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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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Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees

Written by Michelle Schaub and Illustrated by Anne Lambelet

Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things...

1st - 4th
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From the Bellybutton of the Moon: And Other Summer Poems / Del Ombligo de la Luna: Y Otros Poemas de Verano

Written by Francisco X. Alarcón and Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

With a poet's magical vision, Francisco X. Alarcón takes young readers back to his childhood when he...

1st - 6th
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Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th
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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

On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with On My Block: Stories and Paintings by...

On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists: Word Search

After reading On My Block: Stories and Paintings by Fifteen Artists by Dana Goldberg use this...

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Xochitl and the Flowers/Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Jorge Argueta and Illustrated by Carl Angel

Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the...

1st - 4th
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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

1st - 4th
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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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On My Block: Stories & Paintings by Fifteen Artists

Written by Dana Goldberg (Editor)

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Is...

2nd - 5th
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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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 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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