Linda Silvestri – illustratör

Tito is a young tapir whose spots and stripes help him in the wild. What will happen to his spots and stripes when he grows up? Introduce the concepts of growth and change to students with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Early readers can follow the simple story and bright illustrations as they learn that our differences are what make us special. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Race Day (ISBN: 9781087601038) is an exciting nonfiction title written in English for students ages 5 to 10 (grades 1-2) that engages early readers with the thrill of the racetrack while building literacy and science concept skills. Children explore the sounds, sights, and speed of race cars in action, learning key vocabulary and comprehension strategies along the way. With clear text-image support and relatable content, this book is ideal for guided reading, read-alouds, or at-home enrichment. Teachers and parents can extend learning through motion-based discussions, prediction prompts, and STEM connections.High-interest topic encourages enthusiasm for reading nonfictionSupports foundational comprehension and vocabulary developmentFeatures simple sentences and strong text-image alignmentIdeal for shared reading or small-group instruction in grades 1-2Integrates key STEM themes including motion, speed, and force

The bluebirds, robins, parrots, and roosters are having a dance party! Join in on the fun as the birds shake, twirl, and hop along to the beat. Written in verse, early readers will love the entertaining story and whimsical illustrations in this picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Tadpole is becoming a frog and will soon live on land. But he is worried about leaving the safety and familiarity of the pond. Luckily, his friends give him advice to boost his confidence about the upcoming change. This illustrated picture book covers concepts such as the life cycle, new experiences, friendship, growth, and change. This story includes vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers make connections to their own lives.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “The White Owl” by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez, Owen spends a summer month with his grandparents in Virginia. Instead of missing his friends at summer camp, he helps search for the elusive albino great horned owl and has a summer he’ll never forget. Find out more in this fun adventure your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “The Dog Who Changed History” by Susan Johnston Taylor, Alexander Graham Bell and his dog Trouve create a life-changing invention: the telephone! Find out more in this inspiring historical fiction book your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

In this picture book, a thoughtful cloud tries to keep the skies clear on race day. Can he convince his rain-cloud friends to stay away? Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn about weather. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

This delightfully silly story picks up where Goldilocks and the Three Bears left off. Goldilocks visits family in the city, but can't remember which apartment they live in. As she knocks on several doors, she meets a forest's worth of wild animal neighbors, and her newly learned manners are put to the test! Will she remember the lessons she learned from the three bears? This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations and will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic stories.

Lexi is so over seventh grade. She's stuck in a remedial gym class with other overweight students. She's also stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest. Then life gets even worse when some girls find her diary and begin quoting from it. But then, maybe having her writing quoted to her isn't such a bad thing after all. This 32-page realistic fiction book will capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text. It features full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.

What happens when all the parts of the body stop cooperating? Well, Coach Brain is about to find out. She’s the brains of the outfit—literally! But Coach finds herself stumbling along until she remembers what it really means to be a team. This entertaining, cross-curricular Spanish book teaches advancing readers about the human body. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success. This fiction book is written in Spanish.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “The White Owl” by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez, Owen spends a summer month with his grandparents in Virginia. Instead of missing his friends at summer camp, he helps search for the elusive albino great horned owl and has a summer he’ll never forget. Find out more in this fun adventure your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions. This fiction book is written in Spanish.