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Downloadable Activity Guides
My Best Friend is a Lion
Penguin/Putnam Books for Young Readers
Friendship troubles are hard! Especially when your best friends start leaving you out of their fun. But this little girl knows what would make everything better—a lion! If her best friend was a lion, they could go to the park without an adult, do amazing dunks on the basketball court, and get free ice cream whenever they want. Everyone would be jealous—especially those other friends.
“…The simple text, relatable message, and witty pictures make this a fun addition to friendship-themed storytimes." —Booklist
Fish Don't Go To School
Christy Ottaviano Books
Henry loves the way he feels in his sparkly fish costume. He wears it everywhere he goes: to the grocery store, at the dinner table, and even when taking his fish, Marigold, for a walk. On his first day of school, Henry is feeling anxious. He wishes he could take Marigold with him, but his mom says fish don’t go to school. That’s okay—Henry knows just what to wear to make himself feel braver.
“…A picture book that should definitely “go to school,” to the library, to homes, and to wherever apprehensive kids and their peers may be.” —Horn Book
The Dinosaur in the Garden
Penguin/Putnam Books for Young Readers
After waiting millions of years, a T Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers.
". . . does a great job giving voice to things that may not usually be heard. I think we often hear from dinosaurs living in their own time, but not often do we hear from a dinosaur from the past; this is how the creator takes her book to the next level–this isn’t just another dino book!"
—Unleashing Readers
Old Rock (is not boring)
Penguin/Putnam Books for Young Readers
2022 GIVERNY AWARD
for best science book
A Kirkus Best Book of 2020
A Parents Magazine Best Book
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best
Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Great Kids 2020
"This is a brilliant book for school and public libraries and one that children will be drawn to. Bridging story and the history of the natural world is sure to be a hit."
—School Library Journal starred review
Crystal Kite winner
Ten Steps to Flying Like a Superhero
Published by Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt
"An excellent addition to the superhero landscape that finds a new way to tackle topics of making friends and persistence." --School Library Journal, starred review
Idea Jar
written by Adam Lehrhaupt
Published by Paula Wiseman Books/
an imprint of Simon and Schuster
3x3 International Picture Book Show winner
Teacher's Guide
The Secrets of Ninja School
Written and Illustrated by Deb Pilutti
Published by Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt
DOWNLOAD:
Ninja Event Kit
Finalist for Michigan Great Reads Great Books Award
Bear and Squirrel are Friends...Yes Really!
written and illustrated by Deb Pilutti
Published by Paula Wiseman Books/
an imprint of Simon and Schuster 2015
"...this very funny story tests and tickles readers' faith in unlikely friendships before ending up right where it should..." –Publisher's Weekly
"A nifty, expectation-defying read-aloud." –Kirkus Reviews
AWARDS
-PA Baker's Dozen (13 Best Books for Family Literary)
-MSTA Reading Circle List
-Keystone to Reading Book Award
Master List (PA)
-Iowa Goldfinch award finalist
Ten Rules of Being a Superhero
Written and Illustrated by Deb Pilutti
Published by Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers October 2014
DOWNLOADS:
Discussion & Activity Guide
prepared by Debbie Gonzales
Ten Rules for having a
Superhero Birthday Party
Party ideas and downloads
Make your own Superhero Finger Puppets
3x3 International Picture Book Show winner
Illustrated by Deb Pilutti
The Twelve Days of
Christmas in Michigan
Written by Susan Collins Thoms
Illustrated by Deb Pilutti
Published by Sterling, October 2010
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Written by Deb Pilutti
The City Kid and the Suburb Kid
Written by Deb Pilutti
Illustrated by Linda Bleck
Published by Sterling, May 2008
Chicago Public Library's
Best of The Best list for 2009.
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