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Catching Kindness

Written and Illustrated by Kara M. Mitchell
Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might. Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments.
K - 3rd
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The Wildest Thing

Written and Illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin
What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Christmas Sweater

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
It’s Christmas morning, and Theo’s Yiayia has knitted his dog, Ari, a special red sweater. But when Ari shows his disinterest in the gift, Theo steps in to show his grandmother just how much they appreciate her kindness.
Pre-K - 3rd

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide

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

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child. 

It's Christmas, David!: Vocabulary Guide

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

It's Christmas, David! Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

It's Christmas, David!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon.

It's Christmas, David!: Word Search

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

It's Christmas, David!: Memory Match

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th

Curious George Goes to the Hospital: Read Aloud Guide

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

Curious George Goes to the Hospital: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Curious George Goes to the Hospital by Margret and H.A. Rey.

Stress-Busting Holiday Literacy Tips for Families

This family-friendly tip sheet shares simple, low-stress ways to build reading and writing into everyday holiday routines.

Books for Ownership (BFO) Activity Packet

This activity packet supports students in building reading engagement, comprehension, and book ownership through meaningful reflection and choice.

The Crayons' Christmas: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Crayons' Christmas: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Crayons' Christmas: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Crayons' Christmas: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Crayons' Christmas: Memory Match

After reading The Crayons' Christmas, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game.

The Crayons' Christmas: Word Search

After reading The Crayons' Christmas by Drew Daywalt, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide

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

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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