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Author: Mo Willems
Read on: 9/16
This book is better suited for younger audiences (k-2). This is an engaging and funny book. The plot is about a bus driver who has to leave so he asks the reader not to allow the pigeon to drive the bus.

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Author: Philip C. Stead
Read on: 10/16
This is a wonderful picture book about a beautiful story of friendship. Samson is a lonely mammoth who wonders what it would be like to have  friend. Samson sets out to help a little red bird and continues to help others. I would use this book to inspire a culture of friendship among my students.

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Author: David Shannon
Read on: 10/16
This book is about a young girl named Camila who is always preoccupied with other's opinion of her. Her skin begins to turn colors and no one can figure out how to heal her. Tis is a great book to help student understand that, they should not be afraid tp be themselves.

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Author: Patricia Polacco
Read on: 8/16
This is an inspiring story about a young girl named Trisha. After being bullied and misunderstood, Trisha cannot understand why she cannot read. It takes a very special teacher like Mr. Falker, to realize that Trisha has dyslexia.
I would use this book to encourage students to continue to try even when they feel discouraged.

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Author: Philip C. Stead
Read on: 8/16
A great book with nice illustrations. This book is about a zookeeper who in spite of his busy schedule, he always manages to make time for each one of his special friends. I would definitely use this book to teach cultural relevance to my students, and to encourage them to be nice to each other.

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Author: Eileen Christelow
Read on: 8/16
This is a hilarious book about five little monkeys who are laying around, complaining that they have absolutely nothing to do. Their mother teaches them over and over that there I plenty to do around the house. This is a great read aloud book for younger readers.

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Author: Daniel Miyares
Read on: 11/16
This is a story about a little bird who settles on a rock to rest. As other animals continue to come and rest on the same rock, the bird becomes irritated. It has a surprise ending. I think young children would enjoy this book and perhaps learn a moral from the story.

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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree

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The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree

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Author: David Rubel
Read on: 11/16
A great book that brings together two traditions. This book is a tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree ad Habitat for Humanity. It tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees. The book revolves around showing kindness for those in need.
I would use this book to inspire my students to always have hope.

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Author: Mary Lyn Ray
Read on: 11/16
This  tale celebrates intergenerational friendship and determination, growth and nature, and the joy of the holiday season. Wilma and Parker work together to nurture their trees year after year until they become full Christmas trees.
I would use this book during the holiday season.

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Author: Deborah Wiles
Read on: 11/16
This book is about the friendship that two boys share, one black and one white. The story helps us experience the injustices and prejudices that many Americans faced during the Jim Crow laws.
I would use this book to help students gain a perspective on the hardships that segregation caused.

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Author: Veronica Bartles
Read on: 11/16
Tis book is about a princess named Cassandra. She has everything she could ever want except a pet frog to be her best friend. When she kisses her new pet frog goodnight, it turns into a Prince. Soon her castle is overflowing with princes. This is a funny book that I would use with younger children.

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Author: Dav Pilkey
Read on: 10/16
This book is about the routine that a young boy and his faithful companion go through as they get ready to deliver newspapers. It show the bond that the young boy has with his canine friend.
I would use this book to teach character traits.

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Author: Jerry Pinkney
Read on: 10/16
This book is an adaptation of Aesop's old tale. A book with beautiful and detailed pictures. In this story the Lion spares the mouse his life. When the lion needs help, the mouse comes to the rescue of the lion. I would use this book to inspire kindness in my classroom.

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Goin Someplace Special (Coretta Scott King)

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Goin Someplace Special (Coretta Scott King)

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Author: Patricia McKissack
Read on: 10/16
The author of this book uses childhood memories to create a story about a young girl named Tricia.  It is a beautiful picture book that shares the experiences  a girl faces through her journey in a segregated southern town. Tricia is on her way to a special place which is revealed in the end of the book. I would recommend this book for 2-3rd grade.

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Author: Matt de la Pena
Read on: 9/16
This book is a bout a young boy named CJ who takes us through the daily routine that he experiences with his grandma. He begins to ask himself why his friend has things that he does not. But the story shows us the close bond that he has with his grandmother, who helps CJ see the beauty in what he does have. Great book to teach kids to find the beauty in what they have.