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”
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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!)”
J is for Jelly Donut
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Jelly Donut Difference: Sharing Kindness with the World Written by: Maria Dismondy Illustrated by: P.S. Brooks If you know one fact about me, it is that I love books. If you know two facts about me, it is that I love donuts.Continue reading “J is for Jelly Donut”
I is for Invisible
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The Invisible Boy Written by: Trudy LudwigIllustrated by: Patrice Barton No one seems to pay attention to Brian, other classmates take up more space and time. When a new student, Justin, joins their class, he notices Brian. His special talent is put inContinue reading “I is for Invisible”
H is for Hijabs, Help & Hi
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Hana’s Hundreds of HijabsWritten by: Razeena Omar GuttaIllustrated by: Manal Mirza Hana loves to decorate her hijabs with gems and jewels. She ends up sharing her talent and creativity with the community. This is a fun book to read aloud will alliterations andContinue reading “H is for Hijabs, Help & Hi”
G is for Gruffalo
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. The GruffaloWritten by: Julia Donaldson Illustrated by: Axel Schaffler You can’t but help read this was different voices and extra enthusiasm. It is a perfect book to read aloud to children and helps build the love of reading through humor. Please support thisContinue reading “G is for Gruffalo”
F is for Famous, Ferdinand & Fry
Working through the alphabet and sharing some of my favorite picture books. Famous Seaweed Soup Written by: Antoinette Truglio Martin Illustrated by: Penny Weber A day at the beach and all Sara wants to do is make her famous seaweed soup. Her family is busy with other activities so she takes matters into her ownContinue reading “F is for Famous, Ferdinand & Fry”
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