After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books tell children that being brave means never feeling afraid. Others offer a much more honest—and comforting—message. After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat takes the familiar nursery rhyme character Humpty D…

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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings : Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books make children laugh. Others gently open their hearts to important ideas about kindness, belonging, perseverance, and finding a place where they feel loved. Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings is one of those special stories. Told thr…

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! — A Fractured Fairy Tale That Changes Everything

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! — A Fractured Fairy Tale That Changes Everything Few fractured fairy tales invite children to question a familiar story quite like The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka. Most children already know th…

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S'more Is Enough: A Sweet Picture Book About Gratitude, Contentment, and Discovering That We Already Have Enough

Some picture books take children on exciting adventures. Others gently remind them to notice the beauty that's already around them. S'more Is Enough by Brenda S. Miles is one of those thoughtful stories that encourages children to slow down, a…

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The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming: Book-Based Activities & Printables

There are books that are perfect for a particular season, and then there are books that make children want to stop, look closely, and figure out what is happening. The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming , illustrated by Nicola Slater , is one of those book…

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Story Palette Inspiration: Creating Beautiful Learning Invitations with Picture Books

Story Palette Inspiration: Slowing Down to See the Story There is something magical that happens when we stop rushing through a picture book. Instead of asking, "What activity can I do after we read?" we begin asking a different question: Wha…

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