The Happiest Tree: A Yoga Story
by Uma Krishnaswami and Ruth Jeyaveeran
Meena loves working on her school play. But when it comes time to choosing roles,... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- South Asian
- Asian American
Year Published 2005
Word Count 1,275
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 510L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 104978, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Theater--Fiction
- East Indian Americans
- Self-confidence--Fiction
- Yoga
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Asian American
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Theater & Musicals
- Theater
- East Indian Americans--Fiction
- Yoga--Fiction
- Self-confidence
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Uma Krishnaswami
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Uma Krishnaswami
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Author Interviews 5
Interview with Uma Krishnaswami
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Interview with Uma Krishnaswami
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Interview with Uma Krishnaswami
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Interview with Uma Krishnaswami
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On why diverse books matter with Uma Krishnaswami
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 1
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2006
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