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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin...

The Rainbow Fish: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

In Our Mothers' House: Guide for Families (Español)

In Our Mothers' House printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding: Guide For Families

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

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Our Building

Written by Joseph Coelho and Illustrated by Richard Johnson

This magical story follows three children living in a high-rise apartment block, as they embark on a...

1st - 5th

In Our Mothers' House: Guide for Educators

In Our Mothers' House printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

In Our Mothers' House: Guide for Families

In Our Mothers' House printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

In Our Mothers' House: Extension Activities for Educators

In Our Mothers' House printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

In Our Mothers' House: Vocabulary Scaffold

In Our Mothers' House printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story...

The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza): Word Search

After reading Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds and Paulette Bogen use this printable and...

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In Our Mothers' House

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house...

K - 3rd
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Come On, Rain!

Written by Karen Hesse

"Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless...

Pre-K - 3rd
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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

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...
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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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