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Fiction
Under Represented Populations
Hot New Books
Read 9/8/18
Chocolate Me is about a young African American male who is teased about his physical features because they are different from his peers.  He wishes that he could have features like theirs to fit in.  When he told his mom about his wish she showers him with compliments that make him smile and embrace his uniqueness.  I like this book because it addresses our physical differences and how those differences make each and every one of us unique.
This book is appropriate for children between the ages of 4 and 8.

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Fiction
Under Represented Populations
Hot New Books
Read 9/7/18
The Day You Begin is a book about starting school and getting to know your classmates.  At first, it may seem that you all have nothing in common, but as you begin to open up you realize that you all have a lot in common.  I love this book because almost everyone is nervous the first day of school or in a new class.  The Day You Begin encourages us to open up to those around us and we'll find out we aren't that different after all.
This book is appropriate for ages 5 through 8.

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Fiction
Under Represented Population
Hot New Book
Read 9/8/18
All Are Welcome embraces our differences in culture and religion and promotes inclusiveness in the classroom that will hopefully spread throughout the  world. Although students in the class are from different cultures they enjoy doing the same things such as painting, making slime, etc. I like the way All Are Welcome embraces our difference and similarities.
This book is appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Fiction
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
Read 8/29/18
The Day the Crayons Quit is one of my favorite kids books.  The story is about Duncan's crayons.  All the crayons wrote Duncan a letter about their mistreatment.  They quit!  When Duncan went to color he found all of the letters and read each one.  The Day the Crayons Quit is a great book to encourage small children to take care of their crayons and explore new ways to use them.
This book is appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Fiction
Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor
Read  9/7/18
Let's Go for a Drive! is a cute book about two friends, Pig and Elephant, who are planning a drive.  The gather all the materials they would need for a drive only to realize they do not have a car!  It's a fun read aloud book for ages 3-5.

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Fiction
Caldecott Honor Book
Read  9/9/18
Don't Let Pigeon Drive the Bus! is a book about a pigeon that would love a chance to drive the city bus.  Unfortunately, the bus driver has warned a passenger (the reader) not to let the pigeon drive the bus.  It's a great way to teach students that following directions is important regardless of temptation.
This book is appropriate for ages 3-5.

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Fiction
Caldecott Honor Book
Read 9/4/18
The Relatives Came is a story about a two families that are related and they visit one another to help with their specific responsibilities on the farm.  When the relatives visit its always fun, after all the work is done of course. I like this book because it teaches teamwork.
Recommended for ages 3-7.

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Fiction
Read 8/29/18
Hey, Little Ant is about an ant that pleads it's case not to be squished by a little boy.  But like most little boys he doesn't see the harm in squishing an ant.  Ants don't have feelings or so he thought.  I recommend this book because it teaches us to look at things from a different prospective than our own.
This book is appropriate for ages 3-5.

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Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

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Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

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Fiction
Read 9/4/18
This book is a fun read aloud that helps children identify colors and animals using rhyming words.  I recommend this book because it brings a fun element to learning.
This book is appropriate for ages 2-5.

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Fiction
9/4/18
This cute book is about a young boy that lives next door to an old folks home.  Wilfrid is friends with everyone in the home but Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper.   One day he learns that Miss Cooper is losing her memory and he does everything in his power to bring it back.
This book is appropriate for ages 3-5.

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Fiction
9/5/18
Not Norman is a cute book about a little boy that gets a goldfish as a pet.  The only problem is he didn't want a goldfish.  He decides to take his fish to show and tell at school to trade for a "good pet."  In the end he falls in love with Norman. I like this book because it teaches children to be nonjudgemental.
Appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Fiction
Read 9/5/18
This book is about a tiny mouse that wanted to learn how to roar.  He decides to ask the lion that sits on the rock above him  to teach him.  Little did he know the mighty lion was afraid of mice.  The lion thought him how to roar and they became friends.  The Lion Inside speaks to the lion that lives within all of us.  You'll be surprised of the outcome if you put fear aside.
Appropriate for ages 5-11.

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Fiction
Read 9/9/18
How awesome would it be to fly like an eagle?  In this story it wasn't so nice for Ikarus who was a young boy born with wings.   When he arrived at his new school everyone teased him except for  a young girl that came to his defense.  She told him how beautiful his wings were and wondered awesome it must be to fly.  This book teaches friendship and embracing your uniqueness.
Appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Fiction
Read 9/18/18
Life was great until Jeremy Ross moved down the street.  The young boy's father had a plan...Enemy Pie!  In order to serve Jeremy Ross enemy pie  the young boy had to play with him for an entire day. This pie wasn't what one would expect, it was delicious and so was this new friendship that they formed.  This book represents acceptance and getting to know others before judging.
This book is appropriate for ages  5-8.

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Fiction
9/18/18
Penguin Pete takes his son, Tim, on a walk to get familiar with their surroundings.  Suddenly there's a snowstorm and Tim gets lost.  Tim meets a friend and is invited to continue his walk, but he remembers that his father said if he's ever lost stay in the same place and his father will find him. This book teaches children to always listen to their parents regardless of temptation.
Appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Non-fiction
Under Represented Population
The Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Pura Belpre Honor Book
Read 9/9/18
Seperate Is Never Equal is the story of Sylvia Mendez and her family fighting against the discrimination of Mexican-Americans.  Sylvia played an influential role in the Mendez vs Westminster case of desegregation in 1946.  This is a story on perseverance toward the American dream.
this book is Appropriate for ages 7-12.

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Non-fiction
Under Represented Population
Read 10/3/18
This book is a biography about the life of the artist Frida Kahlo.  The biography starts from childhood, which was full of illness and introduces her biggest fan, her husband. I like this book because it introduces children to art at san early age.
This book is appropriate for ages 6-11.

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Non-fiction
Read 10/8/18
The Boy on Fairfield Street is about the famous Ted Geisel commonly known as Dr. Seuss.  Ted loved to draw but only took one art class in high school.  He was kicked out of art class for not following the rules, but that didn't stop his desire to draw.  After attending Darmouth he moved to New York to pursue his artistic dreams.  Now we all love the illustrations of the famous Dr. Seuss.  I like this book because it teaches children to follow their dreams even when others can't see their vision.
this book is appropriate for ages 5-8.

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Non-fiction
Under Represented Population
Hot New Book
Read 8/29/18
Hidden Figures is about four black women and their contribution to space exploration in the United States.  Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were very good at math.  They helped provide calculations for NASA leading to some of America's first journeys to space.  This is a great book to show young girls that the sky is the limit, literally.
This book is appropriate for ages

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Non-fiction
Read 9/8/18
This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn about the game of football.  It defines every position from coach to the kicker.  The illustrations make it easier to understand.
This book is appropriate for ages 3-8.

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Non-Fiction
Read 10/8/18
The book is perfect for the bug lover in your life.  Bug Detective identifies common bugs and their characteristics.  It even includes a magnifying glass for searching for bugs on your own.
This book is appropriate for ages 7-10.

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No-fiction
Read 9/8/18
A funny yet informative book about the earth from the Earth's perspective. It includes key points in earth's history such as the Big Bang Theory. I love that this book is kid-friendly and educational at the same time. I recommend this book for young children between the ages of 4 and 8.

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Non-fiction
Read 10/3/18
This book provides a short version of the story of Harriet Tubman.  It includes what motivated her to help other enslaved people to escape slavery after she was already free. The illustrations help young children paint the picture of what it was like to hide in order to make it to freedom.
This book is appropriate for ages 5-8.

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Non-fiction
Under Represented Population
Read 10/3/18
I recommend this book for the baseball lover. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball professionally in the United States. This book explains how Jackie Robinson broke racial barriers within America through the sport of baseball from his daughter's point-of-view. This book is appropriate for ages 4-7

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Non-Fiction
Read 10/3/18
I would recommend The Polar Bear to the nature lover. This book explains the characteristics and habitat of the polar bear.  It includes attention grabbing illustrations. It is appropriate for ages 4-8.

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Non-Fiction
Hot New Book
Read 10/3/18
She Persisted is about 13 amazing young women that changed the world. This book explores the lives of Helen Keller, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor and more. I recommend this book to inspire young ladies to continue to push forward even when others think it's not possible.
She Persisted is appropriate for students in kindergarten to third grade.

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Non-fiction
Read 10/3/18
Interested in how the different branches of the U.S. government work? If so, this is the perfect book to introduce how the government works for little people.  In Baby's Big World U.S. Government all the branches a simply defined.
This is appropriate for ages 3-5.

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Non-fiction
Read 10/3/18
The perfect book to help explain why we celebrate Thanksgiving to your children.  The Story of Thanksgiving provides an age appropriate story of Thanksgiving.  The illustrations in this book help children visualize how people lived during early settlement years.
Appropriate for ages 3-5

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Non-fiction
10/3/18
This is for the historian in your life that absolutely obsesses over dinosaurs.  You'll find facts about every dinosaur known to man.  The illustrations bring these huge creatures to life keeping the kiddos engaged.  This is appropriate for elementary children.

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Non-fiction
9/19/18
Did you know that butterflies migrate? Well, the monarch butterfly does.  In this book you'll find out which animals migrate and why.  This book is appropriate for second to fourth grade.

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Fiction
9/1/18
It's Katie Woo's birthday and she's going to celebrate with the class.  But, there's one thing she didn't think about...the one kid in her class that never gets to celebrate at school because his birthday is during the summer break.  Katie thought of a great way to celebrate everyone.  It's a happy birthday to her and a happy unbirthday to all of her classmates.
This book is appropriate for second to fourth graders.

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Fiction
Read 8/29/18
Anna, Caleb, and Papa are looking to welcome a new mother to their family.  Papa puts in ad in the paper and Sarah answers.  She decides to visit Anna, Caleb, and Papa at the farm for a month before deciding to stay permanently.  The only problem is Sarah really misses her home in Maine and her older brother.
This book is appropriate for ages 9 and above.

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Non-fiction
Under Represented Population
Read 10/1/18
This graphic novel tells the story of Gandhi.  It starts by retelling his life as a young boy and how he became the man that he was.  This book is great for children that prefer an alternative to classic novels.
This book is appropriate for ages 10-14.

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Fiction
Read 10/1/18
If you love Halloween this is the book for you. Slappy's Tales of Horror consist of four Halloween tales including "The Life of the Living Dummy." This book is appropriate for grades 3-7.

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Fiction
10/1/18
Big Nate is known for many things like mischief and being put in detention, but making As  isn't one of them.  Then one day he starts to beat Gina the brianiac in grades.  What can we make of this? A great book for young student that love books about school with characters their age. Appropriate for ages 8-12.

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Fiction
Read 10/2/18
Baby Mouse decides she wants to be become a olympic figure skater. She realizes that being an olympic figure requires hard work, maybe more work than she;s willing to put in. After quitting skating she is much happier simply skating on the pond. This book is appropriate for grades 2-5.

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Fiction
Read 10/1/18
If you love adventure and unicorns this is the book for you! Phoebe is on another adventure with her unicorn and it's sure to be fun. I recommend this book for ages 7-12.

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Fiction
Read 10/3/18
Looking foe a great Halloween book? This is for you. There's a rumor at school the Mrs. Patty is a witch and her husband is a ghost. That sounds a bit spooky but A.J. has to see for himself because everyone knows Mrs. Patty has the best candy on Halloween. This book is appropriate for ages 6-10.

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Fiction
Read 8/1/18
Wonder is an amazing story about Auggie who was born with a facial deformity. Auggie has been home-schooled all of his life but this year he's going to middle school. This book touches on the ups and downs of Auggie and his sister Via during the school year. Wonder teaches a lesson on how to be nice to others especially those that are different. This book is appropriate for ages 9-12.

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Fiction
Read 10/1/18
It's time for the second grade graduation and everyone is excited, expect Ryan's mom is trying to make it over the top.  She must be stopped!!! This is a cute book about how the children handle graduation and Ryan's mom.  This book is appropriate for ages 6-10.

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Fiction
Read 11/2/18
This novel is about a group of five girls: Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer.  Alison mysterious disappears one day.  The story then picks up three years later but the girls are now separated.  I like this novel because it addresses the differences and challenges teenagers face on a daily basis. The novel has been adapted for television.
This book is appropriate for  ages 13 and older.

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Science Fiction
Read 10/25/18
This is an awesome book for the gamer in your life.  Ready Player One is about a Wade Watts a high school student that would like to win an online game contest.  Unfortunately, a players begin to in the online game they also die in reality.
I recommend this book for gamers 15 years and up.

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01/12/16
The Hunger Games series is futuristic and believable with today's political climate. The Hunger Games is set in apocalyptic North America. This novel is about children, one boy and one girl, being drafted to fight for their district in order to receive the basic necessities such as food.  The main character Katniss decides to sacrifice herself when her younger sister is chosen in the draft.  Peter is chosen as her partner and they develop a serious bond throughout the series.
I recommend this book for children ages 12 and up.

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Self Help
Read 11/17/18
This book provides a guide for students to be successful and keep a positive mind set.  The 7 habits promote self awareness and encourage students to prioritize their daily activity,  think before they make the next move, how to seek understanding, and then how to ensure you're understood.  I think this is an excellent book for preteens but recommend that parents have these conversation with their children as early as elementary school.
This book is recommended as an independent read for students 12 and above.

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Science Fiction
Read 11/1/18
Set in futuristic Chicago the city is divided into 5 factions.  At the age of 16 children are allowed to remain in the faction they were born into or transfer to another faction. The main character, Beatrice Prior, has to make a decision whether she should stay  in the faction with her family where she feels she doesn't belong or separate from them by moving to a different faction.  There are several surprising twists in the book including a blossoming romance.
I recommend this book for students  ages 13 and up.