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This section is extremely important for young children as it is very beneficial that children learn to love themselves leading to social, emotional, and academic growth. For many in elementary school it is the start of friendships and learning to cohabit a space with many others. During these times it is a great learning period for students to develop a foundation of self-love before potential trying times of middle school. 

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This section is extremely important for young children as it is very beneficial that children learn to love themselves leading to social, emotional, and academic growth. For many in elementary school it is the start of friendships and learning to cohabit a space with many others. During these times it is a great learning period for students to develop a foundation of self-love before potential trying times of middle school. 

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For pre-emergent reader this selection of books will provide an excellent reading experience. As teacher’s it is one of our responsibilities to help our students develop their own love of reading which starts with these books. 

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For pre-emergent reader this selection of books will provide an excellent reading experience. As teacher’s it is one of our responsibilities to help our students develop their own love of reading which starts with these books. 

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In this section I have included some of the greatest books in my opinion that a child could read. These books are ones I have basically memorized as I read them to my parents almost every night of my childhood. Hopefully others will enjoy these as much as I have. 

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In this section I have included some of the greatest books in my opinion that a child could read. These books are ones I have basically memorized as I read them to my parents almost every night of my childhood. Hopefully others will enjoy these as much as I have. 

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As students from all cultures and traditions connect within the classroom it can be inspiring for them all to see their cultures and traditions represented in the books within their classrooms. The books within this category showcase a variety of different holidays celebrated around the world. 

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As students from all cultures and traditions connect within the classroom it can be inspiring for them all to see their cultures and traditions represented in the books within their classrooms. The books within this category showcase a variety of different holidays celebrated around the world. 

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As students grow older and develop an affection for reading, many develop affections for specific characters as well. This is where series of books come in. There are numerous series of books that are beloved by many and within this category I have included just a few. 

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As students grow older and develop an affection for reading, many develop affections for specific characters as well. This is where series of books come in. There are numerous series of books that are beloved by many and within this category I have included just a few. 

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Within children’s literature there are many stories classified as “classics”. These pieces of literature provide great learning lessons as well as entertaining and wonderful pieces of literature for children to learn from. 

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Within children’s literature there are many stories classified as “classics”. These pieces of literature provide great learning lessons as well as entertaining and wonderful pieces of literature for children to learn from. 

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Many students start their school journeys afraid or nervous about what it will entail. The selection of books within this category should ease the minds and lift the spirits of students making them excited for the school year ahead. 

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Many students start their school journeys afraid or nervous about what it will entail. The selection of books within this category should ease the minds and lift the spirits of students making them excited for the school year ahead. 

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Students often are unaware of the importance on who they are and that of their name. Some have recognized this importance only because it has been taken away because of a cultural name that isn’t accepted. The books within this category demonstrate the importance of one’s name. 

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Students often are unaware of the importance on who they are and that of their name. Some have recognized this importance only because it has been taken away because of a cultural name that isn’t accepted. The books within this category demonstrate the importance of one’s name. 

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There are many children within our country that fall into the neuro-diverse category. The books within this category explain and give representation to the children that are neuro-diverse. This is important for other children to understand and children with neuro-diversity to feel understood. 

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There are many children within our country that fall into the neuro-diverse category. The books within this category explain and give representation to the children that are neuro-diverse. This is important for other children to understand and children with neuro-diversity to feel understood. 

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Many books are banned throughout our country each day for a variety of reasons; some understandable and some are ridiculous. Many of the books that have been banned for unsubstantial reasons or reasons that are no longer called for are still amazing literary learning pieces. In this list I have included a variety of “banned” books that are great for learning and entertaining children. 

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Many books are banned throughout our country each day for a variety of reasons; some understandable and some are ridiculous. Many of the books that have been banned for unsubstantial reasons or reasons that are no longer called for are still amazing literary learning pieces. In this list I have included a variety of “banned” books that are great for learning and entertaining children. 

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One of the most influential pieces in teaching literacy is the acts of “read aloud’s”. When performing a read-aloud a teacher can captivate and educate their students into the love and intelligence of reading. Below are a selection of some of the best books to carry a read aloud within the classroom that will not only entertain the students but teach them a variety of literacy skills necessary for elementary ages. 

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One of the most influential pieces in teaching literacy is the acts of “read aloud’s”. When performing a read-aloud a teacher can captivate and educate their students into the love and intelligence of reading. Below are a selection of some of the best books to carry a read aloud within the classroom that will not only entertain the students but teach them a variety of literacy skills necessary for elementary ages. 

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Students learn a vast amount of information from the people of the past. They also learn a great deal of literacy strategies from learning how to read informational texts. The selection of children’s biographies below offer great resources for students to read and learn of the past as they develop their informational reading skills. 

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Students learn a vast amount of information from the people of the past. They also learn a great deal of literacy strategies from learning how to read informational texts. The selection of children’s biographies below offer great resources for students to read and learn of the past as they develop their informational reading skills. 

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One of the greatest parts of literature is the fact that it can be utilized to teach other subjects. Using entertaining books can make other subjects understandable and helpful for students to learn. For example, I have included in this category a selection of books based upon science lessons. 

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One of the greatest parts of literature is the fact that it can be utilized to teach other subjects. Using entertaining books can make other subjects understandable and helpful for students to learn. For example, I have included in this category a selection of books based upon science lessons. 

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Books are consistently celebrated everywhere. Whether by regular people or for magnificent awards books have been deemed as important things to be adored consistently. Within this category I have included books that have been awarded the Coretta Scott King Award, the Newbery Award, and the Caldecott Award. 

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Books are consistently celebrated everywhere. Whether by regular people or for magnificent awards books have been deemed as important things to be adored consistently. Within this category I have included books that have been awarded the Coretta Scott King Award, the Newbery Award, and the Caldecott Award. 

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Once readers have moved into the emergent stage it is important to keep them interested within reading rather than become bored. One of the best ways to do so is by keeping the students reading books that entertain them rather than only instructional texts. Below is a selection of emergent texts that will surely be engaging to students while still teaching literacy skills and strategies. 

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Once readers have moved into the emergent stage it is important to keep them interested within reading rather than become bored. One of the best ways to do so is by keeping the students reading books that entertain them rather than only instructional texts. Below is a selection of emergent texts that will surely be engaging to students while still teaching literacy skills and strategies. 

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Introduction

The Giving Tree is an American children's image book written and decorated by Shel Silverstein. First issued in 1964 by Harper & Row, it has matured one of Silverstein's best-known titles and has been translated into various languages.

The giving tree by Shel Silverstein

Once there was a tree...

and she loved a little boy.

And everyday the boy would come

and he would gather her leaves

and make them into crowns, and play the king of the forest.

He would climb up her trunk

and swing from her branches

and eat apples.

And they would play hide-and-go-seek

And when he was tired, he would sleep in her shade.

And the boy loved the tree very much

And the tree was happy.

But time went by

and the boy grew older

And the tree was often alone.

Then one day the boy came to the tree and the tree said, "Come boy, come and climb up my trunk, and swing from my branches, and eat apples, and play in my shade, and be happy.""I am too big to climb and play," said the boy. "I want to buy things and have fun. I want some money." "I'm sorry," said the tree, "But I have no money. I only have leaves and apples. Take my apples, boy, and sell them in the city. Then you will have money and you will be happy."

And so the boy climbed up the tree, and gathered her apples, and carried them away. And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time and the tree was sad. And then one day the boy came back and the tree shook with joy, and she said, "Come boy, climb up my trunk and swing from my branches, and be happy." "I am too busy to climb trees," said the boy. "I want a house to keep me warm," he said. "I want a wife and I want children, and so I need a house. Can you give me a house?" "I have no house," said the tree. "The forest is my house, but you may cut off my branches and build a house. Then you will be happy."

And so the boy cut off her branches and carried them away to build his house

And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time. And when he came back, the tree was so happy, she could hardly speak. "Come, boy," she whispered, "Come and play." "I am too old and sad to play," said the boy. "I want a boat that would take me far away from here. Can you give me a boat?" "Cut down my trunk and make a boat," said the tree. "Then you can sail away and be happy."

And so the boy cut down her trunk

and made a boat and sailed away.

And the tree was happy, but not really.

And after a long time the boy came back again. "I am sorry, boy," said the tree, "But I have nothing left to give you. My apples are gone." "My teeth are too weak for apples," said the boy. "My branches are gone," said the tree. "You cannot swing on them." "I am too old to swing on branches," said the boy. "My trunk is gone," said the tree. "You cannot climb." "I am too tired to climb," said the boy. "I am sorry," sighed the tree. "I wish that I could give you something, but I have nothing left. I am just an old stump. I am sorry."

"I don't need very much now," said the boy. "Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired." "Well," said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could. "Well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come boy, sit down, sit and rest."

And the boy did.

And the tree was happy.

"The giving tree by Shel Silverstein" Book Read Aloud Youtube Video

Conversations

So what conversation will you have with your child after reading this book?

Some questions you might like to ask are:

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Marcy wanted to be happy. Happy is all she wanted to be. But all her other feelings kept showing up and at the worst times! There was Frustrated and Angry, Sad and Embarrassed, and even Worried and Jealous. Her feelings were there as soon as she opened her eyes each morning, and they followed her around throughout the day. Some days all these feelings just felt like a little too much and she wanted to hide!

Marcy didn't want to feel angry or jealous. And she didn't like feeling sad or embarrassed. Why couldn't she be happy all the time? Then one day when Marcy's feelings disappear, she learns that her feelings don't have to control her, and they might even have a function.

Maybe having all the feels might not be such a bad thing. And that one discovery? Well, it changes everything!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Allison Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She received her undergraduate degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State and a graduate degree in Counseling from Vanderbilt University.

Before opening a private practice, Allison developed and maintained a play therapy program for at-risk and immigrant children in the public school system. In her current practice, she sees children of all ages, consults with parents, supervises counselors, and writes about childhood anxiety. She also serves as an Affiliate Professor at Vanderbilt University where she enjoys teaching future counselors how to work with kids.

Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children and now resides in Lyon, France.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:

I loved this book; absolutely loved and adored it. Allison Edwards' Marcy's Having all the Feels did the thing that not a lot of author's are gifted with and created a realistic children's story that focuses on feelings and feeling too much and how to deal with all of these wayward emotions for children AND adults!

The illustrations were bright, colorful and entertaining, and the story was engaging with dialogue and explanations for what each feeling represents and how to cope with overwhelming emotions.

I enjoyed that the author embraced the fact that while we all want to be happy every moment of our day, not only is it unrealistic to not feel other emotions, but without feeling other emotions, we would take our happiness for granted.

I personally enjoyed this books interpretations more than the movie Inside Out which I am sure people will compare it to. This book had an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach to dealing with your feelings and you don't have to watch a two hour movie to understand the message. And after you're done reading it to your child, there are prompts at the end of the story to engage your child with!

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" 'Like it or not -- and believe me, plenty of people weren't very fond of Rome, either -- America is now the heart of the flame. It is the great power of the West. And so Olympus is here. And we are here.'

"It was all too much, especially the fact that I seemed to be included in Chiron's we, as if I were part of some club.

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Chiron smiled. He shifted his weight as if he were going to get up and out of his wheelchair, but I knew that was impossible. He was paralyzed from the waist down.

" 'Who are you,' he mused. 'Well, that's the question we all want answered, isn't it? But for now, we should get you a bunk in cabin eleven. There will be new friends to meet. And plenty of time for lessons tomorrow. Besides, there will be s'mores at the campfire tonight, and I simply adore chocolate.' "

If I were to discuss the Boy Scouts of America, there would certainly be some harsh sentiments that I'd have to express, both in regard to the national organization and, also, in regard to my own recollections of having been an adolescent member. But among the Scouting experiences about which I have only positive memories are the couple of weeks each summer during the late Sixties that I spent at Woodworth Lake Scout Reservation in upstate New York.

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In between the morning and evening festivities, I'd get to tackle projects of my choosing that would lead to merit badges, swim in the bracing cold lake, hike for miles with my buddies, and swat mosquitoes. Woodworth Lake was where I learned to row well enough to be able to subsequently conquer the substantial winds and tides of Northport Bay and Huntington Harbor. It was the location of contests where a Crisco-covered watermelon would be tossed into the lake between two competing camp groups, or where late-night scavenger hunts were occasionally conducted, with success leading to coupons that were redeemed for tasty midnight snacks. And then there was that night in 1969 when we all sat together inside the canteen and stared in awe as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.

Sure, there were plenty of guys with whom I became friendly over those years, as a result of attending patrol and troop meetings back at home. But there was a whole different bonding that developed between those of us who spent afternoons together, developing skits for the evening campfire, and mornings together, waking up hours away from our families and familiar living patterns.

I'm currently sitting up in bed, hours from home, the only light coming from the laptop in my lap. It's an hour before sunrise, and there's a freight train whistle in the distance -- something we stopped hearing in our part of the world decades ago. Sunrise will lead me and Shari back out to the gorgeous Sierra lakes, trails, and vistas that we're experiencing this week. Traveling hours away from home in order to wander through and over mountains is clearly one of those learned behaviors resulting from my summer camp experiences.

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" 'That's about right.'

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Starred Review. Reviewed by Megan Whalen Turner Fahrenheit 451 , hers is a gripping story set in a postapocalyptic world where a replacement for the United States demands a tribute from each of its territories: two children to be used as gladiators in a televised fight to the death.Katniss, from what was once Appalachia, offers to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games, but after this ultimate sacrifice, she is entirely focused on survival at any cost. It is her teammate, Peeta, who recognizes the importance of holding on to one's humanity in such inhuman circumstances. It's a credit to Collins's skill at characterization that Katniss, like a new Theseus, is cold, calculating and still likable. She has the attributes to be a winner, where Peeta has the grace to be a good loser.It's no accident that these games are presented as pop culture. Every generation projects its fear: runaway science, communism, overpopulation, nuclear wars and, now, reality TV. The State of Panem-which needs to keep its tributaries subdued and its citizens complacent-may have created the Games, but mindless television is the real danger, the means by which society pacifies its citizens and punishes those who fail to conform. Will its connection to reality TV, ubiquitous today, date the book? It might, but for now, it makes this the right book at the right time. What happens if we choose entertainment over humanity? In Collins's world, we'll be obsessed with grooming, we'll talk funny, and all our sentences will end with the same rise as questions. When Katniss is sent to stylists to be made more telegenic before she competes, she stands naked in front of them, strangely unembarrassed. They're so unlike people that I'm no more self-conscious than if a trio of oddly colored birds were pecking around my feet, she thinks. In order not to hate these creatures who are sending her to her death, she imagines them as pets. It isn't just the contestants who risk the loss of their humanity. It is all who watch. Katniss struggles to win not only the Games but the inherent contest for audience approval. Because this is the first book in a series, not everything is resolved, and what is left unanswered is the central question. Has she sacrificed too much? We know what she has given up to survive, but not whether the price was too high. Readers will wait eagerly to learn more.
If there really are only seven original plots in the world, it's odd that boy meets girl is always mentioned, and society goes bad and attacks the good guy never is. Yet we have , The Giver , The House of the Scorpion -and now, following a long tradition of Brave New Worlds, The Hunger Games . Collins hasn't tied her future to a specific date, or weighted it down with too much finger wagging. Rather less 1984 and rather more Death Race 2000 Megan Whalen Turner is the author of the Newbery Honor book The Thief and its sequels, The Queen of Attolia and The King of Attolia . The next book in the series will be published by Greenwillow in 2010.

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Grade 7 Up -In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like 'Survivor' and 'American Gladiator.' Book one of a planned trilogy. Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK
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Read 118k reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each …

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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

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If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny a…

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Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don't miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! The Maze Runner and , Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers-boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out-and no one's ever made it through alive.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials , and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf Also look for James Dashner's edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series! A #1 New York Times

Bestselling Series A Praise for the Maze Runner series: USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost . " - EW -fast-paced ...but smart and well observed." - Newsday nail-biting

"[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as must-read." - Seventeen cinematic action. " - Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment." - Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy. " - Romantic Times The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series." - Shelf Awareness

"Wonderful action writing Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." - Deseret News

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Into the Lion's Den (Devlin Quick Mysteries, #1)

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Yes, there's a major character who is a boy. There is some crushes and boy/girl talk but Devlin can't be bothered with boys who are not her best frienYes, there's a major character who is a boy. There is some crushes and boy/girl talk but Devlin can't be bothered with boys who are not her best friend Booker. Booker plays a major role in the story along with Devlin and Liza. QNPoohBear...more (less)

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Into the Lion's Den (Devlin Quick Mysteries, #1)

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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I grew up in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. It was a small town surrounded by farmland . . . the kind of town where you greet people by name on Main Street. It was only an hour's drive to the ocean. So every summer we spent family vacations on Long Beach Island. My brother and I would ride the waves during the day and play miniature golf at night. It's the kind of idyllic memory that stays in your head long after you've grown up and moved away.

After graduating from high school and spending two years at Rider University, I transferred to the University of Alabama where I met my husband, Richard. Eventually his job brought him to Arizona. We both fell in love with the desert and wanted to stay here forever. Still, during the heat of the Arizona summers, those ocean memories would come rushing back. So-after years of sweaty summers-my husband and I finally built a house on Long Beach Island, the same island where my brother and I rode the waves as kids. In the story business, that's called "coming full circle." These days, Richard and I divide our time between the desert and the ocean. In the words of Junie B. Jones, I'm a lucky duck.

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

In my case, it was sort of "reverse" inspiration. I got a degree in secondary education. My plan was to teach high school history and political science. But, because of a scheduling problem my senior year, I ended up doing my student teaching in the seventh grade. The word disaster doesn't really cover this one. I'll spare you the details. But as I ran screaming from the school building every day, I knew that I would never be a teacher. My husband and I married after graduation, and started a family. A few years later, when I was ready to go to work, I was still haunted by the memories of student teaching. So I was "inspired" to try my hand at writing instead.

Q. How did you go about getting published?

The first children's novel I wrote was Operation: Dump the Chump. As soon as it was finished, I bought a copy of Writer's Market, found some addresses, and started sending it off to publishers who were accepting unsolicited manuscripts. It was rejected three times. All three rejections managed to work in the classic industry one-liner, "It isn't right for our list."

The fourth time I sent it to Alfred Knopf, Inc. A few weeks later, they called and said it was exactly right for their list. I felt like I'd hit the lottery.

Q: You've written middle-grade novels, early chapter books, and picture books. Which do you like writing best?

I can't really say which I like best. But after all the Junie B. books I've written, those certainly come the easiest. The middle-grade novels are more of a challenge. But in some ways, that makes them more rewarding. The last two I've written (Mick Harte Was Here and The Graduation of Jake Moon) were both about very sensitive topics, so it took a long time to get them exactly right. But I think those two books have made me the most proud.

Q. Tell us about your most recent picture book.

It's called, MA! There's Nothing to Do Here! It's about a baby in utero who is bored out of his mind. The idea for it was born (so to speak) when my daughter-in-law, Renee, invited me to my first grandson's ultrasound. Although I had never had an ultrasound myself, I'd seen pictures of other babies in utero. But I wasn't prepared for how amazing it would be to see my own little grandbaby on that screen. I felt like I was watching the Discovery Channel.

Q. How much did you continue to think about the baby after seeing the ultrasound? How did this develop into the idea for the book?

A. On the way out of the doctor's office, I remember thinking, Okay, so now we're all going back to our busy lives. But the baby is still in there just floating around. Except for an occasional kick or hiccup, he's got absolutely nothing to do.

A few months later-when I was getting ready to give Renee a baby shower-I wrote this poem, framed it, and gave it to her as a shower gift.

Q. Of the characters you've created, who is your favorite?

A. This would be a bit like picking a favorite child. I don't have a single favorite character, but again, I lived with the characters Mick and Phoebe Harte and Jake and Skelly Moon for a very long time. So those four are the most dear to me.

The characters I've had the most fun with have been the little ones. Little kids are so free to say whatever is on their minds. They aren't silenced by peer pressure and the notion that they have to sound cool. Molly Vera Thompson in The Kid in the Red Jacket is six, and Thomas Russo in My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters is five. They both were such fun to write about that they led to the creation of Junie B. Jones.

Q. Is Junie B. modeled after you as a child? Did you ever do any of the things that Junie B. does?

A. I was sent to "Principal" in first grade for talking. There were lots of notes sent home that year, as well. My father was on the Board of Education. Not good.

Q. There's been some criticism of the Junie-speak in the series. How do you answer concerns that Junie's grammar is not good for young readers?

A. Honestly, most of the grown-ups I hear from are writing to tell me that Junie B. Jones got their reluctant readers to read. I have drawers full of letters from parents and teachers that are so meaningful to me, I can't bear to part with them. These are adults who understand that fictional literature plays a whole different role in children's lives than a book of grammar or a basic reader.

That having been said, there are always going to be a handful of people who denigrate books that speak in a voice other than their own. I've stopped trying to explain the concept of literature to people like that. Wasted time better spent.

8. What makes you laugh?

My sense of humor is a little bit off-center, I think. In the movies, I usually laugh at parts that no one else seems to think are funny. Then there are movies like Young Frankenstein where I laugh from the opening scene straight through to the end.

Lots of other things make me laugh, as well. My husband and sons make me laugh. My dog. My grandsons. Friends. The absurdities of life. My lopsided cakes. The list goes on . . .

What advice do you have for teachers that are aspiring writers? For kids?

There's nothing revolutionary in my advice, I'm afraid. It's the same old stuff. Write as much and as often as you can. Try different genres to find your niche. Then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. And-above all-be your own worst critic.

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, No. 1)

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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

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ABOUT MAGIC TREE HOUSE®:

Widely regarded among parents, teachers, and librarians for its power to instill a passion for reading, Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning, #1 New York Times best selling Magic Tree House series is an international phenomenon and has sold more than 134 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992. The books have been translated into 33 different languages in over 30 international markets. All Magic Tree House books are available in print, as ebooks and Listening Library audio books, which are all narrated by Mary Pope Osborne. Visit WWW.MAGICTREEHOUSE.COM for more information about the series, activities, and more.

MARY POPE OSBORNE is an ardent advocate and supporter of children's literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries. From 1993-1997, Ms. Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country's leading organization for published authors. She has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children's literacy. She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program. She resides in Connecticut. The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, WILL OSBORNE, and her sister, NATALIE POPE BOYCE.

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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

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Amazon.com: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1): 9780679824114: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca: Books

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Read 2,245 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. From worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey comes Dog Man, the canine cop wh...

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Little Women (The Illustrated Children's Library)

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As part of the wonderful Collector's Library Series, Little Women is one of the best-loved children's classics of all time. This attractive volume contains the complete and unabridged story with 8 full color illustrations, plus numerous black & white illustrations throughout. The deluxe edition features a full piece cloth case, a four color illustrated onlay on the front cover, foil stamping on front and spine, stained edges on three sides, printed endpapers with book plate, and a satin ribbon marker. This book should have an honored place in any child's library.

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Little Women (The Illustrated Children's Library)

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Amazon.com: Little Women (The Illustrated Children's Library): 9780517221167: Alcott, Louisa May: Books

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Black Beauty: Childrens Classics [Sewell, Anna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Black Beauty: Childrens Classics

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Children's Classics)

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Children's Classics)

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Children's Classics) [Twain, Mark] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Children's Classics)

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Huckleberry Finn (Great Classics for Children)

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Huckleberry Finn (Great Classics for Children)

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Amazon.com: Huckleberry Finn (Great Classics for Children): 9781403705945: Twain, Mark: Books

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When Heidi's parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. The townspeople worry that such a young girl has been left with a bad-tempered hermit. But Heidi thrives in the mountains and loves living w...

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Pinocchio (Children's Classics) [Collodi, Carlo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pinocchio (Children's Classics)

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With an Introduction and Notes by David Herd. Lecturer in English and American Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury Moby-Dick is the story of Captain Ahab's quest to avenge the whale that 'reaped' his leg. The quest is an obsession and the novel is a diabolical study of how a man be...

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The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack

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The Wizard Of Oz (BBC Children's Classics)

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The Wizard Of Oz (BBC Children's Classics)

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A full-cast dramatisation of the classic tale of Dorothy and Toto's adventures in Oz, starring Maureen Lipman as the Wicked Witch of the West. These audio editions, especially dramatised for BBC Radio, are of timeless stories that have enchanted generations of readers both young and old. Th...

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Anne of Green Gables (Classic Adventures)

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Anne of Green Gables (Classic Adventures)

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Amazon.com: Anne of Green Gables (Classic Adventures): 9781946260253: Greene, Jacqueline Dembar, Green, Jamie, Montgomery, L. M.: Books

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Together for Kwanzaa | Children's Books Read Aloud

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Together for Kwanzaa | Children's Books Read Aloud

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The Night of Las Posadas - Tomie dePaola (read aloud)

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The Night of Las Posadas - Tomie dePaola (read aloud)

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Read Aloud: Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas by Pamela Ehrenberg | Stories with Star

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Read Aloud: Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas by Pamela Ehrenberg | Stories with Star

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Well this was adorable. I could have wished for maybe a little more about what the point of Ramadan actually is, and I'm not entirely sure who this is aimed at (picture book-age children will almost definitely be too young to be doing full fasts at school themselves!), but the story was lovely and I appreciated that Lailah's teachers were so supportive!

Also, the watercolour illustrations are beautiful and felt very reminiscent of my favourite childhood picture books (Shirley Hughes' Alfie, anyon...more

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Well this was adorable. I could have wished for maybe a little more about what the point of Ramadan actually is, and I'm not entirely sure who this is aimed at (picture book-age children will almost definitely be too young to be doing full fasts at school themselves!), but the story was lovely and I appreciated that Lailah's teachers were so supportive!

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Lucia Morning in Sweden [Ewa Rydaker, Carina Stahlberg] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Lucia Morning in Sweden

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DIWALI 🪔 Hannah Eliot | Read by Miss Ellis #storyoftheweek #diwaliforkids

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DIWALI 🪔 Hannah Eliot | Read by Miss Ellis #storyoftheweek #diwaliforkids

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Classic Edition by Clement Moore  Read Aloud ~  Christmas Books for Kids

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Classic Edition by Clement Moore  Read Aloud ~  Christmas Books for Kids

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Let’s Celebrate: Special Days Around the World (Literally Cultured Read Aloud)

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Let’s Celebrate: Special Days Around the World (Literally Cultured Read Aloud)

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A Letter From Your Teacher Read Aloud by Shannon Olsen

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The Day You Begin | Read Aloud | Simply Storytime

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The Day You Begin | Read Aloud | Simply Storytime

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Butterflies on the First Day of School | Book Nook Story Time (Read Aloud)

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Butterflies on the First Day of School | Book Nook Story Time (Read Aloud)

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Read Aloud: All Are Welcome By: Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

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Read Aloud: All Are Welcome By: Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

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How to Get Your Teacher Ready Read Aloud | Kids Books | Read Along

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How to Get Your Teacher Ready Read Aloud | Kids Books | Read Along

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📚Schools First Day Of School // A READ ALOUD

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📚Schools First Day Of School // A READ ALOUD

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Our Favorite Day of the Year | Read Aloud Storytime for Kids

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Our Favorite Day of the Year | Read Aloud Storytime for Kids

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You Stole My Name book. Read 15 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. You Stole My Name, features stunning illustrations of animals w...

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Nivi has always known that her names were special, but she does not know where they came from. One sunny afternoon, Nivi decides to ask h...

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Read Aloud with Mr. Eric - Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Read Aloud with Mr. Eric - Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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Read Aloud with Ms. Kelly | "My name is not Isabella" By Jennifer Fosberry

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Read Aloud with Ms. Kelly | "My name is not Isabella" By Jennifer Fosberry

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"Alma and How She Got Her Name" by Juana Martinez-Neal - Mr. Wil's Read Alouds

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"Alma and How She Got Her Name" by Juana Martinez-Neal - Mr. Wil's Read Alouds

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The Change Your Name Store book read aloud by AB

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The Change Your Name Store book read aloud by AB

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A Porcupine Named Fluffy Read Aloud (with music and sound effects)

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A Porcupine Named Fluffy Read Aloud (with music and sound effects)

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Different—A Great Thing to Be! - Read Aloud With Author Heather Avis | Brightly Storytime Together

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Different—A Great Thing to Be! - Read Aloud With Author Heather Avis | Brightly Storytime Together

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A Voice of Her Own [Yong, Lois, Yong, Sarah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Voice of Her Own

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Sensory Seeking Sebastian is a book that empowers sensory seekers with strategies that help with self regulation. Author, Christia DeShields and her husband Kenneth have a son that struggles with ADHD and Proprioceptive Sensory Disorder. They learned these strategies through Occupational Therapy ...

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The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart Children's Book Read Aloud

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The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart Children's Book Read Aloud

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Read Aloud: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

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Read Aloud: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

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My Monster and Me - Read Aloud - Children's Books Read Aloud

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My Monster and Me - Read Aloud - Children's Books Read Aloud

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Read Aloud with Ms. Winakur: The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

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Read Aloud with Ms. Winakur: The Girl Who Thought in Pictures