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Spaghetti Code: A Story About Problem-Solving, Pasta, and the Power of Big Ideas

Written by Karlie Kloss and Vicky Fang and Illustrated by Remi Jose
Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she’s more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant. But when Chef can’t stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up with a tangle of “spaghetti code."
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cognizance But You Can Call Me Toggy: A Story About the Power of Awareness (Toggy and Tonfy series)

Written by Tc and Illustrated by Lj

This story introduces young readers to the power of emotional awareness through the gentle journey...

K - 3rd
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Herby Hunts for a New Home

Written and Illustrated by Charline Norton
Tide pools are full of surprises, excitement, and fun for kids and grown‑ups. Herby Hunts for a New Home is a cheerful story that young readers can enjoy on their own or as a read‑aloud, especially if they’re curious about ocean animals.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th

Zigzag: Vocabulary Guide

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

Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be: Word Search

After reading Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be by Tish Rabe, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Zigzag: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Zigzag.

Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be by Tish Rabe.

Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be: Word Search

After reading Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be by Tish Rabe, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be by Tish Rabe.

Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money by Tish Rabe.

Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money: Word Search

After reading Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money by Tish Rabe, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing: Word Search

After reading Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing by Tish Rabe, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Kindness is Caring, Friendship is Sharing: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Kindness is Caring, Friendship is Sharing by Tish Rabe.

Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: Word Search

After reading Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed by Tish Rabe, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed by Tish Rabe.

Zigzag: Word Search

After reading Zigzag by Robert D. San Souci, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Zigzag: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Zigzag by Robert D. San Souci.
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Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: A Rhyming Book and Lullaby to Help Children Get Ready for Sleep

Sweet Dreams Ahead Time For Bed: A Rhyming Book and Lullaby to Help Children Get Ready for Sleep

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Gill Guile
Children need a good night's sleep to help them learn and grow. This restful, rhyming storybook features adorable animals children will love, an easy-to-sing lullaby, and tips for parents and caregivers to make getting ready for bed easy and enjoyable for everyone.
K - 1st
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Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Central Park You Can See Is the Best Place to Be

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Andrea Boatta
The Squirrel Family, Mommy, Daddy and their kids, Sunny, Skippy and baby Sky, are ready to give everyone a tour of the most famous park in the world.
K - 3rd
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Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Days Can Be Sunny for Bunnies and Money

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Steve Brown
Helping kids earn, save, spend and give.
K - 3rd
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Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be

Mystic by the Sea is the Best Place to Be

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Andrea Boatta
Mystic By the Sea is the Best Place to be stars a friendly family of seagulls, Mason, Marina and their kids Marco and Misty who love to spend every day flying over the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport Museum, Olde Mistick Village, the Submarine Base and more.
K - 3rd
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Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing

Kindness Is Caring, Friendship Is Sharing

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Moka Celess
Meet Amani, a little zebra who lives in Africa and is learning what it means to care about others and have others care about her and inspires everyone to make the world a kinder, gentler place.
K - 2nd

Stone Soup: Vocabulary Guide

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

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