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Spirits Dark and Light: Supernatural Tales from the Five Civilized Tribes

Written by Tim Tingle
In many Native American traditions, the spirit world and the natural world are closely connected. What happens to animals, people, or the land can echo in the world of spirits—and the other way around. Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle shares this idea through tales passed down by the Five Civilized Tribes: the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole nations. In these stories, the spirit world steps into our world in surprising and unforgettable ways.
4th - 8th
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When Turtle Grew Feathers

When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
When Turtle Grew Feathers is an engaging Choctaw folktale that offers a unique Native American twist on the classic "Tortoise and the Hare" fable. After a wild turkey accidentally cracks Turtle's shell, the two friends team up to teach the boastful Rabbit a lesson in a surprising race.
Pre-K - 2nd

The Big Game: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Big Game

The Big Game

Written by Tim Green
Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team.
3rd - 7th
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A Tiger's Journey

Animal Fair

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Tim Budgen
Monkey causes mishaps and mayhem at the local fair.
Pre-K - 1st
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Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Acoustic Rooster teams up with his talented friends to form an amazing jazz band, and even without winning the prize, he realizes making great music together is what truly matters.
Pre-K - 4th

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Read Aloud Guide

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

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Vocabulary Guide

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

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hope is the Thing with Feathers by...

Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Word Search

After reading Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson, use this printable and interactive...

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Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Written by Emily Dickinson and Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

Emily Dickinson’s beloved poem is beautifully brought to life by bestselling artist Tim Hopgood in...

K - 3rd
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Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Jeanne Rorex Bridges

This moving and original story is about the intersection of Native and African Americans. Choctaw...

2nd - 8th
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Munch! Crunch! Snacks & Lunch

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Tim Beaumont

Preparing a healthy lunch has never been so much fun in this riddle-based book aimed to engage kids...

Pre-K - K
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Let's Celebrate Diwali

Written by Anjali Joshi and Illustrated by Tim Palin

Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that...

K - 2nd

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

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Why Should I Share?

Written by Claire Llewellyn and Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Tim can't understand why he should share, but he begins to see that sharing can be fun after a day...
Pre-K - 2nd

Chillin' Activities for a Winter Day (en Español)

Print this Spanish-language activity guide full of STEM connections to make the best use of being...
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Sherman Crunchley

Written by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Following the tradition of the Crunchley dog family, Sherman is expected to succeed his father as...
Pre-K - 3rd
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BeeLine Reader Collection

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk...
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Google Earth Voyager Story: Fairy Tales Around the World
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Calves

Written by Tim Mayerling
Calves introduces emergent readers to the world of a newborn calf while providing them with a...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Chicks

Written by Tim Mayerling
Chicks introduces emergent readers to the world of a newborn chick while providing them with a...
Pre-K - Pre-K

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