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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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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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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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Flower Talk

February 23, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

How do plants communicate with animals? This book is fun and engaging for kids and adults will learn something new too! Continue reading Flower Talk

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

February 19, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

This Caldecott-winner about a zookeeper and his animal friends is a favorite among families and teachers! Continue reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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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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