Sunshine Picture Books

This collection of illustrated stories includes rhyming stories, fairy tales, family stories, magic, and character-building. Charming illustrations of diverse characters draw children into each story and spark readers' imaginations. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

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30 titles found. Displaying 13 - 24.

Stories

Olive y Charlotte (Olive and Charlotte)

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts,… More →

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Small Ears in a Big City

Four small ears, one big city. Join Molly and Polly as two best friends take on the town and the loud world around them. There's lots to say, but too much to hear! Will this bird and mouse… More →

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Stories

Sorprendiendo a papá (The Dad Surprise)

Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea… More →

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The Goldfish Wish

Nate makes a wish. He wants his mom to turn into a goldfish so she can't make him do things he doesn't want to do…like eat vegetables. But when Nate's wish comes true, he discovers that… More →

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Twelve Months Make a Year

This colorful, nonfiction picture book for young readers provides a look at all twelve months of the year and what makes each month unique. More →

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Vacas en la casa (Cows in the House)

Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no… More →

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Reading

What's the Point? The History of Punctuation

People got along without punctuation for hundreds of years. Can you imagine that once upon a time there weren't even spaces between words? Today, most of us take punctuation for granted. This More →

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Along Came Callie

Big brother Liam isn't happy when baby Callie is born. She's loud, stinky, and gets lots of attention. But it doesn't take long for Liam to discover that there are things to love about his… More →

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Holidays

I'm Not Afraid of this Haunted House

Simon Lester Henry Strauss and his friends are making their way through a haunted house filled with all kinds of creepy creatures. His friends are running scared at every turn, but brave… More →

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A Big Bed for Jed

Jed gets a new big bed. But it's too big and too new. With bedtime so near, what will Jed do? Jed's family tries to convince Jed to give his new bed a try, but nothing works! Can anyone in… More →

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Social-Emotional Learning

My Secret Power

When someone says something kind, it can spread joy and smiles. When someone says something unkind, it can stick to us and be hard to shake off. Learn how one superhero figured out what to do More →

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Social-Emotional Learning

Resilient Ruthie

Ruthie invents an egg-hatching machine. She has big hopes that not only will it help her hatch chicks, but it will also do well in the science fair. When her invention isn't all it's cracked… More →

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