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Five Minute Tales

Five Minute Tales: More Stories to Read and Tell When Time is Short

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
Perfect for educators and parents, these "tellable" tales encourage audience participation and highlight universal values like fairness and responsibility.
3rd - 5th
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Eleven Turtle Tales

Eleven Turtle Tales

Written by Pleasant DeSpain
Through unhurried and wise animal characters, these adventure tales illustrate natural phenomena and timeless moral lessons for readers of all ages.
2nd - 5th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th
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The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey
In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds.
2nd - 5th
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th
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Fast Break

Fast Break

Written by Mike Lupica

Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does...

5th - 6th
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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Written by Gennifer Choldenko

When eleven-year-old Hank’s mom doesn’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he...

5th - 6th
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Twerp book cover

Twerp (Twerp Series)

Written by Mark Goldblatt

It's not like I meant for him to get hurt... 

Julian Twerski isn't a bully. He's just made a big...

4th - 7th

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (en Español)

Harvesting Hope printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Educator Guide

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for...

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Family Guide

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities...

The Quest for Cleverness: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Quest for Cleverness: Guide for Families

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

Diamonds and Toads: Read Aloud Guide

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

Diamonds and Toads: Guide for Families

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

Swan Lake: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Pirate Princess: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Quest for Cleverness: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Quest for Cleverness: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Pirate Princess: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Swan Lake: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Diamonds and Toads: Vocabulary Guide

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

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