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Adventures of the Center City Kids
Adventures of the Center City Kids is a collection of engaging, relevant, and relatable books for children and youth that promotes literacy skills, celebrates family, and amplifies cultural diversity. This series supports academic, social, and emotional growth in five core competencies: cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. The Adventures of the Center City Kids read-aloud children’s book series inspires readers to create a good life for themselves, their families, and their community.
Cooperation
An engaging children’s book series about the ability to establish and maintain new relationships, resolve conflicts, and be a contributing member of the classroom and community. Hover over each read-aloud book for more details.
New Friends Make A Splash
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Cooperation
It’s opening day at the Center City splash park! Doba cannot contain her excitement. All she wants to do is have fun, but Coach Khan wants her to play with Jade. Jade doesn’t seem to be much fun. Can Doba learn that there are many ways to have fun—sometimes big and sometimes small?
We Listen At The Zoo! Do you?
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Cooperation
It’s field trip day at the zoo! Luna, Shen, and Gabriel are working as a team to learn all about the Siberian tiger. They really want to hear it ROAR! Will they be able to use their rules for active listening and learn what the Siberian tiger does all day at the zoo?
Anisa’s Super Special Sparkle Markers
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Cooperation
Meet Anisa! She loves her super special sparkle markers, and she doesn’t like to share them or lend them. THEY. ARE. HERS! But when Anisa is partnered with her classmates Shen and Gabriel for an art contest, things begin to change. Will Anisa find a way to share?
A Dinosaur Castle Comprise
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Cooperation
Imani and Blake always have fun playing together. One day, they decide to build a castle with blocks in the Imagination Station. But they each have their own idea about what to build. Will Imani and Blake be able to work out their differences?
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Assertiveness
An engaging children’s book series about how to stand up for one’s ideas without hurting or negating others, how to seek help and how to persevere with a challenging task. Hover over each read-aloud book for more details.
I FINALLY Leanred To Tie My Shoes!
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Assertiveness
Luna can do cartwheels, somersaults, and front flips—but she can’t tie her shoes. Trying brings out all of Luna’s colorful, BIG emotions. Can Luna express her emotions positively while learning how to tie her shoes?
Jade’s Puppy Pileup!
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Assertiveness
Meet Jade! She loves animals, but she has her hands full with six puppies. She could ask her friends for assistance, but she does NOT like to ask for help. Will Jade be able to understand that it is okay to ask for help when needed?
Gabriel’s Birthday Surprise!
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Assertiveness
Meet Gabriel! He wants to be an artist, and he has a big surprise for his abuela’s birthday. But he can’t get it right. It’s too big, too small, too wide, too long. Can Gabriel be patient and persevere to make this the best birthday present ever?
Just One Quick Kick
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Assertiveness
Uh-oh! Kofi broke the house rule: no soccer in the house. He kicked the ball to his left, then his right. And he broke his mom’s special gift from Auntie Abena! Will Kofi be brave and tell his family the truth about what happened?
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Responsibility
An engaging children’s book series about the ability to motivate oneself to act and follow through on expectations and the ability to define a problem, consider the consequences, and choose a positive solution. Hover over each read-aloud book for more details.
Mrs. Tuttle’s Groovy Assistant
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Responsibility
It’s day five of kindergarten, and Doba can’t believe she hasn’t had a chance to be Mrs. Tuttle’s Groovy Assistant. “It’s so unfair!” she wails. She wants to wear the shiny pin with flowing ribbons. Will Doba get her chance?
The Classroom Belongs To Everyone
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Responsibility
Oh no! PE will be held in the classroom today with a substitute teacher . . . Mr. Whirley! He only wants to have fun, and he ignores the rules. Can the students in Room 103 show Mr. Whirley that they can have fun while also following their classroom rules?
Luna Knows The Rules
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Responsibility
Meet Luna! Luna loves the rules. And she wants everyone else to love the rules too! So she creates a rules chart for her family. She is sure it will bring order to their home. Will Luna’s rules for her family be a big help or a big disaster?
A Snow Day Disaster
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Responsibility
It’s a SNOW DAY! Gabriel and Anisa can’t wait to go outside. Abuela reminds Gabriel to wear his regular snow gear instead of his special new hat, mittens, and scarf from Abuelo. But Gabriel doesn’t listen. Will Gabriel be able to admit his poor decision and find a way to make it right?
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Empathy
An engaging children’s book series about the ability to recognize one’s emotions and to be receptive to new ideas and perspectives. Hover over each read-aloud book for more details.
Art Project Partners
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Empathy
“Why do we have to be art partners?” Imani and Gabriel asked. They have never worked together before, and they don’t have anything in common! Will Gabriel and Imani be able to work together to make something unique?
We Share, We Care
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Empathy
It’s We Share, We Care Day in Room 103! Today is extra special because students are sharing something about their culture. Delicious smells, beautiful sounds, and colorful objects fill the classroom. What will each student share? And will their peers listen with their eyes, their ears, and their hearts?
Keep Going, Kofi!
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Empathy
Meet Kofi! Kofi wants to ride his bike without training wheels. He tries and he tries and he tries. But he keeps falling down. With help from his dad, Kofi must work through his emotions. Will Kofi be able to use his emotions to finally learn to ride his bike like a big kid?
When We Are Polite
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Empathy
Room 103 has two exciting things happening this week. There is a new student, Olivia Miller, AND they are practicing common courtesy all around Hope Elementary! Olivia and Luna are paired together, but they keep getting distracted. Will they ever make it to the front office to be special kindergarten helpers?
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Self-Control
An engaging children’s book series about the ability to recognize and regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to be successful in the moment and remain on a successful trajectory. Hover over each read-aloud book for more details.
Blake’s Rainy Day
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Self-Control
Meet Blake! Blake does not like dark-and-gloomy rainy days. Rainy days mean no outdoor recess. Mr. Joe, the bus driver, tells Blake that he can make his own sunshine by spreading warmth to himself and others. Will Blake be able to turn his rainy day into a not-so-terrible day after all?
Imani Waits
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Self-Control
Meet Imani! She loves to dance. Her mom surprises her with tickets to see the Sparkle Wonderland Ballet. She is so excited. But it is a whole week away! Will Imani be able to find a way to wait patiently for the big day?
Not Now, Shen, Later
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Self-Control
Meet Shen! He loves his tablemates and the fun that they have. But one day, Shen is moved to a different seat. He tries all of his silly antics with his new tablemates, but they tell him, “Not now, Shen, later!” Will Shen be able to find a new time and place for fun?
Doba Shows Determination
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Self-Control
Meet Doba! She loves music. For her birthday, her parents give her a new guitar. She’s so excited to play, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t play “real” music. Can Doba show determination and not give up?
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