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The Night The Toys Came Alive eBook
A illustrated read-aloud storybook ("The Night The Toys Came Alive") for early-elementary language arts and holiday/seasonal literacy use.
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Plan shared reading with elementary learners. Find stories, nonfiction and read-aloud companions with discussion or response activities, plus listening resources for a shared reading routine.
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Dumpy The Dump Truck eBook
Read or be read the story; discuss the theme of not comparing yourself to others and valuing hard work over being the biggest/fastest/newest.
Discussion & response
Stuck | Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study
Follow an animated read-aloud of 2-3 pages per lesson, then complete a quick write/type/draw task such as sequencing events, describing a character's sensory experience, or summarizing the story.
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Storybook Art Gr. K-2
A teacher resource that integrates art education with well-known storybooks, guiding K-2 students to analyze and recreate art styles/mediums found in favorite picture books.
Discussion & response
"Stellaluna" | Picture Book Study
Answer classroom discussion/comprehension questions about the story, participate in craft/creative-response activities (e.g., bat puppet, sensory table, hanging bats), watch supplemental videos, and read a nonfiction passage about fruit bats.
Answers included
Audio & listening
Back To School Listening Center With QR Codes (28 Books)
scan a QR code with a QR reader app to listen to/watch a read-aloud of the matching picture book, either at a listening center, during early-finisher time, or at home
Discussion & response
"Click Clack Moo" | Picture Book Study
Students discuss comprehension questions, complete a story jigsaw puzzle, make crafts (cow/duck masks, paper typewriter), and watch supplementary videos.
Discussion & response
Ira Sleeps Over | Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study
Students engage with a read-aloud of the book, then sequence what happened (beginning/middle/end), analyze the main character through what he heard/saw/felt, answer comprehension items (e.g. true/false, main ideas and details), and complete a quick-write summary.
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Stories & picture books
The Littlest Mermaid eBook
A illustrated read-aloud storybook ("The Littlest Mermaid") for early-elementary language arts and holiday/seasonal literacy use.
Stories & picture books
"Let the Children March" | Picture Book Read Aloud
Answer pre-, during-, and after-reading focus questions; complete two writing prompts; compare a historical photograph from the 1963 Children's March to the story; describe a chosen story event using sensory/figurative language; analyze two quotes with related activities (wanted ad, song/poem); and identify literary devices on 18 task…
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Meme's First Day At School eBook
Students listen to/read along with the story as the teacher (Mr. Fuzzo) shows Meme different classroom areas (gym, music room, classroom, art area, sink, lunchroom) and rules for each, ending with Meme deciding she likes school.
Discussion & response
"Owl Moon" | Picture Book Study
Participate in class discussion answering comprehension/inference questions about the story; take part in extension activities (owl pellet dissection, an 'owling' roleplay game, owl nest/craft, owl-themed snack); watch supplemental read-aloud and owl-fact videos.
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Discussion & response
"The Mitten" | Picture Book Study
Answer classroom discussion questions about plot/characters after the read-aloud, and participate in extension activities such as stacking props into a mitten, sewing/crocheting practice, dioramas, and a mitten design template.
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Stories & picture books
Little Bear's Breakfast eBook
Read or listen to the illustrated rhyming story and follow along with the narrative (the catalog description notes playful music and sound effects in the interactive eBook format).
Discussion & response
"Ferdinand" | Picture Book Study
Listen to/read the book, participate in class discussion using provided questions, and complete related activities (e.g. coloring, crafts, puzzle).
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Nonfiction & biographies
Storytime Discoveries: Earth Science: Read-Aloud Stories and Demonstrations
Listen to/read along with read-aloud stories; complete reproducible activity pages tied to specific stories (e.g. Earth Spinners, Day and Night, Connect the Star Dots) and simple crafts (e.g. Fossils, The Winds, Earth Products) referenced in the table of contents.
Discussion & response
"The Napping House" | Picture Book Study
Answer classroom discussion questions about setting, characters, sequence, and vocabulary after the read-aloud, and participate in extension activities such as making stackable characters, building a diorama, discussing opposites, writing a personalized version of the story, and a stacking contest.
Answers included
Discussion & response
Not Quite Narwhal | Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study
Following a read-aloud, type, write, or draw responses to interactive slide prompts (What Happened, Character Close Up, Sequence of Events drag-and-drop, What's Missing, Story Elements, True or False, Main Ideas and Details, Your Summary).
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Stories & picture books
Kids Yoga Stories: Yoga Books for Kids - Sally's Visit to the Farm eBook
Students follow Sally and Sam's farm visit story and act out yoga poses corresponding to farm activities (e.g., Chair Pose, Mountain Pose, Tree Pose, Squat Pose).
Discussion & response
Chinatown, by William Low Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
Students complete a series of reading-response activities tied to the book: making predictions, judging the cover, identifying story elements, sequencing/retelling events in chronological order, recapping the characters' trip with pictures/captions, writing a Somebody-Wanted-Because-But-So summary, sorting story events by category,…
Discussion & response
"The Rainbow Fish" | Picture Book Study
Listen to/discuss the read-aloud book, answer classroom discussion questions about the story (with sample answers provided for the teacher), participate in selected craft activities (celery-stamp scales, collage fish, paper-plate fish, decorate-a-scale classroom project), watch supplemental videos, and read an included nonfiction…
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Discussion & response
Cake & I Scream Book Companion SEL Lesson about Bossing VS Suggesting
Discuss/answer prompts about the read-aloud story, sort example phrases into 'bossing' vs 'suggesting' categories (via a slide sorting activity and a printable coloring/cut-and-sort sheet), and practice rephrasing bossy statements into respectful suggestions.
Discussion & response
"Imogene's Antlers" | Picture Book Study
Discuss classroom discussion questions after reading the book, and complete activities such as puzzles, mazes, hat/book cover design, early reading skill practice, plot comparison, and creative extension projects.
Answers included
Nonfiction & biographies
Storytime Discoveries: Biological Science: Read-Aloud Stories and Demonstrations
Listen to/read along with read-aloud stories; complete reproducible activity pages tied to specific stories (e.g. a maze, a growth chart, an animal matchup) referenced in the table of contents.