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Frogness

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

As rain clouds bloom across the sea and the first stars wink, Sammy and Chocolate tiptoe into the...

Pre-K - 3rd

Firefly Galaxy: Read Aloud Video

Listen to Firefly Galaxy Read Aloud by Author Sarah Nelson

Firefly Galaxy: Extenstion Activity

This printable activity aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

Firefly Galaxy: Coloring Page

This printable coloring page aligns with Firefly Galaxy by Sarah Nelson. 

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Firefly Galaxy

Written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol

Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall – Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Letter For Bob

Written by Kim Rogers and Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

Ever since the day Mom and Dad brought Bob home from the car dealership, Bob has been a part of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lovely Amelia Travels: Costa Rica

Written by Stephany Salazar Nelson and Illustrated by Michelle Baron

Amelia is a sweet, loving, curious and adventurous little girl. She loves to teach and tell other...

K - 4th
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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She...

Pre-K - 3rd

Lubaya's Quiet Roar: Word Search

After reading Lubaya's Quiet Roar by Marilyn Nelson use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Lubaya's Quiet Roar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Lubaya's Quiet Roar by Marilyn Nelson.

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Lubaya's Quiet Roar

Written by Marilyn Nelson and Illustrated by Philemona Williamson

This is a story of how every child, even the quietest, can make a difference in their community and...

K - 3rd

The Witches' Little Sister: Amazon Book Talk

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

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Building Character: Being Fair

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Being Fair, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be fair in their daily lives...
K - 3rd
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Building Character: Being Optimistic

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Being Optimistic, kids learn the power of positive thinking in everyday life. Bullfrog Books let...
K - 3rd
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Building Character: Being Tolerant

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Being Tolerant, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be tolerant in their...
K - 3rd
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Building Character: Having Empathy

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Having Empathy, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice empathy in...
K - 3rd
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Resolving Conflict (Building Character)

Written by Penelope S. Nelson

In Resolving Conflict, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can resolve and handle...

K - 3rd
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Showing Respect (Building Character)

Written by Penelope S. Nelson
In Showing Respect, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can respect others...
K - 3rd
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The Witches' Little Sister

Written by Joanne Nelson and Illustrated by Jack Mclellan

The witches' little sister has a magic witches broom, but in the process of getting ready to fly to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

Written by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
In a Newbery-winning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream

Written by Deloris and Roslyn Jordan and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Members of the Jordan family come together to tell the inspirational story of Michael Jordan, and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story

Written and Illustrated by S.D. Nelson
Born in 1839, Buffalo Bird Girl, Waheenee, was a member of the Hidatsa tribe of the Great Plains...
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