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The Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener.

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Joan Holub (Author), Melissa Sweet (Artist)

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Little Red Writing [Joan Holub, Melissa Sweet] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Little Red Writing

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This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

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A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who's ever had a big idea.Praise for The Children's Book Review

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

What Do You Do With an Idea?

National best seller, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.

Gold medal winner of the Independent Publishers Award, the Washington State Book Award, and the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

"What makes this message so unique is the simple but beautiful way it's delivered, in narrative and illustration, through the eyes and voice of an innocent and hopeful child. What Do You Do With An Idea? is a spectacular book for all ages and is a wonderful treasure for any home or school library."-

Publisher's Weekly
"Despite the fact that it's Yamada's first time writing a children's book, it's had breakout success, selling over 300,000 copies since its publication date of January 2014."-

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What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller

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What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller [Yamada, Kobi, Besom, Mae] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller

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Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home.

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Karen Kaufman Orloff has written many books for children including "I Wanna Iguana," (G.P. Putnam, 2004), "I Wanna New Room," (G.P. Putnam, Dec., 2010), and "I Wanna Go Home" (G.P. Putnam, 2014). Other books include "Dudley's Day At Home" (Flashlight Press, 2020), "Some Days," (Sterling Publishing 2019), "Goodnight, Little Bot," (Sterling, 2017), "Miles of Smiles" (Sterling, 2016), "If Mom Had Three Arms," (Sterling, 2006), "Talk Oscar, Please!" (Sterling, March 2011), and three "Nightlight Detective" books from Peter Pauper Press. Visit her websites: www.karenkaufmanorloff.com and www.iwannabooks.com or contact her at kkorloff@gmail.com.

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I Wanna Iguana [Kaufman Orloff, Karen, Catrow, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Wanna Iguana

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Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little…and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell. Debut author/illustrator Abby Hanlon’s endearing text and charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations prove that writing can be fun! This story works nicely with Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop model of teaching.

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"...A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings." ― USA Today

Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it's time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little...and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell. Debut author/illustrator Abby Hanlon's endearing text and charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations prove that writing can be fun! This story works nicely with Lucy Calkins' Writer's Workshop model of teaching.

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Ralph Tells a Story [Hanlon, Abby, Hanlon, Abby] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ralph Tells a Story

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A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot.Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere.

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Thanks for the tremendous support of my work which includes books I have written and illustrated, (The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector) as well as collaborations, (Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with my twin brother, Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde)

My children's media company, FableVision, located in Boston, is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." I also make creativity tools for the classroom - FableVision LeanMy twin brother, Paul, and I founded an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA called The Blue Bunny. www.bluebunnybooks.com

Much of my work is designed to inspire all of us to navigate our true potential - to be brave, original, inspirational, inspired, and active.

My hope is that my work will also inspire YOU to make YOUR mark - and see where it takes you.

Let's stay connected - follow me on twitter - @peterhreynolds : )

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Ish (Creatrilogy) [Reynolds, Peter H., Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ish (Creatrilogy)

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a 1969 children's picture book designed, illustrated, and written by American children's author and illustrator Eric Carle. The plot follows a very hungry caterpillar that consumes a variety of foods before pupating and becoming a butterfly

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When a tiny caterpillar hatches from an egg, the first thing on his mind is food - so off he crawls looking for something to eat.

Over the course of a week, the tiny caterpillar munches his way through all sorts of delicious goodies. Starting with an apple on Monday and working his way through pears, plums, strawberries and oranges by Friday, he leaves a small, caterpillar-shaped hole in each fruit to show where he's been.

But by Saturday, the caterpillar is still hungry; so he gorges on everything from chocolate cake to salami until finally he is not only full but has a tummy ache! And then the most amazing thing happens, as the caterpillar is transformed into a beautiful butterfly.

This classic picture book with bright, collage-style illustrations has been enjoyed by generations of children for over 50 years and has lost none of its appeal. Little fingers will love to follow the tiny caterpillar through the holes he leaves and to anticipate what he's going to eat next as the page size increases with his appetite.

And with opportunities to learn colours, numbers and days of the week, this is certainly one of the best picture books ever.

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Little fingers will love to follow the very hungry caterpillar as he munches his way through the pages of this classic, colourful, interactive pict...

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A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for everyone in this lighthearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar.

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In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu―the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we’re from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that we are all one.

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In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu ―the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we're from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that we are all one.

Revised edition: Previously published as We Are One , this edition of I Am You includes editorial revisions.

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I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu [Moahloli, Refiloe, McDonald, Zinelda] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu

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Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can’t draw - she’s no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says.
That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti’s journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds’s delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

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With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us.

Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says.

That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

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Amazon.com: The Dot: 9780763619619: Reynolds, Peter H., Reynolds, Peter H.: Books

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Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. “She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy!” But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

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Just in time for election season, a nomination teachers and students alike will endorse.

Oliver has been learning about the president's job, and his teacher would be the perfect candidate. She loves white houses, she's used to being followed everywhere, she attends lots of meetings, she finds jobs for people, and she believes in peace. Images of Oliver's teacher depicted during a typical school day are contrasted with scenes of his heroine carrying out presidential duties.

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Someone’s at the door. Is it one of the shepherd’s precious lambs…or a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
On a wild, windy night, Sam brings his ten sheep home and tucks them in bed for the night.The shepherd wants to make sure he’s rounded up all of them. But counting sheep always makes him fall asleep! A knock on the door in the middle of the night wakes up Sam and his flock. How will Sam know if the knock on the door is a lost lamb or a wolf when he can’t count up his ten sheep without falling asleep? Now it’s up to the fast-thinking sheep to help him…before it’s too late!

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In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place on the shelf with all their favorite picture books. Author-artist Sergio Ruzzier has created a fanciful tribute to books of all kinds. It includes both words AND pictures. And because this is the fixed-format version, it looks almost identical to the print edition!

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Once there were many stories in the world. There were stories with sunsets and wonderful tales filled with fairies and dinosaurs. But one day, a story decided that it was the best, the most important story ever. It called itself the One and started to consume every other story it came across. The One ate stories made of seas and others full of dogs. Soon it seemed that the One was all there was . . . or was it? Inspired by the Endangered Alphabets project, aimed at preserving cultures by sharing their unique scripts, author-illustrator Sam Winston uses writing systems such as cuneiform and Tibetan, Egyptian hieroglyphs and ogham to illustrate this book in his signature typography-based style, using symbols and letters that have relayed the world’s stories over the centuries.

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Every school has its share of bookworms.

Some schools have bugs in their computers.

And lots of schools have spelling bees. But this school has bears. This school has owls. This school is a ZOO!

Imagination runs wild in this fun-filled story about a school packed with pythons, teeming with tigers, and swimming with starfish. Stu Smith's lively text and David Catrow's hilarious art will have kids looking at school -- and words -- in a whole new way!

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Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

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Lupe, a young Mexican American, must translate for her mother who speaks only Spanish until Mrs. Gomez decides to learn English in order to get a better job

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This is so real life. As someone who has taught immigrant and refugee adults as well as their children, I can attest that I have seen time and again where the children are the translators for the family. The nice thing about the book, too, is that the ending is very proactive. The mother ends up going to an adult school and learning English. Anyone who teaches second language speakers will certainly have kids who can really relate to this book.

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Lupe, a young Mexican American, must translate for her mother who speaks only Spanish until Mrs. Gomez decides to learn English in order to get a better job

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A fearsome dragon leaves Elizabeth only a paper bag to clothe herself. But unswayed, she will chase after the dragon and get back what is hers. What about the Prince?

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Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love how sharp Pencil is and how Tape and Glue help everyone stick together. Eraser wants to create so that she can shine like the others. She decides to give it a try, but it’s not until the rubber meets the road that Eraser begins to understand a whole lot about herself.

Inspired by a school essay their daughter Kate wrote in the third grade, the author and illustrator behind Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winner You Are (Not) Small have created a desktop drama about figuring out who you are, finding happiness, and the importance of second, third, and maybe even fourth chances.

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Statement

Writing is all around us. This is important. Ideas that will take you away. Organization that helps you get things together. Voice that helps you put soul into writing and sharing. Word Choice that helps you use powerful statements. Sentence Fluency that helps you understand sounds is writing. Convention that guides you with rules to write efficiently. All of these traits are required in order to know how to write. Writing should be fun but it is important to know how to write to help your creativity run free.

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Created and inspired by my daughters ADHD diagnosis, I wanted to gift her a book that help explained her brain's processes and needs. No big words or acronyms that result in 'what does that mean' and bring the child out of the story.

"Brains are just like cars, they all drive round and round a track, picking up information and then bringing it back. Some brains are Race Cars that like to drive extra fast. Sometimes though, they forget to sop and fully complete a task.'

But driving cars fast all the time and not servicing or maintaining them leads to overheating and burnout.

We can apply that same logic to our brains.

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Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.

"Gratitude is my superpower" will teach your little ones to appreciate the warmth of home, time spent playing with friends, and family relationships.

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Do you want to teach your children how to be grateful for the things they already have?

Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.

"Gratitude is my superpower" will teach your little ones to appreciate the warmth of home, time spent playing with friends, and family relationships.

This book will help your kids in many ways:

they will focus on the blessings they receive every day,

they will begin to appreciate what others do for them,

they will feel true happiness when they realize that they have everything they need.

Practice Daily Gratitude

Also included Gratitude Journal to improve happiness and gain a new appreciation for your life and life or your children.

"Gratitude's in all of us and all we have to do,

is stop and think how thankful we are, instead of feeling blue!"

From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower

This lovely story is filled with charming illustrations and touching rhymes. With this book, you will spend perfect moments with your child.

"Gratitude is my superpower" is suitable for kids, their parents, and those who work with children.

Get your copy now!

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Gratitude is My Superpower: A children's book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity (My Superpower Books)

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Amazon.com: Gratitude is My Superpower: A children's book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity (My Superpower Books): 9798533341301: Ortego, Alicia: Books

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This clever and funny tale shows just how important punctuation is to reading and writing, and helps illustrate how different types work.  From the question mark's inquisitive postcards to the quotations' constant chatter, this story is full of fun detail, elaborated on by bright acrylic illustrations, full of action and personality.

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With a playful focus on the alphabet, spelling, and simple punctuation, this accessible young quest story about letters, self-confidence, belonging, and growing up is a great choice for the classroom, library story-hours, and bedtime.

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Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank." "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain."
But what Stanley the dog is actually doing while his oblivious family goes back to bed is deliciously absurd: he's turning the house into a rocket ship to zoom himself and his family to another planet for an alien encounter. This is a perfect rhyming read-aloud for fans of irreverent tales like Click Clack Moo and I Want My Hat Back.

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Katie Honors is a really good kid -- most of the time. But sometimes... well, sometimes, say when her little brother knocks down her beautiful castle after she told him not to touch it and she knows she'll never be able to make it look that good again... sometimes Katie gets so mad she's BOMBALOO, she's just not herself. Sometimes she uses her feet and her fists instead of words.

Being Bombaloo is scary. But a little time-out and a lot of love and understanding from Mom calms Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again! This is a warm book about losing your temper and how to feel like yourself again. With Yumi Heo's bright illustrations and Rachel Vail's sweet text, this title is the perfect read aloud for librarians, teachers, and parents.

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For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina who is running away from tigers.

I think that what I'm trying to say is that I love you.

XO,
OX

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Amazon.com: XO, OX: A Love Story: 9781626722880: Rex, Adam, Campbell, Scott: Books

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. “Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter,” his sister explains patiently. “Why don't you start there, with a letter?” So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story. This picture book from award-winning author Andrew Larsen playfully and imaginatively explores a young child's process of learning to express himself. It promotes the idea that stories are available for everyone to tell, whatever way we can, and will inspire pre-readers to try writing stories of their own

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter," his sister explains patiently. "Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story. This picture book from award-winning author Andrew Larsen playfully and imaginatively explores a young child's process of learning to express himself. It promotes the idea that stories are available for everyone to tell, whatever way we can, and will inspire pre-readers to try writing stories of their own. The lively, fun illustrations by Mike Lowery incorporate story panels with dialogue bubbles, adding visual texture. Also helpful, the boy's story is shown both as he actually writes it --- with just a few letters, some punctuation marks and typographical symbols --- and as he imagines it. Celebrating self-expression, self-discovery and imagination, this book would enhance an early language arts lesson on writing, particularly on the parts of a story. It beautifully highlights the exciting worlds that are opened up when children begin to read and write. In a sweet touch, the boy and his sister model a close and supportive sibling relationship.

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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter," his sister explains patiently.

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Benny loses his bone and his sense of smell. A visit to Dr. Duncan and his Sniff Machine and a couple of days of rest cure him.

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Benny [Posthuma, Sieb] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Benny

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Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking — each believes he is the true color of the sun.

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Amazon.com: The Day the Crayons Quit (Audible Audio Edition): Drew Daywalt, Drew Daywalt, Marichelle Daywalt, René Ruiz, James Patrick Cronin, Barrett Leddy, Robbie Daymond, John Lee, Tara Sands, MacLeod Andrews, Ron Butler, Kim Mai Guest, Max Meyers, Listening Library: Books

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This is best used with students who've learned vowel sounds and are being introduced to the schwa sound. This can be used before, during, or after your literacy lessons, or as a read-aloud before explaining the concept of a schwa.

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The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series)

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The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series) [Manns, Yvette] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Not-So-Lazy Schwa (Phonics Read-Alouds Series)

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The idea jar is where students keep their ideas—anything from a Viking to a space robot to a giant dragon. These ideas can be combined to make new exciting stories. But watch out when the ideas escape the jar—they might get a little rowdy! Adam Lehrhaupt’s newest picture book is sure to inspire creativity, imagination, and adventure.

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"Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments." - Publishers Weekly "A good starting point for creativity in various forms." - School Library Journal "This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms." - Booklist Warning: Do Not Open This Book comes a lively story about a teacher's special jar where her students keep their story ideas-but watch out when those ideas go on the loose!

The idea jar is where students keep their ideas-anything from a Viking to a space robot to a giant dragon. These ideas can be combined to make new exciting stories. But watch out when the ideas escape the jar-they might get a little rowdy! Adam Lehrhaupt's newest picture book is sure to inspire creativity, imagination, and adventure.

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Idea Jar [Lehrhaupt, Adam, Pilutti, Deb] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Idea Jar

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This enchanting mentor text focuses on the power of teamwork in the classroom—whether in pairs, small groups, or all together as one big class family.

With vibrant pictures and kid-friendly text, students will discover how to share ideas, work through conflicts, and help each other succeed.

Teachers love reading Collaboration Station aloud to help set the stage when introducing and reviewing how to work together in partners or small groups.

Educators understand the complexities of fostering productive collaboration among students. Collaboration Station is designed to guide young learners through the process with clear guidelines, cooperative learning strategies, and engaging visuals that capture their imagination.

It addresses the common challenges that can arise when students work together, and helps inspire kids to WANT to be a valuable member of their team!

Working well with others is one of the most important skills that kids can learn, and continue to apply for years to come. With whimsical illustrations and engaging rhymes, Collaboration Station helps instill the mindset and skills that are essential for preparing students to thrive in group settings.

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Shannon Olsen (Author), Sandie Sonke (Illustrator)

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Collaboration Station (The Classroom Community Collection)

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Collaboration Station (The Classroom Community Collection) [Olsen, Shannon, Sonke, Sandie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Collaboration Station (The Classroom Community Collection)

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This endearing and timely story celebrates uniqueness and proves that no matter what challenges stand in your way it’s your differences that make you who you are.

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Sticks and Stones [Polacco, Patricia, Polacco, Patricia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sticks and Stones

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It’s Community Day in a close-knit, diverse neighborhood, and everybody is pitching in to help one another. All the kids want to know where they fit in. Could they be builders, restoring old furniture for new neighbors? Caregivers, nurturing friends who are sad or lonely? Frontline responders, preparing for emergencies?

What they discover is that there’s a place for every person, no matter their skills or interests—and that collaboration is what makes their community strong.

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Deepa Iyer (Author), Romina Galotta (Illustrator)

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We Are the Builders! [Iyer, Deepa, Galotta, Romina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Are the Builders!

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Until they discover what it really means to be pasta: They will eventually be eaten by humans! Fettuccine is scared, Ramen is outraged, and Mac is just trying to keep the peace among all the pasta. Will they be able to work together to use their noodles and concoct a great escape?Pasta Escape

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Miranda Paul (Author), Javier Joaquin (Illustrator)

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The Great Pasta Escape [Paul, Miranda, Joaquin, Javier] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Great Pasta Escape

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The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

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The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

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The gingerbread man and woman need a new home! A team of kids struggle to create the perfect gingerbread house. The project guidelines are clear: the winning house must stand upright on its own and a gingerbread boy and girl must fit inside.
Sounds easy?

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GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS OR WINTER HOLIDAYS! the perfect gingerbread house. The project guidelines are clear: the winning house must stand upright on its own and a gingerbread boy and girl must fit inside.Inspire budding engineers to think about the classic gingerbread house in new ways., it's sure to please the language arts folks, too."
The gingerbread man and woman need a new home! A team of kids struggle to create creative process
Sounds easy?

But creating is hard. Cookie burn, the icing it too thin, the house caves-in, someone is eating the candy decorations, and-Oh!-they forgot about putting the gingerbread boy and girl inside the house.

Engineering is a . That means you must learn to

Written in a lyrical rhyme
Kirkus Reviews says, " Pattison's text begs to be read aloud and Joven's spreads offer dynamic visuals... This is a story about building, rethinking the plan, and finishing strong.

Come one, come all! The Gingerbread Fair opens soon!

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The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

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The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story [Pattison, Darcy, Joven, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

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LUIGI The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

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LUIGI The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten

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On a street of old houses, a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark corners to hide in. But when he wakes up, he finds a hand reaching for him and a lady proclaiming that she has always wanted a kitten—and will name him Luigi! At first, a somewhat puzzled Luigi, used to being left alone to creep and dangle and spin webs, resists her kind advances. But soon, tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed (no one’s ever wished him good night before) have him thinking that kittens surely live magical lives. I will be a kitten! he decides. But how long can he keep up his facade, and what might be at stake in pretending to be someone you’re not? The award-winning duo behind Library Lion delivers another classic in the making, marked by humor and depth, endearing characters, and the assurance that the right people will accept and adore us, unconditionally, just as we are.

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Michelle Knudsen (Author), Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten: (A Heartwarming Picture Book About Friendship and Self-Acceptance for Kids Ages 4-8)

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Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten: (A Heartwarming Picture Book About Friendship and Self-Acceptance for Kids Ages 4-8) [Knudsen, Michelle, Hawkes, Kevin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten: (A Heartwarming Picture Book About Friendship and Self-Acceptance for Kids Ages 4-8)

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Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.

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Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.

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Jabari Jumps [Cornwall, Gaia, Cornwall, Gaia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jabari Jumps

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"Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.

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Holly Robinson Peete (Author), Ryan Elizabeth Peete (Author), Shane Evans (Illustrator) & 0 more

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My Brother Charlie [Peete, Holly Robinson, Peete, Ryan Elizabeth, Evans, Shane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Brother Charlie

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Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people might think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!

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David Shannon (Author), Jane Casserly (Narrator), Anthony Ingemi (Author), Scholastic Audio Books (Publisher) & 1 more

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Amazon.com: A Bad Case of Stripes (Audible Audio Edition): David Shannon, Jane Casserly, Anthony Ingemi, Scholastic Audio Books: Books

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After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.

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Spanish Edition by Jannell Cannon (Author), Janell Cannon (Author)

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Stelaluna (Spanish Language) [Cannon, Jannell, Cannon, Janell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stelaluna (Spanish Language)

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Penelope Rex: We Don't Eat Our Classmates

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Penelope Rex: We Don't Eat Our Classmates

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It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . . Readers will gobble up this hilarious new story from award-winning author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins.

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book [Higgins, Ryan T.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book

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Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Up and down the block, cats pant while heat wavers off tar patches in the broiling alleyway. More than anything, Tess hopes for rain. And when it comes, she and her friends are ready for a surprising joyous celebration....Through exquisite language and acute observation, Newbery medalist Karen Hesse recreates the glorious experience of a quenching rainstorm on a sweltering summer day.

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In 1999 Mr. Muth started what has been over a decade in children's books. He has received numerous awards and critical acclaim and worked with many talented people. He is the author and illustrator of "Zen Shorts" a Caldecott Honor book, which Kirkus Review described as "Every word and image comes to make as perfect a picture book as can be". He is the illustrator of the anthology, "A Family of Poems", with Caroline Kennedy. His book "The Three Questions" has been described as "quietly life-changing" by The New York Times.

Muth worked for over twenty years in comics and graphic novels; culminating in the industry's highest honor, an Eisner Award for "The Mystery Play".

In an interview with the Paris Review, E.B. White once said, "You don't write down for children. You write up." Muth wholeheartedly agrees. "Children are completely capable of intuiting wisdom as readily as adults are... they just may not have the ability to put it into words ... [but] they get this stuff very quickly. Even the kids who come to the book (Zen Shorts) because it has a giant panda tend to come back because there's some itch that's created -- in their minds or in their hearts -- to re-examine what's going on."

Mr. Muth has had a life long interest in Asian Studies, including tai chi chuan, sumi ink drawing and chado, "the way of tea". His work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and he lives with his wife and their four children in New York.

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"Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Up and down the block, cats pant while heat wavers off tar patches in the broiling alleyway. More than anything, Tess hopes for rain. And when it comes, she and her friends are ready for a surp...

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This missing one very important letter due to one very powerful sneeze! Now, the eetle wearing lue oots is ouncing on the bed instead of wearing blue boots and bouncing on the bed...and it just gets sillier from there!

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Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!: Did You Take the B from My _ook? (Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!, 1)

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Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!: Did You Take the B from My _ook? (Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!, 1) [Stanton, Beck, Stanton, Matt] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!: Did You Take the B from My _ook? (Books That Drive Kids CRAZY!, 1)

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Lollipop grooves her way through her bedtime routine, brushing her teeth to the beat and shimmying into pjs. She sways along with her sister, her parents, and even some enthusiastic pets until, finally, Lollie closes her eyes and dances through her dreams. Susan Montanari and Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney off

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In this lyrical read-aloud filled with rhythm and rhyme and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney, follow a little girl as she dances her way to bedtime. Mama says, "Lollipop, stop! Stop! Jumping snapping nonstop." Arms and shoulders pop 'n' lock. Lollie's dancing hip-hop.

Watch as Lollipop grooves her way through her bedtime routine, brushing her teeth to the beat and shimmying into pjs. She sways along with her sister, her parents, and even some enthusiastic pets until, finally, Lollie closes her eyes and dances through her dreams. Susan Montanari and Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney offer a playful bedtime read-aloud that perfectly captures the joy of music, movement, and family.

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Hip-Hop Lollipop [Montanari, Susan, Pinkney, Brian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hip-Hop Lollipop

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Camilla Cream hides her love for lima beans because she worries what others will think, only to break out in colorful stripes until she learns to be herself. I love how this story uses humor and bold illustrations to teach self-acceptance in a way that young students easily connect to. I would use it during a read-aloud to model making predictions and discuss how Camilla’s actions and feelings change, helping students identify the story’s theme of confidence and individuality.

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Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now!

Category: Making Friends"What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!"Shannon's story is a good poke in the eye of conformity...and his empathetic, vivid artwork keeps perfect pace with the tale."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) [Shannon, David, Shannon, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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Jerome loves collecting words that inspire, connect, and make him feel joyful. I love how this story celebrates language and shows that words have power to express who we are. I would use it to spark student curiosity about vocabulary by having them collect favorite words from our readings and share them aloud, helping build both expressive language and oral confidence.

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Thanks for the tremendous support of my work which includes books I have written and illustrated, (The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector) as well as collaborations, (Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with my twin brother, Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde)

My children's media company, FableVision, located in Boston, is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." I also make creativity tools for the classroom - FableVision LeanMy twin brother, Paul, and I founded an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA called The Blue Bunny. www.bluebunnybooks.com

Much of my work is designed to inspire all of us to navigate our true potential - to be brave, original, inspirational, inspired, and active.

My hope is that my work will also inspire YOU to make YOUR mark - and see where it takes you.

Let's stay connected - follow me on twitter - @peterhreynolds : )

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The Word Collector [Reynolds, Peter H., Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Word Collector

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Ada’s endless curiosity leads her to question everything around her, from strange smells to how things work. I love how this story encourages wonder, persistence, and the idea that asking questions is just as important as finding answers. I would use it to model inquiry-based language by having students share “I wonder” statements and practice using scientific vocabulary during class discussions or investigations.

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Brian feels unnoticed at school until a new student’s kindness helps him feel seen and included. I love how this story gently shows the power of empathy and belonging through both words and illustrations. I would use it to teach students how to infer character feelings and discuss how small acts of kindness can change someone’s day, connecting it to lessons on friendship and inclusion.

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Penelope the dinosaur struggles to make friends when she accidentally eats her human classmates on the first day of school. I love how this story uses humor to teach empathy, self-control, and understanding others’ feelings. I would use it at the start of the year to model social language, spark class discussions about friendship and respect, and help students practice using kind, expressive words in conversation.

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A boy plans to get rid of his enemy using his dad’s mysterious “enemy pie,” but ends up learning about friendship instead. I love how this story turns a funny idea into a meaningful lesson about understanding others. I would use it to teach sequencing and character change by having students describe how the boy’s feelings evolve and what the story shows about giving people a chance.