Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. This Book is BannedWritten by: Raj HaldarIllustrated by: Julia Patton A humorous book to explain what a banned book is and perfect to start a conversation. The book bans animals, foods, roller-skating robots, etc. The book ends with the line, “We banned everythingContinue reading “T is for This & Tricky”
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S is for Sunshine
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Sunshine Rock: A Story About EmpathyWritten by: Tahiya CooperIllustrated by: Patricia Grannum A sweet story that helps spark a conversation about empathy in a classroom. It is easier for students to understand and be empathetic when they get simple, real world examples.Continue reading “S is for Sunshine”
R is for Rabbit
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Rabbit Listened Written & Illustrated by: Cori Doerrfeld Sometimes less is more. A perfect book to talk about being proud, disappointed, sad, angry and frustrated. A perfect book to talk about empathy and the importance of listening and not talking. A perfectContinue reading “R is for Rabbit”
Q is for Quiet
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!Written by: Trudy Ludwig Illustrated by: Patrice Barton Once again, Trudy & Patrice have created another masterpiece fo be used in the classroom or at home. What happens when a student or child is constantly asking questions? What happens whenContinue reading “Q is for Quiet”
P is for Pete
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Pete the Butterwalk Written & Illustrated by: Emily Miller Perfect for a butterfly lover! Inspired by a real butterfly with a crumpled wing and an author who loves to raise monarchs. This is a sweet story and the illustrations were created out ofContinue reading “P is for Pete”
O is for Our & Of
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Our Class is a Family Written by: Shannon OlsenIllustrated by: Sandie Sonke A perfect book to kick off a school year and to celebrate each student being part of the new classroom family. Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My DaughtersWritten by:Continue reading “O is for Our & Of”
N is for Names
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Name JarWritten & Illustrated by: Yangsook Choi Unhei is new at school and embarrassed by her name. After getting suggestions from her classmates in a name jar and with a little encouragement from a new friend, she ends up deciding that herContinue reading “N is for Names”
M is for Maddi, Meow, Magical & Milton
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Maddi’s Fridge Written by: Lois BrandtIllustrated by: Vin Vogel A kid-friendly and sensitive approach to discuss poverty, friendship and trust. Meow is Not a Cat Written by: Kelly TillsIllustrated by: Max Saladrigas This book celebrates neurodiversity and is gender inclusive. It uses humor,Continue reading “M is for Maddi, Meow, Magical & Milton”
L is for Lemonade Hurricane
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Mediation Written by: Licia Morelli Illustrated by: Jennifer E. Morris Emma’s brother Henry is very busy and she does not like when he turns into a “hurricane.” She shows him how to sit, bow andContinue reading “L is for Lemonade Hurricane”
K is for Kindness (Yay!)
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Kindness Machine Written by: Christina Dankert (yours truly) Illustrated by: Chad Dankert (smoke show husband) It was a joy to collaborate with my husband as the illustrator on this special project. The Kindness Machine helps remind us that kindness can be simpleContinue reading “K is for Kindness (Yay!)”
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