https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge Haley Himes en-us 2018-08-24 21:20:12 UTC 2025-02-14 21:56:56 UTC hello@padlet.com haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/275941566 Finished: 8/20/2018
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book is about a little girl who is starting at a new school and she gets made fun of for her size. Through out the book it shows how Molly Lou Melon doesn't let the fact that she is small hurt her in her day to day life. It shows that you can do anything no matter your size. In the end of the book all of the students ended up wanting to be just like Molly Lou Melon.

Who would like this book?
I believe grades K-3rd grade would enjoy this book because they can relate to the story due to them still growing more everyday. But I also think this story would be good for any elementary school classroom because it can show just because someone is smaller than you doesn't mean they can't do the same thing as you. ]]> 2018-08-28 16:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/275941566 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/275944037 Finished: 08/17/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book is about a boy who is leaving home for the first time. It explains that there will always be struggles in the world but you just have to keep on moving forward.

Who would like this book?
I think every grade level would love this book, I was given this book as a graduation gift from high school and it was great because leaving high school can be really scary. You will be on your own for the first time and you will always come across bumps in the road.

]]> 2018-08-28 16:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/275944037 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/278687929 Finished: 09/06/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book is about a little girl who is worried about what others think of her. Her favorite food is lima beans and she refuses to get them because she fears that her classmates will make fun of her. So she gets a case of the "stripes" where her skin keeps changing with different shapes and colors. By the end of the book things have gotten out of hand and finally Camilla realize that she shouldn't care what others think and just be herself.

Who would like this book?
This book would be good for any grade in elementary school, is shows that even though you might like something doesn't mean that everyone will like it too. It shows that you should never change yourself to please another person. ]]> 2018-09-07 00:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/278687929 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279228869 Finished: 09/07/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Early Chapter book
Summary:
This book is about a little girl who was very determined about saving a very small pig named Wilbur. But when Fern, the little girl, went to school Wilbur become very lonely and had no friends but that is when he met Charlotte a beautiful grey spider who lived in the barn too. But one day Wilbur gets bad news and Charlotte does something incredible to save Wilbur from his fate! In the end Wilbur and Charlotte become best friends and much more.

Who would like this book?
Charlotte's Web is a classic book that is great for 3rd - middle school ages and even high school. It is a great story to read and learn to always have a kind heart and know that someone will always have your back. Teachers always use this story in their classroom to show how amazing things can happen and you just have to believe. ]]> 2018-09-10 01:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279228869 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279229452 Finished: 09/06/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book is about a grandpa who tells his grandchildren a strange story about a place where is rains three meals a day of different types of foods. The people in this town loved it, they never had to go grocery shopping and they were never hungry. Until the day the food weather turned for the worst!

 Who would like this book?
This book is a classic and it would be great for any grade level K - 5th. It's a funny and great way to learn about different types of food. This is one of my favorite books, because I would love to live in a town like this! Food everyday for free is great!]]> 2018-09-10 01:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279229452 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279230555 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Fantsey Fiction
Catagory: Chapter book

Summary:
This books is one of the most popular books in history, it came out I believe almost 20 years ago it kids are still obsessed with it today. It is about a boy named Harry Potter who has a destiny to be the greatest wizard. But at first he has no clue that he even is a wizard. His parents were killed when Harry was very young when they died, but the were killed by a dark wizard - He who must not be named - but some how Harry survived with just a scare on his forehead! This books is filled with adventures and it continues on into 6 more books! One of my favorite series of all time!

Who would like this book?
EVERYONE! This book is iconic and a good read for all ages, well maybe not kindergarten and 1st but I know some second grade students who can’t get enough of Harry Potter. It takes you into a new world where all you want to do and be is a wizard just like Harry! I love it and I grew up on this series and I would recommend it to anyone!

]]> 2018-09-10 01:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279230555 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279924501 Finished: 10/13/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Hot New Release - Released 2018
Summary:
This book is about a group of students who are different from all the other students in their class. One boy is from a different country with an accent, their is a girl who brings a lunch that no one really understands why she loves it. One boy just doesn't fit in with anyone and is always alone. It shows that even though you are different and don't have the same story as everyone it's okay to stand out and be different. In the end there is going to be someone there that can relate to the feelings that you feel.

Who would like this book?
I believe this book is great for everyone to read because it teaches you an important life lesson. Just because someone looks and sounds different they are still a person. It also mixes different cultures within the story and how students react to those cultures. This book is a great mirror book because I can relate due to me always feeling like I was different and stood out from the group.  ]]> 2018-09-11 15:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/279924501 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/280936073 Finished: 09/13/2018
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book uses colors to explain the culture of Islam. The use the color red to explain the color of the rug that they kneel on to pray five times a day. The color blue is for the hijab that women wear to cover their hair. It goes on to explain the major parts of Islam with a mix of different colors.

Who is this book good for?
This book is great for all of elementary school grades, it is a great way to learn about a different type of culture. It is important that students learn early on about the different types of religions and how they are different this book shows that. ]]> 2018-09-13 16:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/280936073 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285277032 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Award Winner: Caldecott Medal
Summary:
This book is about the locomotive and how the train works. It explains how the train is operated and the people that have to run it. Theres the brakemen, fireman, engineer, and the conductor who is in charge of the train and all the people on it. It shows all the details on how to maintain the train and how it travels all the way across the country. Locomotives changed everything in the traveling business, now people can travel from one side of the country to another. It shows how you have to make certain stops and how you have to be very gentle when it comes to certain turns.

Who would like this book?
I believe this book would be good for 2nd - 5th grade because its good informational book to learn more about how the train came to be. It gives great detail on how the train works and the responsibilities of the workers on board. Now a days people don't travel by train as much, so it's important for students to understand how the train change everything. ]]> 2018-09-24 22:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285277032 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285827229 Finished: 09/25/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Award Winner: Caldecott Medal
Summary:
This book is about a little boy named Max who has a very creative imagination. He creates a whole new world where the wild things are, where these unique looking creatures lived and Max takes control of them. They had many fun times and went on many adventures but Max grew lonely and wanted to return home.

Who would like this book?
This book is great for kindergarten - 2nd grade, it is a classic book that is now a movie. It shows that having a creative imagination is important and that it is okay to be different. This book also shows how even when things seem bad that there will always be love in your life. This book is also a great window book because it is important for everyone to understand that being creative makes new things everyday. ]]> 2018-09-26 01:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285827229 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285828459 Finished: 09/25/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Series book
Summary:
Starting kindergarten wasn't a big deal for Junie B. Jones but what makes her nervous is riding the bus. She thinks the bus smells like egg salad and black smoke. Instead of riding the bus home one day she hides in the classroom closet. Then Junie just roams around the school until finally her mom and teacher find her. From then on Junie had to ride the bus!

Who would like this book?
This series is a classic series that every student should read! This is for early readers 1st-4th grade. This series can also teach a good lesson and they learn from the books.]]> 2018-09-26 01:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285828459 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285829295 Finished: 09/25/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Series book 
Summary:
This book is about a brother and sister who find a magical tree house that takes them on a crazy adventure. When they found the tree house they didn’t know what would happen or who it belonged too. They just opened a book and the tree house takes them back in time to a place they don’t know and they have no clue how to get back to their own time. 

Who would like this book?
This classic series has been around for a very long time and when I was in elementary school. There are tons of books in this series that takes the reader on a great adventure. Also it teaches about history and the past, so this book is good for any upper grade level in elementary school. They are great beginner books. ]]> 2018-09-26 01:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285829295 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285829833 Finished:
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Catagory: Chapter book (3)]]> 2018-09-26 01:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285829833 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285830758 Finished: 09/26/18
Genre: Nonfiction - True story
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Award Winner: Caldecott Medal
Summary:
This book is a true stroy about a soilder who bought a bear for 20 dollars at a train stop to save her life. He named her Winnie after his home town. He then takes the bear on his journey, across thousands of miles of land and all the way across the ocean. But when it was time to go to actual war he had to put Winnie in the London Zoo, but if he had never done that we would probably never have the story of Winnie-the-pooh. Christopher Robin named his stuff bear after this real bear name Winnie that he had a special bond with. This story is truly inspiring and a wonderful story and that is why it won the Caldecott Medal.

Who would like this book?
This book would be great for anyone and all grades, it is a great true story and I loved it! I was extremely surprised when I read that this is where Winnie-the-pooh became a story. It's great to learn where the story actually started and to be able to learn about the real bear. It is a perfect story and great for all ages!]]> 2018-09-26 02:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285830758 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285831766 Finished: 10/13/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Award Winner: Caldecott Medal
** Hot New Book - Released 2017 **
Summary:
This story is about a man and his daughter who take an adventure through the Grand Canyon together. It gives you great detail and history behind the Grand Canyon and how it was millions of years ago. It also talks about the nature of the Grand Canyon, how there is a variety of animals living in different parts of the Canyon. The pictures in the book give great detail that it feels like you are at the Canyon yourself. 

Who would like this book?
This book is great for 3rd grade all the way to high school grades, because it’s a great informational book for students to learn more about the Grand Canyon and how it came to be. It is great for students to learn more about historic places that is located in the United States. It is also a great research book for students who need a good resource for a paper or research project. It gives great detail and explains every detail of the Canyon. It made me what to go visit as soon as I can, it made me think of it as more than a big Canyon in the earth but more like a beautiful adventure to explore. ]]> 2018-09-26 02:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285831766 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285833875 Finished: 10/11/2018
Genre: Superhero Fiction
Catagory: Graphic Novel
Summary:
This graphic novel is about two boys named George and Harold who creat a superhero like no other! Captain Underpants! He fights crime and keeps their town safe! But the only thing he wears is his underwear and a cape, what a strange outfit for a superhero! Another thing that is strange is that one day their principal hit his head and now he thinks he is captain underpants! He runs around thinking he can fight crime!

Who would like this book?
Dav Pilkey has become extremely popular for his graphic novels of not only Captain Underpants but Fog Man, and many more novels. I have never seen so many students  fascinated but a series than this one! Students love it and they can’t get enough, it’s great to show students how these child’s just started writing a story and one day it just came true. Students need to believe that anything is possible if you believe in it! ]]> 2018-09-26 02:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285833875 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285834454 Finished: 10/11/2018
Genre: Adventure Fiction
Catagory: Graphic Novel
**Hot New Release - Released 2016**
Summary:
This book is a great change on police work but in the eyes of a dog. Dog Man doesn't play by the rules, weather it's being housebroken or giving the police chief slobbery dog kisses. Dog Man's greatest enemy is Petey the Cat who causes all types of mess around the town and thats when Dog Man has to step in and save the day!

Who would like this book?
Dog Man is a great spin-off and the students love it. My 2nd grade classes is obessed with it and they just can't not get enough. I would recommed this book for 2nd grade and up because this series is a good graphic novel with good illastrations.]]> 2018-09-26 02:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285834454 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285974683 Finished: 10/11/2018
Genre: Young adult fiction
Catagory: Graphic Novel
Summary:
Middle school is not an enjoyable experience for preteen Greg Heffley. It is hard for Greg and he just can't seem to find a place to fit in. So Greg devives a scheme to win him the recognition and status he feels he deserves, which of course didn't turn out to great. That's when Greg choses to start writing everything down.

Who would like this book?
This series is very popular in schools and students love it. They are able to relate to Greg and how they feel in their own school. I would recommend this for 2nd grade and up because it teaches good lessons and shows how you can deal with certain things that might happen in school. ]]> 2018-09-26 12:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/285974683 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288178249 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Award Winner: The Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Summary:
This book is about Marian Anderson who is an extraordinary singer and civil rights activist. She was the first African American to perform at the Lincoln Memorial that brought over 75,000 people. Her life and career encouraged social change in the civil rights movement. She had one of the most unique voices and everyone loved to hear her sing even when she was a little girl.

Who would like this book?
This book is great if you are interested in singing and learning about a wonderful women who changed history for a ton of people. I would recommend this book for 2nd- up grade levels. ]]> 2018-10-02 15:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288178249 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288180412 Finised: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book 
Summary:
This book is about a woman named Elizabeth Cady Stanton who fights for women’s rights. As a little girl she was always told that it was better to be a boy because they had control of everything. If your husband were to die then you would loss everything because you have no right as a woman to any of his belongings. That didn’t settle well with Elizabeth and everyday since see was about fourteen she fought for women to have the same rights as men did. She changed America forever and had women all over the country following in her foot steps. 

Who would like this book?
This book would be great for 2nd to 5th grade students because it is important for them to not only learn about the important men who impacted our country but also the women who fought so hard to have equal rights. This is an important time in our history for women and students should understand that. ]]> 2018-10-02 15:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288180412 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288183505 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Summary:
This book is about one of the most famous presidents in American history, Franklin D. Roosevelt. FRD grew up in one of the most wealthiest familes in America, he had everything he could ever wanted. But he wanted more and to do more for his country. FDR was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. Everyone loved him and they even called him Teddy. For everything that he has done for our country he has become one of the most well known presidents in history.

Who would like this book?
This book is great for 2nd grade and up, its a great research book for students who are wanting to learn more about FDR. It is good for students to learn more about our past presidents and how they impacted our country. They need to know key information about this part of history.]]> 2018-10-02 15:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288183505 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288186219 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Summary:
This book is about a woman named Harriet Tubman who escaped slavery and had to leave her whole family behind. Her mission was to lead others to freedom. She makes several trips back and forth from the north and the south to help save her people from the touture of slavery and she was never caught.

Who would like this book?
This is a great true story for students to read about, I would recomment 3rd and up. It is important for students to learn about our countries pass and  to know that we have made mistakes. Also to see how Harriet Tubman was very brave and inspiring how she never gave up hope that one day her people would be free in this world.]]> 2018-10-02 15:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288186219 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288188683 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction - True Story
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Summary:
This book is a true story about a woman named Katherine Olivia Sessions. Kate was a very brilliant woman who loved anything to do with plants and trees. Kate went to the University of California and she was the first women to ever get a degree in science in 1881. After she graduated from college she moved to San Diego and she took a job as a school teacher but that wasn't her passion. But her dream is to build a beautiful garden with lots of trees. Kate never gave up on her dream and now there is a park called Balboa Park that is full of tons of trees and its very beautiful with tons of visitors a year.

Who would like this book?
I believe this book is great for all ages, to learn more about our countries history. Katherine Sessions is an inspiring women who never gave up on her dream to have San Diago have some type of green in the town. She never gave up and she believed that one day it would grow into something beautiful. This book is great for students to show that no matter how hard things might be if they believe they will be able to do anything. ]]> 2018-10-02 15:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288188683 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288192271 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Summary:
This is a true story were the auther of this story is the grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, Arun Gandhi. Mohandas Gandhi is trying to teach his grandson a lesson on how not to be wasteful no matter how small an item might be, even if its a small worn down pencil you can't throw it away. Gandhi believed to waste could lead to violence, so he has Arun make a tree of violence to show how your actions could hurt someone and spread the violence. This book is great to show how Gandhi was a kind man and wanted to have peace. It shows a side from his family side who learned his lessons every day.

Who would like this book?
This book would be great for all ages it teaches a great lesson. Not to be wasteful and to be kind to others. Gandhi was a man of kindness and his lessons are inspiring to millions of people. Also in this book the illustration shows how the culture is much different and paints a good picture on how they lived their daily lives. This is also a great window book because it teaches you a meaningful lesson, just because tou might not need something doesn't mean someone else couldn't get any use out of it. ]]> 2018-10-02 15:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288192271 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288196185 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Nonfiction - True Story
Catagory: Nonfiction picture book
Hot New Release - Released in 2017
Summary:
This book is a true story about a girl named Hedy and her family who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust and traveled all the way to the United States. They used to live in Hungary before the war started and when Hitler started treating Jews they thought it would be best for them to flee the country. They travelled long and far for their freedom.

Who would like this book?
This book is great for 3rd - middle school grades because I believe it is important for students to learn about the evil of the Holocaust. This story is one where the family survived but there were millions of people who died in this horrible event in history and students need to learn. This book also gives great background on the war and history of it all. It is good for them to see how people had to fight to get away from the horrors of Hitler. ]]> 2018-10-02 15:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288196185 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288219538 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture book
Summary:
This book is a book about a grumpy bear named Bruce  who loves to eat eggs so he goes out on a hunt for some eggs to eat. He finds some and brings them home but to Bruce's surprise he now has four baby goose he has to take care of. He tries to get rid of them but no luck, but in the end he grows to love the goslings and helps them grow.

Who would like this book?
This books is great for Kindergarten - 2nd grade because it's a cute little story about how life can always have it's surprises. Bruce never thought he would have to be responsible for four little goose but he took responsibility and took care of them. It's a good book to show how to be responsible. ]]> 2018-10-02 16:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288219538 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288220883 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture Book
Summary:
This book is about a little egg that was lost by it's mother and when it hatches it becomes confused and wants to find his mother. He looks high and low trying to find his mom but the strange part is that he doesn't even know what he is, that is why it is called "somethingosaurs". It shows how you have to struggle and fight to find out where you belong.

Who would like this book?
I found this book at Goodwill and I think it's a wonderful book! It would be great for kindergarten - 3rd grade. It keeps you wondering through out the whole book and guessing what might happen next. In the end it shows that he wasn't even what we thought. It's a great book to show how everyone has struggles but you still have to keep fighting until you get what you want.]]> 2018-10-02 16:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288220883 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288222333 Finished: 10/02/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Picture Book
**Hot New Book - Released 2018**
Summary:
This book is about a little monster who's emotions are all mixed up and he needs help from his friend to separate out his different emotions based on the colors of his skin. The monster is just confused and needs to figure out why he is feeling this way and his friend examples to him what all these different emotions mean.

Who would like this book?
I believe this book would be great for Kindergarten - 3rd grade, it explains all the different emotions within the book and during this part of the students education they will be feeling different type of emotions. Also the different colors in the book are a great representation of the different emotions, for example yellow for happy. In kindergarten this is a great way to learn about colors as well. This is also an awesome mirror book because everyone always has mixed emotions and most of the time we all get confused and need help with those emotions.

]]> 2018-10-02 16:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288222333 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288269424 Finished:
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Catagory: Chapter Book (4)]]> 2018-10-02 17:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288269424 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288274965 Finished: 10/11/2018
Genre: Realistic Graphic Novel
Catagory: Graphic Novel
Award Winner: John Newbery Medal
Summary:
This book is about a young girl, Cece Bell, who is deaf and needs a hearing aid. While she can hear, it still makes her feel like she stands out from all the other students. This makes her very sad and lonely because all she wants is to be accepted by her classmates and friends. One day Cece pretends her hearing aids were a superpower to help her cope with these feelings. One day Cece over hears her teacher call her "El Deafo". Eventually she overcomes her fears and begins to accept for who she is.

Who would like this book?
This graphic novel would be great for 2nd to upper grade levels because it teaches a great lesson that all students need to learn. It teaches you how there are some studnets out there that struggle with being deaf or hard of hearing and all the want is to feel normal.]]> 2018-10-02 17:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288274965 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288281117 Finished:
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Catagory: Chapter Book (2)
Award Winner: Audie Award for Young Adults
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Genre: Science Fiction
Catagory: Chapter Book (5)]]> 2018-10-02 21:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288387445 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288388782 Finished: 10/08/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Early Chapter/Series Book
Summary:
This book is a cute little story about a pig named Mercy who lives with a human family called the Watson family.  This is the first book of the Mercy books and in this one there is an accident. Mercy loves toast and all she dreams and thinks about is toast, one night Mercy was scared of the dark so she decided to get in the bed with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. But the weight of the three of them makes the floor start to fall apart. The Watson's believe Mercy will save them because she runs off. Mercy is a smart pig but not when it comes to food!

Who would like this book?
This series of books is extremely popular in schools right now, my second graders love to hear about all the different adventures that Mercy goes on. This book would be great for Kindergarten through second grade, it's an easy book to read with lots of pictures and short chapters. Students love books about animals and this is a good twist, rather than having a pig on a farm there is a pig living in the suburbs. It is funny and entertaining!]]> 2018-10-02 21:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/288388782 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/290528844 Finished: 10/08/2018
Genre: Graphic Novel
Catagory: Graphic Novel
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Summary:
This book is about book is about a girl and her group of friends who take on some major responsibilities. Kristy is the main character who’s mom is getting married and is in a rush to do it. They have to be out of there house by July but her mom has to be married before moving in with her new husband and stepkids. She only has two weeks to plan a whole wedding! Kristy and her friends jump in to help with all the kids who come into town for the wedding so that the adults could help with the wedding! They have a major challenge on their hands!

Who would like this book:
This book is great for 2nd grade and up because it’s a great twist on the older series of the babysitter club books. It is filled with great illustrations and students love reading graphic novels. They love being able to fallow along with the pictures and the words all together. This book also teaches an important lesson, that you can always take on more responsibilities and help your parents out. ]]> 2018-10-09 01:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/290528844 haleyhimes https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/293066190 Finished: 10/11/2018
Genre: Fiction
Catagory: Early Chapter/Series Book
Summary:
This book is about two sisters who just can't seem to get along. Romana is the youngest sister and she makes thing very hard for her older sister Beezus who tries to be patient but she has her limits. No matter what Beezus does she just can't seem to get Romana to listen to her and to act some what normal instead of powdering her nose with marshmallows.

Who would like this book?
This book would be great for 2nd and upper grade levels. It is good for beginning readers. It also is good for students who don't get along with one of their siblings and this book could help them to relate to struggles they might be having in their own house. ]]> 2018-10-15 20:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/haleyhimes/3q9d2qlzwuge/wish/293066190