https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix Reading Log & Potential Books for the Future en-us 2019-08-29 15:34:24 UTC 2026-01-07 02:15:57 UTC hello@padlet.com molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378338792 This book is a fun story of Olivia the pig, who decides to create her own band. After she learns there will not be a band at the fireworks show, she takes it upon herself to solve the problem. This book would probably be good for 2nd or 3rd grade readers.  ]]> 2019-08-29 15:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378338792 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378342006 Superbat has lessons of courage and doubt. A young bat wants to be a superhero but all of his friends doubt him. He feels disappointed and embarrassed but then goes on to save a family of mice. This book would be a great way to teach kids that being brave has benefits. Very fun book!]]> 2019-08-29 15:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378342006 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378343972 Love this book! This is about a family of bunnies who adopt a wolf baby. The baby bunny is constantly warning the parents that the wolf will probably grow up to eat them. The ending is not as I expected it to be and it has a fun plot. This book would probably be good for 1st or 2nd grade readers. ]]> 2019-08-29 15:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378343972 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378345767 The book begins by explaining that pink is for boys and blue is for girls. It's a very easy read but takes a complex idea and simplifies it for young readers. This would be good for young children- especially when they are learning to assimilate to the gender norms. ]]> 2019-08-29 15:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378345767 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378347031 This book talks about the telling signs that Summer is leaving and Autumn is arriving. It uses a lot of repetition which could make it an easier read for lower elementary readers. I did not like it much, but it could be useful when teaching about seasons and weather. ]]> 2019-08-29 15:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/378347031 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/382458960 This book is a great introduction to the importance of reading aloud. Fox does a great job at encouraging parents and teachers to read to their kids beginning the day they are born. Very convincing argument on the topic of learning to read via read aloud time. ]]> 2019-09-11 00:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/382458960 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/383791525 This is a fun book, much like the others from this author. The words match the illustrations very closely which could be helpful for students to recognize words. Also love the logical pattern in this book- makes it very easy to follow. ]]> 2019-09-13 14:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/383791525 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/389165442 This book is a cute mystery involving  a girl who has no arms. Aven moves to a new town where she connects with new friends who share the same feelings she has about being different. Super cute and a fun read!]]> 2019-09-24 23:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/389165442 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/392489407 This is a fun fantasy book that follows the main character Maddy through her summer in the Bayou. Maddy has special powers that her family does not and they are put to the test when there is an oil spill in the Gulf. She and her friend Bear must do what they can to try to save the Bayou.]]> 2019-10-02 14:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/392489407 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/395088229 This book tells the story of how Jack, a student, learns to love poetry. It is made of poems and includes ideas from other poets. I found it hard to follow at first but it gradually became clear and I ended up loving it!]]> 2019-10-08 15:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/395088229 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398170288 This book is a super cute read. It begins at a football game and moves through saying goodnight to the players, coaches, stadium and finally goodnight to this child's favorite helmet and football. Easy read with great rhyming. ]]> 2019-10-15 20:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398170288 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398170875 Great book about Katie, who doesn't participate in most of the things a typical girl does. Instead she moves away from home to join the Girls Professional Baseball League. She works hard and strives for her passion regardless of what those around her are saying. This is a true story from WWII. Would be a great read for young, powerful and strong girls!]]> 2019-10-15 20:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398170875 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398173461 This book is an easy read with a great theme. Mia, a young soccer player, learns that nobody wants a quitter on their team. She misses the game and returns with a new mindset. In order to play the game she loves, she must be okay with losing. Love this book!]]> 2019-10-15 20:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398173461 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398192788 This is a story of the first ever women's basketball game. Agnes Morley got sent to Stanford by her parents to learn how to be a young lady but instead she found the sport of basketball. It is very true to history and is a very fun read. I love how this directly ties to true history. It could be a great book to use with young girls.]]> 2019-10-15 22:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398192788 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398195491 This is a book about twin brother who are on the same football team. One plays offense and constantly gets attention for making touchdowns and the other becomes sad because he feels left out. They have to work together to learn that each piece of the team is important to win games. This is a great book about teamwork and cooperation. It is also written by two twins who played in the NFL. ]]> 2019-10-15 22:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/398195491 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401583880 Betsy finally gets to deliver cupcakes to her Grandma but she must take along her sheep. Her friend, Zimmo the wolf decides to tag along. This is a cute story with a creative twist on Little Red Riding Hood. ]]> 2019-10-23 16:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401583880 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401586351 A fun twist on Little Red Riding Hood. In this story, the wolf isn't so mean but rather very sweet. Together the wolf and Little Red work to solve the wolfs problem of being just too sweet. ]]> 2019-10-23 16:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401586351 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401587844 A different perspective adds to the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood. The wolf tells his side of the story and the reader is simply left to decide for themselves what they believe. A goofy and sneaky tone make this book a great read. ]]> 2019-10-23 17:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401587844 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401589327 A fun and swampy version of Little Red Riding Hood. This story is a fun, yet confusing read due to the authors use of 'swampy' language. A good challenge for an advanced reader. Still a cute story with swamp characters like ducks and gators. ]]> 2019-10-23 17:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/401589327 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/404185313 This is a fantastic graphic novel written in comic book form. This is a story about Cece, who goes through the struggles of making friends and going through school with a disability. Cece can't hear well and struggles to get by without a hearing aid. Super cute story that moves fairly quickly. ]]> 2019-10-29 23:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/404185313 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407012526 A great informational title about the race to the moon and space exploration. Very well written and includes lots of good images and information. ]]> 2019-11-05 17:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407012526 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407014985 Very interesting and easy read about China. Includes lots of images with clear captions and graphics for further understanding. Would be easy to read for young readers and a good nonfiction book for younger readers. ]]> 2019-11-05 17:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407014985 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407016327 Loved this book. It was fun and included lots of important information in a way that was easy enough to understand. Included timelines, images, and maps. Probably for a reader around 3rd grade or 4th grade. ]]> 2019-11-05 17:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407016327 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407017532 This book would be great for readers who love animals and horses. There was lots of illustrations that were labeled. It looks like an easier read from the cover, but it actually goes very in depth into horse body parts and different types of horses. Very informational text. ]]> 2019-11-05 18:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407017532 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407019378 Interesting book that made the skeleton seem a little easier to understand. It provided the important information but left out the complicated details. Lots of interesting images and labeled diagrams. Good read for elementary age kids. ]]> 2019-11-05 18:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407019378 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407020374 I loved this book. It was super cute with really fun illustrations. It would be a great read aloud and exploration book to read one on one with a younger student. There was lots of information to explore and engaging images. Probably best for younger elementary school aged readers. ]]> 2019-11-05 18:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407020374 molly_rygh https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407021557 This book was very average. It was informational and included important information but there wasn't much that set it apart. It had nice photos and maps but the author didn't do anything special to keep the reader engaged. Probably best for a reader inn mid elementary or one who was interested in geography.]]> 2019-11-05 18:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/407021557 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/410236490 This is a great story that includes mental health topics, as well as LGBTQ. Lily is a transgender girl who is attempting to learn her place in Gator Lake Middle School. Dunkin struggles with mental health issues and is trying to fit in with the popular crowd. Very impactful story that opened up my eyes to a lot of issues. ]]> 2019-11-12 20:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/410236490 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413675263 This is a very simple and cute story reminding kids to look for the tiny things that bring beauty to the day. Would be a great read aloud or interactive book with young readers.]]> 2019-11-19 21:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413675263 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413675928 A great story about gardening and learning new skills. This book teaches lessons about failure and trying again. Super great illustrations and really neat book!]]> 2019-11-19 21:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413675928 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413676623 Simple book about home. Home looks different for everyone and everyone has pieces that they love about their home. Good read for beginning readers. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413676623 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413677258 This is a great book about a girl who notices behavior even when other people don't notice her. She stands up, and makes a point of stopping the bullying and bad behavior at her school. Great book with a really good message.]]> 2019-11-19 21:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413677258 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413678071 The main character, CJ asks his Grandmother why they ride the bus and don't have the fancy things that other's have. She teaches him that it is important to appreciate what he has and look for the beauty in everything. Lovely story that touches on topics of poverty. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413678071 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413698483 This is a fun read about the alphabet. It uses rhyme schemes and could be a great book to use with beginning readers. You could also use it for letter identification. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413698483 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413699293 I LOVE this book. This book talks about how each child has their own "world" but they all have the desire to come together in one fantastic world. Could be a good book to discuss with young students. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413699293 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413699938 This is a story of cows who know how to type. They go on strike so that they can get heated blankets and Farmer Brown is just not so sure about what to do with the situation! Classic story! Super fun. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413699938 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413700544 This story is mostly told through images. While locking up, the Gorilla steals the zookeepers keys and decides to follow him home. This book has great illustrations that make the story east to follow. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413700544 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413701216 The student's in Miss Nelson's class do not listen or behave. One day, she goes missing and is replaced by a teacher who is mean and assigns a lot of homework. The students can't find Miss Nelson until one day, she comes back to school! This is a silly and clever story!]]> 2019-11-19 22:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413701216 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413709529 The Statue of Liberty is not standing still! She is on the move towards freedom. This is a great book about the Statue and what it represents for our country.]]> 2019-11-19 22:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413709529 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413710413 Lailah is an immigrant who celebrates Ramadan. She gets to fast for the first time but she is scared to tell her classmates. Lailah gets to share a piece of her culture with her school. This is a neat book and could be impactful for readers (window/mirror).]]> 2019-11-19 22:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413710413 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413711288 This is a story of a girl who flees Vietnam during the Vietnam War with her family. She comes to America but it seems as though it is just as challenging here. She learns to overcome the bullying and troubles that stop her from succeeding in America. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413711288 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413712215 This is a story of a young girl who comes to the United States as an immigrant. She and her mother use the library as a tool to help them learn English and get lost in their imaginations. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413712215 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413712817 This is a story of the author's ancestors and their travels through America. His Grandfather loves parts of American but returns home. Eventually, the author ends up in America, but still misses the home where he could be. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/413712817 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/418176636 A fantastic and very popular book about Harry Potter, a boy who learns he is a wizard. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft for the first time and finds himself with powers he never knew he had before. ]]> 2019-12-01 17:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/418176636 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/420350235 This is a story of 3 children in 3 time periods, fleeing their home country in search of a better life. This book is very real and could be a great way to expose students to the idea of immigration/refugees.]]> 2019-12-05 17:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/420350235 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/420352847 This is a great informational book on teaching students to love reading. Layne touches on many personal stories and gives wonderful ideas to encourage the love of reading in and out of the classroom. ]]> 2019-12-05 17:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/420352847 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422484118 Salva a young boy in Sudan must flee his village and run from the fighting in his country. Nya, a young Sudanese girl must walk to and from a lake each day to fetch water for her family. This is a sad, yet beautiful story about how Salva is able to use his experience to bring water back to his people in Sudan. ]]> 2019-12-10 22:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422484118 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422484693 This is a story of a refugee fleeing from war at home. It does a beautiful job at describing the journey of a refugee to a young audience and has lasting message to close the book. I loved this book- especially the beautiful illustrations. ]]> 2019-12-10 23:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422484693 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422485455 This is a neat and interactive book of biographies of many immigrants. It touches on the stories of a diverse group of people with many different successes. It's a very inspiring book that is engaging and good for browsing. ]]> 2019-12-10 23:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422485455 https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422486792 This is a beautifully illustrated story about a boy who leaves home with only a teacup of soil from the land. The small amount that he takes from home is able to grow a plant that is large and beautiful. I loved the story and I think that it has a very neat message. ]]> 2019-12-10 23:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/molly_rygh/3tjmbhoaeqix/wish/422486792