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Tales of Insects

Written by Pleasant DeSpain and Illustrated by Don Bell
Insects have been part of our world since the very beginning. Sometimes they buzz in our ears or give us itchy bites, and sometimes they amaze us with their bright colors, clever tricks, and tiny superpowers. People everywhere have watched insects closely enough to imagine what their lives might be like, giving them stories, personalities, and even heroic moments.
3rd - 6th
Farm On Nippersink Creek

Farm On Nippersink Creek: Stories from a Midwestern Childhood

Written by Jim May
Discover a heartwarming collection of stories about growing up in the rural Midwest during the 1950s.
3rd - 10th
Big Doc's Girl

Big Doc's Girl

Written by Mary Medearis
Big Doc's Girl is a classic coming-of-age story set in rural Arkansas, following a young woman named Mary as she balances her dreams of becoming a concert pianist with her family responsibilities.
3rd - 6th
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Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
Maybe it’s a king who spills a drop of honey and refuses to clean it up—until that tiny mess grows into a giant problem. Maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who start a silly argument that nearly destroys the place they all call home. Or maybe it’s a man who thinks a weapon will make him powerful, or a troop of monkeys who follow their leader into water that’s far too deep.
K - 4th
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Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)

Written by Donald Davis
The hills and small towns of western North Carolina in the 1950s come to life in this collection of stories by master storyteller Donald Davis. He’s shared his tales everywhere—from the World’s Fair to the Smithsonian to the National Storytelling Festival—and now he invites readers into the adventures of his own childhood. His stories follow him from his earliest school days all the way to the moment he begins to understand the big changes happening in the world, including the loss of friends during the Vietnam War.
K - 5th

The Rainbow Fish: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
The Drum

The Drum: A Folktale from India

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn
Discover the magic of kindness in The Drum, a heartwarming Indian folktale about a poor boy who dreams of owning his own musical instrument. After his mother brings home a "magical" stick, the boy embarks on a journey where his selfless choices lead to unexpected rewards.
Pre-K - 3rd
Conejito

Conejito: A Folktale from Panama

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
Conejito: A Folktale from Panama is a lively children's picture book that follows a small but clever rabbit on his school holiday adventure to visit his Auntie Monica. Along the way, the brave Conejito must use his quick wit to escape hungry predators like Mr. Fox, Mr. Tiger, and Mr. Lion.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Joan of Arc

Written and Illustrated by Diane Stanley
Set during the exciting and dangerous time of the Hundred Years’ War, this story introduces a brave thirteen‑year‑old girl from a small French village. In just a few years, she would help lead her country to freedom from English rule and become a powerful symbol of France’s pride.
Pre-K - 3rd
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

Blended: 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.

Simon B. Rhymin': 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 Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed.

Catching Kindness: Read Aloud Guide

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

Catching Kindness: Vocabulary Guide

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

Catching Kindness: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Catching Kindness: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Catching Kindness by Kara M. Mitchell.

Catching Kindness: Word Search

After reading Catching Kindness by Kara M. Mitchell, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Catching Kindness

Written and Illustrated by Kara M. Mitchell
Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might. Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments.
K - 3rd

"Hanukkah Wishes" Letter Template (color)

Use this Hanukkah Wishes template to help you practice writing a friendly letter!

Clifford the Small Red Puppy: Book Talk

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

Pete the Cat Goes Camping: Book Talk

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

The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading

Quest to Digest: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Quest to Digest: Read Aloud Guide

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