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A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper
As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.
Pre-K - 1st
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The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

Written by Philemon Sturges and Illustrated by Amy Walrod
The classic tale of the hardworking Little Red Hen gets a tasty twist when she discovers a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza!
Pre-K - 2nd
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Sheila Rae, the Brave

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
"I am very brave," Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Libby The Story-Writing Fairy (Rainbow Magic—The Magical Craft Fairies)

Written by Daisy Meadows
Libby the Writing Fairy needs her magic notebook back. Rainspell Island's residents are plagued by...
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Weetzie Bat

Written by Francesca Lia Block
Follows the wild adventures of Weetzie Bat and her Los Angeles friends: Dirk, Duck, and My-Secret...
7th - 9th
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My Miserable Life

Written by Block and F L and Illustrated by Hemingway
Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text...
4th - 7th

King for a Day: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from King for a Day. Look for hints in...

King for a Day: Memory Match

After reading King for a Day, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

King for a Day: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from King for a Day. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Word Search

After reading Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Picture Book Guide

This guide to the many books from Kevin Henkes provides discussion questions, themes, and activities...

The Diary of a Young Girl: Book Trailer

This is a book trailer on The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. It was completed by students in...

King for a Day: Extension Activities for Educators

King for a Day's printable extension activities for educators provides STEAM themed, project based...

King for a Day: Guide for Educators

King for a Day's printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking...

King for a Day: Guide for Families

King for a Day's printable guide for parents and families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

King for a Day: Vocabulary Scaffold

King for a Day's printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story with...
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1996. Lilly loves school and her teacher, Mr. Singer. But when she brings her favorite possession, her purple purse with all her treasures inside, to school, Mr. Singer takes it away. Lilly learns some hard lessons about revenge and remorse.
Pre-K - 3rd
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King for a Day

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Christiane Kromer
During a lively kite-flying festival, a determined boy named Malik proves his skill and discovers that true strength comes from kindness.
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