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Author- Ali Benjamin

Published-September 22, 2015

#of pages-352

Grade level- 4-8

Genre- Fiction

Artistic Media- watercolor

Literacy Element- This book was about a girl named Suzy who lost her best friend. She felt guilty due to the way she treated her before she passed away. Suzy pissed in her locker on a disc and had it melt all over. No one ever found out because her friend would never think she would do that. Suzy makes it her mission to figure out how her friend passed away. She believes it is from being stung by a jellyfish. She travels around the globe looking for answers.

Personal Response-Personally, I really enjoyed reading this book. As a future elementary school teacher, friendships are very important to students moving throughout their years in school. This book emphasizes on death, grief, friendship, and jellyfish. Many of this topics are going to be something my students can relate too. Every student has their own story and we all have to be aware and respect them for who they are.

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Author- Susannah Buhrman-Deever

Illustrated by Matthew Trueman

Published by Candlewick Books on May 26, 2020

Genre- Non Fiction

Ages 5-8

#32 pages

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Matthew Trueman’s dynamic illustrations, starring a raft of charismatic sea otters. Back matter includes more information about sea otters and kelp forests, including their importance and current status, and the effects of the international fur trade on indigenous people.

Literacy Elements-This children's literature book summaries how important the otters were to the kelp forest underwater. When the otters were being hunted by people, the kelp forest started to deteriorate because no one was eating the sea urchins. When you take away a positive factor, there is always something being affected. This story has a cause and effect theme. This literature is global considering it is informational to everyone around the world.

Personal Response- I think this is a great book for younger students to show a cause and effect relationship. We see one animal being taken away and the rest of the sea being negatively affected. This can open students eyes into thinking about the effect they have on certain things if they are making quick and uneducated choices.

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Author-  Erin Hourigan

Publisher- Little, Brown and Company

Publishing Date- May 3, 2022

#of pages- 40

Grade level- preschool-3rd grade

Genra- Fiction

Themes- The power of love and support

Topic- Depression

Setting- House and Ocean

Book Award- Schneider Family

Artistic Media- picture book, watercolor
The use of color in this book shows the relationship of being depressed and coming out of depression. There is more color when the daughter comes into the room to check on the father who is dealing with depression. We see the use of bright colors like blue and yellow throughout the book.

Literacy Elements-This book was about a young daughter who kept her father alive through the power of support and love. He was severely depressed and had a little bit of a temper because of it. His daughter would continue to check up on him and that's what continued his fight.

Personal Response- This book was very relatable because I have had friends who have suffered with depression. I related to the little girl in the book who just wanted their life to be yellow again. I would go out of my way to make sure they were okay and bring light to their day. The importance of love and support was a big theme in this book. If the father didn't have his little girl to keep checking in on him or giving him love there could have been a different outcome. It is very easy to become isolated or depressed without people noticing. Checking in on your loved ones and being there for them can only impact everyone positively.

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Author: Marcia Brown

Illustrator: Marcia Brown

Date: 1947

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons

Type of the Traditional Literature: Folktale

Age Level: 3 - 8 years old

# of pages: 48

Artistic Media- hand drawn illustrations

Literacy Element- This book was about three soldiers who needed a place to stay. They came across this village and were introduced to the villagers. The villagers did not like outsiders but they soon realized how cool they were after having a few drinks and making soup. They ended up gathering things and making dinner for the village. It was a great night for the soldiers and villagers.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this book is light hearted and a fun read. We learn the importance of acceptance and not judging someone right away. The villagers went into it with a bad mindset but then ended up loving the soldiers. It is crazy how much someone can surprise you in the end.

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Author- Ana Aranda

Published- September 27th, 2022

#of pages- 32 pages

Grade level- preschool- 2nd

Genre- Fiction

Artistic Media-Aranda’s whimsical, bright illustrations are full of joy and love, and the story is a powerful reminder that our loved ones are always with us. She shares realistic images of what and how the characters are celebrating. She brings happiness with the images she uses and it draws the reader in. I could look at the book and know what the authors message is from just looking at the pictures.

Literacy Element- This story is about a family that honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate this holiday with shared food and stories. Mar (the main character) is joined by her family as they play games, reminisce over her grandmothers journal, eat food, and tell stories. They feel as if they’re alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this book is very educational and a great way for students to learn more about this celebration and culture. I enjoyed learning about the types of food they eat and what specifically they do on this day.

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Author: Verna Aardema

Illustrator: Leo Dillion

Date: 1975

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

Type of the Traditional Literature: Folktale

Age Level: 2nd-3rd

# of pages: 32

Artistic Media- The use of vibrant colors and representations of each animal provides another element that adds to the story in a positive way.

Literacy Element- This book tells a story about a Mosquito who put sticks into an Iguanas ears and sets the whole jungle into a mess. The end result was having one of the baby owls to die. There is a whole council meeting to decide who's fault it was. They go through every animal until they realize it was the mosquitos fault. The mosquito hid and was never found or brought to the council. She ended up having a bad conscience.

Personal Response- I learned that it is important to come clean and clear your conscience so you don't have to live in fear. We see one of the animals do something wrong that ends up hurting someone else in the "family of animals" This could have been avoided if the Mosquito didn't do something mean to the Iguana. The culture in the jungle was very strong so it was wrong for the Mosquito to do what he did.

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Author- Andrea Wang

Illustrator- Kana Urbanowicz

Publisher- Little Bee Books

Date- March 15th 2019

page-40

Artistic Media- pop of color, drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a guy named Ando who created the "Magic Ramen." This ramen is able to be made instantly. Ando created this ramen so people wouldn't starve. He saw everyone waiting in line and wanted to create something that would be fast and efficient.

Personal Response- I thought this book was lighthearted and a fun read. I liked the solution of making this magic ramen. The author made the book super passionate and keep the reader engaged. I would recommend this book to my students.

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Author-Ellen Levine

Illustrator- Kadir Nelson

Publish Date- January 7th 2001

page-40

Artistic Media- Drawing, watercolor

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy named Henry who is in slavery. He has kids that are ripped away from him and sold. Henrys dream is to be free and reunited with his loved ones. He gets shipped off in a box with three holds in order to taste freedom. He is never reunited with his family.

Personal Response- Personally, this is a deeper meaning book that is heavy on the heart. It shows that people go through different struggles so it is important to appreciate life. We see Henrys story unfold and get better during the end. I think this is a great read.

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Title: The Three Billy Goats Buenos

Awards: ALSC Notable Children's Books; Junior Library Guild Sections; El Dia De Los Ninos/El Dia De Los Libros Awards

Author: Susan Middleton Elya

Ilustrator: Miguel Ordonez

Date: 3/3/2020

Publisher: ‎G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers; Bilingual edition

Age: 3-6

# of Pages: 32 pages

Artistic Media- Children's picture book

Literacy Element- Three billy goats name to buenos come up with a plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. They cross the bridge to get delicious empanadas on the other side. They are faced with challenges like getting past the guards and questioning why the troll is grumpy in the first place.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this book has an important message of not judging someone right away because you never know what they can be going through. There are going to be many students with separate issues than their peers. The best thing to do is to be there for them and make sure there is support in the classroom.

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Author- Deborah Ellis

Illustrator- Cartoon Saloon

Publisher- Groundwood Books

Date-January 1st, 2018

page- 80

Artistic Media- darker colors, drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl named Parvana who is under the rules of the Taliban. She cuts off her hair and looks like a boy because she got wrongfully arrested. We see Parvana meet her best friend and start their own business together. This is their bit of freedom. Parvana deals with family issue due to her mom being depressed and her father leaving.

Personal Response- Personally, I thought this book had a lot of structure too it. There were many details to follow and a great story line. We see struggle and her overcome her issues. I enjoyed this read and would recommend this to an upper elementary class.

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The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated drama film from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon directed by Nora Twomey. Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, the film was an international co-production between Canada, the Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg, and received a limited release on 17 November 2017.

The film had its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September. The Breadwinner received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards, but lost to .

Parvana is an 11-year-old girl who lives in Kabul under the Taliban's Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan just as the War on Terror is beginning. Her father, Nurullah, is a former school teacher who became a hawker after losing his left leg in the Soviet-Afghan War. One day, during supper, he is unjustly arrested after a volatile young Taliban thug, Idrees, thinks he insulted him earlier while the two were selling goods in the market. Because the Taliban forbids women from going out without a male relative, Parvana's family is left without the means to support themselves, as her elder brother Sulayman died years ago, leaving her, her mother Fattema, her elder sister Soraya, and her youngest infant brother Zaki. When Parvana and her mother try to go to the prison to appeal Nurullah's arrest, a thug beats Fattema and threatens to arrest them if they go outside again. Parvana comforts Zaki by telling the story of a boy on a quest to retrieve his village's seeds from the evil Elephant King.

Later, Parvana tries to buy food for her family, but the hawkers cannot sell her any due to fear of the Taliban. To support her family, she decides to cut her hair and dress as a boy, "Aatish", claiming to be Nurullah's nephew. The plot works, and Parvana is able to get both food and money. On the advice of Shauzia, another young girl disguised as a boy, Parvana tries to bribe a prison guard so she can see her father. However, the guard sends her away. She works to save up more money for a larger bribe, taking on hard labor jobs with Shauzia, who is trying to save enough money to escape her abusive father. Meanwhile, Fattema is forced to write to a relative in Mazar, arranging marriage for Soraya in exchange for shelter and protection. Parvana also meets Razaq, the former patrol partner of Idrees; the illiterate Razaq pays her to read him a letter informing him that his wife was killed by a land mine. He befriends her and continues to meet with her so that she can teach him how to read and write.

Parvana and Shauzia take a hard labor job where Idrees was also present. He recognises her, and, after being hit abruptly by Parvana with a brick, tries to kill her as she flees with Shauzia. Parvana and Shauzia manage to hide, and Idrees is abruptly called away to fight in the War in Afghanistan, as the United States is invading, never to be seen again. When Parvana returns home, Fattema pleads with her to stop the dangerous plot, telling her that her relatives accepted Soraya and that they will be collected the day after next. Parvana agrees on the condition that she gets to visit Nurullah in prison to tell him where they are going, as Razaq has a cousin who works there that will let her in. She tearfully bids farewell to Shauzia, promising that they will meet 20 years from then. However, as Parvana travels to the prison, Fattema's cousin arrives early and forces them to come with him without Parvana, as the war is starting and the roads will soon be blocked. Fattema eventually stands up to her cousin in a furious manner, refusing to let him take them further, and he leaves the family stranded on the road.

Parvana arrives at the prison, where she finds Razaq. After Parvana reveals that she is Nurullah's daughter, Razaq informs her that his cousin has left to fight, but he will retrieve Nurullah. As the prison is being cleared out of weak prisoners who are unable to fight, Parvana witnesses their execution. Terrified, she gathers her courage to stay by finishing the tale of the boy, who she turns into Sulayman, revealing that he died after picking up a "toy" on the street, which was actually a land mine that exploded. Razaq is shot on the shoulder while rescuing the weak Nurullah, but the wound was not fatal and he reunites the father and daughter. Parvana takes her father away, where they will soon reunite with the rest of the family and escape from Afghanistan together, as the two continue the story they were telling each other at the start of the film.

In May 2016, it was announced that key animation for the film had commenced. The Breadwinner was a co-production between Aircraft Pictures in Canada, Melusine Productions in Luxembourg, and Cartoon Saloon in Ireland.

The Breadwinner was executive produced by Angelina Jolie who worked with director Nora Twomey to bring the novel to the screen. Twomey is an Irish animator, director, screenwriter, producer and voice actress. She is also a founding partner in Cartoon Saloon, an Irish animation studio based in Kilkenny that did the key animation for The Breadwinner. Twomey commented on the serious theme in her animation film, saying "I think that animation is very broad... so I don't see why it needs to be thought of as just a babysitting device... I wanted to go for the same audience that Deborah had gone for - young adults and adults as well. The film doesn't really talk down to anyone."

In a 2018 interview with Twomey, she revealed that Angelina Jolie was involved in the casting of the voice actors, in particular the Canadian talent Saara Chaudry who voices Parvana, as Twomey recalls "She [Chaudry] has such empathy, intellect and emotional depth, a unique talent for an 11 year old actor." Choudry's personality also played a role in shaping Parvana's mannerisms, as Twomey explains in another interview, "Seeing what Saara was able to comprehend as an actor, as an artist, and as a child gave me an understanding of how to craft our film [in a way] that doesn't take for granted what children are afraid of or not afraid of."

Twomey also explained that Jolie's insight as UN Goodwill ambassador at Afghani girls' schools was helpful in making the film, as she reportedly offered advice on the intricacies of Afghani behavior and the cultural atmosphere of Afghanistan. Mimi Polk Gitlin, producer of the feminist classic Thelma and Louise, was also involved as an executive producer.

Twomey also explained that she was careful to cast voice actors of Afghani heritage and to work with an Afghani dialect coach. She says, "there was so much input from people there at the time, to make sure it was not judgemental but also empathetic". The Kabul-born dialect coach, Kawa Abu, also voices the character of Razaq. According to Twomey, the story-within-a-story about the mythical Elephant king was inspired by Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth. The texture and depth of the vivid fairy-tale fable and distinctive cut-out look was created using Nuke compositing software, from the Toronto-based Guru Studio.

During the development of the screenplay, screenwriter Anita Doron worked together with the American-Afghan artist Aman Mojadidi, to balance an Afghani perspective with a global perspective to capture the universal tone of the film. The first draft of the screenplay also saw contributions from the Afghan Women's Organization, as various Afghani refugees from different regions and tribes offered their perspectives and deepened the film's understanding of the Afghani culture.

School children along with their parents were invited for an early screening of the film, as Twomey noted that parents became emotional and teary whereas children, taking note from Parvana, were cheerful and chatty.

The film's music is composed by the brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna. Its palette of timbres sways between the austere, to underscore the real life sequences, and the more colorful to illustrate the parallel fantasy story. Performers include a young girls choir whose participation was arranged through the Afghanistan National Institute of Music.

The film earned $17,395 its opening weekend in North America.

As of August 17, 2018, The Breadwinner has grossed $313,381 in the United States and Canada, and $2,954,368 internationally for a worldwide total of $3,266,749.

Critical response

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95% based on 105 reviews, with an average rating of 7.90/10. The website's critical consensus reads, " The Breadwinner's stunning visuals are matched by a story that dares to confront sobering real-life issues with uncommon-and richly rewarding-honesty." On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating to reviews, the film has a score of 78 out of 100 based on reviews from 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review, writing "...'The Breadwinner' reminds us yet again that the best of animation takes us anywhere at any time and makes us believe." Mark Kermode, writing for The Guardian, gave the film 5/5 stars, writing "Along with the eerie beauty of the animation there is a salving streak of humour that softens this tale's sharper edges, reminding us that - for children - laughter and bravery walk hand in hand." The review also compares the defiant feminist spirit of The Breadwinner to that of the 2007 French-Iranian animation film Persepolis. Furthermore, the music by Mychael and Jeff Danna is described as "lyrical and expressive", for evoking elements of Eastern culture and the enchanted story world. The director, Nora Twomey, is praised as the "real heroine of the story" for her directorial debut.

The New York Times selected The Breadwinner as its NYT Critic's pick and further praising Twomey for her "nuanced way with characterization and action". The voice cast, in particular Saara Chaudry who voices Parvana, was described as "terrific".

's Peter Debruge compares Parvana's vivid emerald eyes to those of the Afghan girl on the June 1985 cover of National Geographic, explaining that both characters' eyes challenge viewers with their defiance and how "her [Parvana's] spirit burns every bit as strongly". Though the storyline is criticized for its rushed ending, the review praises its palette and musical score, and also recognizes The Breadwinner as "nothing short of exceptional, celebrating as it does a young woman who faces adversity head-on and who relies on her own creativity, both as a storyteller and in practical situations, to adapt to whatever obstacles she faces."

Vanessa H. Larson of The Washington Post gave the film three and a half out of four stars, praising the animation, for the realistic portrayal of characters as well as cultural setting of Kabul, while criticizing the story for being difficult to follow at times.

The deputy country director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, Abdul Rahim Ahmad Parwani, says "After the movie was over and the lights were turned back on, I saw tears in the eyes of many Afghans. I couldn't stop my own tears," as he explains that many Afghans connected strongly with The Breadwinner. Another Afghan activist, Mina Sharifi, who is the director of Sisters4Sisters - a mentorship program for Afghan girls, also expresses her appreciation for the film's eye for detail, as she says, "the clothing, the food, the family atmosphere, even the cane that the grandfather carried was carved and looked just like it was from here, I haven't seen another film on Afghanistan that takes the time to do that."

The film has received ten Annie Award nominations, winning Best Independent Animated Feature and lost all nominations to Coco, making it the most nominations for an adult animated film ever at the awards.

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The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated drama film from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon directed by Nora Twomey. Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, the film was an international co-production between Canada, the Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg, and received a limited release on 17 November 2017.

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Author- Alicia Ortego

Illustrator- Alicia Ortego

Publisher- My Superpower Books

Page-38

Date- July 27th 2020

Artistic Media- bubble art, drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy named Lucas who was dealing with being in a bad mood and being mean to others. He confides in his mom and asks what kindness is. His mom provides examples of how he can be nice towards others. Lucas takes this into consideration and changes his ways.

Personal Response- I think this book is beneficial for elementary school students to read. If they are reading examples of kindness they may use those in their life. This book shows the impact of what kindness can do and the importance of it. I would put this into my classroom library.

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Author- Katherine Vermette

Illustrator- Julie Fleet

Date- February 5, 2019

Publisher- Theytus Books

Page- 32

Artistic Media - drawing, darker color

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl who goes into the woods looking for berries. She soon stumbles across a wolf and is frightened. Her mother is worried and warned her ahead of time. The wolf uses his smell to take the girl back and reunite with her mother.

Personal Response- Personally I enjoyed reading this book. Some people may surprise you with a kind act like using their senses to get you home. It is important to stay aware and listen to your parents. Elementary school students don't know how to take care of themselves so they need to keep an eye out.

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Author- Ken Mochizuki

Illustrator- Dom Lee

Publisher- See and Low Books

Date- 1993

Pages- 32

Artistic Media- Drawing, realistic coloring

Literacy Element- This book is about a family who is sent to an internment camp during Pearl Harbor. Shorty (The boy) and his dad come up with the idea to create a baseball field where inmates can play. This helps create friendship and keeps the inmates sane.

Personal Response- Personally, I like the fact that this book has a good solution. They are put in a terrible position and find a way to make it somewhat positive and fun. This is important because some students may run into barriers where they need to find the good in things. This book shows hardship and has a great message.

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Author- David Shannon

Illustrator- David Shannon

Publisher- The Blue Sky Press

Date-1998

Pages- 32

Grade- k-3

Artistic Media- Bright colors, drawing

Literacy Element- Camilla Cream starts developing stripes on her body that are all different colors. Her biggest worry is judgement and what others will think of her. Her stripes turn all the same color in different scenarios. For example, if she were to be embarrassed her whole body would be red.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this is an important message because not everyone is going to look "perfect" all the time. There are going to be bumps around the road where a stupid may feel insecure of be worried someone is going to make fun of them. My biggest recommendation is to try and accept everyone for who they are and not what they look like.

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Author- Boy Sornson

Illustrator- Shelley Johannes

Publisher- Love and Logic Press

Date- February 19th, 2013

Pages- 30

Artistic Media- drawing, watercolor

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl named Emily who is confused about the idea of Empathy. She doesn't realize that doing things for others shows a great deal of empathy. She helped her dad with a simple task and saw his mood change completely. When looking back at what she has done for others and how much appreciation is shown she grasps the ideas.

Personal Response- I personally think empathy is important for children in elementary school to learn. We always need more empathy in our lives and seeing the effects it can have on others is impactful. It is normal for kids to not know what empathy is right away but introducing it can only make a positive impact.

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Author- Lisa Mantchev

Illustrator- Taeeun Yoo

Date published- October 27th, 2015

Page-32

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy and his pet elephant. They were two best buds who did everything together. One day they went to a "Pet Club Day" and noticed that there was no elephants allowed in. This was disappointing as they noticed a skunk and its owner as well. They decided to create a club where all animals were aloud.

Personal Response- Personally, I think the message of inclusion is one of the most important messages a kid can read. It is very hard to form relationships and can be easy to kick someone to the side due to their differences. It is important we don't judge people on their looks or how they identify. I would put this book in my classroom library.

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Author- Trudy Ludwig

Illustrator- Patrice Barton

Publisher- Knopf Books for Young Readers

Date- October 8, 2013

pages- 40

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy named Brian who struggles with feeling invisible. No one pays much attention to him because he is pretty quiet. His teacher looks over him and only listens in to the louder students. He finally becomes with the new kid named Justin. They are seen as outsiders and bond over that

Personal Response- Personally, I really enjoyed reading this book. We as future teachers are going to have students who struggle with finding friends. It is our job to look after this and teach them the lesson that everyone isn't going to get along and that is okay. I think this message is important because no one should feel invisible.

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Author- Michael Wright

Illustrator- Michael Wright

Publisher-Square Fish

Date Published- July 20th 2010

Page- 48

Artistic Media- picture book, colorful, drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy named Jake who was very timid to leave his parents when going to school. They had to stay with him in the class and at recess. He was unable to do things independently because he was nervous. It was until the teacher read a book where the character had the same name as Jakes dog that he became relaxed and able to leave his parents.

Personal Response- This book shows the idea of comfort and how much it can do for a person. If a student is uncomfortable in a classroom they are not going to want to learn and are going to be miserable. It is important we as future teachers make sure each student feels seen and is able to express themselves.

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Author- A.A. Milne

Illustrator- E. H. Shepard

Publishing Date- October 14, 1926

Publisher- Dutton

Pages-176

Artistic Media- drawing, line art, warm colors

Literacy Element- This book is about ten different stories about a variety of adventures that Pooh and his friends go on. They face struggles and use their imagination when going on each adventure. The theme of friendship is the main message in this book

Personal Response- I personally enjoyed reading all of the different stories. There was a sweetness in each book that revolved around friendship and adventure. I think this book would be great for elementary school students and open their imagination.

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Author- Eric Carle

Illustrator- Eric Carle

Publishing date- June 3, 1969

Pages- 32

Grade- K-3

Artistic Media- drawing, picture book, flip book

Literacy Element- This book is about a caterpillar who is very hungry and eager to eat food. He decides to only eat unhealthy things that lead to him becoming big. Due to his bad choices of food, he is stuck in a bad position.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this is book has a great story line. As an elementary school student at one time I always just wanted to eat junk food. Knowing the side effects from this book is beneficial for students to see. If you eat unhealthy it can lead to heath problems and you not feeling the best. It is good to have a balance.

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Author- Shel Silverstein

Illustrator- Shel Silverstein

Publishing date- October 7, 1964

Pages-64

Grade- 2nd

Artistic Media- sketch art, drawing

Literacy Element- The book is about a boy and an apple tree. This tree gives the boy whatever he pleads and the boy never says thank you. The tree is ripped apart until there is nothing left to give.

Personal Response- I personally think this book has a long lasting message. It shows the danger of being selfish and not once showing appreciation. In the world today, it is important that we show how grateful we are to others when they provide for us or help us out. It is how spread good in the world. If you are never returning the favor, it is worthless.

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Author-Bonnie Clark

Illustrator- Todd Bright

Publisher- Worthy Kids

Date Published- April 7th 2020

Pages- 32 pages

Artistic Media- picture book, drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl named Amera who needed to taste her words after speaking rudely and saying mean things. There would be a bad taste in her mouth after eating food because she was unhinged. She would so learn that if she is nice a good taste would come into her mouth.

Personal Response- This book has a good message of the importance of being nice. We as individuals can all say thing that are mean and useless. It is good that kids are seeing how much of an impact it can make on other people and themselves. No one wants a bad taste in their mouth.

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Author- Wendy Mass

Illustrator-Wendy Mass

Publisher- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Date Published- October 5th 2010

Page- 446

Artistic Media- Realistic Colors, Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about four kids who are in a competition with each other to see who can make the best candy. They face challenges along the way as the rules keep changing and more keep getting added. They have to get creative and use their best assets to keep going with the competition

Personal Response- I think this book had a very good story line. It was fun to add competition and read about each characters process in trying to win. This book has a lot of action and is upbeat. I would add this to my library.

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Author- Douglas Wood

Illustrator-Doug Cushman

Publisher- Simon and Schuster

Pages-32

Date- June 1, 2002

Artistic Media- Drawing, Bright colors

Literacy Element- This book is about what teachers can't do. Some examples are riding a bike to school, buying themselves apples, or never be tardy. This was a sarcastic book to read with great humor.

Personal Response- I personally though this book was super engaging. It kept me reading due to its humor. This may be a book some students get confused about. If they aren't understanding the humor I can see them getting the wrong impression. Overall, I think it is a cute book.

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Author- Carol McCloud and Katherine Martin

Illustrator- David Messing

Publisher- Bucket Fillers

Date Published- Aug 1st, 2008

Page-24

Artistic Media- Drawling, shading, water color

Literacy Element- This book is about each individual having a bucket that they carry with them throughout their life. This bucket is imaginary and it is filled up when you feel love from others. It is completely empty when no one makes you happy. You fill others buckets when making them happy.

Personal Response- I think this book is fun and lighthearted. It shows the impact happiness has on other people. When reading this, it motivates you to want to go and fill other peoples bucket. I think this book is positive and great for elementary school students.

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Author- Annette Bay Pimental

Illustrator- Micha Archer

Publisher- Nancy Paulsen Books

Date Published- February 6th 2019

Pages- 32

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl named Bobbi Gibb who loves to run. Her dream is to run in the Boston Marathon. She is shut down quickly when she applied due to her gender. Bobbi continues to train and is eager to get in the race. She disguises herself and jumps through a bush into the race. She finishes before multiple men!

Personal Response- I really enjoyed reading this book. It shows that if you put your mind to something you can accomplish it. Reading this book made you realize all the work Bobbi put in and the reward she got for completing the race. Girls can accomplish anything a guy can.

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Author- Donna W. Earnhardt

Illustrator- Andrea Castellani

Publisher- Flashlight Press

Date- September 26, 2012

Pages- 32

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy named Frank who is so truthful it seems to hurt him in the long run. He is losing friends because he shares everything without knowing when to stay quiet. His dad gives him a lesson on the importance of not airing out the truth all the time.

Personal Response- Personally, I really liked this book. In elementary school you learn that it is important to tell the truth but as time moves on it is also good to know when to stay quiet. I think this lesson is good and can be beneficial to elementary school students.

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Author- Margaret Read MacDonald

Illustrator- Deborah Melmon

Publisher- Two Lions

Date Published- Jan 29, 2013

Page Count- 32

Artistic Media- Drawing, watercolor, blending

Literacy Element- This book is about a bunch of animals who are fighting against themselves to find water. Whoever is the first to complete this task is the winner and becomes the chief. Everyone has doubt in the Gecko and tells him to give up because he is the smallest. Little do they know he would accomplish the task first.

Personal Response- Personally, I enjoyed reading this book. I thought it had a cool story line with a ton of great lessons. It is important not to judge someone based on their looks because they may end up surprising you. I would defiantly put this in my classroom library.

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Author- Maryann Cocca-Leffleer

Illustrator- Vivien Mildenberger

Publisher- Abrams Books for Young Readers

Date- Aug 9, 2022

page- 48

Artistic Media- Water color, Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl named Judith who struggled with everyone saying she couldn't do certain things and always telling her know. She was a student with a disability who stood up for herself until the section 504 bill was passed. She not only fought for herself but she would help many others.

Personal Response- I think this book is a great read considering it is a real life issues. There may be students in your class with disabilities or someone you may know who has one. It is important they are treated equally and have the same opportunities as everyone else. I think this is a great message.

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Author- Laura Numeroff

Illustrator- Felicia Bond

Publisher- Harper Collins

Pages- 32

Date- 1985

Grade- 1-5 years old

Fiction

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a boy who gives a mouse a cookie. After one task is completed, the mouse keeps asking for more because he knows the boy will give it to him. We can see the boy getting used. At the end, the boy and the mouse enjoy a cookie together at the end.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this was an important message to share. It is easy to get taken advantage of if you are not careful. We see the mouse get handed everything and that is not okay. It is rude to use people just because you know you can get something out of them. I think this is a good read for an elementary school student.

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Author- Marcus Pfister

Illustrator- Marcus Pfister

Date- 1992

Pages- 32

Grade Level- k-12

Artistic Media- Holographic foils and paintings

Literacy Element- This book is about a beautiful fish who was surrounded by tons of others in the ocean. He was cocky and thought he was the best fish out of them all. He didn't have many friends because he was stuck up. When he started to share his scales he soon realized it wasn't all about beauty.

Personal Response- I think this book had a very good message. In life you get farther with your personality than you do your looks. In elementary school, I think it's important to hear this message and to be nice to others no matter what they look like. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Author- Jacqueline Davies

Illustrator- Jacqueline Davies

Publisher- Clarion Books

Pages- 192

Date- 2007

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- Before school starts, Jesse and Evan decide to battle on who can make the best lemonade. They only have so much time before summer ends so everything is on the line. It becomes a tough call on who really made the best lemonade. Will they ever really know?

Personal Response- Personally, I loved the competition in this book. I think the bander between the two best friends showed an interesting dynamic. I would put this book in my classroom as a fun read.

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Author-Melody Bremen

Illustrator- Melody Bremen

Date Published- 1997

Pages- 254

Artistic Media- Water color, drawing

Literacy Element- In this book, there is a boy named Indigo who's passion is paining. He is poor and moves from shelters because he has a bad home life. His best friend is there for him and supports his passion for painting. We see his journey throughout the book.

Personal Response- Personally, I thought this book had a cute story with important lessons. Different people go through different hardships but seeing Indigo work for his dream gives the reader motivation and proves that you can do anything you put your mind to.

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Author- Katherine Applegate

Illustrator- Patricia Castelao

Date- January 17, 2012

Pages- 336

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- This book is about a gorilla and his best friend who live in a cage at the mall. They have no personal space to roam and are becoming weak. They are on a mission to get out until his best friend passes away. Ivan (the gorilla) took charge in taking care of Ruby a baby elephant who got thrown into the cage. They make posters and try to spread the word around the mall in hopes of getting out. They were able to soon roam free.

Personal Response- I personally thought this book was filled with a lot of action and kept you on the edge of your seat. I think elementary students will like the fact that the main idea revolves around animals. It is a cool story line that keeps you engaged.

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Author- Erin Kelly

Illustrator- Celia Krampien

Publisher- Greenwillow Books

Pages- 400

Date- March 22, 2022

Artistic Media- Drawing

Literacy Element- Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade. The country waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own personal anxieties. We see in the book that middle school throws them for a loop. Cash believes he is a failure and they face challenges when learning about space.

Personal Response- Personally, I enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to see the different personalities and what each character went through. I think this book would be cool to make an activity out of. This may look like picking one character and drawing a chart about them.

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Author- Pamela Zagarenski

Illustrator- Pamela Zagarenski

Publisher- Clarion Books

Date Published- October 4th 2016

Grade Level- k-3

Page Number- 40

Artistic Media-With beautiful mixed-media paintings, the Caldecott Honor–winning artist Pamela Zagarenski explores the transcendent nature of friendship and love.

Literacy Element- This book is about a stuffed animal named Leo and his owner Henry. Henry one day looses Leo in the woods and gets worried he will never find him. Everyone believes Leo is not real but Henry supports the idea that Leo is as much alive as everyone else.

Personal Response- I personally really enjoyed reading this book. It shows the idea of loyalty and how much someone can mean to you in their life. I think this is a light hearted message that could be a great book in my classroom.

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Author: Alan Gratz

Date: August 29, 2017

Publisher:

Grade: 9-11

Number of pages: 256

Literacy Element: With power and good humored laughter, this middle schooler fights back when her favorite book is taken off the shelves of the school library. A girl named Ann fights for what's right and uses her freedom to make posters and bring the banned books back.

Personal Response: Personally, I really enjoyed reading this book. I think it is an important message to spread and see the main character defend. Banning books is something that is an ongoing issue today. There are a variety of opinions about this topic and I thought the book did a great job at expressing both sides. As future educators, it is our job to make sure our students feel comfortable and have the best resources they can. If there is any concern the school board is here to fix the issues and hear a child out.

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Author- Rafe Martin

Ilustrator- David Shannon

Date Published- April 13th 1998

Pages- 32

Type of Literature- Fiction

Artistic Media- The dramatic illustrations reflect the vibrant earth colors of the native landscape and the wisdom and sensitivity of the protagonist.

Literature Element- The rough face girl is a story about a women who was made fun of because of the way she looked. Her sisters tried to bully her and keep her away from the prince. The rough face girl was the only one who could see the prince (meaning that they were meant to be).

Personal Response- Personally, this book will definitely be in my classroom library. It has the message of not judging someone based on their looks. It is very easy to jump to conclusions and have negative perceptions about someone. I am glad this book shows that there is more to someone than their looks.

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Title: Beautiful Blackbird

Author & Illustrator: Ashley Bryan

Awards: Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrators Winner

Page Count: 40 pages

Date Published: April 19th, 2003

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Grade Level: K-2

Type of Traditional Literature: Fable, African American Spiritual

Artistic Media- picture book

Literacy Element- This book is about a variety of birds who are all bad of different colors. The main character is the black bird who is the only black bird amongst them all. All of the other birds look up to his beauty and want to look exactly like him. The black birds makes it known that beauty is from the inside and that they are beautiful the way they are. The black birds ends up adding a little black to the colorful birds to make a pretty pattern.

Personal Response- Personally, I really enjoyed reading this book, I think it is a great message for kids to hear. There is a lot of comparison in elementary school so it is important for kids to make sure they value their self worth.

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Originally published: 1993

Author: Shirley Climo

Illustrator: Ruth Heller

Genre: Fairy tale

Number of Pages- 48 pages

Artistic Media- From those depicting Korean rituals to the smallest clothing details—are the result of the illustrator's extensive research and passionate interest in Korean culture."

Literacy Element- This book is about a girl who has an evil stepmother and makes her complete impossible tasks. Her stepsisters also are against her in the process. A whole bunch of animals come together and help her complete these tasks so she is able to attend all the things her stepmother and stepsisters do.

Personal Response- Personally, I really liked this spin on "Cinderella." It is important for students to see what is fair and what isn't. This girl shouldn't of been more punished than the other two sisters. There is a great lesson here to learn here that kind people usually find there way through the hard time.

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Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Illustrator: Sachiko Yoshikawa

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Date: 09/01/2001

# of pages: 32

Grade level: K-4

Genre: Folktale

Artistic Media- Watercolors

Literacy Element- This is a book about a flower seller who drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. When dropping them, a snot nosed boy grants his wishes in return. The flower seller does become rich because of this boy but the boy is never thanked.

Personal Response-Personally, I think this is a great book for elementary school students. The lesson of saying "thank you" is very important to learn at that age. It is a skill that everyone needs to learn out of respect. I think bringing in the imaginative side of the snot boy and dragon is a cool twist on the story. It allows for the the reader to stay engaged and interested.

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Author-David Elliot.

Illus. by Amy Schimler-Safford. 2022. Candlewick.

Award- Excellence in Poetry for Children

Publication- May 24, 2022

Pages-40

Genre- Non-Fiction

Grade Level- preschool-2nd

Theme- Wildlife Life of a Pond

Artistic Media- A lyrical narration and breathtaking illustrations transport us to the world of a pond with all its sights, sounds, and pulsing life.

Literacy Element- When the soft pink of the dawn sun starts peeking over the pond, a new day has begun for all the animals who live in it and around its watery edges. The friendly duck family, the mysterious water striders, and the busy beaver are a few of the many fascinating and familiar animals included in this glowing poetic tribute to the lively ecosystem of the pond.

Personal Response- Personally, I really enjoyed reading this book. As someone who wants to be a kindergarten teacher, my students are going to love reading about the different animals. It shows the importance of family and how one person can affect everyone else. There is always a cause and effect to our actions. The animals all work together to sustain the life they live so when one is bothered it causes a dent in them all.

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Author: Eric A. Kimmel

Illustrator: Pep Montserrat

Date: February 5, 2008

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Type of literature: Collection of Greek myths

Grade Level: 1-5

Plot Summary: This collections retells the stories of 12 classic Greek myths in a way that is appropriate for young readers.

Number of Pages: 112

Artistic Media- picture book

Literacy Element- This book is made up of 12 different  Greek stories. Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths! Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that greedy, gold-fingered King Midas.

Personal Response- Personally, this wasn't my favorite book of all time. I think this book has a lot of rich language that can be very beneficial for students to read. I thought it was important hearing about each greek story and the culture behind them. I can see a child getting really into this book.

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Author and Illustrator- Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López

Publisher- Nancy Paulsen Books

#of pages- 32

Genre-Fiction

Theme- The challenges of being new in school, the feeling of not fitting in, and the bravery it takes to share your unique story with others

Age- 5-8

Artistic Media- López’s vibrant illustrations bring the characters’ hidden and unspoken thoughts to light with fantastic, swirling color. Shifting hues and textures across the page convey their deep loneliness and then slowly transition into bright hopeful possibilities. Full-bleed illustrations on every page are thick with collaged patterns and textures that pair perfectly with melodic prose that begs to be read aloud.

Literacy Element-
After reading, "The Day You Being," the character I chose was Angelina. In the beginning, we see Angelina feel left out because she is unable to relate to the rest of the students. We can conclude that her family may have less money due to her staying home for the whole summer. As many people in her class bring back artifacts from different trips they have taken, she comes empty handed. The main message is that it is okay for you to be nothing like anyone else. Being from Venezuela and speaking a different language makes you special in your own way. Angelina becomes more confident after telling her own story about staying home with her sister for the summer. Her peers start to ask her questions and she feels connected. We can all relate to Angelina in the fact that we are our own individuals with completely different stories.

Personal Response-Personally, I enjoyed the message of this book. I think it is important for students to hear that is it valuable to be yourself and embrace being unique in your own way. There is a lot of comparing that occurs especially in elementary school. This may lead students to appreciate others for who they are and prevent bullying. I think being able to tell your story and be proud of it is a great way for students to get to know each other. I would share this book in my classroom.

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Author/Illustrator: Stephen Savage

Publication date: February 12, 2019

Publisher: Neal Porter Books

Grade level: K-1

Genre: Fiction

# of pages : 30

Artistic Meidia- The use of a night sky, darker colors, and hand illustrations set the scene to be spooky but fun as the illustrations changed.

Literacy Element-This book tells a story about a family whose parents go out for the night and hired a babysitter for the kids. This babysitter turned out to be an... ALIEN. The kids noticed she was pretty weird but they ended up having a lot of fun!

Personal Response- I think this story is lighthearted and fun. I would put this in my classroom library due to it being a good example of a fiction book. This book allows for student imagination to be used and expanded. I would encourage the students to incorporate an activity out of the book like drawing their own alien.

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Author and Illustrator- Cece Bell

Publisher- Amulet Books
Sep 2, 2014

#of pages 248

Genre- Autobiography

Grade- 4-6

Artistic Media-Graphic Novel, digital art

Literacy Elements-In this novel, see the main character CeCe all the sudden go deaf due to becoming sick. She is given the resources to hear again but is embarrassed with the change and how different her world is compared to her peers. In the book we see support from her friends and peers who are also deaf. She understands no one will know what's its like to be deaf but is open to sharing her experiences and embracing her disability in a positive way. It was a struggle to move away from her best friend and school but she embraced her super hero self and pushed through.

Response to Book- I personally loved this novel, I think it is a good learning lesson for people with and without disabilities. It is important to understand that people have differences and that they are no different because of it. I think bringing awareness is the best case for both parties.

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Author- A.A Milne

Published- October 14th, 1926

#of pages-168

Genre-Fiction

Grade-2-7th

Artistic Media- hand drawn illustrations, outlined with no color

Literacy Elements- This novel is a collection of short stories following the adventures of a teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Pooh attends adventures like going out to get honey and having his friends leave him on the way. The message is the importance of forming solid, lasting friendships.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this is a wholesome story to add to my classroom library. Friendships are huge in elementary school. You really see who your true friends are due to everyones high emotions. It is the first place you are social so I think this novel has a great lesson.

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Author- Mary Pop Osborne

Publication Date-January 7, 2012

Grade Level- 1-4

Genre- Historical Fantasy

#of pages-75

Artistic Media-Drawing the ever changing subjects, locations, time periods, and action of each book is a wonderful challenge. It's also fun to be the one who gets to show the world what each new Magic Tree House story will look like!

Literacy Element-The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Nepal with a mission to find a ghost. As frightening as that sounds, the mission is clear, find the ghost and save the world. The journey is dangerous and the path uncertain, but Jack and Annie are the only ones who can!

Personal Response- Personally, I found the book to be super adventurous. This is a book that I would put in my classroom library. The aspect of adventure is introduced as they face challenges with animals, the mountains, and an old man. I would say this is a fun read aloud. An activity you can incorporate with it is having your students make a time line of the events that occurred.

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Author- E.B White

#of pages- 192

Genre- Novel, Fiction

Grade- 4th and 5th

Artistic Media-picture book

Literacy Elements- Charlotte's Web tells the story of a young pig named Wilbur, who is saved from certain death by a resourceful spider named Charlotte. The book follows Wilbur and Charlotte's friendship as they find creative ways to keep Wilbur safe from Farmer Zuckerman.

Personal Response- Personally, I think this is a great read for the older grades of elementary. This book has great comprehension and provides more structure to the story. It has a cute story line and allows for the students imagination to be used. Obviously we know that pigs and spiders do not speak but it added a component to the story and made it its own.

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Author & Illustrator: Carter Higgins & Daniel Miyares

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Publication Date: April 12, 2022

Number of Pages: 102

Genre: Fiction; Children's Literature

Grade Level: K-2

Artistic Media- The graphite and gouache illustrations are an incredible combination of delicate and energetic, with bright colors used softly and in abundance. Miyares has a chance to explore all sorts of techniques with this book, from utilizing negative space to making beams of light sparkle off the page. But perhaps the most exciting part of the book's design is the different paper folds we see on the section headers.

Literacy Element- This book shares the message of appreciating the big and little things. Individuals tend to only pay attention to the big things that occur in someones life. Making sure to acknowledge and celebrate the little things is important because they are apart of the road you take. There are negative and positives to both but they make up your own story.

Personal Response- Personally, I enjoyed this book. I haven't really looked at this specific perspective before. I have always mentioned the bigger things to friends and family but seem to keep the little things to myself. I think at a young age it is valuable to hear this message to be aware about what you are celebrating and sharing.