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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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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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The Paper Bag Princess

February 22, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

Princess Elizabeth defies traditional stereotypes in this witty fairy tale with a princess who is the hero of her own story. Continue reading The Paper Bag Princess

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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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