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CC Literature - Kindergarten
The books in this collection fit specific expectations within the Kindergarten grade level strands for literature as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
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Out of the Way! Out of the Way!
We see an Indian village grow from a sleepy little agricultural way station to a bustling metropolis. For fans of American classic The Little House.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Parfois je suis un renard
Dans cette introduction enjouée à la tradition anichinabée des animaux totems, de jeunes enfants expliquent pourquoi ils ou elles s’identifient à différents animaux tels que les cerfs, castors ou orignaux.
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ages 3
to 6
/ grades P
to 1
Pebbles to the Sea
Two children feel adrift between the separate worlds of their parents, until their close-knit coastal community helps to anchor them.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Pinny In Fall
In this delightful sequel to Pinny in Summer, we once again we see Pinny finding joy in nature and the company of her friends.
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to 7
/ grades K
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Seamus’s Short Story
Seamus would give anything to be taller! One day, while playing dress-up in his mother's closet, he finds a way to reach new heights.
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It’s smart, funny, entertaining, and eminently browse-able. More picture books like this, please.","OtherText_Review_6_Auth":"Julie Danielson","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_7":"A whimsical, attractive, and unique book.","OtherText_Review_7_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"The internationally acclaimed author of the Stella and Sam series has created a collection of short, funny illustrated stories.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_1":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_2":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_3":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_4":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_5":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"04","PrizeCode_1":"03","PrizeCode_2":"03","PrizeCode_3":"04","PrizeCode_4":"03","PrizeCode_5":"03","PrizeName_0":"Governor General's Literary Award, Young People's Literature — Illustrated Books","PrizeName_1":"CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens","PrizeName_2":"Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year","PrizeName_3":"Governor General's Literary Award, Young People's Literature - Illustrated Books","PrizeName_4":"CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens","PrizeName_5":"Bank Street College of Education Best Children‚Äôs Book of the Year","PrizeYear_0":"2017","PrizeYear_1":"2017","PrizeYear_2":"2018","PrizeYear_3":"2017","PrizeYear_4":"2017","PrizeYear_5":"2018","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2017-03-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"The internationally acclaimed author of the Stella and Sam series has created a collection of short, funny illustrated stories.","Width":"9","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 5
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
Short Stories for Little Monsters
The internationally acclaimed author of the Stella and Sam series has created a collection of short, funny illustrated stories.
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ages 3
to 5
/ grades P
to K
Snow
A beautiful, atmospheric tale of winter from Joan Clark and Kady MacDonald Denton.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox
Children’s love for animals and disguise come together in this award-winning introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals.
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Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup
Simply written, yet full of vivid imagery, this bilingual book about preparing bean soup is a fun, almost magical experience.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Tamalitos
Another playful book in the popular bilingual Cooking Poem series that shows that tamalitos, or little tamales, are easy to make!
