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Kofi Goes to the Bank (Leaders Are Readers)

Written by Dr. Artika R. Tyner and Illustrated by Bilal Karaca
Kofi is a young boy eager to save his money to buy a djembe drum. With the help of his grandfather, Kofi learns the basics of saving by opening his first savings account.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Outermost Mouse

Written by Lauren Wolk and Illustrated by Kristen Adam
The Outermost Mouse loves living at the very edge of the beach. She has the bright blue sky above her and soft, warm sand beneath her—almost like resting in her mother’s arms.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Grow a Family Tree

Written by Bea Birdsong and Illustrated by Jasu Hu

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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10 Small Things I Can Do to Help My Planet

Written and Illustrated by Melanie Walsh
Sometimes small choices can make a big difference—like refilling your reusable water bottle, giving old clothes a new life, or trying any of the clever earth‑friendly ideas in this fun picture book filled with peek‑through pages and flaps to lift.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th

Team Small and Tall: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Team Small and Tall, with your child.

Team Small and Tall: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Team Small and Tall by Chris James.

Team Small and Tall: Word Search

After reading Team Small and Tall by Chris James, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Team Small and Tall

Written by Chris James and Illustrated by Serena Lombardo
Being the smallest or the tallest kid in school has its advantages. Find out why!
Pre-K - 1st

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog, with your child.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama, with your child.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Word Search

After reading The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog by Margaret Read MacDonald, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Great Smelly, Slobbery Small-Tooth Dog by Margaret Read MacDonald.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

Conejito: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

Conejito: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

Conejito: Word Search

After reading Conejito: A Folktale from Panama by Margaret Read MacDonald, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Conejito: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Conejito: A Folktale from Panama by Margaret Read MacDonald.

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