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The Curly Tailed Lion

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Julia Cherednichenko

A lion becomes a superstar in the Netherlands, but being famous is no fun!

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2nd - 3rd
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Swan Lake

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Letizia Rizzo

A magical story about good and evil, adapted from Tchaikovsky’s world-famous ballet.

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Snow White and Rose Red

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Patrycja Fabicka

Two sisters befriend a bear and help a grumpy dwarf.

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2nd - 3rd

The Enormous Turnip: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Enormous Turnip: Guide for Families

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

The Enormous Turnip: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Enormous Turnip: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Enormous Turnip

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Paco Sordo
Pre-K - 2nd

First Big Book of the Ocean: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this discussion guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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The Nutcracker

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett

When Marie and her brother Fritz receive a special Christmas nutcracker from their uncle, Marie...

Pre-K - 3rd

Sisters in Science: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Cece Loves Science and Adventure: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Don't Waste Your Food: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory

Written by H.A. Rey & Margret Rey

Curious George finds his sweet tooth–and plenty of chocolate–on a visit to a candy store.

When George...

Pre-K - 3rd

In Her Hands: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

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

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Boxitects

Written and Illustrated by Kim Smith

Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Book of Mistakes

Written and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

One eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake.
The weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Me, Frida

Written by Amy Novesky and Illustrated by David Diaz

Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco...

K - 2nd
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A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by John Wallner & Alexandra Wallner

Thomas Alva Edison's inventions include the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.

1st - 3rd
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The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying...

K - 5th
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Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful...

Pre-K - 3rd
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th

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