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Elementary School Resources

Reading tips for familiesGet advice on reading to children, encouraging older children to read and engaging reluctant readers with exciting, page-turning books.

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Book List: Grades K–1Fiction | Nonfiction | Series Fiction We March by Shane W. Evans Thousands gather to hear the historic speech of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Elephant Joe, Brave Firefighter! by David Wojtowycz Adventures galore at Dragon’s birthday party! Joe on the Go by Peggy Perry Anderson Joe always hears “no” until someone special says “yes.” I Like Bugs by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by G. Brian Karas Poetry to keep you buzzing! Katie Fry Private Eye: The Lost Kitten by Katherine Cox, illus. by Vanessa Brantley Newton Hunt for clues with this detective and help a kitty find home.

Book List: Grades 2–3Fiction | Nonfiction | Series Fiction Backyard Camp-Out by Jerdine Nolen, illus. by Michelle Henninger The twins and their best friends need to find Daisy. Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Chris Van Dusen Giddy-up, partner, you’re in for a great ride! Skateboard Partyby Karen English, illus. by Laura Freeman Will Richard lose the chance to show off all because of a report? Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon Dory might be young, but she can do it too! Little Rhino: My New Team by Ryan Howard & Krystle Howard Will he ever be able to hit it out of the park?

Book List: Grades 4–5Fiction | Nonfiction | Series Fiction Fake Mustache: Or, How Jodie O’Rodeo and Her Wonder Horse (and Some Nerdy Kid) Saved the U.S. Presidential Election from a Mad Genius Criminal Mastermind by Tom Angleberger, illus. by Jen Wang Meet the crew who saved a presidential election. Doll Bones by Holly Black, illus. by Eliza Wheeler Zach, Alice, and Poppy must solve a mystery or be cursed. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Training to marry a prince isn’t as easy as it seems. Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea by Anna Humphrey, illus. by Vanessa Brantley Newton First place is so close...

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Home - Storyline OnlineThe SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White and more reading children’s books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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