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It Takes A Village

Written and Illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher

In a story based on the West African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child," a young...

K - 3rd

Swoop and Soar: Q & A

In this Q & A with co-author and raptor biologist, Jane Veltkamp, learn more detailed information...

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Fancy Nancy at the Museum (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be extra fancy for the occasion...

Pre-K - 2nd

Swoop and Soar: Educational Guide

For activating student thinking before, during, and after reading, use this Educational Guide for Sw...

Swoop and Soar: Word Search

After reading Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in...

Swoop and Soar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two...

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Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Swoop and Soar, two baby osprey chicks, are safe in their nest at the top of the forest, until a...

K - 7th
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Sometimes I'm Scared

Written by Dr. Jane Annunziata PsyD & Dr. Marc A. Nemiroff PhD and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Kids can be afraid of lots of things It's normal. But these fears can seem really big! Well, have no...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Written by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple and Illustrated by Anne-Sophie Lanquetin
Not all princesses dress in pink. Some play in bright red socks that stink, blue team jerseys that...
Pre-K - 3rd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2020. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.
K - 3rd
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How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague
America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, story time...
Pre-K - 1st
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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 fancy clothes, play with fancy toys, and most of all, use fancy words!
Pre-K - 3rd

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades PK-2.

Going to School Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on going to school for grades Pre K - 2.
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Twenty Yawns

Written by Jane Smiley and Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
As her mom reads a bedtime story, Lucy drifts off. Later she awakens in a dark, still room, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague

Do children in your home ever fight over a toy? Do good friends at school ever push or call names...

Pre-K - 1st
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Leo: A Ghost Story

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Leo, a misunderstood ghost, meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.
K - 2nd
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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

Written by Jane Thayer

Petey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: a boy of his very own, but boys are in short supply this...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Mary's Baby

Written by Jane Chapman
"The baby is coming!" Excitement surrounds the arrival of Baby Jesus in this simple, poetic story...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bear Says Thanks

Written by Karma Wilson and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™ Level 1: Fancy Day in Room 1-A

Written by Jane O'Connor
It's a gray, gloomy week in Nancy's classroom, but Nancy thinks of a great way to cheer up her...
K - 2nd
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Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™ Level 1: Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes

Written by Jane O'Connor
The always exuberant (fancy for energetic) Nancy is back in these early readers full of "lots of...
K - 2nd
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The 100th Day of School: Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

With the 100th day of school just around the corner, Nancy finds herself utterly stumped. She can’t...

Pre-K - 3rd

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