# data[].attributes.body
Love using Mo Willems books to teach my kinders about using speech bubbles during Writer's Workshop!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Eric Carle Books Tomie dePaola Books Laura Numeroff Books MO Willems Pigeon Books MO Willems Book Awards We Are in a Book MO Willems Activities for MO Willems Books Open MO Willems Books MO Willems Books Series MO Willems Characters MO Willems Pigeon Clip Art MO Willems Coloring Pages By

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Eric Carle Books Tomie dePaola Books Laura Numeroff Books MO Willems Pigeon Books MO Willems Book Awards We Are in a Book MO Willems Activities for MO Willems Books Open MO Willems Books MO Willems Books Series MO Willems Characters MO Willems Pigeon Clip Art MO Willems Coloring Pages By

# data[].attributes.body
A great read to remember the circumstances of some students.

# data[].attributes.body
A great read about focus and the dangers of even trying to multi-task.

# data[].attributes.body
Great stuff to help me with my new class.

# data[].attributes.body
One of my favorite books! It's a great way to teach students about having a unique voice in writing. It's also great to have students respond to the crayons in a letter format from the boy, Duncan.

# data[].attributes.body
My favorite book! I like the message that we all have bad days, and tomorrow will be better

# data[].attributes.body
A fun book that Kim told us about this summer at a meeting...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
children's / teenage fiction: general fiction

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction / action & adventure / general

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction / sports & recreation / martial arts

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction/action & adventure - general

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction/sports & recreation - martial arts

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A fresh, funny, and hip picture book about a little bunny who wants to be . . . a ninja! How to be a SUPER AWESOME NINJA: · Rule #1. You must always work alone. · Rule #2. You must be super sneaky, especially in the most dangerous of situations.

# data[].attributes.body
This was great for SEL and the kids loved it!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction / social themes / manners & etiquette

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction / social themes / values & virtues

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction/social themes - values & virtues

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
2016 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - New Illustrator HonorWho knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake-who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents-gets its just desserts. Mixing hilarious text and pictures, Rowboat W...

# data[].attributes.body
This is a great text for students of all ages, there are so many different "lines to lift" in this story. Great for the realistic fiction/narrative units!

# data[].attributes.body
Maximilian and the Mystery of the Guardian Angel, by Xavier Garza is an exciting read! I chose it as my first chapter book read aloud to hook some of my boys and the whole class loves it.

# data[].attributes.body
The Night Eater, by Ana Juan, is a beautifully illustrated story filled with dreamy characters. This would be a fun book to read prior to a unit on the Sun and Moon.

# data[].attributes.body
This was a great horror book that reminds me of the television show Supernatural. The writing, storyline and dialogue are sharp and well paced. The main characters are likable and well developed. I love when the bad guys get what they deserve. The storyline of Anna and Cas is lovely and I found myself cheering them on until the very end. I did not want the book to end and am actually glad that there is a sequel. Blake is definitely an author to keep on our radar; she has a real knack for horror.

# data[].attributes.body
A great tale about a man and his love for books!

# data[].attributes.body
This is a great book for our younger students about acceptance and tolerance. I then follow it up with an art project where the students create a striped 3D print of their hand.

# data[].attributes.body
This book is in Spanish for our bilingual students. It talks about a girl entering a new school. Her new teacher insists on calling her Mary, she must find the courage to make her teacher understand that she has been named after her father, mother and her beloved Puerto Rican grandmother, and cannot see herself as Mary. LEVEL P in F&P

# data[].attributes.body
Christina Baker Kline's Orphan Train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a little-known history about the orphans at the turn of the century.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
For Book Clubs 1929 Train Itinerary International Editions
The Added Scene: "Vivian's Choice"

*3.5 million copies in print
*A#1 international bestseller, published in 40 countries
*More than2 years on the New York Times, USA Today, and national Indie bestseller lists
* 5 weeks at #1 on the NYT list, over a year in the top 5
* Over 100 weeks on the USA Today Top 100 list
* Chosen as a "One Book, One Read" by hundreds of communities and campuses
*A finalist for a GoodReads Choice Award, Orphan Train was included on dozens of GoodReads Top Ten Lists, including New York Times Fiction Bestsellers, Historic Fiction Set in the US, Favorite Works by Female Authors, Best Beach Reads, and Best Fiction about Adoption, among others

"A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of American history. Beautiful." - Ann Packer, NYT bestselling author of
The Dive From Clausen's Pier and Swim Back to Me

Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by luck or chance. Would they be adopted by a kind and loving family, or would they face a childhood and adolescence of hard labor and servitude?

As a young Irish immigrant, Vivian Daly was one such child, sent by rail from New York City to an uncertain future a world away. Returning east later in life, Vivian leads a quiet, peaceful existence on the coast of Maine, the memories of her upbringing rendered a hazy blur. But in her attic, hidden in trunks, are vestiges of a turbulent past.

Seventeen-year-old Molly Ayer knows that a community-service position helping an elderly widow clean out her attic is the only thing keeping her out of juvenile hall. But as Molly helps Vivian sort through her keepsakes and possessions, she discovers that she and Vivian aren't as different as they appear. A Penobscot Indian who has spent her youth in and out of foster homes, Molly is also an outsider being raised by strangers, and she, too, has unanswered questions about the past.

Moving between contemporary Maine and Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is a powerful tale of upheaval and resilience, second chances, and unexpected friendship. Click here for more background on Orphan Train.

Reviews

"Christina Baker Kline's latest wonder, Orphan Train, makes for compulsive reading-this is a story of resilience in the face of tremendous odds and oppressive loneliness. Meticulously researched and yet full of the breath of life, Kline's novel takes us on an historical journey where survival depends upon one's own steely backbone, and the miracle of a large and generous heart."
- Helen Schulman, NYT bestselling author of This Beautiful Life

"In Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline seamlessly knits together the past and present of two women, one young and one old. Kline reminds us that we never really lose anyone or anything or - perhaps most importantly - ourselves."
- Ann Hood, NYT bestselling author of The Knitting Circle

"I was so moved by this book. I loved Molly and Vivian, two brave, difficult, true-hearted women who disrupt one another's lives in beautiful ways, and loved journeying with them, through heartbreak and stretches of history I'd never known existed, out of loneliness toward family and home."
- Marisa de los Santos, NYT bestselling author of Belong to Me and Falling Together

"Christina Baker Kline's Orphan Train is a poignant and memorable story of two steadfast, courageous women-one young, one old-and their discovery of each other's past as unwanted outsiders. It is a revelation of the universal yearning for belonging, for family, for acceptance and, ultimately, the journeys we must all make to find them."
- Kathleen Kent, NYT bestselling author of The Heretic's Daughter and The Traitor's Wife

"Christina Baker Kline writes exquisitely about two unlikely friends-one, a 91-year-old survivor of the grinding poverty of rural Ireland, immigrant New York and the hardscrabble Midwest; and the other, a casualty of a string of foster homes-each struggling to transcend a past of isolation and hardship. Orphan Train will hold you in its grip as their fascinating tales unfold."
- Cathy Marie Buchanan, NYT bestselling author of The Day the Falls Stood Still and The Painted Girls

"I loved this book: its absorbing back-and-forth story, its vivid history, its eminently loveable characters. Orphan Train wrecked my heart and made me glad to be literate."
- Monica Wood, New England bestselling author of When We Were the Kennedys

"In this poignant novel Christina Baker Kline weaves a tapestry of the intertwining lives of two women and affirms our hope that the present can redeem the past and that love has a genuine power to heal. Reminiscent of Elizabeth Strout's Amy and Isabel, this Orphan Train carries us along until the stories of these two women become one."
- Mary Morris, bestselling author of Nothing to Declare and Revenge: A Novel

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
For Book Clubs 1929 Train Itinerary International Editions The Added Scene: "Vivian's Choice" *3.5 million copies in print *A #1 international bestseller, published in 40 countries *More than 2 years on the New York Times, USA Today, and national Indie bestseller lists * 5 weeks at #1 on the NYT list, over a year in the top 5 *...

# data[].attributes.body
A story about friendships and accepting others' differences.

# data[].attributes.body
A great sequel to The Day the Crayons Quit. Can be used as a mentor text for point of view.

# data[].attributes.body
Second grade is studying insects in the content area of Science. In writing they are working on narrative pieces. I used "The very Clumsy Click Beetle" as a mentor text for students to recognize a problem in a story and the author's effect of repeating a phrase when writing. Eric Carle writes many books about insects and other animals that could be useful for this!

# data[].attributes.body
In Writer's Workshop, we are using Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems to model how authors use speech bubbles. Students used speech bubbles in their writing journals.

# data[].attributes.body
Addie just wants her life to be normal. Living with a mom who is unpredictable, a stepdad who cares so much, and two little sisters who adore her, Addie believes her life is everything but normal.

# data[].attributes.body
Great book for teaching "small moment" writing.

# data[].attributes.body
Wonder is a great book for the upper grades to appreciate differences and to investigate perspectives and feelings of others.

# data[].attributes.body
Chrysanthemum is a great story teach children about bullying and friendship.

# data[].attributes.body
Two-for-one...A favorite author and illustrator. Great to use with wide range, 3-8 for social justice issues and teaching inferring. Check out his wordless picture books too!

# data[].attributes.body
Great for honing in on those listening skills. A lot of great resources online also at https://wedolisten.org

# data[].attributes.body
7 spooky short stories in Spanish. This book is great for October Read Alouds. Students in elementary love it!

# data[].attributes.body
Jerry Spinelli is such a wonderful author! This book dares kids to be different and find their "inner star". Perfect for those who beat to a different drum; empowering.

# data[].attributes.body
Are we asking higher-order thinking questions?

# data[].attributes.body
We had a great time reading this in first grade. However, this book could be used very effectively in upper grades also.

# data[].attributes.body
Great book for teaching voice, perspective & personification.

# data[].attributes.body
Math Fables are short "life lessons" told while decomposing numbers! :)

# data[].attributes.body
This book is a great read aloud or for your library. It talks about how siblings should stick together to reach a common goal.

# data[].attributes.body
This book teaches some great lessons, and kids love the humor in it.

# data[].attributes.body
A favorite read-aloud with a theme of forgiveness and told from different points of view.

# data[].attributes.body
The best stories come from our heart...A great text to use when teaching students about how to come up with ideas for writing.

# data[].attributes.body
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires is a great text to kick-off an SEL lesson on team work, problem solving, or perseverance. It can be also used as an introductory read aloud to a unit in economics/business.

# data[].attributes.body
Shared one of my favorite books with our 2nd grade students who asked a question to the author on Twitter.

# data[].attributes.body
This is a favorite read aloud in my classroom!

# data[].attributes.body
Every Day is a Malala Day. Despite this being a picture book, it is great for upper grades. Such a great way to portray such a powerful, young adult.

# data[].attributes.body
A SPANISH chapter book series by Victoria Pérez Escrivá from Spain. It is fun, mysterious, and has little illustrations throughout (similar to "Wimpy Kid's" illustrations). Great for intermediate grades.

# data[].attributes.body
Interesting book about the change of seasons (summer to fall).

# data[].attributes.body
Great book for SEL (appreciating uniqueness) and mental images

# data[].attributes.headline
Sofia H.                                                         St. Louis Armstrong Beach

# data[].attributes.subject
Sofia H.                                                         St. Louis Armstrong Beach

# data[].attributes.body
Historical Fiction, 5-8, a captivating story about a boy, a dog, and Hurricane Katrina.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sofia H.                                                         If You Plant a Seed

# data[].attributes.subject
Sofia H.                                                         If You Plant a Seed

# data[].attributes.body
Great read for SEL, teaches the difference between planting a seed of selfishness vs. a seed of kindness.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sofia H.                                                       One Word from Sophia

# data[].attributes.subject
Sofia H.                                                       One Word from Sophia

# data[].attributes.body
This is a great book to read when working on persuasive writing. Has great vocabulary words as well.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sofia H.                                                     The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

# data[].attributes.subject
Sofia H.                                                     The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

# data[].attributes.body
2015 Caldecott Winner- This is a story about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.

# data[].attributes.body
This is a great book to launch writing workshop! It helps students see the many different purposes and genres of writing!

# data[].attributes.headline
Christine                                                The Beauty of Books in Our Lives

# data[].attributes.subject
Christine                                                The Beauty of Books in Our Lives

# data[].attributes.body
The power of stories, especially our own, lives on and on. Great for reminding our students in writers workshop that what they write matters!

# data[].attributes.body
Compelling story about WWII from the perspective of children.

# data[].attributes.body
Beautiful story about fall.

# data[].attributes.body
Dealing with sibling jealousy and parental illness.

# data[].attributes.body
Great text to kick-off discussions about decision-making.

# data[].attributes.body
Can't go wrong with anything by Kevin Henkes.

# data[].attributes.body
Perfect collection for early readers to enjoy in pairs. Wonderful SEL connections, too.

# data[].attributes.body
Great for introducing friendship and the letter Aa.

# data[].attributes.body
A moving novel about surviving child abuse. Recommended for eighth grade reading.

# data[].attributes.body
Not your typical fairy book...great for girls AND boys!

# data[].attributes.body
Read with a deep "bear voice," this book will leave them laughing and contemplating if the bear should learn some SEL strategies.

# data[].attributes.body
Perfect for introducing students to the element of suspense.

# data[].attributes.body
Ask your principal to read this book to a class...without letting them preview it!

# data[].attributes.body
Looking for new ideas? Great read for inspirational and innovative tips on how to think outside the box to engage students!

http://www.amazon.com/Ditch-That-Textbook-Revolutionize-Classroom/dp/0986155403

# data[].attributes.body
Great book for SEL!

# data[].attributes.body
Cute short stories for read alouds in Spanish and English.

# data[].attributes.body
Not only does this book teach a valuable lesson, it's also part of the Global Read Aloud 2015 which is currently happening for the next 5 weeks! Love all of Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books!

# data[].attributes.body
“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.”

# data[].attributes.body
Love this read aloud for K/1

# data[].attributes.body
I tweeted how much I loved this book and the author tweeted me back!

# data[].attributes.body
If you loved Wonder than you have to read this!

# data[].attributes.body
My teacher introduced me to this book and I'm so glad she did!

# data[].attributes.body
This author is empowering students right down the street in D25!

# data[].attributes.body
Tremendous resource for discovering great classroom read alouds.