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Remix & reuse the Once characters
Meet Sam, Aliss, Eve, and Matt. Download the character art and use it however helps your readers — newsletters, slides, name tags, brag tags, classroom signs, and reward charts. Print it, paste it, and make it your own.
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Character art library
High-resolution PNGs of the Once characters, ready to drop into your own materials. Download, resize, and reuse them in anything you make for your readers.
All Four Characters
Sam, Aliss, Eve, and Matt together, mid-celebration — the perfect header art for a newsletter, slide, or classroom display.
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Reading Circle
The whole cast sitting and reading together — a warm, on-brand image for anything about story time or shared reading.
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Sam Waving
A friendly, waving Sam — great for a welcome banner or a corner of any handout.
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Sam Baking
Sam with a fresh tray of cookies — a fun reward image for sticker charts, party invites, or a snack-time sign.
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Sam Roller Skating
Sam zipping along on roller skates — playful art for a movement break, field-day flyer, or active reward chart.
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Sam with Guitar
Sam strumming a guitar — drop it onto a music center sign, a song sheet, or a brag tag.
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Matt Thumbs Up
Matt giving an enthusiastic thumbs up — perfect for a “you did it!” note, sticker, or feedback stamp.
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Matt Waving
A cheerful, waving Matt — a friendly greeting for name tags, labels, or a hello banner.
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Matt on a Skateboard
Matt cruising on a skateboard — fun, energetic art for a “rolling into reading” display or goal tracker.
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Matt with Pencil
Matt holding a giant pencil — ideal for writing centers, journals, and handwriting practice pages.
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Aliss Waving
Aliss the ant with a big friendly smile — a cheerful accent for name tags, labels, or worksheet corners.
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Aliss Writing
Aliss with a notebook and pen — great art for writing centers, journals, and handwriting practice pages.
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Queen Ant
Aliss's crowned queen ant — a regal little character to celebrate a “reading royalty” moment or top reader.
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Eve in a Jacket
Cool, friendly Eve the snake — a playful character to add personality to any printable or slide.
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Eve with Magic Wand
Eve waving a sparkling wand — a little magic for a “reading is magic” banner, certificate, or surprise reveal.
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Sam & Matt Hug
Sam the ram and Matt the rat sharing a hug — a heartwarming image for thank-you notes or kindness displays.
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Sam & Matt High Five
A celebratory high five between Sam and Matt — perfect for a “great job!” certificate or milestone card.
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Sam & Matt Dancing
Sam and Matt dancing together — a joyful image to celebrate a finished session, book, or reading win.
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Sam & Matt Driving
Sam and Matt in a little red sports car — fun art for a “we're going places” reading-goal display.
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Sam & Matt on Tricycles
Sam and Matt racing on tricycles — energetic art for a reading race, challenge board, or progress tracker.
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Sam & Matt Reading
Sam and Matt reading back-to-back — a cozy image for a classroom library corner or “drop everything and read” sign.
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Sam & Matt Writing
Sam and Matt writing together at a desk — ideal for writing workshops, journals, and handwriting practice pages.
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