Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird

Story activities and visuals to support the story, Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird.

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

Annie is an Apple Farmer. Take a peek to see what Annie does. This book touches on many early childhood concepts such as sorting, cooking, community helpers, city and country, and running a store. Great fall book with a delicious theme.

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson

Bear Feels Sick tells the story of how friends take care of each other. This loving story utilizes rich vocabulary, fun rhymes, and stunning illustrations to show how friends care for their sick Bear friend.

Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Bear is bored and lonely and decides to have friends over for a dinner. But when he doesn't have any food, his delightful cast of friends show what sharing and caring look like. And Bear learns that even without any food, he has something special he can share.

Blue Sky, White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus

With its stunning illustrations and poetic imagery, Sarvider Naberhaus captures the parallels of the American spirit and the flag. As a second generation immigrant, the author shares American ideals with simple yet powerful text. This book is a beautiful read for the American Independence Day or other American celebrations.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr is an all time classic story with repetitive language and stunning illustrations. Check out materials to use this story with children of different ages.

Bug by Robin Koontz

"Bug" is an adorable story of how a girl named Bug found a motivating way to learn math. Check out this great story by Robin Koontz and visuals and activities to support it.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault

Story Activities and visuals for the story,"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault.

Chicken's Aren't The Only Ones by Ruth Heller

This book teaches about all the different animals who lay eggs, from chickens to rays, to the platypus. The author uses fun rhymes, interesting facts, and beautiful illustrations to engage the readers. Check it out.

Dancing Hands by Margarita Engles

Margarita Engles tells the story of how Teresa Carreno played the piano for President Lincoln at only 10 years old.

Dot the Fire Dog by Lisa Desimini

This simple story shows a day in the life of firefighters and their fire dog, Dot. This article provides visuals and activities to help teach concepts in this book.

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Planning a fabulous party for a drove of dragons? Or maybe you just want a fun story to read? Here are some story activities to use with the story, "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin.

Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline Jules

One way to discuss Thanksgiving that will be meaningful to your students, whether or not they eat a turkey dinner, is to share books that expand on some of the universal themes. Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline Jules, addresses cultural diversity from a little girl’s point of view.

Elephant & Piggie Books Activities and Visuals

Mo Willems authors an AMAZING series of books starring Elephant and Piggie characters. This article shows lesson ideas and visuals to use with these great books.

Flower Garden by Eve Bunting

Flower Garden is a stunningly illustrated, poetic story about a little girl's process of building a flower garden box as a birthday gift for her mom. Check out these visuals and activities to support this springtime story.

Fox Makes Friends by Adam Relf

Fox Makes Friends is a adorable story by Adam Relf of woodland animals who learn how to make friends. Here are visuals and activities to use with this beautiful story.

Going on a Bear Hunt

Check out story activities for the book, We're Going On A Bear hunt" by Michael Rosen.

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

"Goodnight Moon" is a classic children's book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was first published in 1947 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring bedtime stories for young children. Check out story activities and visuals to support Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.

Groundhogs Day Off by Robb Pearlman

When Groundhog takes a vacation, the townspeople recognize how special Groundhog is and learn to ask questions that show they care.

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

This book identifies the feeling of being grumpy in what it looks like and how to cheer up - if you want to. Here are activity ideas to use with the book "Grumpy Monkey" by Suzanne Lang.

How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long

Here are story activities to support the book, How I Became A Pirate by Melinda Long.

How to Catch A Leprechaun by Adam Wallace

Here is a playful book for St. Patrick's Day fun by Adam Wallace.

How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace

Have fun learning with this fun Easter-themed story, "How to Catch the Easter Bunny" by Adam Wallace. Here are story activities and visuals to delve deeper into this fun book.

How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk

Pearl and her robot, Pascal, need to build a sandcastle. This fun story teaches coding skills such as being specific, sequences, loops, and other coding concepts.

I Believe I Can by Grace Byers

In this beautiful story by Grace Byers, students can see themselves as powerful, able to take risks, and limitless. They may even fail at what they try - but they can try again and they matter. Check out these story visuals and activities to support learning concepts from this encouraging book.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff

Check out story activities and visuals to support this popular children's story.

I Love You Blue Kangaroo

I Love You Blue Kangaroo by Emma Chichester Clark is a cute story about a toy blue kangaroo and his favorite child Lily. Things change when new stuffed animals arrive.

In You Take A Mouse To The Movies by Laura Numeroff

Check out story activities and visuals to support the book, "If You Take A Mouse To The Movies" by Laura Numeroff.

Knuffle Bunny by Mo Williems

Check out these visuals and activities to use with the story Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems.

Leaves by David Ezra Stein

Leaves is a delightful book about an adorable young bear learning about the seasons of fall, winter and spring.

Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh

What would happen if your dog started speaking? Martha Speaks tells about a humorous dog who ate a bowl of alphabet soup and started talking! Check out story visuals and activities to use with this fun story.

Mouse First Day of School by Laura Thompson

One morning, Mouse finds a place to hide - in a backpack. This led to Mouse discovering new and exciting things at school. This great beginning of the year book teaches school vocabulary, prepositions, and fun imagery.

My Gratitude Jar by Kristin Wiens

This book reminds its readers that remembering to be grateful makes us happy and reminds us on tough days that not all days are bad.

Nobody Hugs A Cactus by Carter Goodrich

This book provides numerous angles for instruction both as a stand-alone literacy unit or with lessons about friendship and kindness.

Party Animals! by Tali Kellerstein

Party Animals! A Wild Collection of Speech Sound Poems is a fun read-aloud book of playfully illustrated poems. The book highlights 21 different speech sounds each with a dedicated alliterative/sound loaded poem starring a different party animal.

Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

This beloved story delves into feelings related to the arrival of a new sibling and showcases the growth and change of the main character.

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

This beautiful story is a perfect read when creating a school garden or planting seeds. Check out story visuals and activities for "Planting a Rainbow" by Lois Ehlert.

Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

This popular book about sharing is found in most early childhood classrooms. Here are some activities for supporting this great story.

Rain by Manya Stojic

When rain comes to the African savannah, the animals use their senses to tell about the storm to other animals. In her book, Rain, Manya Stijic showcases the 5 senses in this fun story filled with imagery, repetitive language, and information about this weather cycle. This story is a great companion for units on weather and science.

Romeo Riley The Boy Who Saw Too Much by April M Whitt

Romeo Riley The Boy Who Saw Too Much by April M Whitt is a story about a young man with cerebral palsy who loves to solve mysteries. He moves with his power chair and speaks with his communication device.

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Playing with stories increases imagination, vocabulary, comprehension, and love of books! Here are some activities to play with concepts from the story Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Ruby Finds A Worry

"Ruby Finds a Worry" by Tom Percival is a heartwarming picture book about a young girl named Ruby who learns to cope with her worry by talking about it. Check out visuals and activities to use with this beautiful story.

Say Something by Peter H Reynolds

Say Something by Peter H Reynolds delivers a powerful message that everyone has something to say and that a voice can be heard through words and actions. The world needs your voice. Check out story visuals and activities to go with this book.

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

Kids LOVE this book! It is funny with great illustrations. The predictable text and rhymes promote teaching literacy in a fun, fun way.

Silly Wonderful You by Sherri Duskey Rinker

This story shows the perspective of a mother's point of view of her active, giggle, loud child and her house full of action and love. Lots of descriptive words and the business of a day in the life of a new mom.

Spring Stinks by Ryan T Higgins

Ready-made story visuals and activities to go with the story, "Spring Stinks" by Ryan T Higgins.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell

Be proud of who you are. Patty Lovell's message radiates throughout this adorable story of a short first grade girl with buck teeth, a terrible singing voice, and fumble fingers. This article has vocabulary and activities to support and expand concepts in the book.

Thank You Omu

Everyone just loves the smell of Omu's thick red stew! Enjoy this story of sharing, caring, and community.

The Boy With Big Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee

Check out this story about big feelings and create materials to support lesson about these feelings and how to manage them.

The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss

Check out visuals and Learning activities for the classic story, "The Cat In The Hat" by Dr. Seuss.

The Color Monster by Anna Llenas

The Color Monster by Anna Llenas is a story about emotions. An adorable monster has mixed-up feelings and the author helps to sort them out by teaching each feeling.

The Gingerbread Man

Here are some ideas when using the story, The Gingerbread Man as a theme.

The Jacket I Wear in The Snow

This story follows the pattern of "The House that Jack Built" with its fun rhymes and additive vocabulary that connects to previous. The winter clothing topic ties in well with winter themes of January.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

The Kissing Hand is a classic beginning-of-the-year story for young children to help with separating from their families to go to school. Check out these story activities and visuals.

The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

Jerry Pinkney presents classic Aesop Fable with stunning illustrations. This wordless picture book walk through with this tale with exploration and delight for readers of all ages.

The Little Engine That Could

Check out these story activities and visuals to use with the book, "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper.

The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise

This adorable story about love and friendship stars four adorable forest animals who learn how a simple love letter can change their mood and spark friendships.

The Mitten by Jan Brett

Create visual lessons to support the book, "The Mitten" retold and stunningly illustrated by Jan Brett.

The Ninth Night of Hanukkah by Erica S Perl

This holiday story follows two creative children who are moving into a new home and unable to find their traditional Hanukkah items.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Check out these story activities to use with the book, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.

There's a Bear on my Chair by Ross Collins

Looking for rhyming practice or final /r/ practice? This cute book tells the story of a mouse who uses many /air/ rhymes to vent his anger about the bear in his chair.

There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

Enjoy this article full of visuals and activities for the winter version of the Old Lady stories. Lucille Colandro engages young readers with rhythm, rhyme, imagery, and fun.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat by Lucille Colandro

This article provides visuals and activities for the Halloween version of the Old Lady stories. Lucille Colandro engages young readers with rhythm, rhyme, imagery, and fun.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog

For a spring garden theme, enjoy the familiar pattern of Lucille Colandro's old lady stories with "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog".

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Rose by Lucille Colandro

Lucille Colandro's ever famous Old Lady Stories engage young readers with rhythm, rhyme, imagery, and fun. This article provides visuals and activities for Valentine's Day based on this "Rose" version.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro

Lucille Colandro's ever famous Old Lady Stories engage young readers with rhythm, rhyme, imagery, and fun. This article provides visuals and activities for a fall version with leaves, pumpkin, and scarecrow.

There Was An Old Lady Who Wasnt Afraid Of Anything by Linda Williams

This classic Halloween read-aloud delights children and adults with it's repetitive and building text, interactive sounds and motions, and suspense to reveal the ending! Check out these fun activities to support this timeless picture book.

The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders and Daniela Volpari

Check out the fun pumpkin activities to use with the story, "The Roll-Away Pumpkin" by Junia Wonders and Daniela Volpari

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

This winter story follows young Peter as he plays and explores snowy day activities.

The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

Here are activities to go with the story, "The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle

Children love to hear their favorite stories again and again. With each read, teachers can focus on different aspects of the story. Here are some examples of different objectives for the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Tough Cookie by Edward Hemmingway

This funny holiday story tells of a cookie who discovers who he truly is and his purpose in life. He is one tough cookie!

Try a Little Kindness by Henry Cole

This adorable book shows animals as children performing small acts of kindness from the classroom to the community. Henry Cole gives specific examples of ways to be kid to others.

Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano

Turkey is in trouble! But he finds such creative solutions to hide from the farmer and not become Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some activities to support this fun story.

Veterans In Our Neighborhood by Valerie Pfundstein

Looking for a book to read for Veteran's Day or Memorial Day? This book talks about the people in your community, considers who may be a Veteran, and shows how to say Thank You.

Where Do Pants Go?

Fun little story, great to focus on core vocabulary words.