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Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 readingexpressions

Inspired by a women’s rights activist from Saudi Arabia, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers is about being brave enough to stand up for yourself and what is fair. Continue reading Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

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Bathe the Cat

July 6, 2022 readingexpressions

It’s time for the family to clean up their house- but not if the cat has anything to do with it. Continue reading Bathe the Cat

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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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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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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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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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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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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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