Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback
The Yiddish folksong about resourcefulness and resilience is brought to life in Simms... read more
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
Year Published 1977
Word Count 182
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 330L
- ATOS Reading Level: 1.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 35829, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Music
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- BookFLIX Connections
Our Original Resources 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 5
2000 Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speech given by Simms Taback
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Caldecott Acceptance Speech, 2000, given by Simms Taback
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Interview with Simms Taback
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Interview with Simms Taback
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Interview with Simms Taback
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Activity Guide from Live Oak Media
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Common Core Guide from Penguin Publishing Group USA
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Lesson Plan from PJ Library
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Lesson Plan from Weston Woods
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Book Readings 4
Complete Video Reading
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Video Book Reading narrated by Rob Reiner and Raul Malo
Created by Weston Woods
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Rob Reiner
Created by Weston Woods
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Simms Taback
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Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Jeff Seaver
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2022
Winner, 2000
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2000
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2000
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