Lena s great-grandmother is turning 90. Lena and her father bake a cake as a surprise and help to make the day special for Nani and the rest of the family. This picture book features vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers follow along with the story. Children will learn about cultural and family traditions in this heartfelt, multigenerational tale. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

The Girl Who Dared

by Shirin Shamsi

Published 15 October 2019
Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive.

Arty's Adventure to the Stars

by Shirin Shamsi

Published 1 September 2022
Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Arty's Adventure to the Stars by Shirin Shamsi, Arty the spider wishes he could swing on his web and fly up to the stars. One night, he sets off on his adventure! With his quick web spinning, he climbs higher and higher, closer and closer to the stars where he encounters aliens. Find out more in this cosmic story your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

Una sorpresa para Nani

by Shirin Shamsi

Published 31 January 2023