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Frogness

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the...

Pre-K - 3rd

Firefly Galaxy: Read Aloud Video

Listen to Firefly Galaxy Read Aloud by Author Sarah Nelson

Firefly Galaxy: Extenstion Activity

This printable activity aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

Firefly Galaxy: Coloring Page

This printable coloring page aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

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Firefly Galaxy

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall – Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies...

Pre-K - 3rd
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My Mom

Written by Susan Quinn and Illustrated by Sarah Mathew

My Mom says that when I arrived
I was like a star
drifting
down
from the sky
and into her life.

The story...

Pre-K - 2nd
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First Day Jitters

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't...

K - 3rd
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I Like the Wind

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield

This book from our 'I Like the Weather' series invites young readers to share in the mystery of the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Written by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. and Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic...

Pre-K - 3rd

I Like the Sun: Word Search

After reading I Like the Sun! by Sarah Nelson use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

I Like the Sun: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with I Like the Sun! by Sarah Nelson.

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The Mitten Tree

Written by Candace Christiansen and Illustrated by Greenstein Elaine

One snowy day an elderly woman, Sarah, watches children gathering at the bus stop. While they never...

Pre-K - 1st
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Communication is More Than Words

Written by Caylin N. Hunault and Illustrated by Sarah C. Dane

Not everyone communicates with their voice. Some people use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and...

Pre-K - 6th
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I Like the Sun

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Commotion in the Ocean

Written by Sarah Borg

A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Commotion in the Ocean

Written by Sarah Borg

A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young...

Pre-K - 2nd
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We Are the Ocean

Written by Captain Paul Watson and Illustrated by Sarah Borg

We Are the Ocean helps children discover a personal connection to water. The author beautifully...

Pre-K - K
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Snack Time

Written by Janie Smith and Illustrated by Sarah Pitt

Max is hungry. Who will give him a snack?

Pre-K - 1st
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You Get What You Get

Written by Julie Gassman and Illustrated by Sarah Horne
It tackles the problem of handling disappointment in a clever and straightforward way. Melvin throws...
Pre-K - 1st
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Calling All Cars

Written by Sue Fliess and Illustrated by Sarah A. Beise
Big cars, small cars, let's call ALL cars! This bouncy bedtime cars book explores the wonderful...
Pre-K - K
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The Library

Written by Sarah Stewart and Illustrated by David Small
Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesn't like to skate. What she does like to...
K - 4th

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting All Families Are Special

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book All Families Are Special....

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Charlie Anderson

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Charlie Anderson. This PDF...

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades PK-2.

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