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Sam and the Lucky Money

Written by Karen Chinn and Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu

Sam can hardly wait to go shopping with his mom. It’s Chinese New Year, and his grandparents have...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I Know the River Loves Me / Yo sé que el río me ama

Written and Illustrated by Maya Gonzalez
Join Maya as she explores the river and discovers the special bond between people and nature in this bilingual English/Spanish story.
K - 3rd
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!
K - 5th

Stress-Busting Holiday Literacy Tips for Families

This family-friendly tip sheet shares simple, low-stress ways to build reading and writing into everyday holiday routines.

A Morning with Grandpa: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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A Morning with Grandpa

Written by Sylvia Liu and Illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay

Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong...

K - 3rd

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th
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Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette 'Daisy' Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure

Written by Shana Corey and Illustrated by Hadley Hooper
Juliette Gordon Low – Daisy to her friends and family – was not like most girls of the Victorian era. Prim and proper? BOSH! Dainty and delicate? HOW BORING! She loved the outdoors, and she yearned for adventure! Born into a family of pathfinders and pioneers, she too wanted to make a difference in the world--and nothing would stop her.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo
What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots... collards... cayenne... and community!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th
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Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd
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Rubber & Glue

Written by Krystle A. Boateng and Illustrated by Stacy Hummel

This children’s book is a remix of the old school saying " I'm Rubber and you're Glue, anything you...

K - 4th

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Memory Match

After reading The Girl Who Thought In Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca, use this Memory Matching...

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Word Search

After reading The Girl Who Thought In Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca use this printable and...

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Girl Who Thought In Pictures by...

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there's a name...

Pre-K - 4th
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Cora Cooks Pancit

Written by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore and Illustrated by Kristi Valiant

Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino...

K - 3rd
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Big Foot and Little Foot

Written by Ellen Potter and Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch...

K - 3rd

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