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This category is filled with an arrangement of books from all different topics, grade levels, and subjects. The one constant in this category is that all of these books are awarding winning pieces of literature. From Caldecott winners, to Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature, there are so many different types of award winners, and many books that have won more than one! {Current Total: 11 books}

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In this section I have listed some of my favorite books read to me or read by me that hold a special place in my childhood. Some of my favorite memories as a child are of reading and listening to books read with my parents before bed. Each of these pieces of literature have a feeling or memory attached that I hope to share with my students on day. {Total: 12 book}

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Challenged books can be described as books that are looked into for their contents whether it is due to offensive themes or language or talking animals. Banned books were first challenged books that were deemed to be inappropriate for many of different reasons and removed. Many of these books are well known, award winners, and have become unbanned over the years. Banned book week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. This year, 2022, it was the week of September 18 - 24, 2022. {Total: 8 books}

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Caldecott Award Book

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Here are the things I discovered about Mr. H, my grandson with this book. He wants to ski...He's four years old and has never seen anyone ski in real life. Also, Mr. H is hoping for "lots and lots" of snow this winter...he doesn't have to shovel. And last, he loves this book and Peter is his new friend.
Now, if you will excuse us, Mr. H has discovered the joy of making footprints in the play dough...while standing on the table. 😊...more

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Here are the things I discovered about Mr. H, my grandson with this book. He wants to ski...He's four years old and has never seen anyone ski in real life. Also, Mr. H is hoping for "lots and lots" of snow this winter...he doesn't have to shovel.

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In this section entitled "My favorite read alouds," I have selections that I do or would love to read to students. There are some newer and older books that hold special meanings and lessons, personal childhood memories, or some that I still enjoy reading to this day. My library is always expanding and growing and I love that I have some classics and some modern books on my list. {Current Total: 9 books}

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One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish (by: Dr. Seuss) 

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One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish (by: Dr. Seuss) 

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This Dr. Seuss classic is a fun, imaginative book that uses repetition, rhyming, and vibrant imagery perfect for a young Kindergarten-1st grade audience. I love to use creative voices when I read and I have been reading this story to young kids since I was a teenager. I think this story is additionally a great way to introduce and familiarize student's with Dr. Seuss and his style of writing.

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish book. Read 2,847 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is ...

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy (by: Oliver Jeffers)

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy (by: Oliver Jeffers)

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This book is about a boy named Henry who loves to eat books instead of read them with the idea that he will become that he will become the most knowledgeable kid. But with all of this book eating, the information becomes jumbled. With the power of instead reading the books, Henry finds a new enjoyment from books as well as a better strategy to learning all he wants to know. This book is ideal for Kindergarten to First grade and teaches students about the love and power reading books can bring.

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy book. Read 815 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry do...

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Knuffle Bunny is "cautionary tale" about a young toddler who loses her special bunny while running errands with her father. This story is one I hold near and dear to heart as it is one of my all time favorite's. Most children have a special stuffed animal, blanket, or object that they've had as long as they can remember. I had an experience like Trixie's myself, and I think this book would be a great tale for a young Kindergarten audience. There are some great onomatopoeia's included in the book that would be sure to capture the attention of a young audience, and the use of cartoon characters agaisnt real photographed settings is an intriguing touch.

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Goodnight Moon is another special book I remember from my childhood. This book was definitely one I would ask my parents to read to me every night. This young children's book is one I'd love to share with my future classroom, specially a class of Kindergarten to First grade. The repetition and imagery used make the book an easy to follow along with and is not too challenging to comprehend.

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Read 6,573 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight…

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a popular book I remember from the end of my Elementary schooling. This diary-style text provides a laid back formatting that pairs perfectly with the relatable tales of a nerdy young boy named Greg Heffley. This story would be perfect for 3rd-6th graders to read and relate to as we all have chaotic families, school days, and lives just like Greg.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)

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Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into a new year and a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller...

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This book is similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid as it is in a diary-styled literature also telling the tales of a young coming-to-age student. What makes this series unique is that the main character is a girl which brings on a whole new perspective, story-line, and meaning. I thoroughly enjoyed these books as a young girl and they made me feel less alone and awkward I was growing into the person I am today. This literature is ideal for around 4th to 7th grade.

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Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life (Dork Diaries, #1)

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It's Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel! Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new s...

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Corduroy is a book I would use for a beginning elementary levels, Kindergarten to Third grade. This is a piece of literature I would beg to have my parents read on repeat. It is sentimental, heart-warming, and teaches a great lesson about looking beyond appearance or first glances.

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Corduroy was one of my childhood favorites and I still love it! I am struggling to write an adequate review, and since I am pressed for time I will just say for now that I love everything about it! I feel all the emotions are conveyed so well, from Corduroy's loneliness to the girl's sense of finding a "kindred spirit" in the bear, to Corduroy's wish to find the button to make himself more appealing, to his glorious adventure (oh, how I loved that escalator "mountain" and the many fabulous mattr...more

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Corduroy was one of my childhood favorites and I still love it! I am struggling to write an adequate review, and since I am pressed for time I will just say for now that I love everything about it!

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Another one of favorite childhood books was The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. My favorite part about this book was the holographic scales scene from page to page that bring the story to life. Through the book the rainbow fish shares his most prized possession, his one of a kind scales, sharing his happiness and uniqueness. This book would be ideal for a Kindergarten-2nd grade classroom.

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That's just one more reason to have an issue with this book. Truth be told, there has been controversy regarding the message of this book. Arguably, iThat's just one more reason to have an issue with this book. Truth be told, there has been controversy regarding the message of this book. Arguably, it could be reasonably said that it advocates self-mutilation to satisfy the whims of a crowd, destroying what makes you special just to avoid being shunned by those who are jealous of you. Not exactly a nice message. ...more

There was even a free alternate 'parody' ending: 'The Rainbow Fish Keeps His Scales'. Speaking for myself, I kinda loathed the original version while I really like the parody: It teaches self-respect, love for individuality and assertiveness. That's far more constructive than the alternative.(less)

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That's just one more reason to have an issue with this book. Truth be told, there has been controversy regarding the message of this book. Arguably, iThat's just one more reason to have an issue with this book. Truth be told, there has been controversy regarding the message of this book.

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The Velveteen Rabbit (by: Margret Williams)

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The Velveteen Rabbit (by: Margret Williams)

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The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic from the year of 1922. The stuffed rabbit longs to be a real rabbit from the love of his owner. The book is another that will touch your heart and would be ideal for intermediate elementary, 3rd-5th grade.

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Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understa...

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The Polar Express (by: Chris Van Allsburg)

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The Polar Express (by: Chris Van Allsburg)

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Every holiday season as a child, I would look forward to getting to hear the story of the polar express. There is something truly special about this book that I feel most children have a connection to. This book keeps true magic alive , and is ideal for Kindergarten-3rd grade.

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The Polar Express has 192,261 ratings and 2,893 reviews. Will said: A young boy is awakened from his Christmas Eve rest by a train that magically appears...

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (by: Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault)

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (by: Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault)

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was a book that defined my Kindergarten year. My teacher had a whole area set up for this book on display with a stuffed tree and Velcro alphabet. The rhyming and rhythm through out the book and the letter recognition is prefect for Kindergarten audience.

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Amazon rated this book as one of the top 100 influential books for Children and after checking it out from the library I have to agree that this book should be read to children of all ages. You get to learn about the alphabet and at the same time find an enchanting story to entertain kids and yourself.

The story is about how the alphabets in alphabetical order start to climb this coconut tree and everything seems perfect at first but then later on the tree cannot handle all those letters and...more

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Amazon rated this book as one of the top 100 influential books for Children and after checking it out from the library I have to agree that this book should be read to children of all ages. You get to learn about the alphabet and at the same time find an enchanting story to entertain kids and yourself.

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The series of Flat Stanley books has made a true impression on my later childhood. I remember how enjoyable these books were for not only me but many of my peers. Though he may be flat, he still goes on so many different adventures and proves to be heroic in each novel. This book is ideal for intermediate elementary, 3rd-5th grade.

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Flat Stanley is a parable for Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Just like Nero, Flat Stanley is a parable for Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Just like Nero, Flat Stanley's mother, Harriet Lambchop, was implicated in the death of the young boy's father, George. Continuing the similarities, Flat Stanley had his mother murdered five years after receiving his condition, as did Nero. Stanley's flatness is a direct metaphor for Nero's public appearances as an actor, poet, musician and charioteer. In the eyes of traditionalists, this undermined the dignity and authority of his person, status, and office, modeled by the flatness of Stanley's body. As a final piece of evidence, Stanley burned many Christians alive as scapegoats for the Great Fire, which is obviously a direct liaison between the two. Hope this helped! ...more (less)

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Flat Stanley is a parable for Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Just like Nero, Flat Stanley is a parable for Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

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I do love the name Chrysanthemum, but it is long. It's unique and you could nick name them ChrysAnn. Anyway,

This book is an interesting study of identity and how our peers can affect us. It can also be a nice book about being a little different at school and having to deal with that. It's a little longer story. I wasn't really taken by the artwork, but it told the story just fine and had plenty of fun details.

Chrysanthemum loved her special name for 5 years and then she goes to school and is tea...more

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I do love the name Chrysanthemum, but it is long. It's unique and you could nick name them ChrysAnn. Anyway, This book is an interesting study of identity and how our peers can affect us. It can also be a nice book about being a little different at school and having to deal with that.

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Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO....

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by: Laura Joffe Numeroff)

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by: Laura Joffe Numeroff)

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This book has many different versions and fun spins but If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is an original. The causes and effects through this book tells an almost comedic tale of all of the mouses antics. I love the cartoon illustrations through out and this book would be ideal for Kindergarten-2nd grade.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie book. Read 4,493 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask ...

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If I had to pick an overall favorite book from Dr. Suess, I believe this is the book I would choose. This piece of literature is one of the first I can remember and was definitely reread for many years. I have already read this to children I have babysat, and I would love to read it to a classroom audience one day. This book would be ideal for a young audience of Kindergarten-1st Grade.

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“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat?...

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I would try 101 ways to bug your parents, or 101 ways to bug your teacher. (sounds sketchy, i know, especially if you are a teacher or parent, but theI would try 101 ways to bug your parents, or 101 ways to bug your teacher. (sounds sketchy, i know, especially if you are a teacher or parent, but they are good books, I swear!) Sarahʕ*ᴥ*ʔ...more (less)

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I would try 101 ways to bug your parents, or 101 ways to bug your teacher. (sounds sketchy, i know, especially if you are a teacher or parent, but theI would try 101 ways to bug your parents, or 101 ways to bug your teacher.

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Personal reaction- I didn't actually like this book. I found it hard to believe that the main character was supposed to be in third grade when she constantly acted like a kindergartener. I didn't see that there was anything engaging about it either.

Read aloud to make curriculum connection- I honestly think that I would only read this aloud as a free read book. This book you could read before testing because younger students would probably find the things that Clementine does, funny, so reading this before a test would help calm students down and relax them.

Independent reading- I think this book is probably better for students to read on their own. It is better suited for younger grades, such as first to third. There are also other Clementine books that they could read on their own when they finish this one.

Literary elements that could be taught using the book- I think that you could talk about characterization. You can ask students why you think that Clementine acts the way she does and then have them pull events or actions she does from the story that support their argument.

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Read 2,112 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Clementine is having not so good of a week. * On Monday she's sent to the principal's o...

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In this section I have books that I feel help to build a sense of community and classroom inclusion. I hope for all of my future student's to feel loved, supported, and encouraged when they are in my classroom. This section includes readings involving disabilities, diversity, differences, and so much more that help young student's understand that we should all be celebrated and accepted no matter who we are and where we come from. {Total: 5 book}

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Book Title: Skin Like Mine
Author/Illustrator: Latashia M. Perry
Reading Level: LG
Book Level: 2.6

Book Summary: Skin Like Mine explores the topic of diversity amongst children through the eyes of a young girl, who relates the color of people's skin to her favorite kinds of food.

Bookshelf Genre: Multicultural Literature

Bookshelf Mentor Writing Traits (explain one or two content integration ideas):

Voice - This book hits a positive, celebratory tone with the reader. Creating an entertaining and creati...more

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Book Title: Skin Like MineAuthor/Illustrator: Latashia M. PerryReading Level: LGBook Level: 2.6 Book Summary: Skin Like Mine explores the topic of diversity amongst children through the eyes of a young girl, who relates the color of people's skin to her favorite kinds of food.

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Benny doesn't liked to be hugged (by: Zetta Elliot)

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Benny doesn't liked to be hugged (by: Zetta Elliot)

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Benny doesn’t like to be hugged is a great story to teach students that everyone has different qualities and needs. This book specifically highlights how many children with Autism have hypersensitivities to certain sounds, feelings, and activities. A big take away to learn is that despite our differences and needs, our friends with Autism or any differences should be understood, respected, and supported. This story is ideal for a PreK-2nd grade setting as it contains rhyming and easy-to-follow sentences.

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Read 19 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend. Benn…

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Parker Looks Up (by: Parker Curry and Jessica Curry)

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Parker Looks Up (by: Parker Curry and Jessica Curry)

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Parker looks up is a beautiful book about a young girl visiting a museum. On the trip Parker comes across a portrait (of Michelle Obama) having a moment of awe as she sees herself and everything she has the ability to be. This inspirational woman who looks just like her is someone she can look up to, relate to, and strive to be. This book is ideal for Kindergarten to Third grade, teaching young students that they are capable of anything, not matter their differences.

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'Parker Looks Up' is a delightful picture book, based on a photo taken by Ben Hines at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018.

I didn't know anything about this photo, but I was so taken by the book, I did a little research.

Apparently the photo of two-year-old Parker Curry went viral. Parker's mom Jessica discussed the significance of Parker's experience in an article in 'The New York Times' a few weeks later. (Google for the details.)

I love what Amy Sherald, the artist of Michelle Obama's officia...more

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'Parker Looks Up' is a delightful picture book, based on a photo taken by Ben Hines at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. I didn't know anything about this photo, but I was so taken by the book, I did a little research. Apparently the photo of two-year-old Parker Curry went viral.

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I Love My Hair! (by: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley)

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I Love My Hair! (by: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley)

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This modern book is an empowering story about loving ourselves and where we come from. All about discovering the magic of her African beauty and hair, this tale is all about encouraging self-confidence for young up and coming youth. I imagine this book to be perfect for 2nd-4th grade students due to their age and abilities, as well as the common conflicts we all may be facing growing up.

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I Love My Hair is the story of a young black girl who learns to find pride in her hair, even though it hurts sometimes when her mother combs it.

This book was excellent at showing the different expressions and emotions that African American girls have in real life when it comes to their hair. It also connects to all children, teaching them to love who they are and where they come from.

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I Love My Hair is the story of a young black girl who learns to find pride in her hair, even though it hurts sometimes when her mother combs it. This book was excellent at showing the different expressions and emotions that African American girls have in real life when it comes to their hair.

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In this section I have readings that correlate with a theme or aspect of history or social studies. Through cartoons and real photographs, to ancient times and historical figures, there is something to learn from every book. Some features in this category include the Dust Bowl, Amelia Earhart, Child Labor, and so many more. {Current Total: 18 book}

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In this section, I have a category dedicated to everything science and health themed. Some subcategories or topics featured on my list are about the environment, the parts of the body, properties of matter, and so many more. I believe that it is important to be able to understand and theorize about the world around us, including our own selves and things as little as an atom.  {Total: 5 book}

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet (by: Jess French)

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet (by: Jess French)

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This book is a very informative book on the the environment talking about subjects of waste production, recycling, resources, and so much more. The book contains many useful facts about our world and the illustrations to correspond are very vibrant. This piece of literature is perfect for young students around 1st-3rd grade.

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1. From the good to the bad, this book explores the many ways we as humans are impacting our environment. Dive into the many different places our waste goes and the heaps of waste we produce. Good news is, it is not all bad though, there are many different things people are doing right to help save the planet.
2. Have you ever wondered how your actions affect the planet? This informational book is full of many different aspect of pollution and the many different ways we are impacting the Earth. F...more

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1. From the good to the bad, this book explores the many ways we as humans are impacting our environment. Dive into the many different places our waste goes and the heaps of waste we produce. Good news is, it is not all bad though, there are many different things people are doing right to help save the planet.2.

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In this book, students are introduced to the planets that make up our solar system. Each planet is unique and through the facts and literature presented, young children can learned basic knowledge on the planets. This book features great illustrations and rhyming, capturing the attention of the Pre-K to 1st grade audience.

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8 Little Planets book. Read 78 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A delightfully fun, fact-filled planetary tale from the creator of...

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The Story of Ruby Bridges (by: Robert Coles)

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The Story of Ruby Bridges (by: Robert Coles)

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This book tells the real story of an American Civil Rights Activist named Ruby Bridges. When she was only 6 years old, Ruby was the first African American to attend a White-only school during the civil rights movement. I love this book as it is a way for elementary students to understand and learn about a part of American History. I believe it is important for children to know of those who shaped the world we see today. This story is ideal for grade levels of around second to third grade

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The Story of Ruby Bridges book. Read 764 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Please, God, try to forgive those people. Because even ...

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This story is a tale about a young girl and her family during the 1930's Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Leah lives on a corn farm and due to her families money struggles, their belongings and farm equipment is put up for auction. With the help of her caring neighbors and her selfless actions, Leah helps to save her families farm. This book is ideal for intermediate grades (3rd-6th) teaching about history, hard times, and what the power of community support can do.

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Leah loves her pony. Together they ride through tall fields of corn and race across green pastures, chasing cattle under summer skies. Bu...

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I Am Amelia Earhart is a great introductory book for young students needing to learn more about the famous historical figure, Amelia Earhart. Through eye catching graphics, this story captures Amelia's journey from childhood to her award-winning pilot career. This story is ideal for Kindergarten-3rd grade and is an engaging way to learn more about American history.

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I Am Amelia Earhart book. Read 279 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this liv...

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This section of books is made up of Poetry literature only. Poetry develops oral language, phonological awareness, fluency, builds vocabulary, and more. Introducing poetry to children can be a difficult task, and finding the right book is important for students to be able to comprehend and stay engaged. This category includes a diverse list of works including authors such as Eloise Greenfield, Arnold Adoff , and so many more. {Current total: 8 books}

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We Came to America (by: Faith Ringgold) 

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We Came to America (by: Faith Ringgold) 

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We came to America is a beautifully illustrated book about how our diverse population came. From Native Americans who lived here before, to the slaves brought in chains, this book discusses all of the diverse people came to be on this land. This book is ideal for Kindergarten-2nd grade and I have a linked a YouTube read aloud video above.

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We Came to America has 389 ratings and 101 reviews. Diana said: This book is originally a poem but was created into a children's book. It shows many peop...

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This historical book tells the story of the tragedy that occurred on 9/11. An important piece of the book is the survivor tree which is a real monument in New York. This literature is appropriate for a young audience of Kindergarten-2nd grade and teaches about a defining part of our US history.

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After the terrorist attacks of September 21, 2001, on the site of the former twin towers, the Americans opened a memorial to the public. On the walls of the foundations of the former towers were arranged huge fountains in which water falls and drains into a hole in the middle that seems bottomless. It is a place of mourning where Americans and not only them arrive, especially on 9/11 every year, as a place of pilgrimage. The two huge fountains are "framed" by a m...more

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Digital ARC provided by Netgalley After the terrorist attacks of September 21, 2001, on the site of the former twin towers, the Americans opened a memorial to the public. On the walls of the foundations of the former towers were arranged huge fountains in which water falls and drains into a hole in the middle that seems bottomless.

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The read alouds in this category consist of the perfect selection of books for a Pre-Emergent audience of around Birth-4 years old. These books have elements to immerse young children into the world of understanding reading and literature. From learning about colors to nursery rhymes, this category has many Pre-Emergent concepts through out including rhyming, patterns, board books, etc. {Total: 12 book}

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (by: Trace Moroney)

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (by: Trace Moroney)

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This story of the classic nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, is a board book perfect for developing hands. I remember this book from my own childhood as it was often read and sung to me before bed. This literature is apart of the Pre-Emergent category, perfect for Infant/Birth-4 years old.

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Really cute. Loved the 3D pictures. Since it is just the song lyrics, it's better for babies/young toddlers. C read it a couple times, but prefers stories/longer rhymes. A liked looking at the pictures. ...more

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Really cute. Loved the 3D pictures. Since it is just the song lyrics, it's better for babies/young toddlers. C read it a couple times, but prefers stories/longer rhymes. A liked looking at the pictures. ...more

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Read 808 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. From bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpi…

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (by: Eric Carle)

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (by: Eric Carle)

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Read 9,619 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. THE all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world e...

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (by: Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle)

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (by: Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle)

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This book is closely connected to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? Although in this book the animals are describing what they hear it is still a connection between what the animals see in Brown Bear, Brown Bear. Being able to identify what the animals hear from the way something sounds they are using one of their five senses. In the story, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, the animals are using another one of their five senses which if to see.

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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

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Text-To-Text ConnectionThis book is closely connected to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? Although in this book the animals are describing what they hear it is still a connection between what the animals see in Brown Bear, Brown Bear.

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Summary: The book contains pages with different textures and pictures for the reader to interact with. It transitions to noise, sight, and touch, throughout the whole book.

Response: I personally would not use this book unless I was teaching maybe kindergartners. It is informative about what the senses are however there is no storyline to this book at all. I would try and find a different book that explained the senses.

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Summary: The book contains pages with different textures and pictures for the reader to interact with. It transitions to noise, sight, and touch, throughout the whole book. Response: I personally would not use this book unless I was teaching maybe kindergartners. It is informative about what the senses are however there is no storyline to this book at all.

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All shapes Matter (by: Chakra Sreekanth & Sreekanth Kumar)

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All shapes Matter (by: Chakra Sreekanth & Sreekanth Kumar)

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All Shapes Matter matters

A story by a child ,for children.So often we find children getting left out of the group-lonely &forlorn -.Chakra has ingeniously spun a story around this everyday happening &infused it with a moral too.Along with fun illustrations All Shapes Matter is sure to be a hit with kids &kindergarten l libraries

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All Shapes Matter matters A story by a child ,for children.So often we find children getting left out of the group-lonely &forlorn -.Chakra has ingeniously spun a story around this everyday happening &infused it with a moral too.Along with fun illustrations All Shapes Matter is sure to be a hit with kids &kindergarten l libraries

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Eating the Alphabet book. Read 572 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A vibrant and sturdy word book featuring fruits and vegetables...

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Sounds All Around (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

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Amazon.com: Sounds All Around (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1): 9780062386694: Pfeffer, Wendy, Chernyshova, Anna: Books

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Noisy Baby Animals (by: Patricia Hegarty)

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Noisy Baby Animals (by: Patricia Hegarty)

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Touch, feel, and hear the baby animals on every page of this interactive, sturdy board book, packed with appealing pictures, tactile text...

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What Is a Family? (By:  Cassandra Hames)

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What Is a Family? (By:  Cassandra Hames)

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What Is a Family? Love You Always Padded Keepsake Board Book, Ages 1-5

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What Is a Family? Love You Always Padded Keepsake Board Book, Ages 1-5 [Cottage Door Press, Cassandra Hames, Cottage Door Press, Nila Aye] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Is a Family? Love You Always Padded Keepsake Board Book, Ages 1-5

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That's Not Fair! (By: Carmen Tafolla & Sharyll Teneyuca)

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That's Not Fair! (By: Carmen Tafolla & Sharyll Teneyuca)

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This book is ideal for 3rd-5th and speaks on a part of our Labor history. The story follows a young poverous Mexican-American girl and the child labor she faced in the early 1900's.

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That's Not Fair! / ¡No Es Justo! book. Read 20 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A vivid depiction of the early injustices encounte...

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The Traveling Camera (by: Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs)

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The Traveling Camera (by: Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs)

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This book would be perfect for a 3rd-6th grade read aloud and would be great to include for a lesson on child labor.

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The Traveling Camera book. Read 33 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. This picture book chronicles the travels of Lewis Hine, who us...

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John Newbery Medal, Audie Audiobook of the Year

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This book was banned because it was about talking animals, described as "blasphemous and unnatural."

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I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. ...more (less)

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I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. ...more (less)

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Where The Wild Things Are (by: Maurice Sendak)

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Where The Wild Things Are (by: Maurice Sendak)

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This book was banned because the idea of the boy being sent to bed without food was problematic and also featured supernatural details/themes.

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Claimed to have had sexist themes or ideas.

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Read 21.6k reviews from the world's largest community for readers. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettabl...

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The Great Gatspy (by: F. Scott Fitzgerald) 

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The Great Gatspy (by: F. Scott Fitzgerald) 

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The book contains mature language as well as sexual themes and societal issues.

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ALA's Notable Children's Book Nominee in 2006, ASPCA Henry Bergh Book Award in 2005, and was named one of the Bank Street Best Books of the Year in 2006

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And Tango Makes Three (by: Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell 

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And Tango Makes Three (by: Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell 

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This banned book tells the true story of the a same sex penguin couple and their family.

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I read this for banned book week 2018. I find it so sad that people want to ban this book because two male penguins become a family. It is a true story and it is a sweet story about two penguins that become a couple and want a baby penguin. Their keeper rescues an egg and gives it to them to adopt. They take good care of their baby and it grows into a healthy penguin.

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I read this for banned book week 2018. I find it so sad that people want to ban this book because two male penguins become a family. It is a true story and it is a sweet story about two penguins that become a couple and want a baby penguin.

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This book was found to be offensive towards certain religions that refrain from eating pork.

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The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to get honey, Piglet meets a Heffalump, and Eeyore ...

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (by: Dav Pilkey)

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (by: Dav Pilkey)

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This book was banned for insensitivity, unsuited to age group, and encouraging children to disobey authority.

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The cover looks silly but for children this is fun. There's humor that's not cheesy or obnoxious, everything from the villain's van saying "The Bad Guys" on it to the bizarre conception of the Captain Underpants comic book. Not actually a story about him, it's the two of two bratty kids who conceive this character and make a comic book out of him, order a hypno-ring to control their irritating principal, and spread general mayhem around school and town. Clever drawings accompany the text, which...more

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Captain Underpants, #1)

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The cover looks silly but for children this is fun. There's humor that's not cheesy or obnoxious, everything from the villain's van saying "The Bad Guys" on it to the bizarre conception of the Captain Underpants comic book.

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This series of books was challenged due to the idea that it "teaches that extreme negative emotions, such as hate, are acceptable." The main character was described as sassy and used incorrect grammar.

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I had heard of Junie B. Jones, and the books sounded pretty silly, so I had never read any. But then I sat in on story time in Jordan Bors' first-grade class. I couldn't stop laughing! Mrs. Bors was reading the first book in the series, and I had missed the beginning of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, and the kids were laughing as much as I was! And they were begging for "just one more chapter" over and over! What a testament to a book! So I had to get the book from the library right...more

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, #1)

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I had heard of Junie B. Jones, and the books sounded pretty silly, so I had never read any. But then I sat in on story time in Jordan Bors' first-grade class. I couldn't stop laughing! Mrs. Bors was reading the first book in the series, and I had missed the beginning of Junie B.

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The Pokey Little Puppy (by: Janette Sebring Lowrey)

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The Pokey Little Puppy (by: Janette Sebring Lowrey)

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My absolute favorite book as a child, too! I happened to find it at a World Market one day not long ago and bought another copy. (The one from my chilMy absolute favorite book as a child, too! I happened to find it at a World Market one day not long ago and bought another copy. (The one from my childhood is packed away somewhere.....) Loosely summarizing, a litter of puppies digs under a fence and go out to explore the wide, wide, world. The Poky Little Puppy wanders off from his littermates and explores on his own. When the group realize pudding is being made they go home, but because they were naughty and dug under the fence, they go to bed without any. The Poky Little Puppy shows up later after everyone else is asleep and gets to enjoy the pudding! Similar adventures continues over a couple of days and then the puppies learn how to not be naughty......so they ended up getting dessert. When the Poky Little Puppy finally gets back home, his brothers have eaten all the dessert so he had to go to bed without any. It's the sweetest little story ever! ...more (less)

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My absolute favorite book as a child, too! I happened to find it at a World Market one day not long ago and bought another copy. (The one from my chilMy absolute favorite book as a child, too! I happened to find it at a World Market one day not long ago and bought another copy.

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A gothic tale of kidnapping, murder, cannibalism, and mayhem in the insect kingdom, Ten Little Ladybugs, written by Melanie Gerth and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, presents a troubling view of the devastating havoc that eschatological idolatry and ideology wreak on America's children. That such potentially scarring material is promoted as a "children's book" is even more troubling.

The cover is gaily festooned with the pastoral scene from a bourgeois garden, the smiles on the faces of the p...more

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A gothic tale of kidnapping, murder, cannibalism, and mayhem in the insect kingdom, Ten Little Ladybugs, written by Melanie Gerth and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith, presents a troubling view of the devastating havoc that eschatological idolatry and ideology wreak on America's children. That such potentially scarring material is promoted as a "children's book" is even more troubling.

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John Newbery Medal, Audie Audiobook of the Year

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I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. ...more (less)

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I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. I'd recommend The Trumpet of the Swan, also by E.B. White. It also includes animals, to be specific, swans. ...more (less)

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Caldecott Medal, John Newbery Award Medal, Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Picture Book

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Watercress book. Read 804 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to he...

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Where The Wild Things Are (by: Maurice Sendak)

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Where The Wild Things Are (by: Maurice Sendak)

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Caldecott Award Winner

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon (by: Kelly Barnhill)

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon (by: Kelly Barnhill)

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John Newbery Medal

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Read 13.2k reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who …

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We are Water Protectors (by:) Carole Lindstrom

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We are Water Protectors (by:) Carole Lindstrom

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Caldecott Winner, Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text

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We Are Water Protectors book. Read 1,322 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across Nor...

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John Newbery Winner

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Read 4,758 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. A graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the strug…

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Hello, Universe (by: Erin Entrada Kelly)

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Hello, Universe (by: Erin Entrada Kelly)

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John Newbery Medal

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Read 3,335 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected …

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Caldecott Winner 2013

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Caldecott Medal Winner

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There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through th...

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Bridge to Terabithia (by: Katherine Paterson)

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Bridge to Terabithia (by: Katherine Paterson)

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Newbery Award Winner

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The best part of this book is Jess and Leslie's friendship. More specifically, the important impact that it has on Jess's life in the end of the book.The best part of this book is Jess and Leslie's friendship. More specifically, the important impact that it has on Jess's life in the end of the book. The fact that Leslie is such a positive presence is the reason Jess is able to cope with the horrible troubles he is faced with in the end of the book. Also, as a whole, this book doesn't have any one dimensional characters. For example Jess's teacher and bully both have their own hardships that they are also trying to overcome. ...more (less)

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Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies

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Tatevik is on semi hiatus (trying to finish PHD)

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The best part of this book is Jess and Leslie's friendship. More specifically, the important impact that it has on Jess's life in the end of the book.The best part of this book is Jess and Leslie's friendship. More specifically, the important impact that it has on Jess's life in the end of the book.

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If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand - Poems About School (by: Kalli Dakos)

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If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand - Poems About School (by: Kalli Dakos)

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This poem book would be great for a 3rd grade classroom.

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By Kalli Dakos, Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Summary: This book has thirty-eight poems that capture the excitement, challenge, heartbreak, and wonder of life in elementary school
Evaluation of Illustrations/Text: The text has two to three poems per page with the title of the poem before the poem to separate the poems. There are few illustrations, but the illustrations present are pencil draw in detail.
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Monitor understanding - As the teacher make sure the studen...more

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If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand

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The Ice Cream Store: Poems (by: Dennis Lee) 

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This poem collection would be ideal for 4-8years of age.

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Meh. Not great.

I think there was maybe one poem I liked in here. The rest were either too boring, too repetitive, or too outdated. Microaggressions abound. The age of this book may be causing many of its problems; such a thing would probably not be published today.

Aside from the problematic content (like the very first poem that compares children of different races to ice cream flavours), many of the poems are just weak. A few attempts at rhyme fall flat. "Canary" doesn't rhyme with "Kalahari",...more

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Meh. Not great. I think there was maybe one poem I liked in here. The rest were either too boring, too repetitive, or too outdated. Microaggressions abound. The age of this book may be causing many of its problems; such a thing would probably not be published today.

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This poem book is for 2nd-4th grade.

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A House Is a House for Me (by: Mary Ann Hoberman)

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A House Is a House for Me (by: Mary Ann Hoberman)

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This poem would be ideal for K-2nd grade.

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Everything under the sun is either a house, or something that lives in a house, in this delightful rhyming story, originally published in 1978: "Cartons are houses for crackers. / Castles are houses for kings. / The more that I think about houses, / The more things are houses for kings," declares the narrator at one point. Hoberman's rhythmic text - which makes for the best sort of read-aloud selection - is accompanied by Betty Fraser's vintage artwork, with its attention to detail and many clev...more

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Everything under the sun is either a house, or something that lives in a house, in this delightful rhyming story, originally published in 1978: "Cartons are houses for crackers. / Castles are houses for kings. / The more that I think about houses, / The more things are houses for kings," declares the narrator at one point.

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If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries (by: Judith Viorst)

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If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries (by: Judith Viorst)

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This poem collection is for 2nd-5th grade.

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Personal Reaction:
I loved reading the poems in this book because they were entertaining and related to children's view and actions in so many ways. The different categories of poems made it exciting to read. Children will love to read these light-hearted poems that draw their attention through the rhythms and rhymes created!

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-Read aloud or independent reading for K-2 grade
-Enjoyment/enrichment: the various poems in this book are designed to amuse the reader. For example, the poem called...more

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Personal Reaction:I loved reading the poems in this book because they were entertaining and related to children's view and actions in so many ways. The different categories of poems made it exciting to read. Children will love to read these light-hearted poems that draw their attention through the rhythms and rhymes created!

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This book would be ideal for a 3rd-5th grade read aloud.

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* * * Read & reviewed with my niece Emma * * *

Nope. Wasn't working for us. We just weren't in the mood for the silly wordplay. For example, the subtitle to Runny Babbit is A Billy Sook.

Maybe we'll give this another shot at another time, but this time around both Emma and I found this too annoying to read, regardless of how short it is. A shame really. I'd hoped for more from a Shel Silverstein. I expect him to knock it out of the park every time.

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* Read & reviewed with my niece Emma * * * Nope. Wasn't working for us. We just weren't in the mood for the silly wordplay. For example, the subtitle to Runny Babbit is A Billy Sook.

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This category is filled with great read alouds for an Emergent Audience of around 4-6 years. In this stage, children can be expected to be able to identify 40 uppercase and lower case letter, demonstrate left to right directionality across one line of print, understand enough English to follow simple directions, hear letter sounds (at least 8), etc. Some types of books you can expect to find in this category are Big Books, Concept Books, Predictable Books, Interactive Books, and so many more. Popular authors within this category are Dr. Seuss, Mo Williams, Lois Ehlert, etc. {Current Total: 17 books}

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Dog’s Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Coun…

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Read 214 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. At last, here is a concept book with a sense of humor and a satisfying story.Poor Dog. Som…

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (by: Mo Williems)

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (by: Mo Williems)

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! book. Read 3,459 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. When a bus driver takes a break from his rou...

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AlphaOops! book. Read 127 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. It's backwards! It's inside out! It's every letter for itself! This lau...

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes is a story about Pete the Cat and his brand new white shoes. Along his walk Pete steps in strawberries, blueberries, and mud turning his new shoes different colors. Pete didn't let this stop him, he kept walking along until he stepped in a bucket of water and his shoes were white again. This story teaches the reader to not let anything hold you back and just keep walking. The text and illustrations go very well together in this story. The illustrations can aid ...more

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes is a story about Pete the Cat and his brand new white shoes. Along his walk Pete steps in strawberries, blueberries, and mud turning his new shoes different colors. Pete didn't let this stop him, he kept walking along until he stepped in a bucket of water and his shoes were white again.

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Read 3,212 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every...

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Reviewed for YA Books Central

A fun alphabet adventure.

The story:
Little i loses his dot. It fell of and rolled away so he embarked on a mission to recover that part of himself. And some adventure it is. He must go across the sea where he finds islands and caves, all the while spelling out many of the things he sees or says.

What I loved:
With the right kid, this book can teach a lot. There's a lot of bright colors to keep them engages and words that are spelled out. The adventure is fun enough to...more

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Reviewed for YA Books Central A fun alphabet adventure. The story:Little i loses his dot. It fell of and rolled away so he embarked on a mission to recover that part of himself. And some adventure it is.

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Text-to-Self Connection:

'Wemberly Worried' could only be a text-to-self connection for me! I grew up a worrier. I often made myself literally sick as a child as I worried about everything from the first day of school (I went to a new school every year until 5th grade) to a bad grade to softball games. I hated when I didn't know anyone in a room, I hated to disappoint anyone, I hated playing softball because I was terrible! I have found many ways to stop the worrying as a young adult and happily...more

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Text-to-Self Connection: 'Wemberly Worried' could only be a text-to-self connection for me! I grew up a worrier. I often made myself literally sick as a child as I worried about everything from the first day of school (I went to a new school every year until 5th grade) to a bad grade to softball games.

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Book Review
Everyone's heard of SEUSS (Dr) (I hope). 4 stars to The Cat in the Hat, an adorable children's book full of little amusing pictures and rhymes.

Kids love the absurdity. It's an opportunity for the reader to use different voices... to dress up... to be free and fun and just enjoy reading.

Though it could be used as a way to teach kids about rhymes, as well as what's real and not real... my recommendation with this one is to just HAVE FUN! Act out all the scenes. Make it a fun...more

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The Cat in the Hat (The Cat in the Hat, #1)

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Book Review Everyone's heard of SEUSS (Dr) (I hope). 4 stars to The Cat in the Hat, an adorable children's book full of little amusing pictures and rhymes. Kids love the absurdity. It's an opportunity for the reader to use different voices... to dress up... to be free and fun and just enjoy reading.

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It Begins with A (by: Stephanie Calmenson)

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It Begins with A (by: Stephanie Calmenson)

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It Begins with an a book. Read 8 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Rhyming riddles challenge the reader to guess objects beginning ...

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The Napping House has an element of comedy and comfortability that captured my heart as a child. This is a cumulative rhyming book that builds as it goes, from a Granny to a Flea. The book is ideal for a young audience, Kindergarten-1st grade.

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Everyone knows the cumulative rhyme "This Is the House That Jack Built," but The Napping House (1984) is close on its heels in the race f...

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I am assuming your question has to do with the very realistic nature of this book and that you stopped reading after you got to the pictures of the chI am assuming your question has to do with the very realistic nature of this book and that you stopped reading after you got to the pictures of the children's faces frozen in abject horror as the t-rex approaches. You're right, they do need help! I don't want to spoil it, but let's just say things end very very badly for everyone. ...more (less)

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I am assuming your question has to do with the very realistic nature of this book and that you stopped reading after you got to the pictures of the chI am assuming your question has to do with the very realistic nature of this book and that you stopped reading after you got to the pictures of the children's faces frozen in abject horror as the t-rex approaches.

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Children love the way the book shows the opposites. This is not only great for print motivation because it so fun to read, but also great for vocabulary. There are great words, like spiky and smooth, bouncy and still. This might be a good time to talk about being careful with library books since this book is delicate and some of the pages- like the huge elephant fold out at the end may take patience to refold back into the book.

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Children love the way the book shows the opposites. This is not only great for print motivation because it so fun to read, but also great for vocabulary. There are great words, like spiky and smooth, bouncy and still.

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Numbers and counting are so much fun with Bear in the second of a concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creator...

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Z Is for Moose book. Read 855 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky illustrates an outrageously funny and b...

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This read aloud would be most appropriate for a Pre-K, Kindergarten audience.

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You go to the public library your tax dollars pay for. You say to the nice librarian lady "Can you give me a book, pleaseeeee", and then you open it aYou go to the public library your tax dollars pay for. You say to the nice librarian lady "Can you give me a book, pleaseeeee", and then you open it and start. :) ...more (less)

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You go to the public library your tax dollars pay for. You say to the nice librarian lady "Can you give me a book, pleaseeeee", and then you open it aYou go to the public library your tax dollars pay for.

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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! (by: Dr. Seuss)

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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! (by: Dr. Seuss)

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From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, this sturdy board book version of 'Dr. Seuss's ABC' is now available in a bigger trim ...

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Truth be told I indeed do find the internal messages featured in Jessica Love's Julian is a Mermaid about being yourself, about accepting who you are and what appeals to you, while certainly important and essential, also a bit too much of having been presented over and over again in far too many recently published picture books (although yes, I also very much consider Julian's abuela, I find his grandmother an absolute gem, especially that she does not ever verbally criticise her grandson after...more

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Truth be told I indeed do find the internal messages featured in Jessica Love's Julian is a Mermaid about being yourself, about accepting who you are and what appeals to you, while certainly important and essential, also a bit too much of having been presented over and over again in far too many recently published picture books (although yes, I also very much consider Julian's abuela, I find his grandmother an absolute gem, especially that she does not ever verbally criticise her grandson after...more

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This section contains a list of books ideal for early readers of 6-7 years of age. Early readers typically are learning to decode, working with tier 2 vocabulary, are beginning to make sense of what they read, and so much more. It is important that these early readers are being exposed to new vocabulary, experience many different kinds of genres and formats, begin to build background knowledge on different topics, and are exposed to picture books and wordless books with more complex story lines. Some examples of texts you might see in this section are concept books, more complex ABC books, appropriate poetry, and complex picture books. {Current Total: 17 books}

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue (by: Kate DiCamillo)

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue (by: Kate DiCamillo)

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Read 1,113 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she’s a porcine wonder. And to the por…

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Read 2,741 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. ARE YOU MY MOTHER? tells a very simple story for children who have just started to read....

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features rhyming and is a more complex picture book

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You Are a Reader! / You Are a Writer! (by: April Jones Prince)

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You Are a Reader! / You Are a Writer! (by: April Jones Prince)

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You Are a Reader! / You Are a Writer! book. Read 19 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Two rhyming books in one that inspire and enc...

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informative book, more complex and higher concept

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet (by: Jess French)

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet (by: Jess French)

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1. From the good to the bad, this book explores the many ways we as humans are impacting our environment. Dive into the many different places our waste goes and the heaps of waste we produce. Good news is, it is not all bad though, there are many different things people are doing right to help save the planet.
2. Have you ever wondered how your actions affect the planet? This informational book is full of many different aspect of pollution and the many different ways we are impacting the Earth. F...more

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1. From the good to the bad, this book explores the many ways we as humans are impacting our environment. Dive into the many different places our waste goes and the heaps of waste we produce. Good news is, it is not all bad though, there are many different things people are doing right to help save the planet.2.