Double Scoop Sundae

Articles in which we pair together two books and include extension activities.

Carrying Home in Our Hearts: Picture Books That Illuminate Refugee Experiences

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Picture books pack the power to introduce, share, and discuss a wide range of topics, including current events that can often be difficult for young minds to comprehend. Working with tools like imaginative illustrations, rhythmic and poetic text, and notes from creators, picture books provide a channel of open and honest communication about sensitive, and […]

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Stitching Generational Stories

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This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Two new picture books, each released in the US in both English and Spanish editions, center needlework as a way many families keep alive family stories and

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Get in Shape with a Pair of Picture Books

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This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. From a single point to a line, from a flat area created by connecting lines to a multidimensional entity, our concrete and imaginary worlds both supply us

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Interio full page spread illustrates the rabbit in sunlight and owl by moonlight on either side of a large tree

The Wonder and Wisdom of Owls

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This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Owls have long fascinated children with their wide eyes, quiet flight, and mysterious nocturnal habits. Their presence in stories sparks imagination and invites questions about

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5 white girls in summer clothing act in response to a white woman wearing tshirt and shorts acting a role facing them

Helping Children Find Their Voice: Two Picture Books That Inspire Courage and Compassion

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This is one in a series we’re calling Double Scoop Sundae, each featuring a pair of thematically-related books and at least one activity or extension for teachers and library program developers. Raising children isn’t just about teaching them right from wrong—it’s about helping them discover their own voice and use it to make the world

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Photo of a golden shelled snail against a green leaf

Perfect Pairs: Slow and Steady Snails

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Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it warmer weather, blooming flowers, and an abundance of quiet life emerging in our gardens. Among the most curious and calming sights are the snails—gliding slowly across damp soil, curling around mossy stones, and leaving behind delicate trails that glisten in the morning light. There’s something mesmerizing about the

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