

The Library's Secret/El secreto de la biblioteca: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Beezus and Ramona: Book Talk

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

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery: Book Talk

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

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A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin

Written by Gretchen Woelfle and Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers...

2nd - 5th

The One and Only Ivan: Book Talk

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

Bad Kitty: Bad Kitty Gets a Bath: Book Talk

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

The Last Kids on Earth: Book Talk

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

Read-Aloud Guide

Here are some tips to consider when reading a storybook with one child or many.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Jayden's Impossible Garden: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

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Bold, Brilliant, and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present

Written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Illustrated by Sol Cotti

Bold, Brilliant, and Latine is the next book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series See...

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