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If You had a Jetpack by Lisl H. Detlefsen 

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If You had a Jetpack by Lisl H. Detlefsen 

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This book about the endless possibilities of what to do with a jetpack is perfect for a fun read aloud. At the same time, this story could be used to teach what adverbs are, as it includes many of them such as patiently, cautiously, politely, etc. This book is intended for K-2, which is appropriate due to its silly nature and mostly simple text. The book is moderately complex due to vocabulary, sentence structure, and subject matter knowledge.

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If You Had a Jetpack has 148 ratings and 35 reviews. Sarah said: A very funny story told in the vein of If you give a mouse a cookie. Recommended for K...

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This is a touching book about identifying with emotions and being okay with them. I see this as being an excellent book for a guidance counselor to read to students of any elementary age so that they know that their emotions such as sadness are valid and it is okay to feel that way sometimes. This book is intended for PreK-2 and is fitting for these grades. At this point, students should be made aware of emotions and that they are okay to feel. This book is moderately complex due to intertextuality.

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simon & schuster books for young readers

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juvenile fiction / social issues / emotions & feelings

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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sadness; emotions; feelings; books about feelings; funny; picture book sequel; i'm bored; potato; flamingo; friendship; laughing; crying; happy; boredom; picture books about feelings; humorous picture books; comedian; new york times bestselling author; wet hot american summer; inside out

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A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I'm Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi.Everyone feels sad sometimes-even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he's f...

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This book is a short story about a child asking his mother what she thinks he will be when he grows up. This can ignite many questions in readers about what they want to be when they grow up. I would use this book in a preK or K classroom and have my students draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up. When I Grow Up is intended for grades K-2. This seems more appropriate for the younger part of the range, as this book may be too simple as kids get into 2nd grade. This book is moderately complex due to vocabulary.

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bedtime; dreams; love; acceptance; shower gift; baby gift; valentines day; diane goode; caldecott honor; julie chen; "big brother"; "the talk"; celebrity book; growing up; careers; jobs; princesses wear pants; picture book by the host of the talk; savannah guthrie; ainsley earhardt; hoda kotb; talk show host; take heart my child;

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bedtime; dreams; love; acceptance; shower gift; baby gift; valentines day; diane goode; caldecott honor; julie chen; celebrity book; growing up; careers; jobs; princesses wear pants; picture book by the host of the talk; savannah guthrie; ainsley earhardt; hoda kotb; talk show host; take heart my child; "big brother"; "the talk"

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

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"A small child muses about the future as Mom guides the bedtime routine...Winning text and illustrations for bedtime." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The whimsical pictures fill every page with happiness and variety as Chen presents exuberant ideas for the big drea...

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This book is a feel good book that inspires readers to follow their dreams and to do whatever makes them happy. This book would be a great source of sight words and an inspiration for a fun activity afterwards. Students could draw what kind of dreamer they think they are. This book is meant for grades PreK-2, which is very appropriate due to the depth of the book that can possibly be explored by older kids. This book is moderately complex due to vocabulary and sentence structure.

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This book is a story full of onomatopoeias and rhyming words that describe the sound of rain as it sprinkles, storms, and quits raining all together. This book would be an excellent way to teach parts of figurative language such as onomatopoeia and rhyming. This book is intended for grades PreK-3, but it may be better suited for grades that are learning figurative language. This book is moderately complex due to its use of vocabulary, as some students may not know that words like "splatter, whoosh, swish, etc." are used to describe the sound of rain.

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A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids An NCTE Notable Poetry Book “McCanna’s carefully chosen words are nearly all...

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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! by Jody Jensen Shaffer and Claire Messer

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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! by Jody Jensen Shaffer and Claire Messer

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This is a simple book about a school bus being nervous for his first day with other children. It seems as though many young children could relate to the school bus in the story and identify with his nervous feelings. This would be a great book to read in a PreK or K classroom to students who just started riding the school bus or are soon to. This book is intended for grades PreK-K. The book is moderately complex due to its sentence structure, vocabulary, and subject matter knowledge. The book discusses parts of a bus such as the brakes, engine, gauges, etc. which may be hard to understand at such a young age.

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children's / teenage fiction & true stories

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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juvenile fiction / social themes / new experience

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juvenile fiction/social themes - emotions & feelings

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juvenile fiction/social themes - new experience

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juvenile fiction/transportation - cars & trucks

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bus; vehicle; first day of school; back to school; confidence; self esteem; books to help prepare for school; onomatopoeia

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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!

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It's the first day of school! But is Busy Bus ready? Find out in this darling picture book that showcases the excitement and worries little ones experience as they prepare for their first day.Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first-day jitters....

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Fur, Feather, Fin, All Around Us are Kin by Diane Lang

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Fur, Feather, Fin, All Around Us are Kin by Diane Lang

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This book is a fun, informational books about animals and all the different types. This book is a great way to introduce types of animals in a science lesson. It briefly discusses mammals, birds, amphibians, etc. and how all animals have some of the same qualities. It would be a great way to teach what all the different kinds of animals are. All Around Us is intended for grades K-2. This book seems more fitting for 1st/2nd grade because it addresses the science side of animal grouping and is suited for students who have some knowledge in science. This book is moderately complex due to subject matter knowledge.

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Fur, Feather, Fin-All of Us Are Kin has 172 ratings and 43 reviews. Mathew said: A lovely little non-fiction book in the form of a poem and accompanied b...

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In this book, Jerome finds importance of the words he encounters everyday, and he collects them. He eventually uses the words he has collected to become a poet and then a singer, and shares his knowledge with the world. This book would be a great way to share with students the importance of vocabulary and working to expand it. This book is meant for grades PreK-2, but seems to be better suited for 1-2 as it addresses vocabulary and reading. These are more relatable for the older children of this range. The book is moderately complex due to its use of a few complex vocabulary words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

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All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

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This book is an inspiring read about a school welcoming all races, genders, cultures, and religions. The book could be used on the first day of school in really any classroom to set the tone for the students that ALL students are welcome there and all will be treated with respect and care. This book is ideal for grades PreK-1, but really can be applicable to any grade range, as it addresses all people and how they are welcomed in school. This book is exceedingly complex due to its intertextuality. Many students may not understand the references to people that wear hijabs, people that have parents of the same sex, people that use wheelchairs, etc.

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Suzanne Kaufman is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome. She is the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats/Kerlan Memorial Fellowship, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Mentorship and Portfolio Honors.

Her books have been awarded Washington State Book Award, Bank Street College Education Best Children's Books of the Year Honors, Notable Books for a Global Society, Mathical Honor Award, Bologna Children's Book Fair Spectator Child Exhibition and Amazon Best Children Book of the Year. Her books include her own book Confiscated and illustrated work: Big Feelings, Take Your Pets to School Day, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex.

Over the years, she's done everything from animating special effects for Universal and Discovery, animation lead on games that were awarded the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences "Innovation in Art Direction", "Innovation in Animation" and "Children's Title of the Year". She has lectured about illustration and animation around the US, England, Japan and Peru. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her working in her studio. She lives on Beacon Hill in South Seattle with her husband and two creative daughters of her own. Visit her at www.suzannekaufman.com.

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All Are Welcome [Penfold, Alexandra, Kaufman, Suzanne] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. All Are Welcome

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Lena's Shoes are Nervous by Keith Calabrese and Juana Medina

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Lena's Shoes are Nervous by Keith Calabrese and Juana Medina

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A sweet book about a little girl who is nervous for her first day of kindergarten via her shoes. This creative story is relatable for kids who are nervous about anything coming their way. This would be a great book to read to preK students who are soon going to enter kindergarten. This book is meant for grades PreK-1, which is appropriate, as children at this age tend to get nervous over going to school, the doctor, the dentist, etc. This book is moderately complex due to vocabulary and conventionality.

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LENA'S SHOES ARE NERVOUS by Keith Calabrese , Juana Medina | Kirkus Reviews

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Lena projects her nervousness about the first day of school onto her shoes, but how does one reach détente with footwear?

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This book is a wordless picture book that is very simple but tells a powerful story of a girl that makes friends with a new girl at school that no one seems to like. This book could be used in a classroom to teach a lesson on the importance of being kind to others. If used for a read aloud, the teacher could ask the students what they think is going on in each picture since there are no words to explicitly say it. This book is meant for grades PreK-2, which seems very appropriate, as this is a time when every student should be learning how much lives can be positively impacted by simple acts of kindness. This book is very complex due to the use of graphics and implied purpose of the book.

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From the first illustration on the title page to the final illustration on the "for the adults" page, this wordless beauty takes readers young and old on the emotional journey of two characters, the new student who is the victim of hurtful behavior and the bystander (and eventual upstander or ally). We even gain a tiny glimpse into the emotions of the bully in the book, from when it's obvious that he's in a bad mood just before he hurts the victim, to when he realizes that it seems just about every other child in school really likes the new student. We see a child and her family moving into a new house, and then we realize that she is also a new student at school. The husband/wife duo known as Kerascoet allow us to understand how lonely she feels that first day of school, and how sad and embarrassed she feels after she is bullied. We also see how conflicted the bystander is... She isn't sure what to do to help the victim in the moment, and she spends the rest of the evening and morning mulling over how she can assist. This decision is something most school-aged readers will be able to identify with, which allows parents and caregivers reading the story with the children easy conversation starters.

The authors/illustrators also includes discussion questions at the back of the book. As a former third grade teacher, I appreciate that the questions aren't targeted solely towards bullies and bullying behavior, but that the wording is more open to also include "someone who is being hurt," "kids being mean," and "aggressors." There is indeed a fine line between someone being mean and bullying behavior, and the use of both types of language will help children avoid the overuse of the label "bully."

Of note- given that this book is wordless, readers don't know for sure whether Vanessa is the victim or the ally, and I love that ambiguity. We're not sure if the "I" of "I Walk With Vanessa" is the girl who struggles over what to do about the hurtful behavior she saw (making Vanessa the victim), or if the "I" is the victim who gets to walk with her new empowering friend Vanessa. I personally like that this ambiguity allows the story to be read from either perspective.

If you are a parent, caregiver, grandparent, teacher, babysitter, or friend to school-aged children, please make this book a part of your personal library and visit it often. Use the conversations that it starts to help your children help make the world a kinder, more empathetic place.

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I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

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I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness [Kerascoët] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

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This ABC book about transportation is a great book to get students to associate letters with things they already know. This book would be a fun way for students to start learning to associate letters with objects and words they already know. This book is intended for grades PreK-1. Let's Go ABC! would fit perfectly into a preK/K curriculum in which students are working on letter awareness. This book is moderately complex due to vocabulary, subject matter knowledge, and sentence structure.

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abc; alphabet book; rhyming; town helpers; cars and trucks; planes

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and automobiles; airplane; boat; car; truck; rocket; submarine; taxi; train; motorcycle; firetruck; fire engine; police car; iceboat; jeep; limo; dogsled; narrowboat; ocean liner; quad bike; unicycle; vehicle carrier; wagon; yacht; zeppelin; gondola; helicopter

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Let's Go ABC!: Things That Go, from A to Z

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The alphabet comes to zooming, vrooming life with vehicles for every letter, A to Z! A big, boxy bus drives up for letter B, a kayak floats by for letter K, and a rocket blasts off for letter R. A fun and thrilling range of planes, trains, automobiles, and more take readers on a ride through this...

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Life with My Family by Renee Hooker and Karl Jones

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Life with My Family by Renee Hooker and Karl Jones

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A fun read about a child imagining what her life would be like if her family were different animals. This book would fit perfectly into a science curriculum that gets into the beginnings of animal group naming. The grade level for this book is PreK-2. Some of the collective nouns may go right over younger kids heads, but it is still a fun read about animals for any child. Once students reach an older age, they will not have many problems reading and understanding this book. This book is moderately complex due to use of graphics,  vocabulary, and subject matter knowledge.

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LIFE WITH MY FAMILY by Renee Hooker , Karl Jones , Kathryn Durst | Kirkus Reviews

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A young girl wonders what life with her loud family would be like if they were animals instead of people.

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Americans is a book that conveys the complexity and unity of being an American. It explains the different qualities that Americans have and ties them all together by saying that they are what make Americans in the end. This would be a great book to read at the beginning of a unit on American History, as it touches on events in America from its founding to now. This book is most appropriate for grades 3-5 because it conveys many deep historical ideas that need context to be fully understood. This book is very complex due to its purpose, vocabulary, subject matter knowledge, and intertextuality.

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Americans has 38 ratings and 9 reviews. Jillian said: Some problematic things in this book. I'm uncomfortable with the simultaneous erasure of First Nati...

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This book is a quick read about a worm chasing another worm using a multitude of prepositions. This book would be a great source of sight words, especially prepositions. Where are You? is intended for PreK-1, which is very appropriate considering the content. This would be a very simple read for preschool, and a great way to practice sight words in first grade. This book is slightly complex due to its extremely simple sentence structure and organization of main ideas.

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Where Are You? has 167 ratings and 43 reviews. For fans of Herve Tullet and Leo Lionni, here is a simple, lively exploration of colors, shapes, and lands...

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Stumpkin is an inspiring story about a pumpkin that no one wants for a jackolantern. This book is very fitting for a fun read aloud activity around Halloween time. Students could even design their own jackolantern after reading it! This book is most fitting for grades K-3. Stumpkin is moderately complex due to more complex sentence structure, conventionality, and vocabulary. Students may also be a little confused by the idea of a jackolantern if their families do not celebrate Halloween. Younger students may need assistance with reading the longer sentences and some of the more advanced vocabulary words.

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Stumpkin has 439 ratings and 91 reviews. Ran said: The pumpkin without a stem is left on the shop stand just before Halloween. Obviously its name is Stum...

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Quiet is a simple book that explains how calming and peaceful it is to just be still. This is a seemingly perfect book to read to students that just can't quite realize how lovely things can be when all is quiet and still. I would use this book in any classroom because it may even just be a good stress reliever to read at the end of the day. This book is suited for grades PreK-2 due to its simplistic nature and minimal text. Quiet is simply complex due to its sentence structure, vocabulary, and purpose.

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simon & schuster books for young readers

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children's / teenage fiction & true stories

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juvenile fiction / science & nature / general

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juvenile fiction / visionary & metaphysical

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tommy depaola; depaola; depaolo; books by tomie depaola; mindfulness; books about mindfulness; be present; bestseller; new york times bestseller; books about yoga; books about meditation; meditation; books about being present; wabi sabi; the quiet book; mind's eye; fresh air; wellness; yoga; books about peace; find peace; spirit; spiritual; one with nature; books about nature; unplug; turn off your phone; turn off electronics; natural world; owl moon; quiet books; don't take for granted; strega nona books; strega nona; magic; bambolona; big anthony; ed young; caldecott; newbery

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tommy depaola; depaola; depaolo; books by tomie depaola; mindfulness; books about mindfulness; be present; books about yoga; books about meditation; meditation; books about being present; wabi sabi; the quiet book; mind's eye; fresh air; wellness; yoga; books about peace; find peace; spirit; spiritual; one with nature; books about nature; unplug; turn off your phone; turn off electronics; natural world; owl moon; quiet books; don't take for granted; strega nona books; strega nona; magic; bambolona; big anthony; ed young; caldecott; newbery; bestseller; new york times bestseller

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In this gorgeous and contemplative New York Times bestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness-being quiet, still, and present with one another-is a very special thing.Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be. The birds are...

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Ella Kazoo Will NOT Brush Her Hair by Lee Fox

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Ella Kazoo Will NOT Brush Her Hair by Lee Fox

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This is a comical book about a girl who refuses to brush her hair, no matter how much it gets in her way. This book constantly uses rhymes and is well suited for grades 1st and 2nd, in which kids are in the process of becoming good readers.This is an ideal book to use to get readers to try and pick out the rhyming words out of sentences while practicing their reading skills. This book is mainly slightly complex, with a few moderately complex elements. These include figurative language and vocabulary.

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health & daily living - daily activities

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Ella Kazoo would rather do anything than brush her hair, especially when she could be skipping in the rain and dancing in the sunshine instead. As her hair grows from bad to worse, soon it's out of control! Something must be done to tame her wild locks, and although it's no easy task, Ella and he...

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This Caldecott Medal winner is a sweet, simple book in which a child is repetitively told no by his mother. This book is great for young readers that are learning what "no" means the hard way, and learning that their parents love them even though they say "no!" The simplicity of this book is perfect for PreK and Kindergarten. Slightly complex due to narrow focus, simple sentences, and understanding.

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The Caldecott Honor-winning classic by bestselling picture-book creator David Shannon!

When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . .Over fifteen years after its initial publication, NO, DAVID! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children--even when they misbehave.

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No, David! [David Shannon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. No, David!

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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A hilarious book in which crayons write letters to their owner because they are upset about their usage. A great way for readers to learn about colors or how to write letters. Ideal for grades PreK-1 due to the basic ideas such as colors and using crayons. Slightly complex due to vocabulary and sentence structure.

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Yes, it's an Illustrated Children's Picture book. In fact, arguably without the illustrations, facsimiles and images, the book would have lost the nea Yes, it's an Illustrated Children's Picture book. In fact, arguably without the illustrations, facsimiles and images, the book would have lost the near-totality of its charm.(less) ...more