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Downloadables & Activity Sheets Activity Guide WEMBERLY “Wemberly worried about everything.” Wemberly’s parents think that she worries too much. So does her grandmother. “Worry, worry, worry,” says her grandmother. “Too much worry.” So imagine how poor Wemberly feels on the first day of school. She has a whole list of worries. What will school be

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Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends. Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought…

Looking for ways to use Kevin Henkes books in your classroom, library, or home? Download lots of useful teaching guides and fun activities here! Downloadable Activities: Sun Flower Lion Activity Guide A Parade of Elephants Coloring Sheet and Counting Activity Winter is Here Coloring Sheet & Winter Activity Waiting Memory Cards A Good Day Activities

CHRYSANTHEMUM “Chrysanthemum did not think her name was absolutely perfect. She knew it.” Chrysanthemum loves her name, but when she goes to school, the other children giggle. “Her name is so long,” said Jo. “It scarcely fits on her name tag,” said Rita, pointing. Poor Chrysanthemum; even though her father says her name is “precious and priceless and fascinating and

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes...One of my favorite books as a kid! :)

Downloadables & Activity Sheets Chester & Wilson's Safety Word Search CHESTER “I like croquet and peanut butter and making my bed.” There is only one way for Chester to do things—his own way. “You definitely have a mind of your own,” said Chester’s mother. “That’s one way to put it,” said Chester’s father. Luckily Chester’s best friend,

Exploring the Great Outdoors: Sports and Recreation in Original Illustrations from Children's Books