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Erin Kraan

Erin Kraan is a children’s book illustrator, woodcutter, and printmaker. She loves the process of carving her characters into wood and seeing how their quirky and whimsical identities come to life through the ink in the prints. Erin lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Buffalo Fluffalo and the Very Big Scruffalo
Jingle
Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo
Buffalo Fluffalo
Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!

Books

Buffalo Fluffalo and the Very Big Scruffalo
Jingle
Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo
Buffalo Fluffalo
Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!

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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