I Sure Do
A joyous and playful celebration of language, laughter, and unconditional love. With whimsical rhymes and charmingly absurd declarations, I Sure Do captures the boundless, steadfast affection a parent has for their child.
Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants
A whimsically joyful picture book that celebrates self-expression and individuality. Imagine a world where humans—unlike animals—can flaunt, saunter, and dress however they please. With exuberant illustrations and playful rhyme, Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) affirms the beauty of being exactly who you are.
My First Book of O'odham Mamastagǐ / Colors
This bilingual book introduces common words and colors and allows them to match O’odham words, colors, and concepts. Each page features a color word with a corresponding picture of common O’odham vocabulary words. This colorful and vibrant book is a fun way to fortify colors and common words in both O’odham and English.
My First Book of O'odham Nunumilo / Numbers
This bilingual book introduces common words and numbers and allows the reader to match O’odham words to objects, and numbers. Each page features a number word with a corresponding pictures and both O'odham / English sentences.
The Winter Vault
Peter's family life has been devastated by tragedy. Picking up what is left, he has to contend with family secrets also.
What's Missing in Math Instruction?
A practical approach to ensuring that students succeed on any math test. Teachers explore four evidence-based practices that set students up to understand, navigate, and demonstrate their knowledge of math concepts.
Yes, Genre Makes the Difference
Everything a teacher needs to use picture books, poetry, novels and nonfiction in grades 2–8 classrooms. Full of practical literacy activities that will encourage students to read and write in all genres.
Phillip Joe Plays Waila
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A young boy from the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation talks about his love of waila music. The boy shares how he was introduced to waila music, the history of the music style, and the components of waila music. Aspects of Tohono O'odham celebrations and culture in conjunction with waila music is presented.
The ABCs of Blackness in Our School
This timely book provides K-12 teachers and anyone working with Black young people the background and strategies they need to inspire students to affirm Black identity and joy. It reflects sound principles for fostering belonging and celebrating learning and culture in our classrooms.
How to Win at Classroom Management in Six Easy Steps
In this practical guide, Angie Barrett shares her tried and tested teaching strategies in six easy steps. You’ll find a game plan for success, personal and colleague-shared experiences, tips and tricks, as well as troubleshooting through real classroom examples.
The Love Song of Mr. Byrd
A chance meeting between Mr. Byrd and Bat at twilight — that brief window of time in which they’re both awake — begins this story of unlikely friendship. Every day over this magical summer, the duo visit the same tree branch, and come to realize they’re more alike than different.
The New Literacy Block
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A fresh approach to structured literacy that makes every minute count. This thoughtful examination of instructional practices and routines will enable teachers to systematically address the alphabetic code (word recognition and decoding) and the necessary language comprehension skills students need to become proficient readers and writers.
Active Brave Conversations
A practical, positive approach that helps teachers navigate issues and topics around inclusion and equity. The focus on belonging makes brave conversations on these issues safe for students and teachers alike.
Two Pigs
In this retelling of the Three Little Pigs, the third pig is replaced by a bear with the consequences that may have on the frozen wolf in winter. A bear brings a different set of complications for the wolf then a third pig.
Lessons From Hu'ul Ke:li
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Native American boy doing daily chores with his grandfather on the reservation.
Jack and the Beanstalk
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In Michael Rosen's humorous retelling of this classic tale, Jack trades his cow for magical beans, climbs a beanstalk, steals golden eggs, and outsmarts a giant.
Making Time for It All
A must-read for teachers seeking to simplify their literacy instruction while still delivering a comprehensive, high-quality, research-based program. With this approach, teachers can finally feel confident that they are doing it all—reaching every learner, making the most of every minute, and building a classroom where students thrive.
Students in the Driver's Seat
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Put each student in the driver’s seat of their learning by creating a student-centred classroom. Everything a teacher needs to help students find joy, purpose, and meaning in their learning.
Wôpanâak Seasons
In Wôpanâak Seasons, a young Wampanoag child explores Aquinnah's seasons, highlighting wildlife, the seashore, cranberry harvests, and winter traditions, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
The Cariboo Trek of Callum McBay
In 1862, when the family farm is threatened with foreclosure following an outbreak of a deadly sheep-killing disease, 17-year-old, Callum McBay, embarks on a brave and perilous journey from Scotland to the gold fields of British Columbia, aiming to save it.
