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Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.
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My Brother Charlie

Written by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Illustrated by Shane Evans

"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show...

1st - 5th
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Save Me a Seat

Written by Sarah Weeks

Joe and Ravi might be from very different places, but they're both stuck in the same place: SCHOOL...

3rd - 7th
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Ways to Make Sunshine

Written by Renee Watson

Ryan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Her dad finally has a...

3rd - 6th
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Monster Club: Hunters for Hire

Written by Gavin Brown

A trio of friends set out to catch monsters and foil a nefarious plot in this hilarious adventure by...

3rd - 7th
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Ghost Squad

Written by Claribel A. Ortega

Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy...

3rd - 7th
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Josephine Against The Sea

Written by Shakirah Bourne

Eleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a...

3rd - 7th
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Hide and Seeker

Written by Daka Hermon

One of our most iconic childhood games receives a creepy twist as it becomes the gateway to a...

3rd - 7th
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Barakah Beats

Written by Maleeha Siddiqui

Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to...

3rd - 7th
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Show Me A Sign

Written by Ann Clare LeZotte

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her...

3rd - 7th
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Binny's Diwali

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Kelley McMorris
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always...
2nd - 5th
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So Many Bunnies

Written by Rick Walton and Illustrated by Paige Miglio
Little ones can count along with Mother Rabbit through her rambling house and garden as she tucks in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ninja on the Job (Moby Shinobi: Scholastic Reader, Level 1)

Written and Illustrated by Luke Flowers
Moby Shinobi is a very helpful ninja!

Moby heads to a construction site to help the construction...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush (Pig in a Wig book)

Written and Illustrated by Emma J. Virján
Join Pig in another fun read-aloud adventure on the farm and find out if she'll ever catch some ZZZs...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Scarecrows' Wedding

Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay Were scarecrows. (They scared lots of crows every day.) Harry loved...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Lost Dinosaur Bone (Little Critter)

Written by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter's class is going to the Critterville Museum of Natural History, and everyone is...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Crayon Box That Talked

Written by Shane DeRolf and Illustrated by Michael Letzig
"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard a crayon box with many things...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Peanut Butter & Cupcake!

Written and Illustrated by Terry Border

What’s a little piece of bread to do when he’s feeling lonely? Find a friend, of course!

And that’s...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hedgehugs

Written by Steve Wilson and Illustrated by Lucy Tapper
Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and they're the best of friends. Together they make daisy chains...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Written by Natasha Yim and Illustrated by Grace Zong

It's Chinese New Year, and Goldy Luck’s mother wants her to take a plate of turnip cakes to the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Written and Illustrated by James Marshall
"What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor...
K - 3rd
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Fix This Mess!

Written and Illustrated by Tedd Arnold
"Fix this mess!" Jake tells Robug. But Robug just makes things worse.

Robug tries again and again...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Fancy Nancy

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. She loves to wear...
Pre-K - 3rd

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