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Houndsley and Catina
Houndsley and Catina
By Author: James Howe
Illustrator: Marie-Louise Gay
The subtle dance of friendship is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair.

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Read about the inspiration and creative process behind Amy Erlich's picture book, Baby Dragon, in this interview with th...

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Introduce children to David Elliot, author of the Evangeline Mudd series, through this interview.

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