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Bridge to Terabithia: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Bridge To Terabithia.
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The Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie

Written by Devin Elle Kurtz
As the holidays get closer, Ember the dragon zooms across the land delivering cookies to everyone. But when a snowy storm blows him off track, Ember slips down a giant’s chimney and meets his toughest customer yet.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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Unexpected Guests

Written by Mariajo Ilustrajo

The mice who live happily under the floorboards are surprised when new visitors arrive… humans...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Written by Anna Wilson and Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog visit the river with Grandpa to watch the kingfishers. As spring warms into summer and autumn drifts into winter, they see the kingfishers build a nest, raise their babies, and learn to fly.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Errol's Garden

Written by Gillian Hibbs
Errol loves taking care of plants, even though he doesn’t have a real garden of his own. His home is filled with leafy, colorful greenery, but he dreams of having an outdoor space where he can grow even more.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Apple Cake: A Gratitude

Written by Dawn Casey and Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
A child gives thanks for all the wonderful gifts nature shares—hazelnuts from the hedge, apples from the tree, eggs from the hens, and milk from the cow. Soon, the whole family has gathered everything they need to make something extra special… a yummy apple cake!
Pre-K - 1st

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, with your child.

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Amelia Bedelia and the Baby, by Peggy Parrish.
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Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River

Written by Nancy Castaldo
Dive into the exciting story of how people worked together to save the Hudson River — and learn how you can help protect clean water all around the world.
5th - 8th
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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

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, with your child.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes.

The Rainbow Fish: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Rainbow Fish, with your child.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

The Outsiders: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

The Outsiders: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

The Outsiders: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

The Outsiders: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Watercress: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Watercress by Andrea Wang, with your child.

The Day The Crayons Quit: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, with your child.

Days With Frog and Toad: Read Aloud Guides for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Days With Frog and Toad, with your child.

Where's Spot: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill, with your child.

Where's Spot: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill.

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