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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be Creative Books

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Be Creative

Tom’s Special Talent

By Kate GaynorSpecial Stories Publishing

Tom isn’t sure if he has any talents at all when he sees how good his friends are at writing and reading. But a school competition soon helps him to find his own very special talent!

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Be Creative

What Do You Do With An Idea?

By Kobi YamadaCompendium Inc

A young boy comes up with an idea and he keeps it safe until one day he realizes the amazing power it can have.

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Be Creative

What if

By Samantha BergerLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers

A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative.

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