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First Day Jitters

Written by Julie Danneberg and Illustrated by Judy Love

Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't...

K - 3rd

It Takes A Village: Word Search

After reading It Takes A Village by Jane Cowen-Fletcher use this printable and interactive Word...

It Takes A Village: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with It Takes A Village by Jane Cowen...

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It Takes A Village

Written and Illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher

In a story based on the West African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child," a young...

K - 3rd

Swoop and Soar: Q & A

In this Q & A with co-author and raptor biologist, Jane Veltkamp, learn more detailed information...

Swoop and Soar: Educational Guide

For activating student thinking before, during, and after reading, use this Educational Guide for Sw...

Swoop and Soar: Word Search

After reading Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in...

Swoop and Soar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two...

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Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Swoop and Soar, two baby osprey chicks, are safe in their nest at the top of the forest, until a...

K - 7th
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Sometimes I'm Scared

Written by Dr. Jane Annunziata PsyD & Dr. Marc A. Nemiroff PhD and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Kids can be afraid of lots of things It's normal. But these fears can seem really big! Well, have no...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Written by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple and Illustrated by Anne-Sophie Lanquetin
Not all princesses dress in pink. Some play in bright red socks that stink, blue team jerseys that...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fancy Nancy

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. She loves to wear...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bear Says Thanks

Written by Karma Wilson and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The 100th Day of School: Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

With the 100th day of school just around the corner, Nancy finds herself utterly stumped. She can’t...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Our Great Big Backyard

Written by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager and Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
#1 New York Times bestselling authors former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager...
Pre-K - 3rd

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? by...

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Word Search

After reading How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? by Jane Yolen, use this printable and interactive Word...

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How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague

What if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"? Does he drop...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Emperor and the Kite

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Ed Young
Princess Dejeow Seow spends her days alone, playing with a kite made of paper and sticks. Her family...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A, My Name Is Alice

Written and Illustrated by Jane E. Bayer
A variety of animals parade by in this familiar jumprope alphabet song.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Sick Day

Written by Patricia MacLachlan and Illustrated by Jane Dyer
Everybody has good days and bad days. Today Emily is having a sick day. Her stomach aches and her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Each Kindness

Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by E.B.Lewis

When a strange new girl comes to her school, Chloe and her friends don't play or talk with her...

K - 3rd

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