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The Water Princess by Susan Verde illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

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The Water Princess by Susan Verde illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

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This story is based on supermodel Georgie Badiel's childhood and the journey she, her mother, and the other women in the village took to get water in Africa. She calls herself a princess and says that her kingdom is the African sky. She wishes for water and wants it to appear but it isn't going to and she wishes her village had water. The book is not too textually complex although it could be hard for kids to understand why Georgie's village doesn't have water but it's good for kids to see what other kids around the world have to do in their daily lives, especially to get something we generally take for granted. This would be a good read aloud for maybe later first through upper elementary.

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The Water Princess has 1,290 ratings and 335 reviews. Otis said: I happened upon this book the night after the Charity:Water annual gala. Charity:Water i...

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell illustrated by  Henry Cole

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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell illustrated by  Henry Cole

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This books is about a real life event that happened at the Central Park Zoo in New York City between two male chinstrap penguins who fell in love. Their names are Roy and Silo. The two penguins in the story notice how all the girl and boy penguins like each other and become couples, which they themselves do, and then see that those couples can do something they can't. The girl lays an egg and then the two take turns keeping it warm. The keeper of the penguins finds an egg for the two and they take care of it and learn how to take care of Tango (because it takes two to Tango, hence her name) as she grows. It has somewhat predictive text that helps kids be able to understand the slightly complex ideal conveyed in the text.

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Find out more about And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, Henry Cole at Simon & Schuster. Read book reviews & excerpts, watch author videos & more.

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This book tells kids how much words and kindness matters. It's important for kids to realize how powerful, in a good and a bad way, their words can be and this illustrates that very well. It would be a great book in kingdergarten up through third because it is on the simpler side but a good reminder about the power of words for any grade.

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The words we listen to can affect how we feel.

Some words can do amazing things and make us happy.

And some words can really hurt us (we all know what sort of words those are).

Our words have power, and we can choose to use them to make the world a better place.

Simple, direct, and emotive, Words and Your Heart 's message is that words have extraordinary power-to harm and to heal, to create and to destroy, and to spread love.

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Amazon.com: Words and Your Heart: 9781250168726: Neal, Kate Jane: Books

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The Bad Seed by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald

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The Bad Seed by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald

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This book tells the story of a seed who is mean and not a very nice seed to anyone but it's because he almost got eaten, making him the way he was. But then he realizes that's no way to act and corrects his behavior. He says he's not perfect all the time but he does his best to be better, which is a great lesson for kids. The concepts are relatively simple making it an appropriate read aloud for all elementary students.

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Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts

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This book tells the story of a curious little girl named Ada and her figuring out the why and what and how of the world. The whole book is in rhymes which makes it easier for kids to read and more fun for a read aloud. There is a little bit of complex vocabulary such as "frazzled" and "chaos" and "pungent".

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Fantastic book about a child who doesn't speak until she is 3, then goes on to look at the world and explore it very uniquely. Ada not being afraid ofFantastic book about a child who doesn't speak until she is 3, then goes on to look at the world and explore it very uniquely. Ada not being afraid of failure sends a strong message about the importance of having a growth mindset. Fabulous story! Great illustrations! ...more (less)

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Fantastic book about a child who doesn't speak until she is 3, then goes on to look at the world and explore it very uniquely. Ada not being afraid ofFantastic book about a child who doesn't speak until she is 3, then goes on to look at the world and explore it very uniquely.

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Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller illustrated in Jen Hill

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Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller illustrated in Jen Hill

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This book teaches about being kind and one girl doing her best to show kindness is all the ways she can. She makes a new friend, she shows how volunteering and talking to different members of the community shows kindness. The concepts in this book are only moderately complex and it would be a great read for any elementary school level.

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the Worldby Matt Lamothe

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the Worldby Matt Lamothe

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This is a wonderfully diverse book that shows kids what 5 kids around the world do during their day that is both similar and different from what an American child would typically know. The kids in the book are based off of real life kids that were made into characters for this book. It shows what the kids eat for breakfast, where they live, their family structure, what clothes they wear. This book is not very complex but some vocabulary and locations that kids might not know are underlined, perhaps so they can look them up or ask someone else. This book takes the common idea of a day of getting ready for and going to school and showing how universal it is but the differences in the details.

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In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their daysandmdash;and this one world we all shareandmdash;unites them.

This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.

Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs

Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences

Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe

If you enjoyed Carson Ellis' Home , you're sure to enjoy the window into the world provided by This is How We Do It .

This children's picture book is ideal for parents or teachers looking for the following:

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books)

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) [Lamothe, Matt] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

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She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

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This book is about 13 woman who have made impacts on history. It always show girls of color as well . This would be a really great book for second to upper elementary. This book shows girls that they should pursue their dreams regardless of what people may say to them. This book includes some more well known women such as, Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, but also ones less well known such as Virgina Apgar, Claudette Colvin, and Margaret Chase Smith.ll

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Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted . She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. , starred review

Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted.

With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. Persistence is power.

This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor-and one special cameo.

★ "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." -

"Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." -
Praise for She Persisted : Publishers Weekly Booklist She Persisted ] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." - Family Circle "A message we all need to hear." -

"We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." - Scary Mommy Romper

"This will be a great read for kids (especially young girls)." -

"We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton's new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice." -Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World [Clinton, Chelsea, Boiger, Alexandra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

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What If Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick

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What If Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick

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This would be great read aloud that could be paired with a lesson on pollution, the environment, or just something to get kids thinking about their actions. The text isn't conceptually difficult and it puts it into things kids know like going to the zoo or going to their grandparents. The illustrations provide a visual for what it would look like if everybody did the negative actions he does in the book.

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What If Everybody Did That? [Javernick, Ellen, Madden, Colleen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What If Everybody Did That?

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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes

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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes

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This is a wonderful book based on a true story of a woman who survived the 2014 Boston marathon bombing. This book would be a wonderful read aloud for kids to. This book tells the story of a little girl who loses both legs and a puppy who was originally supposed to be a seeing eye dog but ends up becoming the little girls guide dog. This would be a great book to have in the classroom because it helps kids understand what guide dogs do and how they help their owner. And you never know when one of their classmates might have a guide dog for something.

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Rescue & Jessica has 657 ratings and 146 reviews. Tatiana said: Cried twice reading this to my kid. Then spent half an hour talking about disability and ...

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This book follows a little inventor girl and her assistant (her dog) as she decides she wants to invent the "most magnificent thing". The text is not very complex so it would be easy for kids to read themselves but also a great read aloud, maybe in science. It shows her getting frustrated as part of the process which is good for kids to see that it's okay, that happens, but to move on and keep trying

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Ashley Spires

Ashley Spires grew up in a little town on the coast of British Columbia called Tsawwassen with two parents, an older sister, eight cats, a dog and the occasional newt.

For a while she thought that animation was her future, but then photography caught her eye, which led her to bookmaking courses. These classes opened her eyes to the world of illustration and she never looked back. Delighted that there was, in fact, a career that allowed her to remain in her pajamas, hang out with her cats and be productive at the same time, she knew illustration was the perfect job for her.

Ashley spent time living in Toronto and Saskatoon before returning to her home turf of Delta, British Columbia where she now resides with three cats, a dog and her extremely patient fella.

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Spires, Ashley

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Grumpy Monkey is a wonderful book to read to all elementary kids that isn't overly complex because it teaches kids an important lesson that it is okay to have a bad day and not know why, but that tomorrow will be better. It's a relatable and comical book. The pictures add to the sense of comedy using animals instead of people.

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Grumpy Monkey book. Read 434 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings...and...

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Once Upon an Alphabet Short Stories for All Letters by Oliver Jeffers

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Once Upon an Alphabet Short Stories for All Letters by Oliver Jeffers

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This would be a great book to use pieces of for different lessons about different letters or words. Some of the examples are very complex but there are context clues in the illustrations. There are lessons about being well mannered and kind and also it's hilarious.

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Once Upon an Alphabet has 2,954 ratings and 544 reviews. Betsy said: Beware ever becoming a brand, my sweet, for that way lies nothing but unhappiness an...

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Hidden Figures The True Story if Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Hidden Figures The True Story if Four Black Women and the Space Race

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This book is historical and shows how powerful and brilliant women are, specifically black women. The concepts in this are very complex although the illustrations help with understanding and some vocabulary, like segregation, is explained.

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Hidden Figures has 614 ratings and 137 reviews. Stephanie said: Before rockets where launched into space and man walked on the moon, a group of underrepr...

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Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafai illustrated by Kerascpe

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Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafai illustrated by Kerascpe

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This book is an fantastic version of Malala's story for kids to understand the hardships she went through for the right for her and her female peers to go to school, something taken for granted most of the time for kids. This shows them another version of reality different from their own. It shows how hard work gets you places, not wishing. This would be a great read aloud for upper elementary.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. * "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." (starred review)
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Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.
As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.

"This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." --

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Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris

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Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris

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This book would be a great read aloud because it is very interactive it asks questions that kids can think about and answer. The book teaches an important lesson that heroes are everyday people and that by hard work you can accomplish anything. It also shows diversity and was written by a black women senator.

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From Senator Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us--and if we try, we can all be heroes too. Now a #1 New York Times bestseller!Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl who loved super...

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

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The illustrations in this book are magnificent and super detailed. This would be an amazing interactive read aloud for all elementary grades and second and up would love to read it themselves to discover all the details in the illustrations. It's fiction but it has elements of science in it about space, stars, the human body. It also talks about how each person fits into society.

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Here We Are has 2,447 ratings and 528 reviews. Hannah said: Click here to watch a video review of this book on my channel, From Beginning to Bookend. ...

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What do you do with an idea? by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom 

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What do you do with an idea? by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom 

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This book talks about creativity and personifies it for easier understanding for any elementary age children. The personified idea is colorful in the book whereas the rest of the illustrations are in shades of black, white, and gray but the things the idea touches are also colorful until the entire illustration is colorful.

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What do you do with an idea? Especially an idea that's different, or daring, or a little wild? This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. It's a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed too big, too odd, too difficult.

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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This book represents cultural diversity very well with accompanying illustrations and conceptually difficult concepts. It talks about cultural foods which is relatable for some kids. It also deals with the idea of being an outsider and also making friends. The illustrations have more warmer tones then cool making them look inviting. This would be appropriate for upper elementary.

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We're all Wonders by R.J. Palacio Illustrated by 

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This would be good for younger grades and upper elementary as it has beautiful illustrations that spark imagination but it also has important lessons. The two main lessons are about kindness and that "people can change the way they see"

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We're All Wonders has 2,270 ratings and 403 reviews. Mischenko said: I picked up We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio last week. It's a story about Auggie P...

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I am Human: A book of empathy by Susan Verde and art by Peter Reynolds

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I am Human: A book of empathy by Susan Verde and art by Peter Reynolds

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The wording and syntax are easy to understand but portray complex concepts for being human such as having dreams and being afraid of new things. This would be an appropriate read aloud for all elementary ages. The bright pictures help illustrate the ideals presented and also show hyperbole.

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I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human.