Week of February 8, 2021 - TK - Happy Valentine's Day
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I Love Dogs! by Sue Stainton
Lazy dogs, crazy dogs, yappy dogs, happy dogs... and one very special dog.
Clifford's First Valentine's Day, by Norman Bridwell
Emily Elizabeth describes all the Valentine fun that she and Clifford had when he was just a tiny puppy in her pocket.
Video Clifford's First Valentine's Day presented by Read Me a Story.
Mr. Scruff, by Simon James
Polly belongs with Molly, Eric belongs with Derek, Perry belongs with Terry--everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in their own unique way. But for Poor Mr Scruff, alone in the dogs' home, there's no one--that is until a very special little boy arrives looking for a friend.
Video Mr. Scruff presented by Kids Fun Learning
Never Too Little to Love, by Jeanne Willis
How can a tiny mouse get the kiss he needs?
Video Never Too Little to Love presented by Tall Towers Stories.
Library Crafty Connection Valentine lift-the-flap
At Home Crafty Connection Heart Mouse Paper Craft Instructions
Week of February 8, 2021 - Kindergarten - Happy Valentine's Day
Mr. Tanen's Ties, by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
The principal at Lynnhurst Elementary School is well known for his colorful and unusual ties, but his boss orders him to stop wearing them until he learns to love them too, and ties a knot of another sort.
Video Mr. Tanen's Ties presented by ECSD Professional Learning
Crafty Connection Color a crazy tie, cut out the shape, and paper clip it to your collar.
Week of February 8, 2021 - First Grade - Happy Valentine's Day
Yuck, a Love Story, by Don Gillmor
Austin has a hard time admitting he likes his new neighbor, Amy, but when her birthday comes he goes to fantastic lengths to get her an unexpected present.
Video Yuck, a Love Story presented by bentoncolibrary
Video Small Talk "Kids on Valentine's Day: What's this Love Thing All About?"
Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with yucky fluffy slime recipe
Week of February 8, 2021 - Second Grade - Happy Valentine's Day
Shiro in Love, by Wendy Tokuda
Shiro started as an unwanted pup left in a garbage dump, but after he was rescued he became famous in Japan.
Coloring Sheet Valentine's Day Puppy Love
Week of February 8, 2021 - Third Grade - Happy Valentine's Day
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, by Carmen Agra Deedy
When her grandmother advises lovely cockroach Martina to spill coffee on suitors to see their true personality revealed, the beautiful cockroach is in for a surprise.
Video Cockroaches: Public Enemy #1 Discovery Education Streaming Video (password protected)
Activity Cockroach coloring sheet
Week of February 8, 2021 - Fourth & Fifth Grade - Finding Love
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Mr. Scruff, by Simon James
Polly belongs with Molly, Eric belongs with Derek, Perry belongs with Terry--everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in their own unique way. But for Poor Mr Scruff, alone in the dogs' home, there's no one--that is until a very special little boy arrives looking for a friend.
Nobody Hugs a Cactus, by Carter Goodrich
Hank is prickly and cantankerous. He enjoys a solitary life in the windowsill of a desert hut, where he can survey the surrounding Southwestern vistas. Through encounters with various passersby, Hank soon realizes how lonely for affection he is.
Video Nobody Hugs a Cactus presented by Alexis Lampley
Video A camel snacks on a prickly pear cactus with 6-inch spikes
Crafty Connection Paint a cactus rock garden
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, by Eileen Spinelli
An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a lighthearted friend who appreciates and enjoys helping his neighbors.
Video Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch ready by Hector Elizondo on Storyline Online