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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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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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The World is Not a Rectangle

February 26, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

This is a beautiful biographical picture book about the life and career of Zaha Hadid, a world-renowned architect. Continue reading The World is Not a Rectangle

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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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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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