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Dog Days of School

Written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by Brian Biggs

Charlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Invisible Boy: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Invisible Boy: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Invisible Boy: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

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The Power of Yeti

Written by Rebecca Van Slyke and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When a little boy can't keep up with the other kids, his new friend Yeti reveals a trick that makes...

Pre-K - 2nd

The Invisible Boy: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Night Job

Written by Karen Hesse and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Nya's Long Walk: A Step at a Time

Written by Linda Sue Park and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Young Nya takes little sister Akeer along on the two-hour walk to fetch water for the family. But...
Pre-K - 3rd

The Invisible Boy: Memory Match

After reading The Invisible Boy, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

The Invisible Boy: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.

The Invisible Boy: Word Search

After reading The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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The Invisible Boy

Written by Trudy Ludwig and Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their...

1st - 4th
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Swim Bark Run

Written by Brian & Pamela Boyle and Illustrated by Beth Hughes
Daisy the Bulldog has gone to every one of her owner’s triathlons. She’s proud of his athletic...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?

Written by Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Mr. Tiffin's classroom is studying pumpkins. Learn about skip-counting and estimation through the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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DKfindout! World War I

Written by Brian Williams
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this children’s book full of...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs

Written by Brian Williams
Discover the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! World War II

Written by Brian Williams
Discover World War II facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern...
1st - 4th
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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Max Found Two Sticks

Written by Brian Pinkney

On a day when Max doesn't feel like talking to anyone, a strong breeze shakes two heavy twigs to the...

K - 3rd
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The Adventures of Sparrowboy

Written by Brian Pinkney
After an encounter with a very unusual sparrow, Henry finds he is able to fly just like his favorite...
1st - 3rd
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Calendar Mysteries: January Joker

Written by Ron Roy
Green Lawn has a problem! When Bradley Pinto wakes up in the night to strange lights in his backyard...
2nd - 3rd

Brian's Winter: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Brian's Winter. Look for hints in the...

Brian's Winter: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Brian's Winter. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can...

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