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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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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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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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What is Given from the Heart

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 readingexpressions

This is a story about the power of community, kindness, and giving. Continue reading What is Given from the Heart

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The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children of All Ages

March 3, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

“My child is able to read books independently. Does this mean I should stop reading aloud to them?” Continue reading The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children of All Ages

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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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The Hello, Goodbye Window

February 7, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

The Hello, Goodbye Window, told in the voice of a little girl, is all about her special visits with her grandparents. Continue reading The Hello, Goodbye Window

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They All Saw a Cat

January 30, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

What does the world look like through the eyes of a dog? A mouse? A snake? This book shows what a cat looks like to various characters and gives readers an interesting lesson on perspective. Continue reading They All Saw a Cat

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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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