In this endearing sequel to Maple, Maple and her younger sister Willow experience the ups and downs of sisterhood, ultimately warming readers' hearts. A book for all siblings!
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Maple & Willow Together by Lori Nichols
In this endearing sequel to Maple, Maple and her younger sister Willow experience the ups and downs of sisterhood, ultimately warming readers' hearts. A book for all siblings!
Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman
This beautifully-illustrated story is perfect for character education discussions on honesty and on accepting the consequences of our actions!
Maple by Lori Nichols
Nichols, Lori. Maple.
New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014.
32p.
Maple plays with the tree planted in her honor throughout the years, until a baby sister arrives and she and the tree are both greeted by new playmates!
Maple plays with the tree planted in her honor throughout the years, until a baby sister arrives and she and the tree are both greeted by new playmates!
Hooray for You!: A Celebration of "You-Ness" by Marianne Richmond
Richmond, Marianne. Hooray for You!: A Celebration of "You-Ness". Minneapolis: Walden House Press, 2001. 40p.
Through rhyming text, readers learn to celebrate the qualities that make them unique. This book will work well for discussions on valuing each individual's traits and talents.
No! by Tracey Corderoy
Corderoy, Tracey. No! Wilton: Tiger Tales, 2013. 32p.
After Otto learns the word "No!," he begins using it frequently at home and in school until he discovers the natural consequences. This is a great book for teaching social skills and the effects of our word choices.
Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Dyer, Dr. Wayne W. Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life. New York: Scholastic, 2006. 32p.
Ten different life lessons are presented in rhymes, each with a helpful illustration and a poem highlighting an example of the lesson in action. Click here to view the Table of Contents and the ten important lessons taught within this book.
Chopsticks by Amy Rosenthal
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Chopsticks. New York: Hyperion Books, 2012. 40p.
In this companion to the book Spoon, Chopsticks have always been a pair. Fork, Knife, Spoon and their other friends have never seen them apart until one fateful day when one of the Chopsticks breaks. As that Chopstick is healing (waiting for the glue to dry), he tells his partner to venture out into the world and try something new. Soon, the two Chopsticks learn that they can have fun experiencing life both apart and together.
This fun read-aloud is a perfect book for twins or for any child (or adult!) who needs some encouragement to venture out on his/ her own!
The Present by Bob Gill
Gill, Bob. The Present. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2010. 32p.
A boy named Arthur notices a beautifully-wrapped present on the top shelf of his dad's closet. Arthur assumes that the present is for his upcoming birthday and often returns to the closet to check on the present while imagining all of the different things it could be. When he hears his mom talking to a women who's collecting toys for children in need, however, Arthur makes an important, generous decision the day before his birthday.
This brief but significant book is an excellent starting point for character education discussions!
The Smallest Gift of Christmas by Peter Reynolds
On Christmas morning, Roland is disappointed by the size of the gift that awaits him. He wishes for a bigger and bigger gift until he finally realizes what is most important to him after all.
This heartwarming story is excellent for discussing gratitude and can serve as an important reminder for both children and adults.
Walk On!: A Guide for Babies of All Ages by Marla Frazee
This funny book explains to babies (or to adults who are trying something new) how to take their first steps. An interesting lead and the use of voice throughout the book make this an ideal mentor text for "how-to" writing.
Who's in My Family? All About our Families by Robie Harris
Harris, Robie. Who's in My Family? All About our Families. Somerville: Candlewick Press, 2012. 34p. "Wherever you live, wherever you go, there are all kinds of families, " are the opening words of this picture book that embraces all kinds of families in our world. On a trip to the zoo Nellie and Gus see different families, including animal families. There zoo adventure is enriched by the broader text and message. Adoption, divorce, single parent families, extended families are all included. This book will help children feel that no matter what kind of family they have, that families love one another.
Percy Listens Up by Stuart Murphy
Percy loves to talk and play, but he has trouble listening. Various scenes throughout the book show Percy missing out on opportunities then learning to listen in order to understand, learn, be safe, join in and have more fun. This is a brief but excellent book for teaching kindergartners the important skill of listening.
What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick
Each two-page spread includes a kid making a decision, the question "What if everybody did that?" and an illustration showing the consequences of many people making that same decision. This is an excellent book for lessons on classroom behavior. It would also be a great discussion-starter for conversations about taking care of our environment or an engaging writing prompt for many other topics! For a similar book, try If Everybody Did by Jo Ann Stover.
Zach Apologizes by William Mulcany
Mulcany, William. Zach Apologizes. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 2012.24p. The author introduces strategies to help young children learn to take responsibility for their actions. After Zach gets angry at his younger brother for playing with his toys, his mother sends him to his room for a cooling off period. She talks to him about how he could handle situations that make him angry in the future. They work together through the problem using the four-square apology method. Colorful pictures will keep students engaged, and there are notes for adults to practice the four-square apology with students. A template is also available to download online. A great resource for helping students develop skills for interacting with their peers.
Because Amelia Smiled by David Ezra Stein
A young girl named Amelia smiles, setting off a chain reaction in which one person shows kindness to another, who inspires another, until this chain reaches Amelia again, causing her to smile. A brief, solid choice for discussions on bucket-filling and the impact we have on others.
For a book trailer, click here.
Being Frank by Donna Earnhardt
Earnhardt, Donna. Being Frank. Brooklyn: Flashlight Press, 2012. 32p. A boy named Frank who lives by the motto "Honesty is the best policy" is a bit too Frank with the people around him. When he notices that he is upsetting people, he turns to Grandpa Ernest, who teaches Frank how to be both honest and kind at the same time. This book is an excellent discussion-starter that will help students develop tactfulness.
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
Chloe (the narrator) and her friends shun Maya, a new girl in their class who wears secondhand clothes and has less expensive, simpler toys than they do. Maya keeps reaching out to Chloe for friendship but is repeatedly rejected. When Maya and her family move away, Chloe reflects on her teacher's valuable lesson on kindness and wishes she had treated Maya much differently.
This is an engrossing, heart-wrenching book that will remain with readers forever. The story, and the teacher's stone-dropped-in-water activity showing that kindness has a ripple effect, are exceptional additions to character education lessons on kindness.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Auggie, a ten-year-old boy, struggles to fit in at his new school after being home-schooled for years. While Auggie and his family are used to Auggie's facial abnormalities that have led to twenty-seven surgeries since birth, many of his classmates do not treat him as the "regular" kid he is, a kid who has interests, feelings, talents, and a big heart.
This moving, powerful book is written from various characters' perspectives and will have a lasting impact on its readers. Readers will learn how to be open-minded and open-hearted while flying through the pages and rooting for many of the characters as they develop over time. A best-selling book, this is also the best book I have read in the past ten years!
For a book trailer, author interviews, discussion questions and more, click here and visit R.J. Palacio's website.
The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
This is a must-read for all parents, parents-to-be, educators, and administrators!!! In this essential guide, Jim Trelease highlights decades of research from across the world leading to an extremely significant conclusion- Reading to a child daily from birth through teenage years is the most important factor in raising a reader and a successful citizen.
While sharing inspirational studies and anecdotes, Mr. Trelease offers practical tips, answers to parents' and educators' questions, views on digital reading/ learning and a ready-to-use treasury of wonderful read-alouds. The treasury serves as an outstanding starting point for parents and educators as they begin their daily read-aloud journey with the children in their lives. As adults and children become accustomed to this daily routine, they will find that they are becoming book experts themselves and can supplement the list with their own books matching their specific interests!
For a wealth of valuable booklists, brochures to share with parents and much more, please visit Jim Trelease's website: http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/
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