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My collection of children’s literature is all about making learning fun! I want kids to love reading, imagine exciting stories, and enjoy exploring a world of awesome books that inspire them.

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This category is dedicated to one of my favorite authors, Chris Van Allsburg.

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This category contains chapter books for older, more advanced readers.

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The adventures of a boy and his fox who are separated and must find each other.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2gIMADL

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Like most books by this author, this story has an important theme and a surprising twist!

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LesqtgsTgaE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hmQipMv

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A mysterious story between fantasy and reality. An exciting read for students.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_zA880fy5M

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0zruZeb

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The mischievous adventures of two disobedient ants.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHZ-OukUVcc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5M6OUJh

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A spin-off of his original work, Jumanji, that takes place in a space oriented environment.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XCJ3_UqJ4Y

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6dme9MW

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Who is the stranger that Farmer Bailey hit with his truck? Read this suspenseful book to find out.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W6wJ9vhhNE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9Tpakqa

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A heartwarming story on how a little boy learns to take care of the planet. A great read for earth day.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRUyO8efpa8

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iMiccij

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This mystery book is sure to excite young readers as they try to decode the mystery at hand.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcUSlMSbwZ4

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/70Sf9RC

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The tale of the boy who sailed on the Zephyr.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzfjjkHsJe0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dUQJulz

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The tale of the glowing stone discovered by the crew of Captain Allan.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdIW_kukTAA

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9AWsweu

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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The tale of a 62 year old lady who decides to go down Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PdH7Gt8-g0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2gIMADL

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This section is filled with board books that are great for readers ages 0-6

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This book is great for young readers because of the repetition and predictability.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uhyQqXs-8E
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMOQ4Q?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CAC5Q3KEVBTWBJPMFG4D

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Great read for pre-emergent and emergent readers. Lots of rhyming and simple words. A Caldecott winner.
Read aloud with music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y0cWEKtIl0
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/aMKE8AX

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This wordless book is great for young readers because it sparks conversation and imagination.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGXoSK7W_Rc
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hNSmmfJ

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This section is dedicated to some of my favorite read alouds that do not fit in other categories.

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This book is extremely adaptable and relatable to the human experience.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd95nLT-AC0

Link to purchase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd95nLT-AC0

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A great mentor text for teaching voice and perspectives. A fun read aloud for more than 1 voice.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2genqtP9Co

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/911wdQA

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This post modern book is a very fun and simple interactive book for young readers.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyB4w-nrDs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3IJCUV5

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This section is filled with books that have received prestigious awards for content and/or illustrations.

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This book about the power of passing down stories received multiple awards for its excellence!
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxeA8OY7Xgs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dplDztP

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This section contains books used to teach content areas such as math, science, social studies, etc.

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This section is filled with books to read for every special occasions.

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This section celebrates books that expose children to other cultures and experiences.

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This section is filled with books that have rich word choice and vocabulary.

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This section is dedicated to books that teach children important social-emotional skills and lessons.

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This section is filled with my favorite books that I read as a child.

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A wordless adaptation of Asap’s fables that received a Caldecott award.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6TyNb30

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A Newbery winning tale of a boy and his dog. High quality literature for advancing readers.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4chPCRk

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A darkly numerous Newbery winning story. A great read for older student audiences.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iTIlLfQ

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A Newbery winning story of Mary Alice and her troublesome Grandmother.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bwd8nVC

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A Newbery winning tale of a heroic mouse. Adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bwd8nVC

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The story of Abilene searching for the old hidden secrets of a mysterious town. A Newbery winner.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/i2gsWb6

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A Newbery winning story of unlikely friendship. Told from the perspective of a gorilla in captivity.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9r4SU2c

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A Newbery winner. The story of a Japanese family who moves to the state of Georgia.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/1AyAgQh

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Follow two imaginative children to the land of Terabithia.

A Newbery award winner. Adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/czbVgZQ

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A picky bison learns some patience in this humorous story.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpyQT7JAUMg

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/g9fh7Q3

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The sweet book series about an adventurous girl named Clementine.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8Vv8dl5

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An imaginative tale about creativity and uniqueness. Great to use for artistic students.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoDFkQJnKGw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2VACrVu

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The farming fable of a conflict between a farmer and six crows.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrPvOe06EU8

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3WHLuFd

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A hilarious tale of mistaken identity.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olgMNcebZ6A

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iuKU6lg

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A story of a little bat that teachers similarities and differences. A great resource for comparing and contrasting.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLRIvyWUzxs

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6a4bids

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A comedic story of a pampered cat. Also included in the series are “Penguin Problems” and “Giraffe Problems.”

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFKlzZKQ6ks

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8hROn8s

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A silly story of a clever mouse and a beast called the Gruffalo.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_EM-iZNguo

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dAl2go4

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The tried and true theme of “practice makes perfect.”

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umbWnSOi0iQ

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dWMea8Z

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A book full of imagination. A good mentor text for the writing trait of ideas.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ8gMcEglyw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iQwFEnu

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A great mentor text for developing ideas for student writing.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cMZim4LiiM

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dwWCCNb

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A book that teaches children how to deal with the up’s and down’s of life.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iURjU8JJ1ek

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/gvXRGOt

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This book is an excellent social emotional book that I think would be great to use before high stakes testing to help students who get stressed out.
Read aloud by the author herself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYV_o9Uj2jc
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cklHXlD

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A wry and suspenseful Jon Klassen book.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVoEBB82euw

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/7OdEkwu

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Being different is hard, especially when you are a ghost! Such a cute read aloud for seasonal occasions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHC3ZLoRtg
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4m9y379

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A beautifully illustrated story about friendship and adventure.

Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXrWUWEbNmE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2cV92IG

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A deep concept of “everyone is important” wrapped up in humor.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRTRAXQDzDM

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/fpzuNVz

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A super fun ode to literacy. Is the perfect book for a read aloud.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s_ajYhy0no

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9tgRMSQ

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This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl's careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1mdnOCxSO0

Link top purchase: https://a.co/d/9SB1XWB

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A hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2xFk_v1fw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/05KJ9rA

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Another Jon Klassen classic, two turtles find one hat. Who will get to wear it?

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyokfJdwO8M

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/7tLOJVy

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A deliciously funny read aloud.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYy9gbv44QE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9RywX6o

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A book highlighting self identity and bullying.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9f2UAR-yLc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hZLUFA8

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A wonderful read aloud with the theme of “killing with kindness.”
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyAqH1eeMV4
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/fgym3Dk

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A fun way to introduce geometry in the classroom. A narrative story about the life of Square.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro4Jg0hdb5U

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/7DSTmR7

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A fun way to introduce geometry into the classroom.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMu0quE8Wl0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iooriHY

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A fun way to introduce geometry into the classroom. The story of the life of Square.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaPCv5Cqouc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ijOFPvi

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A super fun seasonal read aloud for students who live in Florida. Written by a meteorologist.
Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsLY6_AtgxA
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0Wcl4gE

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A very cute and sweet winter read! Children will be giggling at Sneezy the silly snowman.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_rpFohKGhs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3HLMdXq

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This book highlights multiple different cultures in a story of friendship. A great read aloud for the first week of school.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkwmU3QEn1s
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/imT9ZdT

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The perfect fall story of the adventures of Acorn.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXAIpf8mZ_U
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/albMnyn

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The retelling of a Tyrolean folktale. The perfect high quality literature to use for seasonal occasions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDssqGU_CD0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/9oScMbF

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A great story to teach children about the benefits of sharing.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+fort+laura+book
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1624149251?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3F5PDX0KQJJJPY6AH0H4

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A great holiday rhyming book.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHxGe44wSCI
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4vGFDKM

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This book is a fun play on all the questions children have about Santa.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/esjiiwb

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A winter themed Ukrainian fairy tail.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVdHH-hGBQw
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/eNMBqWg

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The woodland animals awake from their winter slumber in this Caldecott Honor book.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehiUq92NwF8
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iLxjCSQ

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In this Caldecott Honor book with no words, a little girl’s red marker opens up a new and curious world.
Read aloud accompanied by an orchestral score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoIA9DebV70
Link to purchase:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0763660531?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_C8ZH2QG437SGDMP2MQKG

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This story of two unlikely friends received a Caldecott honor.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVnEQsjlQ4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9rMt5GW

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This sweet story about an adventurous little fish received a Caldecott Honor for its adorable illustrations.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDrR78REU8Y
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/09OvTnt

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This Caldecott Honor book has beautiful pen and ink illustrations that aid in telling the story.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-9p8_63xE0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/g4ko6Yp

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This Caldecott winning book was made into several movies. An exciting and familiar read for many.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7mpN6t0xY
Link to purchase:  https://a.co/d/cdH7jul

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This poetic book has numerous awards and honors and highlights diversity and uniqueness.
Read aloud by actor Caleb McLaughlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1yCg2PdeEA
Link to purchase:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529500281?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6PSAK00KP862PWE00CKV

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A Caldecott Honor book about a little owl who learns what a true hero is.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFhj2EgEN88
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1D67QX1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_M2BXGXPZJK2XFKQPERBF

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A funny book about regulating your emotions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylzbbSL668
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553537865?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YCKHZQV9FCSQTSSFAVAF

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A heartwarming book for young readers, and a great read aloud for parents.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNmcAnILJuY
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9DNz3qn

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This book contains simply text and is a great resource for teaching body parts.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpCebCxrPVk
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/f2rf6ri

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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This book is another simple text that is great for teaching children the names of colors.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paw2RGSdwG0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/41KdIKN

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This rhythmic rhyming book is an excellent read aloud for small children.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caphyTHVDMs
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/067144901X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QGY184SFCPSXWFBWWVY4

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This board book is a very fun read for young children, also good for teaching social emotional skills.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ubqURmsfZI
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87J2V2W?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S1MF9HFBFGBV57TZHX02

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This book tells the story of an African American family’s traditions and culture. It is also a Caldecott winner.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43i9zcledgo
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ghzcRtg

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This rhythmic, rhyming board book is a great resource for teaching young readers their alphabets. There are others books in this series that are great learning resources as well.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ice6wGCR3wE
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1442450703?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_H0JB48SNZC2PDPS0AHHF

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This interactive book is such an engaging read aloud for parents and their children! Contains post-modern elements
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg0oV-dyhG4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/fs5qiZZ

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A great social-emotional text with simple words and phrases.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0jeWwduJGY
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0590930028?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_AD4NTX0TJGFF0A02DVTM

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Set sail with a grandpa and his intrepid granddaughter as they look far and wide for the perfect pancake ingredients!

Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnzqDFYjBd0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2hR5I2I

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This book is so fun and is sure to bring a smile to students faces. It was the 2001 Caldecott winner.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UN1XrW2aIw
Link to buy: https://a.co/d/23S9b1c

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This Jewish based 2000 Caldecott winner has a great theme of using your resources wisely. The illustrations in this book are wonderful.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUmkkZmvkk
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/3eOazQa

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A fairy that loves STEM. A great way to get students involved in science.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eMRVSmxys

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6hSkY4o

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This book tells the story of a boy who lives on the US-Mexican border. Contains a mixture of both English and Spanish.
Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkBgLkc2jv4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bFDzmzH

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This book follows the journey of a young boy who goes to Puerto Rico to find his father. It is an award winner.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTmypgvGWQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0kQpEKG