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Dancing Turtle

The Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil

Written by Pleasant DeSpain and Illustrated by David Boston
The Dancing Turtle is a vibrant children's picture book that retells a classic indigenous Brazilian folktale about a music-loving turtle captured by a hunter. To escape becoming turtle stew, the clever protagonist must use her wit and the help of the hunter's children to find her way back to the rainforest.
Pre-K - 4th
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The Little Red Hen

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically...

Pre-K - 3rd

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide

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

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide for Families

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

It's Christmas, David!: Vocabulary Guide

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

It's Christmas, David! Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

It's Christmas, David!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon.

It's Christmas, David!: Word Search

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

It's Christmas, David!: Memory Match

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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It's Christmas, David!

Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
David is excited for Christmas and is trying to be on his best behavior! But from trying to peek at hidden gift packages and struggling to behave at the Christmas dinner party, it’s proving hard to stay out trouble.
Pre-K - 3rd

A Bad Case of Stripes: Book Talk

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

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Think BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 3)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

Now we travel back to the wilds of the African savanna. Giraffe, Kudu, and more are in danger...

Pre-K - 4th
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Love BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 2)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

In the second book of the Live Big series, the African savanna has turned dry and desolate. The...

Pre-K - 5th

Me and My Dragon: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki.

Me and My Dragon: Word Search

After reading Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

My Two Border Towns: Word Search

After reading My Two Border Towns by David Bowles use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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My Two Border Towns

Written by David Bowles and Illustrated by Erika Meza

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close-...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd

Simple Machines: Word Search

After reading Simple Machines by David A. Adler use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Simple Machines: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Simple Machines by David A. Adler.

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Written by Carol McCloud and Illustrated by David Messing

While using a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, author Carol McCloud illustrates that when...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sharice's Big Voice

Written by Sharice Davids & Nancy K. Mays and Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
This acclaimed picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the...
Pre-K - 3rd

A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez: Word Search

After reading A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez by David A. Adler & Michael S. Adler use this printable...

A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez by David...

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