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Un perro llamado “Shu”

¡Shuu!", dicen todos los que ven a la perrita marrón. Lo oye tan a menudo que empieza a pensar que es su nombre. Hasta que un niño que toma un atajo para volver a casa, decide compartir su almuerzo con ella.Learn More

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¡Todo revuelto!

Ammu está lista para salir al escenario pero no puede recordar sus líneas. Mucha diversión a la par que va mezclando sus líneas.Learn More

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The Big Umbrella | ASL Story

By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always…

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EL GRAN MAC y OSA MENOR

Mac and Dipper : The Other Side Spanish Version – a classic from Free Kids Books early days, has been translated into Spanish! This is the second book i the Mac and Dipper Series, The Other Side. This translation was contributed by Noelia Zaballa of Buenos Aires, Argentina.Learn More Here

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Recess

Recess – A very short picture book about play time at school, with a values based theme. The simple text conveys an important lesson, and phrases are provided on each page in both Spanish and English for bilingual children. Suitable for very young children and learning to read age.Learn More Here

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Los Tigres – Tigers Spanish Version

Los Tigres – This is the Spanish language version of the popular Mustard Seed book Tigers. A non-fiction book all about tigers. Rated reading Level H, suited for children grades 1 to 2. The books has 245 words.  Learn More Here

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Petit el Monstruo Light

Petit doesn't know if he's a good boy or bad boy. His mother doesn't know why a good boy does such bad things. Petit is perplexed by these mysterious contradictions and looks for an answer to set things. Learn More Here

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Supporting Literacy at Home Guides in English and Spanish

The Supporting Literacy at Home Guides in English and Spanish provides parents with suggestions for supporting their children's literacy development at home, through a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to shared reading. Parents and family members are encouraged to engage in interactive reading and discussion in Spanish and/or English and their funds of knowledge are tapped by connecting the text to the…

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Advocating for My Child’s Literacy Needs

Every child’s literacy journey is unique, and as a family member, you know your child best and have seen their skills develop over time. By embracing your role as an advocate and partnering with your child’s school, you can work toward common goals that ensure their literacy needs are understood and supported. Learn More

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El eclipse

Language: SpanishSummary: During an eclipse, children are told that the Moon is covering the Sun’s face. To help free the Sun, they make noise with cans and instruments, turning over chairs and tables so they don’t come to life. In the end, it’s explained that this isn’t something bad—it’s simply the Sun and Moon embracing, a meeting of day and…

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Prendere la parte giusta

Language: ItalianSummary: Edson was born in Angola and sent to Portugal to escape the war. At first, life was difficult, but his talent for basketball helped him make friends and gain confidence. Now, as an adult, he coaches young refugees and helps others feel safe and included. Learn More Here

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The Secret Life of Things – Artistic Haiku

Gabriel Rosenstock is an accomplished Irish author, poet, and Haiku expert. He presents 16 Haiku set to and inspired by the artwork of Odilon Redon. These beautiful poems have been translated into Irish, Scottish, and Japanese.Learn More Here

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Micropoems

Another wonderful collection of poems for children and young adults by Gabriel Rosenstock. This inspiring set of short and very short poems or “micropoems” are set to beautiful public domain artwork. Sample Pages from Micropoems.Learn More Here

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Mi Mejor Amiga – My Best Friend Spanish

Mi Mejor Amiga – My Best Friend Spanish – A little girl plays with her reflection and considers it as her friend. A story about imagination this book is great for boosting your young readers imagination and creativity. This is a level 1 book from Pratham’s Storyweaver licensed under creative commons.Learn More Here

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Mirame a Mi – Look At Me Spanish Level 1 Book

Mirame a mi this is the Spanish version of Look at me, a delightful book teaching children about their body parts and the fun ways to use it. This book also includes a brief explanation about the different senses and their uses. It has a lot of fun pictures showing the uses of each body …Learn More Here

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¡Dime ahora! – ‘Bueno para ti’

¡Dime ahora! – ‘Bueno para ti’ – Tell Me Now! ‘Good For You’ Spanish – Whenever children are told to do or not to do things children almost always question why they should follow or why they cannot stay past bed time. This is a level 1 Spanish book from Pratham’s Storyweaver suited for young … Learn More Here

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Navegando Barcos y Hundiendo Cubiertos

Tenzin y Tashi eran dos jóvenes monjes tibetanos. Vivían en un pequeño monasterio en una hermosa colina verde. Era hermoso cuando llovía. Cuando Tashi miró por la ventana por la mañana, la lluvia caía con fuerza. Riachuelos se formaban donde el agua había pasado en el camino enlodado. Tashi no podía pensar en una mejor manera de pasar la tarde…

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¿Escuchaste?

¿Escuchaste? – Did You Hear? – Early nature book about bird sounds SpanishAuthor: Sejal Mehta, Illustrator: Rohan Chakravarty Learn More Here

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El dolor de muelas real

El dolor de muelas real – The Royal Toothache – Colouring and hygiene Spanish – Having a tooth ache, and no one is there to help because everyone is scared of the very thing that you are in pain with your sharp teeth, is terrible. Who could be able to solve the problem the king … Learn More Here

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Wordless Picture Books

Wordless picture books build literacy by encouraging creativity, language skills, and critical thinking—no reading level required! They spark imagination, grow vocabulary, boost comprehension, and inspire a love of reading. Talk about the pictures, ask questions, tell stories, act them out, write them down, and create art together. I Can Dress Myself Lefa's Bath

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Tórtola – Turtle Dove Spanish

Tórtola – Turtle Dove Spanish – This is a cute short story about a turtle dove and the things that it can and cannot do. This is suited for young readers who like to improve their Spanish reading skills. The book contains simple easy to understand words. Author: All Children Reading Cambodia Illustrator: Choeurn Brus … Learn More Here

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Biju teje magia – Biju Spins Some Magic Spanish

Biju teje magia – Biju Spins Some Magic Spanish – Biju is from a family of handloom weavers he was born in the village of Jilminda. His father does not believe that his son Biju needs to attend school as it will only give funny ideas to Biju about working in an office. Biju convinced …Learn More Here

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‘La nevera de Maddi’ leído por Isabella Gomez

https://youtu.be/WGFC2HYE4b4?si=D5CvOKWZPjQBA42X 'La nevera de Maddi' es escrito por Lois Brandt, ilustrado por Vin Vogel, y leído por Isabella Gomez. Sofía y Maddi viven en el mismo barrio, juegan en el mismo parque y van a la misma escuela. Pero mientras que la nevera de la casa de Sofía está siempre llena, la de Maddi siempre está vacía, completamente vacía, con…

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The Water Princess (ASL)

This is an ASL Storytelling video of the book titled The Water Princess, written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. This video is signed in ASL, voiced, and captioned. Grade Level(s): Elementary Contents are created and developed by the Statewide Outreach Center (SOC) at Texas School for the Deaf. Learn More Here

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Question Words – ASL Video

It’s important to teach your child the meaning of the “question words” - who, what, where, when, and why. Practicing this will help them understand what each word is asking and give them the ability to respond appropriately. Make sure they can identify the appropriate words for each question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyV4j9VKVA

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Zaya’s Dream (Somali Book)

Zaya's Dream is the story of a brave young refugee girl that finds hope, joy, confidence and renewed strength through education. The children's book provides important lessons on the power of learning in overcoming obstacles and the remarkable strength of the human spirit, bringing young readers into Zaya's world as she flees her homeland with her family and finds new hope…

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Old Rock (is not boring) (Braille Audio Book)

Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise. Playback Requirements Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Audio Books provided by APH are encrypted and can only be played using…

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Danbi’s Favorite Day (Braille Audio Book)

Thrilled to invite her friends to celebrate Children’s Day as she did in Korea, she promises kites, tigers, and magic train rides. But when the reality of a picnic behind her parents’ deli falls short of her grand plans, Danbi must get creative to save the day. Playback RequirementsDolly Parton’s Imagination Library Audio Books provided by APH are encrypted and…

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PBS Kids – American Sign Language

American Sign Language provided by Bridge Multimedia and The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) with funding from the US Department of Education. Mister Rogers stays at Arthur's house. / Fern draws an unflattering cartoon of Francine. Watch Video

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Storybooks for Learners of English

Storybooks for Learners of English is a free open educational resource that promotes literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities. Part of the Global Storybooks project, it makes 40 stories from the African Storybook available with text and audio in English and a wide variety of languages spoken around the world. This resource also provides an option to sort books based on language level…

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Money Talks

A 5-part Online Series for Middle School Families (Available in English and Spanish) What is Money Talks? Money Talks is a short, family-friendly online series about talking to your middle school child about money. For each of 5 topics, you will find conversation starters to use at home with your child(ren), quotes from parents/caregivers like you, games, activity ideas, and…

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We Can Learn English in Every Subject

When we are learning a language, we do not segment academic and language information separately in our brains. Instead, we use our knowledge as an integral system to communicate with others and learn new content. In this set of activities, parents can find ways to help their children practice English and home languages while learning academic content.  Parents/caregivers: When you click…

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Multitiered System of Supports for English Learners

Project ELITE developed a bookmark that presents a routine for parents to use with their children, based on the PK–3 read-aloud system. The parent and family guide is similar to the steps designed for teacher-led text reading but is modified for a simple and fun way to support literacy and family bonding through book reading. The bookmark guides parents in…

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KidLit TV

Read Across America partner KidLit TV  is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Children can experience authors and illustrators reading their works through KidLit TV’s Read Out Loud program, which includes…

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Dyslexia Resource Guide for Ohio Families 

What is dyslexia?Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities. People with dyslexia have many strengths, but have unexpected trouble learning to read. These difficulties are not related to a person’s intelligence or motivation. Children with dyslexia can learn to read. Families, early childhood teachers, or kindergarten teachers are often the first to notice children having difficulty with talking…

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African Storybook

Open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa.For children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination. New Storybooks Learn More

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Sesame Workshop Games and Storybooks

Explore our Games and Storybooks. Help incorporate playful learning into your child’s early education through different kinds of games, storybooks, and interactives that will keep them curious, confident, and excited to explore more. Learn More

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International Children’s Digital Library

The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world.  Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community. Learn More

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Read Aloud Resources

ALL Ohio (Advancing Literacy Learning in Ohio) is a compilation of high-quality professional learning resources for Ohio’s P20 education system. ALL Ohio serves as a tool to strengthen educators’ knowledge and skills in evidence-based language and literacy practices grounded in the science of reading. Learn More

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Spanish Academy – 15 Fun Children’s Spanish Books

Reading books is one of the greatest pleasures available to us. Reading in another language is even better, as it offers all the good things about reading— plus the added benefit of learning a new language!  Finding reading material in Spanish is easier than ever thanks to the many resources available online. Read full article here

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