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The Noise Inside Boys

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 readingexpressions

A beautiful picture book about recognizing and naming feelings. Continue reading The Noise Inside Boys

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11 Favorite Halloween Picture Books

October 11, 2023October 17, 2024 readingexpressions

The Halloween picture books that we can’t put down! Continue reading 11 Favorite Halloween Picture Books

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Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 readingexpressions

Inspired by a women’s rights activist from Saudi Arabia, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers is about being brave enough to stand up for yourself and what is fair. Continue reading Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

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Bathe the Cat

July 6, 2022 readingexpressions

It’s time for the family to clean up their house- but not if the cat has anything to do with it. Continue reading Bathe the Cat

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Books about Spring

March 4, 2022 readingexpressions

A few of my favorite books to get kids excited about springtime. Continue reading Books about Spring

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Free Literacy Resources for At-Home Learning

August 29, 2021January 28, 2022 readingexpressions

Free tools to help your child continue to grow as a reader even if school is closed. Continue reading Free Literacy Resources for At-Home Learning

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Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

September 22, 2020April 22, 2021 readingexpressions

Hoot Owl is the Master of Disguise… or so he thinks. Continue reading Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

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Paper Planes

August 8, 2020April 22, 2021 readingexpressions

An uplifting story about friendship and how it can endure even a cross-country move. Continue reading Paper Planes

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Full, Full, Full of Love

July 17, 2020April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

A sweet and cozy story about a boy, his grandmother, and a delicious meal that she prepares for their family. Continue reading Full, Full, Full of Love

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An Interview with Kathy Guyitt

March 9, 2020March 7, 2020 readingexpressions

An interview with author Kathy Guyitt about her inspiration behind her new picture book, Rita the Remodel Girl: A Summer Project Begins. Continue reading An Interview with Kathy Guyitt

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
  • fiction
  • history
  • biography
  • wordless
  • fairytale
  • social emotional learning
  • empathy
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • teamwork
  • family
  • gender
  • activism
  • animals
  • community
  • immigration
  • science
  • art
  • architecture
  • heritage
  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

  • summarizing
  • picture clues
  • making connections
  • predictions
  • point of view
  • sequencing
  • compare and contrast
  • fluency
  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

Interest Level

  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
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