What's for lunch, Sasha? Sasha loves the foods her family packs in her lunch. Until one day, when Sammy makes Sasha feel embarrassed, annoyed, and sad about what makes her different. Meet Sasha as Madame Bellefleur helps her explore diversity and discover how all cultures are special and delicious! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Papa Nonno is Tina's favorite person in the world! Papa Nonno's Special Sauce is the best in the world! When Papa Nonno shares his recipe with Tina, she learns just how special Nonno's cooking really is. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Billy's baseball team was undefeated! That is until they dropped the ball. Join Billy and his friends as they meet Pop and discover the importance of having a growth mindset. With a sweet new outlook, Billy and his team discover that, with a positive attitude, everyone is a winner! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Lacey is a football who just wants to play. But the boy has trouble throwing Lacey properly. What could be the problem?
Even though Atami was a clever girl, she had never learned a thing. When Atami finds herself stranded and alone after a storm, she must rely on her self-determination to learn the skills she needs to be reunited with her family. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Dimples the golf ball has always wanted to play golf. But when he finally gets his chance, he loses his courage. Will Dimples overcome his fears?
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Find out what happens when Silly Kitty plays outside on a snowy day.
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on a windy day.
It's summer! Silly Kitty goes outside to explore. Find out what Silly Kitty needs when he discovers it's a very sunny day.
Twins Noah and Isabella had a great time at their older sister's quinceañera. Daniel loved watching his dad march in a parade. Hazel will never forget the first time she danced at a powwow. Read all about the special memories of the students in Mr. Banter's class.
Jordan's small family grew when his dad got married. Charlotte likes living with her aunt, uncle, and cousin, but she misses her parents in China. Twins Noah and Isabella have a huge family! Read all about the diverse families of the students in Mr. Banter's class.
Kay's lunch is made up of foods all shaped like circles. Olive loves to dip her lettuce wrap in hummus. Ethan enjoys a cupcake baked by his dad. Read all about the different foods that Mr. Banter's students brought for lunch.
Ethan helps to fill his hamster's food bowl and water bottle every day. Carl doesn't mind that his pet, Brutus, is just a rock. Lily likes to read stories to her goldfish, Shiny. Read all about the pets Mr. Banter's students have at home, in their communities, and in their imaginations.
Nana used to always say, this isn't your average park. There's magic hidden all around, to light our inner spark! See dragons flying overheard as we sit down to chat. A secret world inside a park. Just imagine that! After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Suddenly, from my bedroom closet, I see a bright light glow! It almost looks like it might be a groovy disco show? "I'm the Boogieman!" a voice shouts out. "Let's have ourselves some fun! You'll be the world's best disco dancer by the time we're done!" After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
There once was a spiderweb so long that it twirled, across land and sea and around the whole world! Now open this book, and come for a ride. See worldly wonders with a spider tour guide! After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The nighttime shadows in my room come out to dance and jump. That's when I hear something sneak by, and in the night go BUMP. After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
The fairies and elves have been fighting for years. They have nothing in common, except pointy ears! Now to settle the score for once and for all, they'll battle it out to see who takes the fall! After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Italy, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Canada, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Costa Rica, and they set off on a magical adventure seeing her country.
Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in France, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.
Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Pacific Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name, how deep it is, and what animals swim in its waters. Then get inspired to help protect Earth's amazing oceans. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Southern Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name, how deep it is, and what animals swim in its waters. Then get inspired to help protect Earth's amazing oceans. Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
