The Smart Cookie by Jory John: Book-Based Activities & Printables

What does it really mean to be smart? Is it solving math problems quickly? Reading difficult words? Knowing all the answers? Or could being smart look completely different for every person? The Smart Cookie by Jory John and Pete Oswald gently explores…

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Starting school is exciting. It's a place where children meet new friends, discover new ideas, and learn how to be part of a community. But for Penelope Rex, the first day of school is a little more complicated than it is for everyone else. After…

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Matilda by Roald Dahl: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some children dream of finding hidden treasure. Others dream of becoming superheroes. Matilda dreams of books. Long before she starts school, Matilda discovers that stories can open doors to entirely new worlds. While the adults around her underestimat…

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Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie by Herman Parish: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books make children laugh. Others invite them to slow down, notice details, ask questions, and make connections. Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie by Herman Parish is one of those delightful stories that does a little bit of everything. Set…

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Pirates in Pajamas by Caroline Crowe: Book-Based Activities & Printables

Some picture books turn an ordinary bedtime routine into a hilarious adventure. Others invite children to use their imaginations and discover that even the most fearsome characters can have a very silly side. Pirates in Pajamas by Caroline Crowe, illu…

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Sticks: A Story About Friendship, Resilience, and Finding Hope Through Change

Friendship isn't always easy for young children. Sometimes they feel left out, struggle to understand differences, or assume that everyone should be the same. Picture books help children see these situations from a new perspective, opening the d…

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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats: Book-Based Activities & Printables

There are books that tell a story, and then there are books that preserve a feeling. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats isn't simply about a little boy walking through freshly fallen snow. It's about slowing down long enough to notice the quiet…

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