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Christopher Santoro

CHRISTOPHER SANTORO has been illustrating children’s books for over 30 years. His titles include Open the Barn DoorOpen the Garage Door, and It’s Haunted! He has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Library Association, and The New Yorker.
Open Santa's Door
Open the Preschool Door
Open the Barn Door...
Noah's Ark
Bears Are Curious
Open the Barn Door, Find a Cow

Books

Open Santa's Door
Open the Preschool Door
Open the Barn Door...
Noah's Ark
Bears Are Curious
Open the Barn Door, Find a Cow

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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