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Uglified Duckling

The Uglified Duckling: Maynard Moose Tales

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this hilarious fractured fairytale, a young moose is mistaken for a baby duck and endures a series of wacky challenges while trying to fit in with his "feathered" family.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs

Rapunzel and the Seven Dwarfs: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this hilarious Maynard Moose mashup, "Punzel" struggles with hopelessly tangled hair and a clumsy prince before finding refuge with a band of eight or nine dwarfs.
K - 3rd
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Little Moose

The Little Moose Who Couldn't Go to Sleep

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this Maynard Moose tale, a young moose who can’t fall asleep discovers a magical solution through an unexpected encounter with a space-traveling sheep.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bully Goat Grim

Bully Goat Grim: A Maynard Moose Tale

Written by Willy Claflin and Illustrated by James Stimson
In this fractured fairy tale, a bully goat with "Random Hostility Syndrome" is outsmarted by a resourceful baby troll using only a pillow and bed sheets.
2nd - 6th
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When the Rain Came

When the Rain Came

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow seventeen-year-old Aurora as she fights for survival in a drowning world, navigating a never-ending storm and the search for a mysterious sanctuary known only as "The Hill".
7th - 12th
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Holes in My Underwear

Holes in My Underwear: Over 100 Poems that Will Knock Your Socks Off

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Experience the laugh-out-loud brilliance of Holes in My Underwear: Over 100 Poems That Will Knock Your Socks Off, a side-splitting collection of funny and thoughtful poems by New York Times bestselling author and middle school teacher Matthew Eicheldinger.
2nd - 4th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th

StoryMakers with Mac Barnett

Discover why Mac Barnett, the 9th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is a champion for children's literacy and the unique power of picture books.

Story Time for Grownups: Mac Barnett

Celebrate the artistry of picture books with Mac Barnett, the 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

Little Blue Truck's Valentine: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Bookmark: National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature - Mac Barnett

Celebrate the power of picture books with the Mac Barnett National Ambassador bookmark!

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Read Aloud Guide

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

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Vocabulary Guide

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

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with I'm Going to Be a Princess by Stephanie Taylor.

I'm Going to Be a Princess: Word Search

After reading I'm Going to Be a Princess by Stephanie Taylor, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.
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I'm Going to be a Princess

I'm Going to Be a Princess

Written by Stephanie Taylor and Illustrated by Jade Orlando
In this heartwarming and humorous story, Maya learns about remarkable Black women, but a brave Nigerian princess truly captures her imagination, brought to life through Stephanie Taylor’s lively writing and Jade Orlando’s colorful illustrations of a loving mother-daughter bond.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Wildest Thing: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Wildest Thing: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Wildest Thing: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Wildest Thing: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield Martin.

The Wildest Thing: Word Search

After reading The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield Martin, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Stan and the Dragon: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Stan and the Dragon by Storytime.

Story Map Graphic Organizer

Use this story map to strengthen comprehension by helping readers see how the characters, setting, and events in the beginning, middle, and end connect to make the story make sense.

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