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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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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.

Zigzag: Frayer Model

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

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.

Stone Soup: Vocabulary Guide

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

Stone Soup: Frayer Model

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

Stone Soup: Word Search

After reading Stone Soup by Heather Forest, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Stone Soup: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Stone Soup by Heather Forest.

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale.

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale.

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: Word Search

After reading The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale by Donald Davis, use this...

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An...

Pickin' Peas: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Pickin' Peas, with your child.

Pickin' Peas: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Pickin' Peas.

Pickin' Peas: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Pickin' Peas.

Pickin' Peas: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Pickin' Peas.

Pickin' Peas: Word Search

After reading Pickin' Peas by Margaret Read MacDonald, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Pickin' Peas: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Pickin' Peas by Margaret Read MacDonald.

Bryson's Rocket Riddles (Interactive eBook)

This is the interactive eBook for Bryson's Rocket Riddles.

The Runaway Pancake: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Runaway Pancake, with your child.

The Runaway Pancake: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Runaway Pancake.

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