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The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Word Search

After reading The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable, retold by Heather Forest, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable, retold by Heather Forest.

The Bad Seed: Activity Packet

Use this activity packet by HarperCollins after reading the story The Bad Seed.

Fancy Nancy: Fill in the Blanks

Use HarperCollins activity sheet to create your own Fancy Nancy letter.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: Sweet Stories

Use HarperCollins activity sheet to create your own "If You Give a Mouse a ___."

Amelia Bedelia: Homophones and Homonyms

Use this HarperCollins activity to learn more about homophones and homonyms.

Shel Silverstein Poetry Month

Use these activities by HarperCollins to celebrate Poetry Month with Shel Silverstein.

Frog and Toad: Activity Kit

Use Harper Collins Frog and Toad Activity Kit to celebrate friendship with Frog and Toad.

Hot Dog: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Hot Dog, with your child.

Hot Dog: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salati.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner, with your child.

Hot Dog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salat.

Hot Dog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Hot Dog by Doug Salat.

Hot Dog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hot Dog by Doug Salati.

Hot Dog: Word Search

After reading Hot Dog by Doug Salati, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.
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Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Monique Dong
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated entertainer, author, businesswoman, and literacy advocate.
Pre-K - 3rd

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.
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A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream

Written by Karen Nyberg & Ann McCallum Staats and Illustrated by Alida Massari
Dr. Karen Nyberg always dreamed of reaching the stars. And when she finally made it to space, she wanted to share the amazing view with everyone back on Earth. From far away, she thought our planet looked like a giant quilt made of different people, places, and colors. So she decided to use her sewing skills — in space!
Pre-K - 3rd
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You Belong in the Wild

Written by Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Noa loves everything about nature. She watches wildlife shows, plays pretend with her stuffed animals, and shares cool animal facts with her mom. But when she looks at the people who work in nature, none of them seem to look like her.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Swing!

Written and Illustrated by James Yang
A young girl loves playing tennis with her dad. She dreams of being just like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her thoughts feel like they’re bouncing all over the place—just like a tennis ball—and it’s hard for her to stay calm.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Home Moves With Me

Written by Kathy Feedham Raggio and Illustrated by Quinette Cook
A child and their family pack up, drive off, and settle into a brand‑new house. Along the way, the child learns that home isn’t just a building or an address. Home is the people you love and the memories you carry with you wherever you go.
Pre-K - 3rd
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When You Dream Big!

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
It’s Dream Big Week at school, and everyone is excited to share what they want to be someday. Everyone…except Charley. She isn’t sure what her future looks like, and that makes her feel a little stuck.
Pre-K - 3rd

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