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Aloha Everything

Written by Kaylin Melia George and Illustrated by Mae Waite

In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks...

K - 3rd

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Read Aloud Guide

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

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Vocabulary Guide

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

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Miss Martin Is a Martian by Colleen...

Miss Martin Is a Martian: Word Search

After reading Miss Martin Is a Martian by Colleen Murray Fisher, use this printable and interactive...

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Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris is a story about perseverance, community, and the ancient Mayan art of weaving.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Upside Down Boy/El nino de cabeza

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elizabeth Gomez

Fresh from the country, Juanito is bewildered by his new school. Everything he does feels upside...

K - 3rd
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Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

Written by Ina Cumpiano and Illustrated by Jose Ramirez

Quinito’s neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops — it’s made up of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby Bridges (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Simone T. Ribke

Meet Ruby Bridges!

Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as...

K - 2nd
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El cumpleaños de mi hermana Dulce/My Sister Dulce's Birthday (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Erika Said & Claudia Navarro and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Six-year-old Dulce loves sweets, which is fitting since her name means “sweet.” She especially...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Maddi's Fridge

Written by Lois Brandt and Illustrated by Vin Vogel

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger

Best...

K - 4th
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Outside, Inside

Written and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed.

Everybody who was...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Jenny Is Scared!: When Sad Things Happen in the World

Written by Carol Shuman and Illustrated by Cary Pillo
Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Miss Martin Is a Martian

Written by Colleen Murray Fisher and Illustrated by Jared Chapman
Melvin Eugene Baxter is convinced that his new teacher, Miss Martin, is a martian. It is his mission...
K - 3rd
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Sugar in Milk

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Khoa Le
When I first came to this country, I felt so alone.

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Written by Danny Ramadan and Illustrated by Anna Bron
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Black is a Rainbow Color

Written by Angela Joy and Illustrated by Akua Holmes
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala

Written by Meenal Patel
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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A Home for Bird

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend - a small blue bird...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Written by Rebecca Emberley and Illustrated by Ed Emberley
While hard at work on her chores, an ant hears the wonderful clickety click chirrup of music coming...
Pre-K - 2nd

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