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  • The Kissing Hand read by Barbara Bain

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    The Kissing Hand read by Barbara Bain

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 4,5,6,7,8

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Love, fear

    The first day of school is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester’s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch read by Hector Elizondo

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    Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch read by Hector Elizondo

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 6,7,8

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Love, Belonging, Kindness

    Mr. Hatch is a drab, predictable gentle man who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life. One Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch. Just the thought of someone taking an interest in him completely changes the way Mr. Hatch interacts with his neighbors and co-workers.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • A Nest for African Penguins

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    A Nest for African Penguins

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): African Penguins, Animal Babies

    Learn about the nesting habits of these endearing, endangered African birds.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Thanks, Snakes!

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    Thanks, Snakes!

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Mackenzie Mathur and Laura Batt

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): Snakes, Animals

    Learn about the many ways that snakes are helpful to people, and how you can protect these important reptiles.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Earth Day

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    Earth Day

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Holly Hartman

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Realistic Fiction

    Theme(s): Earth Day, Activities

    Take a little time to read all the ways you can celebrate Earth Day, and then go outside and hug your planet, no matter what day it is!

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Let’s Be Friends!

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    Let’s Be Friends!

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Phoebe McGuffee and Carole Baumbusch

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Realistic Fiction

    Theme(s): Friendships

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    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Fatima’s Savings Jar

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    Fatima’s Savings Jar

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Michael McGuffee

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Realistic Fiction

    Theme(s): Saving Money

    Join Fatima in learning how to save her money so she can buy special things.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Rent Party Jazz read by Viola Davis

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    Rent Party Jazz read by Viola Davis

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 8,9

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Jazz music, Family & Community, Helping Others

    Sonny and his mother are scraping by to pay their rent. When Mama loses her job, they no longer have enough money for the rent and fear that the landlord will turn them out. One day Sonny meets Smilin’ Jack, a jazz musician who is playing his trumpet in Jackson Square. Sonny learns how people can help one another “if they put their minds and hearts to it.”

    Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RentPartyJazz_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

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  • Stellaluna read by Pamela Reed

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    Stellaluna read by Pamela Reed

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 4,5,6,7,8

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Friendship, assimilation

    When Stellaluna is separated from her mother before she is old enough to fly, she finds out that not all winged creatures eat fruit. As Stellaluna adapts to the habits of her new family, she learns the essence of friendship in humorous and touching ways.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • I Need My Monster read by Rita Moreno

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    I Need My Monster read by Rita Moreno

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 6,7,8

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Imagination, Friendship, Bedtime Routine

    Ethan is a little boy who can’t fall asleep without the ragged breathing and claw-scratching of his favorite monster, Gabe. But Gabe has left a note that he’s gone fishing, so Ethan knocks on his floor to summon a series of substitute ghoulies.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • A Home for Elephants

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    A Home for Elephants

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): Asian Elephants, Animal Habitats

    Learn about the challenges of the endangered elephants that live throughout Asia.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Be a Friend to Frogs!

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    Be a Friend to Frogs!

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Laura Batt and Mackenzie Mathur

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): Frogs, Animal Habitats

    Discover interesting facts about frogs, in order to learn how to protect them and their habitats.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Hotel Armadillo

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    Hotel Armadillo

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Arnaud Desbiez

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): Giant Armadillo, Animal Habitats

    Armadillos don’t just build homes, they build hotels! Learn about how this unusual animal helps other animals in its habitat.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Telling the Truth

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    Telling the Truth

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Kurt Hoeven

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Realistic Fiction

    Theme(s): Honesty, Friendships

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    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Community Matters

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    Community Matters

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Holly Hartman

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Realistic Fiction

    Theme(s): Community, Relationships

    Learn what makes a community, and how it makes a difference.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Here Comes the Garbage Barge read by Justin Theroux

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    Here Comes the Garbage Barge read by Justin Theroux

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Jonah Winter

    Ages: 8,9,10

    Genre: Historical Fiction

    Theme(s): Accountability, Responsibility, Environmentalism, Community

    Before everyone recycled…there was a town that had 3,168 tons of garbage and nowhere to put it. What did they do? Enter the Garbage Barge! This mostly true and completely stinky story is sure to make you say “Pee-yew!”

    Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GarbageBarge_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

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  • Mice Twice read by Ty Burrell

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    Mice Twice read by Ty Burrell

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 6,7,8

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Cleverness, Anticipation, Irony, Etiquette

    A round of uneasy hospitality results when Mouse and Dog arrive at Cat’s house for dinner.

    Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MiceTwice_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

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  • The Night I Followed the Dog read by Amanda Bynes

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    The Night I Followed the Dog read by Amanda Bynes

    Source: Storyline Online

    Author: Not available

    Ages: 7,8,9,10

    Genre: Not available

    Theme(s): Pets, adventure

    It’s 10:00PM… Do you know where your dog is? Have you ever wondered where dogs go at night, and what they do? Well the little boy in this story has reason to believe that there is something funny going on, and he’s ready to find out what it is.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Cheetah Highways

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    Cheetah Highways

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Joel Merriman and Debborah Luke

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): African Cheetah, Animal Habitats

    Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of this endangered African mammal.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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  • Monarchs and Milkweed

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    Monarchs and Milkweed

    Source: Unite For Literacy

    Author: Mackenzie Mathur and Laura Batt

    Ages: 7, 8, 9

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Theme(s): Butterfly Lifecycle, Animals

    Monarchs have a special relationship with the milkweed plant. Learn how this common wildflower helps these special butterflies survive.

    Parent Guide: Not available

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