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Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Don Tate
In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head...
Pre-K - 3rd

Brown: The Many Shades of Love: Memory Match

After reading Brown: The Many Shades of Love, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Brown: The Many Shades of Love: Word Search

After reading Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James, use this printable and...

Brown: The Many Shades of Love: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy...
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Brown: The Many Shades of Love

Written by Nancy Johnson James and Illustrated by Constance Moore
Mama’s brown is chocolate, clear, dark, and sweet. Daddy’s brown is autumn leaf, or like a field of...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Library

Written by Sarah Stewart and Illustrated by David Small
Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesn't like to skate. What she does like to...
K - 4th
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatem Aly
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Airport Book

Written by Lisa Brown
Follow a family on its way through the complexities of a modern-day airport. From checking bags and...
Pre-K - 2nd

You Will Be My Friend!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with You Will Be My Friend by Peter Brown.

You Will Be My Friend!: Word Search

After reading You Will Be My Friend! by Peter Brown, use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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Saturday

Written and Illustrated by Oge Mora

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Sound of Silence

Written by Katrina Goldsaito and Illustrated by Julia Kuo
Yoshio, who lives in the busy, noisy city of Toyko, is searching for the most beautiful sound of all...
K - 3rd
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Hello Lighthouse

Written and Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside...
K - 3rd
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Peanuts: Cool Like Snoopy

Written by Charles M. Schulz and R.J. Cregg (adapter) and Illustrated by Vicki Scott
Everyone knows that Snoopy is the coolest dog in town. But when it seems like Charlie Brown and the...
Pre-K - 1st
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Peanuts: Sweet Like Sally

Written by Charles M. Schulz and R.J. Cregg (adapter) and Illustrated by Vicki Scott
Sally is sweet—sweet on Linus, that is! She adores her “Sweet Babboo” and isn’t afraid to show it...
Pre-K - 1st
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I Don't Know If I Want a Puppy: A True Story of Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
It seems like all boys want a puppy. But not Ethan! He's happy playing with his cars. His older...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination 

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Kaitlyn Wants to See Ducks: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Kaitlyn loves ducks. Her family loves all the animals. Seeing those apes and lions and elephants and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Marco and I Want to Play Ball: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Waylen Wants to Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be on a drumline...
Pre-K - 3rd

Seasons Activity Guide for Pk-2

This activity guide supports books on seasons for grades PK-2.

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

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