Thank You, Omu!
by Oge Mora • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
37 Total Resources 11 Awards 9 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2018
Word Count 822
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 630L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 199108, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Oge Mora about Thank You, Omu!
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Oge Mora
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activities & Book Guides from California Early Math Project
Created by California Early Math Project

Paired Craft Activity: Gratitude Jar from Reach Out and Read
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Skills Building and Enrichment Activity from SEL Dallas
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Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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Activity Guide from Jumpstart
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Book Readings 5
Complete Video Reading narrated by Julian Winters
Created by Gotham Reads
Complete Reading narrated by Oge Mora
Created by Julie's Library
Complete Video Reading
Created by Jumpstart

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by LaQuita James
Created by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Complete Video Reading narrated by Bill
Created by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Awards & Distinctions 11

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2023
New Talent Winner, 2019

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2023
Honor, 2019

Ezra Jack Keats Book Award, 1986-2023
Illustrator Winner, 2019

Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2023
Commended, 2019

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Read Aloud Selection, 2019

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2019

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2018

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2022
Picture Book Selection, 2018
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