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Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim

Written by Barbara Bietz and Illustrated by John Kanzler
In Sweet Tamales for Purim, a young girl and her friend Luis plan a festive Purim celebration in their Old West town until a hungry goat eats all the traditional pastries.
K - 2nd
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The Sundown Kid

The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat

Written by Barbara Bietz and Illustrated by John Kanzler
In The Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat, a young boy and his family move to the desert Southwest and struggle with feeling lonely as the only Jewish family in their new town.
K - 2nd
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Priceless Gifts

Priceless Gifts: A Tale from Italy

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by John Kanzler
This beautifully illustrated Italian folktale teaches children that the best gifts are often the most helpful ones, rather than the most expensive. It is a funny and heartwarming story perfect for young readers who love adventure, history, and cats.
K - 3rd

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Word Search

After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

The Couch Potato: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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The Couch Potato

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Cool Bean: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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The Cool Bean

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Alway...

Pre-K - 3rd

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Read Aloud Guide

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

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Vocabulary Guide

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

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by...

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Word Search

After reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive...

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Halloween Forest

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by John Shelley

If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you'll find...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by John Parra

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Power of Her Pen

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by John Parra

Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Vampire

Written by Nancy Kelly Allen and Illustrated by John Babcock

Discover that although vampires are often overlooked, they are always nearby! From kissing bugs to...

Pre-K - 2nd
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White House ABC: A Presidential Alphabet

Written by John Hutton

This whimsical illustrated alphabet features the names of the presidents and words associated with...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Gigi at the White House!

Written by Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Many children have at least one special opportunity to visit their parents at work, and this was...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Giant Jam Sandwich

Written by John Vernon Lord & Janet Burroway and Illustrated by John Vernon Lord

It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests...

Pre-K - 3rd
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First Ladies Make History

Written by Anita McBride & Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Who are the first ladies of the United States and what do they do? The authors, a mother-daughter...

K - 4th

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