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Surf War!

Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
A tiny sandpiper and a giant whale start a funny but serious battle over who owns the beach. When they call in all their animal cousins to help, the birds and sea creatures soon realize that their fight is hurting the ocean they both share.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale

Written by Donald Davis and Illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco
Follow three clever pigs as they try to outsmart a tricky red fox in the beautiful mountains. This award-winning book is perfect for children who love folktales and stories about being brave.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Great Smelly Slobbery Dog

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
This fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast shows that being kind is more important than how someone looks.
Pre-K - 3rd
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As Luck Would Have It

As Luck Would Have It

Written by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Daniel San Souci
This comical noodle-head tale follows the siblings as they attempt to outwit a band of robbers and restore their family fortune before their parents return home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Uglified Duckling

The Uglified Duckling (Maynard Moose Tales)

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this hilarious fractured fairytale, a young moose is mistaken for a baby duck and endures a series of wacky challenges while trying to fit in with his "feathered" family.
Pre-K - 3rd

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with I'm Going to Be a Princess by Stephanie Taylor.

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Word Search

After reading I'm Going to Be a Princess by Stephanie Taylor, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.
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I'm Going to be a Princess

I'm Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor and Illustrated by Jade Orlando
In this heartwarming and humorous story, Maya learns about remarkable Black women, but a brave Nigerian princess truly captures her imagination, brought to life through Stephanie Taylor’s lively writing and Jade Orlando’s colorful illustrations of a loving mother-daughter bond.
Pre-K - 3rd

Story Map Graphic Organizer

Use this story map to strengthen comprehension by helping readers see how the characters, setting, and events in the beginning, middle, and end connect to make the story make sense.

Saving the Day: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Dear Valentine Letter Template (black-white)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!

Dear Valentine Letter Template (color)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!

Saving the Day: Word Search

After reading Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal by Karyn Parsons, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Saving the Day: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.
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Little Lady Phenola

Written by Mildred M. Stokes and Illustrated by Almar Denso
Can you keep a secret? Sometimes a best kept secret needs to fly free. Phenola had one. But on one day, she let it out! Grandpa is clever, and storytelling is his "go to" whenever his artsy self takes a break. Phenola is curious. She likes to explore. "How can I learn to believe what I think about myself, my friends, and the BIG, BIG world I dream?" she wondered.
Pre-K - 3rd

Watercress: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.
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Feisty Cinderella: A Folktale from France

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald, Jennifer MacDonald Whitman, & Nathaniel Forrest Whitman and Illustrated by Diane Greenseid

A take-charge Cinderella from an old folktale...a folktale from the French countryside. Little Flea...

Pre-K - 5th

What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best: 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. Use this Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book What Do Mommies Do Best/What Do Daddies Do Best by Laura Numeroff.

The Two Little Girls Who Could Not Spell Very Well: Teacher's Guide

Use this Teacher's Guide to help plan for use in the classroom.

The Two Little Girls Who Could Not Count Very Well: Counting Activity Sheet

Use this Counting Activity Sheet after a read-aloud of the story.

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The Two Little Girls Who Could Not Count Very Well

Written by Cait Danvers and Illustrated by Ira Samoilina, front cover colored by Emily, last page colored by Adelaide
Every child learns in a different way and at a different pace. For some it takes a little longer, it does not matter, it's not a race. Here is a true story of two little girls who could not count very well. Until ... They were taken from class on a regular outing, to go out and have great fun, practicing their counting!
Pre-K - 3rd

The Little Boy Who Could Not Spell Very Well: Teacher's Guide

Use this Teacher's Guide to help plan for use in the classroom.

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