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  • Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

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    Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

    Author Amy Hest shares her childhood love of books, how she became a writer, and her writing process for Remembering…

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  • Q&A with Megan McDonald and Peter Reynolds

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    Q&A with Megan McDonald and Peter Reynolds

    Author Megan McDonald and illustrator Peter Reynolds answer questions about Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday and…

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  • Meet Patricia Polacco

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    Meet Patricia Polacco

    Create a mini-book about Patricia Polacco, a well known author.

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  • Q&A with Amy Erlich About Baby Dragon

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    Q&A with Amy Erlich About Baby Dragon

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

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  • Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

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    Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

    Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet. Use this activity to review…

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  • James Joyce Wordplay Activity

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    James Joyce Wordplay Activity

    Print out this worksheet and have children read about the famous literary figure, James Joyce. After reading about him,…

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  • A Note to Teachers from Author Nancy Krulik

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    A Note to Teachers from Author Nancy Krulik

    Read what Katie's creator, Nancy Krulik, has to say about the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series!

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  • Alphabetizing Poets Quiz

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    Alphabetizing Poets Quiz

    Familiarize students with famous poets' names while they alphabetize this list.

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  • Chocolate Nougat Caramel Squares Recipe

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    Chocolate Nougat Caramel Squares Recipe

    Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy these sweet treats as part of The Polar…

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  • Stationery for a Letter to Santa

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    Stationery for a Letter to Santa

    Encourage kids to write a letter to Santa on this reproducible stationery. This is a fun letter-writing activity for…

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  • The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: What's inside Santa's gift bag?

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    The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: What's inside Santa's gift bag?

    What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete this Christmas drawing. This is a fun art…

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  • The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: Draw your perfect Christmas tree

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    The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: Draw your perfect Christmas tree

    Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this drawing sheet with the children's book The Polar…

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  • The Polar Express Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Page

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    The Polar Express Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Page

    Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it home to decorate a Christmas tree. Or, hang…

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  • Christmas Carols

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    Christmas Carols

    Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…

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  • Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

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    Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

    Make your own paper garland. Use this DIY holiday craft to decorate your classroom or Christmas tree.

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  • Make Your Own Popcorn Garland Craft

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    Make Your Own Popcorn Garland Craft

    Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree or…

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  • Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

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    Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

    Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…

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  • The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

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    The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

    Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine what he sees.

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  • The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Conductor

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    The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Conductor

    Color the boy from The Polar Express as the conductor welcomes him aboard the train. Kids will enjoy this printable…

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  • The Polar Express Printable Crossword Puzzle

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    The Polar Express Printable Crossword Puzzle

    Use vocabulary and events to solve this The Polar Express printable crossword puzzle. This is a great activity for your…

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  • The Polar Express Maze

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    The Polar Express Maze

    Help the boy from The Polar Express navigate this maze to find his silver bell from Santa's sleigh.

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  • The Polar Express Stationery

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    The Polar Express Stationery

    Use this reproducible stationery to write about The Polar Express. Encourage kids to imagine their own version of the…

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  • Zathura: A Space Adventure Event Kit

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    Zathura: A Space Adventure Event Kit

    Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This event kit includes event invitations and nametags…

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  • Good Reading!

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    Good Reading!

    Try a library-skills activity that focuses on Caldecott Medal books.

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