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My Zen Friend: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

My Zen Friend: Read Aloud Guide

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

My Zen Friend: Vocabulary Guide

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

My Zen Friend: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

My Zen Friend: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with My Zen Friend by Storytime.

My Zen Friend: Word Search

After reading My Zen Friend by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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My Zen Friend

My Zen Friend

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Catherine Ranzikova
Kim loves adventures... especially if his panda pal comes with him!
Pre-K - 1st
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Boxitects

Written and Illustrated by Kim Smith

Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Africa Calling, Nighttime Falling

Written by Danny Adlerman and Illustrated by Kim Adlerman

A good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa. 

All...

K - 2nd

The 100th Customer: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The 100th Customer by K. T. Hao and...

The 100th Customer: Word Search

After reading The 100th Customer by K. T. Hao and Byung-Gyu Kim, use this printable and interactive...

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The 100th Customer

Written by K. T. Hao and Byung-Gyu Kim and Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

Ben Bear and Chris Croc are opening a restaurant that serves mouth-watering pizzas and luscious...

Pre-K - 1st

A Letter For Bob: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from A Letter For Bob by Kim Rogers. Look for...

A Letter For Bob: Word Search

After reading A Letter For Bob by Kim Rogers, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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A Letter For Bob

Written by Kim Rogers and Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The One and Only Sparkella

Written by Channing Tatum and Illustrated by Kim Barnes

Ella is excited for her first day at a new school.

Glimmering pencil case? Check!

Shimmering backpack...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Wonder of Us

Written by Kim Culbertson

Riya and Abby are best friends. Complete opposites. Living on different continents. Currently mad at...

7th - 9th
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The Night of New Year's Eve: A Rhyming New Year's Eve Story

Written by Kim O.

It's New Year's Eve. It's Ava's first time welcoming in the new year. What will it be like? See her...

Pre-K - 2nd
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No Kimchi For Me!

Written by Aram Kim

Yoomi loves Grandma's cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes

Written by Rebel Girls and Illustrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Foreward)

This collection features brand-new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and...

2nd - 5th
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Don’t Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Written by R.L. Stine

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by...

3rd - 7th
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Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Teamwork Collection

PAWS: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen your vocabulary knowledge.

PAWS: Word Search

After reading PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn, use this...

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