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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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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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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909

March 10, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s the true story of a woman with immense courage and strength named Clara Lemlich. Continue reading Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909

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Mary Wears What She Wants

March 8, 2019April 22, 2021 readingexpressions

“I’m not wearing boys’ clothes. I’m wearing MY clothes!” Continue reading Mary Wears What She Wants

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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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