Crouton: One Cat's Adoption Tale
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PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-GENERAL-OFFICIAL-VERIFICATION
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Product description
Join Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, in this gently told adoption tale for first graders. Narrated from the pet’s perspective, the story follows Crouton as she watches for her person, wonders if anyone will choose her, and finally bonds with an adorable little girl. Warm illustrations and simple language support early reading skills while inviting conversations about belonging, kindness, and caring for a pet. Ideal for classroom or home reading, this hardcover book encourages empathy and responsibility through a relatable, emotionally rich story.
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- Time4Learning Online Curriculum
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Official supplier catalog
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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