The Missing Piece
Leisure reading books
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
The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein is a timeless picture book about a circle searching for the one missing piece it believes will make it complete. As it rolls through life, it encounters many possibilities and discovers that the journey itself offers unexpected joy, friendship, and self-discovery. With Silverstein’s simple illustrations and thoughtful storytelling, this gentle fable explores themes of contentment, perseverance, and personal growth in a way that resonates with readers of all ages. As children read and reflect on the story, they naturally build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while exploring important ideas about identity, resilience, and the meaning of fulfillment.
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_Fantastic Games
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Official verified
- Enrichment confidence
- 0.99
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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