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Moo, Baa, La La La: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton, with your child.

Moo, Baa, La La La: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, with your child.

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett.

Bridge To Terabithia: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Bridge To Terabithia.

Bridge To Terabithia: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

Bridge to Terabithia: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterso.

Bridge to Terabithia: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Bridge To Terabithia.
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The Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie

Written by Devin Elle Kurtz
As the holidays get closer, Ember the dragon zooms across the land delivering cookies to everyone. But when a snowy storm blows him off track, Ember slips down a giant’s chimney and meets his toughest customer yet.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Doughnut Club

Written by Kristina Rahim

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

3rd - 7th
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Stray

Written by Cale Atkinson
There are lots of things a stray dog can enjoy. No collar tugging at your neck. No leash telling you where to go. No fence keeping you in one spot. You don’t have to sit or roll over or shake a paw—you can do whatever you want.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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How to Grow a Family Tree

Written by Bea Birdsong and Illustrated by Jasu Hu

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Unexpected Guests

Written by Mariajo Ilustrajo

The mice who live happily under the floorboards are surprised when new visitors arrive… humans...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Grandpa and the Kingfisher

Written by Anna Wilson and Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog visit the river with Grandpa to watch the kingfishers. As spring warms into summer and autumn drifts into winter, they see the kingfishers build a nest, raise their babies, and learn to fly.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Emilia Wishing

Written by Belen Medina and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Growing Together

Written by Ruth Spiro and Illustrated by Paola Escobar
A child and a tiny seedling find a happy home in their neighborhood’s urban community garden. With help from firefighters, chefs, shopkeepers, and many other friendly neighbors, they grow together—flowers, vegetables, friendships, and more—through a bright and busy summer.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Written by Lisa Yee
Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.
3rd - 7th
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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat All Around the World

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

2nd - 5th
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Errol's Garden

Written by Gillian Hibbs
Errol loves taking care of plants, even though he doesn’t have a real garden of his own. His home is filled with leafy, colorful greenery, but he dreams of having an outdoor space where he can grow even more.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fruits and Vegetables (A Plant-Iful World)

Written by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
Where do the tasty fruits and veggies on our plates come from? They grow right out of the ground!
1st - 3rd

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