MaiStoryBook Library

An in depth-focus on the featured book of the week including:
A brief synopsis and review of the book/ illustrations
A vocabulary list of 5 words from the book + easy-to-learn definitions
2 major themes from the story to highlight and discuss
A YouTube video Guided Shared-Reading Read Aloud
An original craft/activity inspired by the story

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February Read Aloud Recommendations

If you’re the mystery reader in your child’s class this February, or perhaps are a caregiver or educator seeking a fun and/or relevant read aloud

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MaiStoryBook: The Big Cheese + *How to Be a Good Sport* Craft

Welcoming the newest addition to the Food Group Series~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: *The Big Cheese* by Jory John, Illustrated by Pete Oswald

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MaiStoryBook: Bitsy Bat, School Star + *I am a School Star* Craft

Introducing a read aloud book about celebrating differences, making friends, and sharing what makes you special, featured in this week’s MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “Bitsy Bat,

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MaiStoryBook: We Don’t Lose Our Class Goldfish + “I Face Fears* Dino Craft

Introducing the newest adventure of Penelope Rex, where she faces her biggest fear yet ! featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “We Don’t Lose Our

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MaiStoryBook: Hot Dog + *When I Feel Overwhelmed* Dog Craft

Introducing the 2023 Caldecott Medal Winner~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “Hot Dog” by Doug Salati *~Click here to purchase your own copy of “Hot

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MaiStoryBook: The Kindest Red + *The World I Want to Live In* Craft

Introducing the companion book to *The Proudest Blue*~ sharing a story of kindness and frienship~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “The Kindest Red” by

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MaiStoryBook: Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots + *Wants vs. Needs Robot* Activity

Introducing an entertaining read aloud about the differences between wants and needs~ with the help of some robot friends~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: 

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MaiStoryBook Library: Mother Bruce + *If I Raised Goslings…* Bear Craft

Introducing a springtime tale of furry and feathered fun, featured in this week’s MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “Mother Bruce” by Ryan T. Higgins *~Click here to

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MaiStoryBook: Milo’s Monster + *When I Feel Jealous…* Monster Craft

Introducing the the latest addition to the Big Bright Feelings series, tackling themes of Jealousy~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: *Milo’s Monster* by Tom

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MaiStoryBook: Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out + *How I Show Love* Craft

Introducing the the latest addition to the Grumpy Monkey series, just in time for Valentine’s Day~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: *Grumpy Monkey Valentine

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