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Aloha Everything

Written by Kaylin Melia George and Illustrated by Mae Waite

In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks...

K - 3rd

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Read Aloud Guide

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

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Vocabulary Guide

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

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Miss Martin Is a Martian by Colleen...

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Word Search

After reading Miss Martin Is a Martian by Colleen Murray Fisher, use this printable and interactive...

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Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees

Written by Michelle Schaub and Illustrated by Anne Lambelet

Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things...

1st - 4th
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From the Bellybutton of the Moon: And Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna: Y Otros Poemas de Verano

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

With a poet's magical vision, Francisco X. Alarcón takes young readers back to his childhood when he...

1st - 6th
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Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th
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Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Written by Parragon Books and Illustrated by Gavin Scott

The classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to life in this vibrant retelling perfect...

Pre-K - K
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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris is a story about perseverance, community, and the ancient Mayan art of weaving.
Pre-K - 3rd

On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with On My Block: Stories and Paintings by...

On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists: Word Search

After reading On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists by Dana Goldberg use this...

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Xochitl and the Flowers/Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Jorge Argueta and Illustrated by Carl Angel

Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the...

1st - 4th
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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week: Poemas Familiares Para Cada Dia de la Semana

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

So begins this bilingual collection of poems that takes us through the week day by day. Children...

3rd - 7th
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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

1st - 4th
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Upside Down Boy/El nino de cabeza

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

Fresh from the country, Juanito is bewildered by his new school. Everything he does feels upside...

K - 3rd
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Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

Written by Ina Cumpiano and Illustrated by Jose Ramirez

Quinito’s neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops — it’s made up of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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On My Block: Stories & Paintings by Fifteen Artists

Written by Dana Goldberg (Editor)

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Is...

2nd - 5th
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Ruby Bridges (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Simone T. Ribke

Meet Ruby Bridges!

Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as...

K - 2nd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 2nd
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El cumpleaños de mi hermana Dulce/My Sister Dulce's Birthday (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Erika Said & Claudia Navarro and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Six-year-old Dulce loves sweets, which is fitting since her name means “sweet.” She especially...

Pre-K - 2nd

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