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Ama LOVES art and coloring! When we are doing lessons with art I can see how interested and excited she gets to pick up a crayon, marker, or paintbrush! In the section you will see books about children who love art just like Ama!

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When we were doing guided writing/reading Ama expressed her love of animals to me! She stated that she loves all books that have photos of animals and she wants to be a vet when she grows up. In this section you will find books with animal characters, but you will also find books about veterinarians!

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Radiant Child: The Story of a Young Artist 

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This book not only tells the story of a young artist but also contains captivating illustrations by award winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe. This book is great for Ama because she can hear the story of a young artist like herself as well, but the illustrations also expose her to a different from of art.

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Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award

Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be beautiful.

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat [Steptoe, Javaka] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

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This book contains a story about a young artist who pursued a career in art and became an art teacher! This book fits Ama's needs because we have talked about many careers in class but we have not talked about artists! This book will be perfect to introduce art as a career!

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What Would an Artist Do? -Children's book and fun art inspirational story of a young artist who dreams of living her life in a creative way. This 32 page book features:8.5x11 format with bright colorful images on white pages with glossy-finished cover for an elegant and professional look. Great educational and art resource for children to get inspired to reach a goal for a career in the arts. Could be used at home for a special art adventure or in the classroom to engage your students!

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What Would an Artist Do?: Children's book and art inspirational story of a young artists who dreams of living her life in a creative way. Following dreams to become an art teacher.

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What Would an Artist Do?: Children's book and art inspirational story of a young artists who dreams of living her life in a creative way. Following dreams to become an art teacher. [Rop, Aimee F.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

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When Ama has free range of the library she always picks up books about mermaids and princesses, even mermaid princesses. This section caters to that love of fantasy!

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Ama is driven by working/playing with friends! In my interview and time with her she much prefers group work where she gets to collaborate! I have also noticed her true fun and loving personality when she is outside playing with friends.

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When getting to know Ama better she mentioned that she has family in New York City! I was talking with her mom and she was telling me how Ama marks off the calendar with her every morning the month leading up to their trips to visit her aunt. In this section I included books with interesting history about the city as well as nonfiction stories about kids in the city!

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This book follows a young mischievous mermaid and her sea friends. This book combines Ama's love for mermaids and animals with a captivating story line and illustrations.

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This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash! New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa would like to introduce Oona-the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker.
Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead.

Messy trouble.

Tricky trouble.

Even shark-related trouble.

That's never stopped them before, though!

After all, no proper treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona's not sure if she can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown waters?

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Oona (Oona, 1) [DiPucchio, Kelly, Figueroa, Raissa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Oona (Oona, 1)

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A touching story about how important it is to protect the oceans and the creatures who call it home... including our mermaid friends.

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Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal
#1 New York Times Bestseller

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption― a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.

Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth
And poison her people's water, one young water protector
Takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource.

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We Are Water Protectors [Lindstrom, Carole, Goade, Michaela] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Are Water Protectors

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A Caldecott award winner, this humorous book follows a young chicken and his dad, but he can't help but interrupt!

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"The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It's time for the little red chicken's bedtime story - and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can't help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it's the little red chicken's turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time.

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Interrupting Chicken [Stein, David Ezra, Stein, David Ezra] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Interrupting Chicken

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A Caldecott medal winner, this story follows a Native American girl who agreed to care for all of the tribes horses.

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The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses [Goble, Paul, Goble, Paul] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

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This book tells the story of Eugenie Clark and her road to becoming a fearless marine biologist. I chose this book because I wanted to show Ama that her dream of becoming a veterinarian is possible for sea life too!

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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts)

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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts) [Keating, Jess, Álvarez Miguéns, Marta] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Becam…

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A Caldecott Honor book, this story follows the unusual friendship between a bunny and a cat. I read this book to Ama because we talked about my bunny Dobby and she fell in love just through some photos. I thought this book would be perfect!

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Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention.

Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.

At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.

Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in this elegantly illustrated book, winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor.

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Amazon.com: Marshmallow: 9780060724887: Newberry, Clare Turlay, Newberry, Clare Turlay: Books

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Follow a group of paintbrushes on their mission to create the perfect masterpiece! This book contains the perfect amount of humor and will peak Ama's interest with the art aspect.

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When some of the brushes don't cooperate, is it because they are misbehaving...or is there another reason entirely? In this story, young readers are introduced to some of the behavioral differences in their autistic peers.

Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, this story helps children recognize and understand what autism is, and impress upon them the importance of showing kindness to those who are different, wrapped into a fun story with lighthearted, engaging characters.
They worked through the day, then stopped and admired,
the wisdom their now-painted canvas inspired:
their painting was perfect, It all meshed just fine,
with it's colorful circles, and angry green line.
It was a true masterpiece, not one thing was wrong,
including the hum of their single-note song.
Written in verse, "The Masterpiece" combines the lyrical rhythm of Dr. Seuss, with the playfulness of Mo Willems, in a bright, colorful fantasy world where all people, regardless of their differences, prove to be an important part of the community canvas.

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Amazon.com: The Masterpiece (One Big Canvas): 9780578496382: Miletsky, Jay, Peres, Luis: Books

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This book is based on a true story about the Urban Art Trail in San Diego. Following a young girl and her quest to transform her neighborhood through art!

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

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Amazon.com: Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood: 9780544357693: Campoy, F. Isabel, Howell, Theresa, López, Rafael: Books

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A twist on one of Ama'a favorite princesses. A familiar story with a vibrant Indian spin.

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The classic story of Rapunzel gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Indian spin on the beloved fairy tale!
Once upon a time, there was a girl with long, long hair, who lived in a tall, tall tower...
The classic tale of Rapunzel gets a fresh twist in this third book of a brand-new board book series, Once Upon a World. With India as the backdrop, and vibrant artwork from illustrator Archana Sreenivasan, Rapunzel is still the same girl who lets down her beautiful hair-but she's totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.

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Rapunzel (Once Upon a World) [Perkins, Chloe, Sreenivasan, Archana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Rapunzel (Once Upon a World)

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A Top Ten book in 2015, this book is a poetic journey that challenges societal standards. This book is perfect to introduce to Ama to show that princesses can be scientists, artists, and doctors too.

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Not Every Princess [Jeffrey Bone and Lisa Bone, Valeria Docampo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Not Every Princess

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This book teaches that small acts of kindness and friendship can make a world of a difference. We read this book at the beginning of the year to teach that it is important to be kind to everyone.

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A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish, from esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton.

A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend...

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.

When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.

Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource. Includes a discussion guide and resources for further reading.

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The Invisible Boy [Ludwig, Trudy, Barton, Patrice] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Invisible Boy

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A classic Newberry award winner! This book combines Ama's love for animals as well as contains a heartwarming story about Wilburs search for friendship.

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This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paper-over-board edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery winning author Kate DiCamillo.
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.

Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.

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Charlotte's Web [White, E. B, Williams, Garth] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Charlotte's Web

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This is a Schneider Family award winner. This puts the idea of friendship in a relatable classroom setting and discusses the story of a young boy with autism and his quest for friendship.

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2020 Schneider Family Honor Book

In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend-or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.

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A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids)

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A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) [Bailey, Jenn, Song, Mika] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids)

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This book explains how our circles grow as we grow! When we are born our circles are small and then as we grow and create new friendships our circle grows!

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The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow-now a New York Times bestseller!
In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show.
This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbors, community, and beyond. Brad Montague originally created Circles as an Instagram video adorably narrated by his kids, and now this picture book adaptation is the perfect way to start a conversation about how to expand our worlds with kindness and inclusivity-even if it seems scary or uncomfortable. This book makes an ideal new-baby, first-day-of-school, or graduation gift, or any milestone that celebrates someone's world getting bigger.

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The Circles All Around Us [Montague, Brad, Montague, Brad, Montague, Kristi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Circles All Around Us

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This book follows Fitz on his trip to the big apple! He takes many educational journeys and the reader gets to learn right along with him!

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Wander New York: Fitz in the City (A Wander Often Wonder Always Book)

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Wander New York: Fitz in the City (A Wander Often Wonder Always Book) [Traves, Reese, Traves, Jon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Wander New York: Fitz in the City (A Wander Often Wonder Always Book)

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This is an informational text that provides facts and information as well as activities for her to complete. I thought this would be perfect for her upcoming trips to the city.

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Kid’s Travel Guide to New York City: A Must Have Travel Book for Kids with Best Places to Visit, Fun Facts, Activities, Games, and More! (Kids’ Travel Books)

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Kid’s Travel Guide to New York City: A Must Have Travel Book for Kids with Best Places to Visit, Fun Facts, Activities, Games, and More! (Kids’ Travel Books) [Grady, Julie, Dylanna Travel Press] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kid’s Travel Guide to New York City: A Must Have Tra…

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This book contains the ABC's of New York. This is the perfect book to continue working on her phonological awareness while learning some new things about New York.

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Based on the beautiful designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board book is the perfect introduction to the ABCs of NYC.

This board book teaches the letters of the alphabet with illustrations of people, places, and things unique to the greatest city in the world. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves New York!

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Mr. Boddington's Studio: NYC ABCs [Mr. Boddington's Studio, Mr. Boddington's Studio] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mr. Boddington's Studio: NYC ABCs

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This book follows the story of a young girl and her adventures in New York City. This book is perfect for Ama because she can identify with the girl and imagine herself in the same situations as the girl in the story!

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The Big Apple may be hiding in the place you least expect it in this spunky introduction to the best parts of New York.

Nelly lives in New York, the greatest city in the world.

Every morning, she wakes up to the rumble of the subways and the honking of cars.
Every morning, she can smell the food cart downstairs and hear the rat-a-tat-tat of the street musicians outside.
Every morning, she goes outside to be in the city she knows like the back of her hand-or does she?

One morning, Nelly and her dog Bagel decide to find out what New York is really about-or more specifically, why a city that has nothing to do with apples is the Biggest Apple of them all. Could there really be a giant apple somewhere in New York? And where is it hiding?

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Nelly Takes New York: A Little Girl's Adventures in the Big Apple (Big City Adventures)

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Nelly Takes New York: A Little Girl's Adventures in the Big Apple (Big City Adventures) [Pataki, Allison, Myers, Marya, Valiant, Kristi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Nelly Takes New York: A Little Girl's Adventures in the Big Apple (Big City Adventures)