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Chooch Helped

Chooch Helped

Written by Andrea L. Rogers and Illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz
Chooch Helped is a picture book that explores the universal frustrations and tender bonds of sibling life within a contemporary Cherokee family.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Librarian from the Black Lagoon

Written by Mike Thaler and Illustrated by Jared D. Lee

Would you dare step into a library ruled by The Laminator? One whisper out of line and—snap—you’re...

K - 3rd

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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When You Love a Book

Written by Kaz Windness and Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee

A book is a friend found in all shapes and sizes,
a buddy who's bound to be full of surprises.
And...

Pre-K - 3rd

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Guide for Families (en Español)

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Educator Guide

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Family Guide

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

In Her Hands: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

A Morning with Grandpa: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage

Written by Alan Schroeder and Illustrated by JaeBe Bereal

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female...

1st - 5th
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A Morning with Grandpa

Written by Sylvia Liu and Illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay

Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong...

K - 3rd

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji

Written by Farhana Zia and Illustrated by Ken Min

Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his...

K - 5th

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide For Families

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

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Fresh Juice

Written and Illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo

What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Maya's Blanket: La manta de Maya

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by David Diaz

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her...

K - 4th
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Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Sara Palacios

Marisol McDonald has flaming red hair and nut-brown skin. Polka dots and stripes are her favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd
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I Am the Book

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Yayo

Readers will unlock a treasure trove of poems in this exuberant celebration of reading. A book is a...

1st - 3rd
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Brilliant Bea

Written by Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich and Illustrated by Fiona Lee

Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Memory Match

After reading The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Boy With Big, Big Feelings by...

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings: Word Search

After reading The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee use this printable and interactive...

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