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Bea is uninspired by the dirt yard at her new house. When a bee flies by, Bea knows just what to do. She’ll create a garden fit for a queen. A queen bee, that is! Learn what is needed to plan and create a bee-friendly garden with this entertaining picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

In this multicultural picture book, Darri is learning about Australian Aboriginal art by working with her grandmother as she makes a dot painting for an art show. Surprises are in store for Darri on the day of the show. Children will love the colorful illustrations and heartfelt story in this culturally authentic book as they learn about diversity and cultural traditions of indigenous people. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

For some reason, Charlie the shark has trouble making friends. Whenever he meets someone, they think he’s going to eat them. What’s a friendless shark to do? Advancing readers will sympathize with Charlie in this funny illustrated chapter book. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

A family of proud peacocks doesn’t take too kindly to their new neighbors, a family of panda bears. But the Panda family’s spunky daughter is determined to change their minds. This illustrated chapter book teaches advancing readers about kindness and acceptance. 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 builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

The Queen of Hearts excels at baking tarts. But the Knave of Hearts can’t keep from stealing them--they are so good! What’s a queen to do? Advancing readers will enjoy this entertaining story featuring well-known nursery rhyme characters. 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 builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

Emperor Chou is determined to be the talk of the parade. Little does he know, he will be—but not for the reason he hopes! Leave it to Lin to tell the truth and help the emperor change in the only way that matters. This fiction book puts a fun spin on the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale, The Emperor’s New Clothes. 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 builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.

Arun’s and Marisa’s favorite teacher is Ms. Deng, who shares their passion for astronomy. In fact, she knows so much about outer space, they begin to wonder if she might be from outer space. With the science fair right coming up, will they solve the mystery in time? 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 illustrated chapter book retells the classic Aesop’s fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. 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.

A nursery rhyme fan is determined to find out if Old Mother Hubbard is a work of fiction or fact. But when she talks to Ms. Hubbard, she’s not sure who to believe. This illustrated chapter book introduces advancing readers to the concept of the unreliable narrator. 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.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Monterey Bay” by Dona Herweck Rice, a group of young sea otters mistake a bird’s egg for a food-bashing rock and receive a surprise! What will they do to reunite the little hatchling with its mother? And will Pip, the grumpiest sea otter, finally learn to show his heart? Find out more in this otter-ly wonderful story 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 “Big Foot Takes a Vacation” by Dona Herweck Rice, Frank is tired of being called Big Foot and needs a break. A vacation is just the thing! Frank packs his bag and goes on a worldwide adventure. Find out more in this hugely entertaining story 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 “Ride, Sally Ride” by Caroline Tung Richmond, 9-year-old Aimee dreams about becoming an astronaut, just like her hero Sally Ride. She can’t wait to visit the space museum and compete for a neat prize. But can she beat the smartest kid in her class to win it? Find out more in this astronomical story 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 “An Even Playing Field” by Monika Davies tells the story of how Wendy, Emma, and Shaun meet and bond over their shared love of basketball. However, when they decide to go off court and play on their school playground, they run into some surprising issues. How will they stick together and figure out a way to play as a team? Find out more in this graphic novel about accessibility 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 “Elderberry Pie” by Dona Herweck Rice tells the story of how Antoinette and her family make delicious elderberry pies together, passing down their recipe—and their love—through the generations. Find out more in this touching generational tale 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 “So You Think You Can Run? By Roger Sipe, 10-year-old Esteban has always wanted to see a baseball game in Havana. When he finally does, he’s inspired to form his own team in his small neighborhood. Find out more in this fantástica baseball story your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn are four opinionated sisters, each responsible for their season of the year. However, when Mother Nature gives them a challenging task, will they find the beauty and purpose in a different season? This hi-lo book uses a mix of poetry and prose to captivate students. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to reluctant readers.

Kit can't wait for her family's annual camping trip filled with stargazing, canoeing, campfires, and walks in the woods. But when she gets lost with her siblings, will they be able to work together to find their way out before night falls and the forest creatures find them? This hi-lo book teaches kids about the importance of collaboration. With full-color illustrations, this 32-page chapter book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy adventure fiction and survival stories.

When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text.

In this graphic novel, Polly the mermaid's super-fast swimming speed makes her an ideal postal worker. But she dreams of becoming an environmental scientist so she can clean up her underwater world that is filled with too much plastic. With the help of her friends Simone the Sea Turtle and Ollie the Octopus, they come up with a plan to help. This 32-page graphic novel will keep students reading as they learn about environmental science topics.

Kim has never seen snow before. She has always lived in sunny Vietnam. Then, she visits Chicago in the winter. She goes sledding, tries skiing—and watches the Winter Olympics. All these new things capture Kim’s imagination. What adventures will be in her future? Teach young readers about the thrilling events athletes compete in during the Winter Olympics through this fun story! Read and Respond questions provide opportunities to show what they have learned.