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Jane Yolen was born in 1939.
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1 - 5
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Author & Text
Jane Yolen was born in 1939.
Students read one of Jane Yolen's books, retell the story in the form of a puppet show, research animals in the book, and document their findings with the Animal Study interactive tool.
LeoLionni
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K - 3
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Author & Text
Today is Leo Lionni's birthday.

As a child growing up in Holland, Leo Lionni taught himself how to draw and later became an author and illustrator of children's books. Leo Lionni is the winner of four Caldecott awards.

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