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Squeak!

January 25, 2020April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

A light breeze causes a little mouse to sneeze early one morning, and he unwittingly sets off a chain reaction that wakes up the entire neighborhood. Continue reading Squeak!

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Holiday Gift Guide for Little Ones

November 30, 2019December 2, 2019 readingexpressions

Books that babies, toddlers, and young children are sure to love. Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for Little Ones

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If You Plant a Seed

October 18, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

If you plant a tomato seed, a tomato plant will grow. What happens when you plant a seed of kindness? Continue reading If You Plant a Seed

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Sing a Song of Seasons

April 30, 2019April 22, 2021 readingexpressions

A beautiful book of nature poetry to enjoy every day of the year Continue reading Sing a Song of Seasons

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The Butterfly House

April 15, 2019 readingexpressions

This nonfiction picture book is a visually stunning treat for a budding entomologist. Continue reading The Butterfly House

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Ish

April 12, 2019 readingexpressions

Ramon loves to draw, until an unkind comment makes him lose his confidence. Continue reading Ish

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Shh! We Have a Plan

April 10, 2019 readingexpressions

Four little characters are trying to catch a beautiful bird, but the littlest one keeps ruining the element of surprise! Continue reading Shh! We Have a Plan

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Hug Machine

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 readingexpressions

A critical look at Hug Machine and how we can teach children about personal space and boundaries. Continue reading Hug Machine

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Make it Personal

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 readingexpressions

How making connections helps your child become a stronger reader Continue reading Make it Personal

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The Wall in the Middle of the Book

March 29, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

The wall in the middle of the book keeps a knight safe from the “dangerous” characters on the other side. Or does it? Continue reading The Wall in the Middle of the Book

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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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