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Harlem Grown: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Harlem Grown: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Tony's Bread

Written by Tomie dePaola

Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter...

Pre-K - 3rd

Balloons Over Broadway: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Balloons Over Broadway: Vocabulary Guide

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

Harlem Grown: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Harlem Grown: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Harlem Grown: Memory Match

After reading Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood, use this Memory Matching...

Harlem Grown: Word Search

After reading Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood by Tony Hillery use this...

Harlem Grown: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea...

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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood

Written by Tony Hillery and Illustrated by Jessie Hartland

Discover the incredible true story of Harlem Grown, a lush garden in New York City that grew out of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Great Jeff

Written by Tony Abbott

Life hasn't been great for Jeff Hicks. After years at his beloved St. Catherine's, he's forced to...

3rd - 7th
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Abuela y el covid/Grandma and Covid (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Airy Sindik & Tony De Luz and Illustrated by Tony De Luz

A young boy’s grandmother lives far away, but they keep in touch using cell phones and other devices...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Balloons over Broadway

Written and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

This book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Readers...

K - 3rd
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

Sports Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on sports for grades 3-5.

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The Secrets of Droon: #2 Journey to the Volcano Palace

Written by Tony Abbott
Step down... into the secret world of Droon, a fantasy series in which three kids discover a...
2nd - 3rd
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Iron Man: Invasion of the Space Phantoms

Written by Steve Behling and Chris Sotomayor and Illustrated by Khoi Pham
When S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Coulson informs Tony Stark that two Avengers went missing while looking into...
3rd - 7th
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You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown

Written by Paula Danziger and Illustrated by Tony Ross
It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to...
2nd - 5th

Balloons over Broadway: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Balloons over Broadway. Look for...

Balloons over Broadway: Memory Match

After reading Balloons over Broadway, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Balloons over Broadway: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Balloons over Broadway. Circle or click on words across, down, or...

Interview with Author Chris Paul

NBA star Chris Paul talks with NBC's Tony Anderson about his children's book "Long Shot". He...

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