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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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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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Spork

March 8, 2020April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

Little Spork struggles to fit in with the other silverware, until a unique “messy thing” proves that he is perfect just the way he is. Continue reading Spork

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Rita the Remodel Girl: A Summer Project Begins

March 7, 2020 readingexpressions

Rita the Remodel Girl works with her general contractor mom as she takes us through the steps of remodeling a home. Continue reading Rita the Remodel Girl: A Summer Project Begins

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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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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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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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