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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Tops & Bottoms

Written and Illustrated by Janet Stevens

In this funny Caldecott Honor–winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his...

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Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing

Written by Dean Robbins and Illustrated by Lucy Knisley

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She...

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Grow! Raise! Catch!: How We Get Our Food

Written by Shelley Rotner

A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it.

Farmers and...

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Marianne the Maker

Written by Kelly Corrigan & Claire Corrigan Lichty and Illustrated by George Sweetland

Marianne's days are filled with schedules, structure, and soccer. There's just one problem: Marianne...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Cookie Vote

Written by Daniel Bernstrom & Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Mr. Tiffin’s students are learning how a bill can become a law and are eagerly brainstorming ideas...

Pre-K - 3rd
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My Path

Written and Illustrated by Jana Curll

A little snail sets off to find its path. There are mountains to climb, rushing rivers to cross, and...

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Good Night Thoughts

Written by Max Greenfield and Illustrated by James Serafino

What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts – funny, silly...

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Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Written by Bess Kalb and Illustrated by Erin Kraan

Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat...

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To See an Owl

Written and Illustrated by Matthew Cordell

When will I find you?
Where could you be?
What will it take?
To see an owl.

Silent and wide-eyed, owls...

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Our Favorite Day of the Year

Written by A.E. Ali and Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell

Musa's feeling nervous about his first day of school. He's not used to being away from home and he...

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The Bakery Dragon

Written and Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar sounds more like a polite...

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The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Duncan’s crayons just can’t seem to stay put! 

After convincing one group of crayons to go back to...

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Clean Water: Word Search

After reading Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for Enlightened...

Clean Water: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma...

Grand Prismatic Spring: Word Search

After reading Grand Prismatic Spring by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Grand Prismatic Spring: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Grand Prismatic Spring by Susan Verde...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Word Search

After reading Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde...

Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Word Search

After reading Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by...

Eyes That Speak To The Stars: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Eyes That Speak To The Stars: Vocabulary Guide

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

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