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A Ball for Daisy

Written and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Daisy is a happy pup who loves her red ball. She takes it everywhere she goes. One day on a walk, a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Hello, Goodbye Window

Written by Norton Juster and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
This story shows the world through the lens of a young girl as she looks through her grandparents’...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Be Boy Buzz

Written by Bell Hooks and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Famed author bell hooks brings us a tight, exuberant story that captures the essence and energy of...
Pre-K - 1st
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If You Were a Dog

Written by Jamie A. Swenson and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
If you could be any kind of animal, what would you be? Would you be a dog that goes ARRRROOOOOOO? Or...
Pre-K - 1st
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Yo! Yes?

Written by Chris Raschka
An outgoing African-American boy calls out to a shy Caucasian boy, and a friendship slowly begins...
1st - 3rd
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Happy to Be Nappy

Written by Bell Hooks and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Legendary author Bell Hooks and Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka present a lyrical celebration...
Pre-K - 1st
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Charlie Parker Played Be Bop

Written and Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ever hear of Charlie Parker? The great jazz saxophone player? If you have or if you haven't, it's...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Ball for Daisy: Word Search

After reading A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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