https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf A collection of diverse, engaging, and culturally inclusive children's books. en-us 2022-01-13 19:22:09 UTC 2022-02-04 17:44:45 UTC hello@padlet.com kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991114565 Junie faces her fear of attending a class field trip to a farm at the end of the year. She is worried the farm animals will not like her; however, after meeting a chick who will eventually become a rooster, she decides farm animals may not be so bad after all. ]]> 2022-01-13 19:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991114565 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991130538 The Rainbow Fish has a hard time sharing his shiny scales with the other fish. Eventually, he realizes how lonely he has become because no other fish wish to be around him. He learns the valuable lesson of sharing with others and begins to realize how being kind can change peoples opinions of you. ]]> 2022-01-13 19:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991130538 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991141841 Skippyjon Jones is an adventurous, heroic, and brave little kitty. He conquers his battles with clever rhyming phrases and sword-fighting. He learns valuable lessons over the course of his numerous adventures. ]]> 2022-01-13 19:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991141841 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991147831 This story tells the journey of a small caterpillar who emerges from his egg and begins to eat his way through the pages. He meets many new friends along the way and towards the end he is no longer small or hungry. He wraps himself in a cocoon and finally emerges as a beautiful butterfly. ]]> 2022-01-13 19:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/1991147831 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2025728046 By: Eric Carle 
https://www.amazon.com/Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Eric-Carle/dp/0399226907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30VWZ6VQWC3WG&keywords=the+very+hungry+caterpillar&qid=1643818505&sprefix=the+very%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1

This Very Hungry Caterpillar literally eats his way through the book pages until he finally is FULL! Suddenly, he wraps himself inside a cocoon and eventually becomes a beautiful butterfly! 

This book is great for pre-emergent readers as the illustrations and interactive pages teaches student the logistics of reading book and keep students eager to turn the page to see what the caterpillar will eat next.

]]> 2022-02-02 16:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2025728046 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029695783 By: Eric Carle

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a great book illustrated by Eric Carle that has repetition, patterns, and easy predictors of what's to come which is great for beginning readers. ]]> 2022-02-04 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029695783 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029700224 By: Eric Carle 

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? is another great Eric Carle illustrated beginner book that also features repetition, patterns, and easy predictors for Emergent readers. These books teach children how to read, left to right, and can aid in developing comprehension skills at the preemergent level. It also teaches about one of the five senses: hearing! ]]> 2022-02-04 16:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029700224 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029709155 By: Eric Carle 

This Eric Carle book is a complete picture book with only illustrations and only two pages with words on them! This book was created in order to teach students in the pre-emergent phase the techniques of reading such as: reading from left to right, how pages turn, and how to use front and back covers of books! ]]> 2022-02-04 16:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029709155 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029716886 By: Matthew Cordell 

This sweet book follows the journey between a small girl and a wolf pup left in the snow, they build a bond and help each find their way home. ]]> 2022-02-04 16:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029716886 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029723418 By: Susan Verde 

This book teaches very important topics for pre-emergent readers about empathy, diversity, and inclusivity. It is a great way to begin students on a road for showing others kindness and compassion.

]]> 2022-02-04 16:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029723418 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029733235 By: Donald Crews 

Donald Crews takes inspiration from his grandparents in the south to invent a wonderful, colorful, and boldly illustrated adventure. This pre-emergent text allows children to follow the journey of a freight train matching the colors of the illustrations to the words of the text. ]]> 2022-02-04 16:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029733235 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029740289 By: Jo Rooks 

A Box of Butterflies is one of my favorite children's books because it teaches such an important concept: Love. Ruby meets a robot and when she asks him if he "loved" the book as much as she did, Ruby learns that her robot cannot feel/understand love. She then goes on a mission to teach her robot friend about Love. ]]> 2022-02-04 16:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029740289 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029750679 By: Bill Cotter 

This adventurous book entices students because what makes you want to do something more than when someone tells you that you cant!? This book is an interactive, fun, read aloud book that allows students to travel with a monster and find out whether or not he touches the button! ]]> 2022-02-04 16:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029750679 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029758639 By: John Kane 

A perfect read aloud book that allows student to help a silly donkey find his pants! The students respond to nonverbal and visual clues, as the teacher "Ooooh" and the students respond with "Aaah". ]]> 2022-02-04 16:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029758639 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029771303 By: Ben Clanton 

A unique friendship between two peanut butter loving best friends that ensue on wild sea adventures. This book series is a great introduction for young readers who love graphic novels. The series focuses on friendship and teamwork.]]> 2022-02-04 16:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029771303 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029782119 By: Kate DiCamillo

This hilarious and adventure filled series follows the life of a household pet PIG! She is always causing a ruckus wherever she goes but her family loves her despite her giant size and crazy habits. It is a great series for students to read and laugh out loud while they learn about friendship, kindness, adventure, and making new friends! ]]> 2022-02-04 16:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029782119 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029815294 By: Renée Watson and Chelsea Clinton

A book about empowering female students and encouraging them to stand up and speak out against injustices!

]]> 2022-02-04 17:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029815294 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029820650 By David A. Adler

This quirky, mystery novel series follows the adventures of a crime-solving spunky female protagonist that students have enjoyed for over two decades. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029820650 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029826857 By Mary Pope Osborne

An absolute classic chapter books series that students have enjoyed for many years. Several Elementary grade students go on wild adventures from their magic treehouse. A great transition into more complex chapter books! ]]> 2022-02-04 17:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029826857 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029831007 By: Justin Richardson 

This banned book follows the TRUE story of two gay penguins who successfully raise a chick at the infamous New York Zoo. A great read for education on diverse families! ]]> 2022-02-04 17:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029831007 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029838366 By: Angie Thomas 

The female protagonists of this book is faced with a tough world between her race and the injustices her and her loved ones face. When he best friend is shot by a police officer in front of her, she has a decision to make: speak out? Stand out? ]]> 2022-02-04 17:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029838366 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029842796 By: Judy Blume 

This banned books teaches young girls about their periods and the upside down world where these topics: religion and family, are more taboo than not. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029842796 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029847891 By: Alex Gino 

George is a small student experiencing confusion when her teacher tells her she can't try out for Charlotte is Charlotte's Web because she is a boy. This story offers children a view into the world of sexuality and gender because deep down, George the boy, knows he's really a girl. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029847891 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029853070 By: Jill Twiss 

This story is a parody of the former Vice-President's anti-LGBTQ+ stance wherein a boy bunny who now lives him Mike Pence, falls in love with another boy bunny. Teaches children of acceptance and love. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029853070 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029858694 By: Daniel Haack 

On a quest to find a princess to marry, Our Prince does not find what he is looking for in love. When they return to the castle, a dragon threatens the kingdom so Our Prince and a Brave Knight work together to defeat the dragon. Getting to know the Brave Knight better, Our Prince begins to realize the love he has been looking for is right here in the Brave Knight. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029858694 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029863673 By: Ibtihaj Muhammad (A) and S.K. Ali Hatem Aly (ILT)  

This beautiful story of the first day of school and the first day of wearing an honorable, blue hijab. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029863673 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029866339 By: Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi, illustrations by Ashley Seil Smith

A wonderful book on diversity of all and how to make room for others that may not look exactly as you do. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029866339 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029868923 By: Grace Byers 

Celebrating the people and diversity of this world and encouraging young black girls to find their purpose and stand strong against prejudice. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029868923 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029875607 By: Tony Medina

This is a collection of poems documenting the everday lives of Black boys, celebrating their differences and relating their lives to others.

]]> 2022-02-04 17:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029875607 kimmonsg https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029880592 By: David A. Robertson

A tragic yet educational story of the history and hardships of Native Americans in the United States. This story follows a young girls who, while spending time with her grandmother, learns about the racisms her culture endured and the strength they needed to continue to carry their cultural uniqueness. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kimmonsg/4uvyaly5d7o899jf/wish/2029880592