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December 11
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Deidra
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The Giving Tree (Hardcover)
by Shel Silverstein
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read in November, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. Published by HarperCollins, copyright 1964.
Grade level: K-3
Story about the friendship between a boy and an appletree. Throughout their friendship, the boy is in need. At first, he needs shade, ...more
Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. Published by HarperCollins, copyright 1964.
Grade level: K-3
Story about the friendship between a boy and an appletree. Throughout their friendship, the boy is in need. At first, he needs shade, and the tree provides him with that. Later, he needs money. So the tree tells the boy to sell her apples. This relationship keeps going in this direction until one day the boy is an old man, and old man in need of a place to rest. The tree has nothing left but a stump to offer the man, and the old man gladly sits on the tree stump.
Children will love the heart-warming tale of this friendship as it shows them that friendship is about sharing and unconditional love.
Possible themes/units: friendship, sharing and playing nice with one another...less
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Deidra
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Yesterday I Had the Blues (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))
by Jeron Ashford Frame
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read in November, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written by Jeron Ashford Frame, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Published by Tricycle Press, copyright 2003.
Story about a boy and his family and how they express emotions through vivid colors.
Children will love the colors and great illus...more
Written by Jeron Ashford Frame, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Published by Tricycle Press, copyright 2003.
Story about a boy and his family and how they express emotions through vivid colors.
Children will love the colors and great illustrations of this books. It is a great way to teach children that many emotions can be related and shown through color.
Possible themes/units: emotions, showing feelings through artwork...less
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Deidra
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Paperback)
by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written by Bill Martin, illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Published by Aladdin, copyright 2000.
Grades: preschool to kindergarten
An alphabet story where the characters are the letters, and they go up the coconut tree.
Cute story that is a gre...more
Written by Bill Martin, illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Published by Aladdin, copyright 2000.
Grades: preschool to kindergarten
An alphabet story where the characters are the letters, and they go up the coconut tree.
Cute story that is a great way to help teach the alphabet. Kids will love it.
Possible themes/units: alphabet...less
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Deidra
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Board book)
by Eric Carle
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Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Published by Puffin, copyright 1994.
Grade level: K-3
One day, a young caterpillar was born and felt very hungry. So he ate, and he ate, and he kept eating! Finally the caterpillar forms a cocoon aroun...more
Written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Published by Puffin, copyright 1994.
Grade level: K-3
One day, a young caterpillar was born and felt very hungry. So he ate, and he ate, and he kept eating! Finally the caterpillar forms a cocoon around himself to become a beautiful butterfly.
Children will love the illustrations and the interactive part of the book. As the caterpillar keeps eating, he eats hole through the pages of the book! I know I could resist poking my finger throught the pages.
Possible themes/units: insects, butterflys, growing and eating...less
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Deidra
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Timothy Goes to School (Paperback)
by Rosemary Wells
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1-3
Timothy is all ready for his first day of school in his brand-new homemade sun suit. When he gets to school though, he meets Claude. Claude i...more
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1-3
Timothy is all ready for his first day of school in his brand-new homemade sun suit. When he gets to school though, he meets Claude. Claude is wearing the "right" clothes for the first day of school, and Claude does everything else right too. How will Timothy ever measure up? Timothy doesn't start to feel better until he meets Violet, a girl who is feeling the same way as him. Timothy and Violet become best friends, and realize they don't need to be jealous of those who seem "perfect."
Children will love the illustrations in this book, and they will be able to relate to how Timothy is feeling.
Possible themes/units: insecurity, friendship, beginning of school year ...less
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Deidra
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Yoko (Hardcover)
by Rosemary Wells
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published by Hyperion, copyright 1998.
Grades: 1-3
During lunchtime at school, Yoko brings out her homemade package. The only problem is that her mom made her sushi for lunch! Not a very "cool&...more
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published by Hyperion, copyright 1998.
Grades: 1-3
During lunchtime at school, Yoko brings out her homemade package. The only problem is that her mom made her sushi for lunch! Not a very "cool" thing to bring to school. All the other kids make fun of her lunch, what is she to do? Then Yoko's wise teacher plans an international food day at school, and finally the other kids are able to experience some of Yoko's life. She ends up making new friends and even trying new food herself.
Children will love the illustrations, and the story line. I think we all can relate to how Yoko felt when she was being made fun of, and this book certainly teaches young children that we can learn to celebrate our differences.
Possible themes/units: diversity, Japanese culture...less
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Deidra
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Noisy Nora (Picture Books)
by Rosemary Wells
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1-3
Nora is a middle child, and between her big sister and little brother, she can't get her parents attention. So what does she do? SHE MAKES NOIS...more
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1-3
Nora is a middle child, and between her big sister and little brother, she can't get her parents attention. So what does she do? SHE MAKES NOISE!!
Kids will love the story since they can relate to it, and they rhymes are catchy and fun. But, they don't have to be a middle child to understand how Nora is feeling.
Possible themes/units: family, getting attention in a positive way...less
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Deidra
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Bunny Cakes (Max and Ruby)
by Rosemary Wells
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1st-3rd.
When Ruby and Max are making a cake for Grandma, Max just wants to help, but he keeps making a mess! So, Ruby sends Max to the story time...more
Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells. Published by Puffin, copyright 2000.
Grade level: 1st-3rd.
When Ruby and Max are making a cake for Grandma, Max just wants to help, but he keeps making a mess! So, Ruby sends Max to the story time and time again to get her ingredients for the angel food cake, but all Max can think about is making an earthworm cake that has red hot marshmellow squirters on top. Will they finally be able to make a cake for Grandma?
Kids will love Rosemary's illustrations, and the story, since most children can relate to Max's having a sibling to deal with.
Possible themes/units: family, getting along with eachother...less
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Deidra
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Stellaluna (Hardcover)
by Janell Cannon
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read in October, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Janell Cannon. Published by Harcourt Children's Books, copyright 1993.
Grade level: 2nd and up
Stellaluna is a bat who gets separated from her mother during a dark night. She winds up living with a bird and her fam...more
Written and illustrated by Janell Cannon. Published by Harcourt Children's Books, copyright 1993.
Grade level: 2nd and up
Stellaluna is a bat who gets separated from her mother during a dark night. She winds up living with a bird and her family, but still there are differences. Can she learn to live like a bird? Or will she go back to her bat ways?
Children will love the stunning art work, and they will love the story of Stellaluna. It teaches kids that being themselves is the best, and that they can still be friends with those who are different.
Possible themes/units: uniqueness vs. fitting in with a group, friendship...less
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Deidra
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The Kissing Hand (Hardcover)
by Audrey Penn
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read in November, 2007
Deidra said:
"Written and illustrated by Audrey Penn. Published by Tanglewood Press, copyright 2006.
Grade level: Kindergarten and up
When Chester the Racoon doesn't want to go to school for the first time, his mother assures him that he will be ok, and ...more
Written and illustrated by Audrey Penn. Published by Tanglewood Press, copyright 2006.
Grade level: Kindergarten and up
When Chester the Racoon doesn't want to go to school for the first time, his mother assures him that he will be ok, and even gives him a "secret." Before he leaves, his mother kisses him on his palm and lets him know that whenever he is lonely, he can put his hand up to his cheek and get a kiss from his mother. He then returns this kiss to his mother so that she is not lonely while he is at school.
Heart-warming story that children, and their parents, who are heading off for school for the first time will love to hear since it will make the transition from home to school easier.
Possible themes/units: beginning of the year for young children, family, love...less
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