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Polly Berrien Berends

Polly Berrien Berends is the author of children’s stories, including Ladybug and Dog and the Night Walk, and also several book for adults, including Whole Child, Whole Parent and Gently Lead: How to Teach Your Children About God While Finding Out for Yourself. She lives with her husband and two sons in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
The Case of the Elevator Duck

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The Case of the Elevator Duck

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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