Picture Book Resources

Fiction

All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman | Activities

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman | Activities

The Bakery Dragon | Activities

Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-Newton | Activities

Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman | Activities

Brave as a Mouse by Nicolo Carozzi | Activities

Brave Every Day by Trudy Ludwig; illustrated by Patrice Barton | Activities

Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings | Activities

The Creature of Habit Tries His Best | Downloadable Poster + Activities

Dr. Seuss Teacher Resources

Emile and the Field by Kevin Young; illustrated by Chioma Ebinama | Educators’ Guide

Food and Culture Digital Guide

Getting Ready for Kindergarten | Educators’ Kit

Grumpy Monkey Picture Book Series Guide

If You Spot a Shell | Activities

KINDergarten by Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Joey Chou | Educators’ Guide & Activities

Laugh & Learn with Nonfiction from Dr. Seuss

The Littlest Drop | Classroom Activities

Leo’s First Vote | Downloadable Poster + Activities

Misty the Cloud by Dylan Dryer; illustrated by Rosie Butcher | Activities

Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Erika Meza | Educators’ Guide

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi | Educators’ Guide

Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker; illustrated by April Harrison | Activities

The Night Market | Downloadable Poster + Activities

Noodles on a Bicycle | Downloadable Poster + Activities

To See an Owl | Activity Guide

Space for Everyone | Classroom Activities

Standing in the Need of Prayer by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Frank Morrison | Educators’ Guide

Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith | Poster & Storytime Activities

That Always Happens Sometimes | Classroom Activities

This Story is Not About a Kitten by Randall de Sève; illustrated by Carson Ellis | Educators’ Guide & Activities

Time Capsule by Lauren Redniss | Educators’ Guide

Wordless and Nearly Wordless Picture Books

Words of Wonder from Z to A by Zalia Avant-garde | Activities

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart; illustrated by Daniel Wiseman | Activities

The Worry Monster: Calming Anxiety with Mindfulness | Activities

Nonfiction

Seasonal Picture Book Brochures

Additional Resources

Searching for additional ways to interact with amazing texts? Check out the links provided below to discover read-alouds, project suggestions, and activities suitable for the youngest readers. 

Step Into Reading Website: This comprehensive leveled reader program is designed to give every child a successful reading experience.

Pinterest: Visit our Pinterest page for more activities and book suggestions!

Brightly Storytime: Full-length picture books read aloud!

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