Ms. Polin's Virtual Library by Sarah P https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj Reading should be fun, not a chore! All of these varieties of books are exciting and joyful for any young reader! en-us 2023-08-31 23:42:57 UTC 2023-12-07 00:44:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680413264 The following section includes books that I read again and again as a child]]> 2023-08-31 23:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680413264 Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680418674 When I was struggling through some of my hardest times growing up, I would always turn to this book and it would transport me far far away from my troubles as I got sucked in to each poem. These timeless poems are sure to make children laugh and make them really fall in love with poetry.]]> 2023-08-31 23:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680418674 Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680422239 The series that not only introduced me to chapter books, but novels as well. Stories full of troubles growing up as a girl in school that many readers can relate to. ]]> 2023-09-01 00:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680422239 Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680426751 Classic book my parents read me night after night growing up. I always loved how colorful and detailed each page was. ]]> 2023-09-01 00:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680426751 The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680431020 A book that made me realize that going to school wasn't so scary because my mom's love was always with me. A favorite for her and I to read together and a good beginning of the year story to ease school anxieties. ]]> 2023-09-01 00:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2680431020 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743018389 These books cover various types of text structures as well as genres.]]> 2023-10-12 05:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743018389 National Geographics Kids: Cats vs. Dogs spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743028805


A great introductory book to compare-and-contrast. 

]]> 2023-10-12 05:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743028805 The Mystery of the Missing Cake spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743058925 An exhilerating exposure to mystery books about a missing cake from a party. 

]]> 2023-10-12 05:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743058925 Malala’s Magic Pencil spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743064434 An inspiring autobiograpy for any girl. Malala recounts her fight for girl’s rights which any can inspire any young female to change the world.]]> 2023-10-12 06:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743064434 The Fairy Dogmother spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743074715 A spin on the classic Cinderella story.

]]> 2023-10-12 06:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743074715 Description of this Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743078467 The following are some books full of beautiful illustrations]]> 2023-10-12 06:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743078467 Hey, That’s My Monster! spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743121472 Book about a boy who’s monster gets “stolen” by his sister; Each illustration in this book is full of color and details and something new can be spotted each read.

]]> 2023-10-12 06:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2743121472 Tap Dancing on the Roof spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744244618 Sijos, a Korean form of a fixed syllable poem, are poems with twists at the end. Tap Dancing on the Roof is full of silly poetry students will be enamored by.

]]> 2023-10-12 21:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744244618 It’s Okay to be Different spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744254614 Teaches children to embrace their differences and accept others for theirs in a colorful way.

]]> 2023-10-12 21:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744254614 The Very Hungry Caterpillar spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744258837 The author’s unique collage style of art makes for captivating illustrations for students to view.

]]> 2023-10-12 21:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744258837 How to Catch a Star spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744262138 Beautiful watercolor pictures for a book about a boy loves the stars so much, he catches one of his own.

]]> 2023-10-12 21:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744262138 The Street Beneath my Feet spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744264800 A non-fiction book highlighting different aspects of what can be right under our feet.

]]> 2023-10-12 22:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744264800 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744272471 Bigger books for bigger kids]]> 2023-10-12 22:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744272471 The Magic Treehouse Series spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744278404 Stories that transport students to different eras throughout history.

]]> 2023-10-12 22:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744278404 Esperanza Rising spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744281798 A timeless chapter book about an immigrant and her riches to rags story that can be especially connectable to immigrant children.

]]> 2023-10-12 22:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744281798 Goosebumps spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744373036 Classic series that any fan of the horror genre will enjoy where each book focuses on a different scary story.

]]> 2023-10-13 00:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744373036 Mr. Popper’s Penguins spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744376213 A delightful classic that is a great starter for any child just getting into chapter books about a man and his penguins.

]]> 2023-10-13 00:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744376213 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744380540 All students come from different places, and these books bring appreciation to that]]> 2023-10-13 00:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744380540 That’s Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744389475 A book that is about embracing your name and standing up for yourself which is a common struggle for many students who may have cultural names and encounter the same issue. 

]]> 2023-10-13 00:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744389475 The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744399005 This book has a powerful message to stay true to yourself and your culture even when experiencing backlash.

]]> 2023-10-13 00:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744399005 Islandborn by Junot Díaz spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744428415 A story that any child who was born in another country can relate to.

]]> 2023-10-13 01:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744428415 Sulwe by by Lupita Nyong'o spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744463270 This book follows the story of a young girl who hates her skin color and how she learns to embrace it after learning the beauty of the night sky. A perfect book for any child who may not embrace theirs. ]]> 2023-10-13 01:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744463270 Lin Yi’s Lantern by Brenda Williams spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744483688 The book not only teaches the message of putting other’s first, but also teaches students about the Chinese Moon Festival as well as the legend of the Moon Fairy which Chinese students will resonate with and other students will be more culturally aware. ]]> 2023-10-13 01:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744483688 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744494596 One of my biggest passions as an individual and a teacher is utilizing art. I personally find art to not only calm me but allow me to express myself in creative ways and these books help unlock that same potential in students. ]]> 2023-10-13 02:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744494596 The Scraps Book by Lois Ehlert spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744514131 Lois Ehlert, the illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom, recounts what led her to illustrate a book and how she was motivated to become an artist at a young age.

]]> 2023-10-13 02:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744514131 Be a Maker by Katey Howes spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744527099 A story revolving around what we make day to day and how we can change the world through what we make.

]]> 2023-10-13 02:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744527099 Vivid: Poems and Notes about Color by Julie Paschkis spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744532065 This collection of poems highlights color and the role it plays in art.

]]> 2023-10-13 02:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744532065 How to Spot an Artist by Danielle Krysa spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744546085 This book ensures children that artists truly are everwhere and anyone can be an artist.

]]> 2023-10-13 02:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744546085 Monet’s Cat by Lily Murray spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744558512 Monet’s Cat is a fun way to introduce children to Monet’s artwork. The cat has jumped into Monet’s paintings, and the story of the chase is what this book is all about. Monet’s real paintings are the illustrations throughout this book, so children are exposed to fine art.]]> 2023-10-13 02:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2744558512 Geronimo Stilton by Elisabetta Dami spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812199382 Full of captivating illustrations and varied text styles that provide a unique read.

]]> 2023-12-04 02:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812199382 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812202891 Teaches children the consequences of selfishness

]]> 2023-12-04 02:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812202891 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812205215 Teaches children their alphabet in a unique, lyrical way.

]]> 2023-12-04 02:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812205215 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812232721

“Some days are like that. Even in Australia.”

]]> 2023-12-04 02:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812232721 The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812237287 A hilarious spin on classic fairy tale characters.

]]> 2023-12-04 02:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812237287 Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812241002 Helps children recognize their big feelings during bedtime and how to combat them

]]> 2023-12-04 02:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812241002 When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812248297 “A cure is not about what we want. It's about what we need. The same is true for stories.”


Essence of magical realism.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812248297 Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812253352 Introduces students to the problem-solution text structure.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812253352 Number the Stars by Lois Lowry spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812256601 A historical fiction book which notes experiences of the Holocaust through a young girl’s eyes.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812256601 Smile by Raina Telgemeier spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812259694 Autobiographical graphic novel that explores the struggles of fitting in.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812259694 Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812265553 Science fiction graphic novel about an intergalactic hero

]]> 2023-12-04 03:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812265553 More than Words: So Many Words to Say What We Mean by Roz MacLean spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812272741 Alluring illustrations tell a story of all the ways people can communicate with one another, even if it’s not with words.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812272741 The Light Within You by Namita Moolani Mehra spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812277024 Colorful reflections of a Diwali festival

]]> 2023-12-04 03:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812277024 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812280399 Extremely detailed illustrations fill this classic book about the island of Wild Things

]]> 2023-12-04 03:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812280399 Bright Winter Night by Alli Brydon spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812285796 Watercolor wintery tale about togetherness.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812285796 A Bad Case of the Stripes David Shannon spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812292508 A vibrant book about a sickness cured by being the real you.

]]> 2023-12-04 03:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812292508 Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812321710 Stories told by a kindergartener that any child of that age can relate to.

]]> 2023-12-04 04:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812321710 Wonder by R.J. Palacio spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812324944 Teaches the value of acceptance and friendship

]]> 2023-12-04 04:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812324944 The Bad Guys spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812328211 Hilarious story of a group of bad guys trying to do good deeds.

]]> 2023-12-04 04:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812328211 Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812332151 Fantasy books that involve Greek gods and mythology.

]]> 2023-12-04 04:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812332151 Wish by Barbara O’Connor spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812335064 Teaches the value of family.

]]> 2023-12-04 04:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812335064 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812339426 Written uniquely in the perspective of a gorilla who has spent most of his life captive in a mall.

]]> 2023-12-04 04:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812339426 Finding My Dance by Ria Thundercloud spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812361803 “Every time someone says our names, they are speaking a language that still exists, and a culture that we still honor, despite many attempts to wipe it out forever.”

]]> 2023-12-04 05:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812361803 Frybread by Kevin Noble Maillard spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812366992 “Fry bread is food.
It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.

Fry bread is time.
It brings families together for meals and new memories.

Fry bread is nation.
It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.

Fry bread is us.
It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.”

]]> 2023-12-04 05:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812366992 The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Raina Al Abdullah of Jordan spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812372860 Teaches cultural acceptance and valuing our own stories/differences.

]]> 2023-12-04 05:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812372860 Spanish is My Superpower by Jennifer Jones spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812374673 “I used to be afraid that speaking Spanish
Made me different and stand out.
But I’ve learned to be proud of my heritage
Because it’s what I’m all about!”

]]> 2023-12-04 05:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812374673 Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Loujain AlHathloul and Uma Mishra-Newbery spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812379957 Teaches persistence and overcoming struggle.

]]> 2023-12-04 05:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2812379957 The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813251268 Teaches children to realize that anyone can be creative and to just let it flow.

]]> 2023-12-04 17:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813251268 Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813255310 Teaches children that even the smallest artists can make a difference and shows them how art can lead to change/connectivity.

]]> 2023-12-04 17:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813255310 Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813258378 Teaches children that their mistakes in art can be beautiful (can also be related to other aspects of their lives).

]]> 2023-12-04 17:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813258378 Vincent Eats Sunflowers by Elaine Hammermaster Godinez spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813264119 Students can learn about a famous artist in a unique manner.

]]> 2023-12-04 17:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813264119 I’m NOT just a Scribble by Diane Alber spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813265914 Teaches children the joy of inclusion and kindness while still being presented in an artistic manner

]]> 2023-12-04 17:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813265914 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813332816 These books feature students who have exceptionalities

]]> 2023-12-04 18:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813332816 Some Bodies Need a Little Help by S F Harris spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813338858 Teaches students that every body is special even if it may need a little help.

]]> 2023-12-04 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813338858 Moses Goes to a Concert by Isaac Millman spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813347665 Features a deaf main character who goes to a concert where the percussionist is also deaf; Appreciates deaf individuals as well as teaches sign language at the end of the book.

]]> 2023-12-04 18:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813347665 A Friend Like Simon by Kate Gaynot spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813366683 Introduces students to what someone with autism may be like, and practices acceptance of them.

]]> 2023-12-04 19:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813366683 Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813584953 This poetic book shows Susan completing fun activities and only reveals at the end that she is wheelchair bound, showing students that those with disabilities can do anything those who aren’t can.

]]> 2023-12-04 23:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813584953 Taking Cerebral Palsy to School by Mary Elizabeth Anderson spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813586714 Written from the perspective of a student with cerebral palsy as he teaches those in his school about the disease as well as how to help those with it.

]]> 2023-12-04 23:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813586714 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813587932 These books can be used in other content areas other than just ELA.

]]> 2023-12-04 23:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813587932 The Founding Fathers!: Those Horse-Ridin’, Fiddle-Playin’, Book Readin’, Gun-Totin’ Gentlemen Who Started America by Jonah Winter spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813604507 Gives a short biography about each of the founding fathers.

]]> 2023-12-04 23:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813604507 Mind-Boggling Numbers by Michael J. Rosen spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813606312 Math scenarios that deal with weight, volume, distance and more.

]]> 2023-12-04 23:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813606312 Move Your Body!: My Exercise Tips by Gina Bellisario spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813637847 Using this book, children can practice physical excercise.

]]> 2023-12-05 00:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813637847 Perro grande... Perro pequeño / Big Dog... Little Dog by P.D. Eastman spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813640264 This book can be used to teach students new basic Spanish words

]]> 2023-12-05 00:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813640264 Forces: Physical Science for Kids by Andi Diehn spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813643640 This book can be used for a lesson about the different forces in everyday context.

]]> 2023-12-05 00:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813643640 Description of This Column spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813652920 These books help children be able to understand their own feelings as well as others’.

]]> 2023-12-05 00:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813652920 Little Children, BIG Feelings by Joan Ruddiman Edd spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813660984 This book helps children put words to their feelings

]]> 2023-12-05 00:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813660984 When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813678164 "Listen to it. Ask where it comes from and what it needs. If you don't understand each other, just sit together and be quiet for a while."

]]> 2023-12-05 01:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813678164 How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813682572 Students can understand the idea of “filling others buckets”, thus teaching them that doing things for others improves yourself too.

]]> 2023-12-05 01:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813682572 A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813690310 This book teaches children that it helps to talk about what they have seen if they have witnessed a traumatic event.

]]> 2023-12-05 01:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813690310 A Chair for My Mother by Vera B Williams spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813703651 This book teaches children the value of empathy and responsibility.

]]> 2023-12-05 01:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2813703651 Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare by Marguerite Tassi spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816567045 Easy introduction to some of Shakespeare's most famous works.

]]> 2023-12-06 21:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816567045 Roald Dahl Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816580335 Hilarious twist on classic fairy tales.

]]> 2023-12-06 21:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816580335 Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816582095 Teaches children that art can be made out of anything and can elicit an art-based response of having children create art out of things they find in nature.

]]> 2023-12-06 21:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816582095 The Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet by David L. Harrison spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816592648 Collection of poems about animals that live underground.

]]> 2023-12-06 22:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816592648 A Squiggly Story by Andrew Larsen spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816599187 A story about a child who is unsure how to write his own story but with the help of his sister he lets his imagination fly. After reading, students will write their own story following his creative methods.

]]> 2023-12-06 22:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816599187 The Day Punctuation Came to Town (Volume 2) (Language is Fun!) by Kimberlee Gard spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816602855 Students can learn about different kinds of punctuation and can practice using them after the story

]]> 2023-12-06 22:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816602855 Rain Fish Lois Ehlert spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816610609 Story about fish that come alive when it rains, with all the bits and pieces that float in rivers and streams during rain. Students will create their own rain fish.

]]> 2023-12-06 22:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816610609 Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance by Rachelle Burk spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816615415 Students will learn basic dance movements. After reading, they will be tasked to create their own dance using the movements learned


]]> 2023-12-06 22:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816615415 ABC Dance!: An Animal Alphabet by Sabrina Moyle spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816619406 Teaches children their letters and movements as well. After reading this book, students will create a dance based on how they think an animal would dance if they could.

]]> 2023-12-06 22:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816619406 Artist to Artist by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816624535 This book involves 23 artists of childrens books talking about themselves and their art. After reading, students will create their own piece inspired by their favorite style.

]]> 2023-12-06 22:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816624535 Included: A book for ALL children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy by Jayneen Sanders spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816633139 Teaches children the important skill of inclusion no matter what the person may look like.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816633139 Joyfully Josie by Nicole Johnson spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816635856 Josie has a rare disease called FOXG1 syndrome and shows her peers that disabilities don't define a person and that happiness comes from the heart. 
 

]]> 2023-12-06 23:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816635856 Together Things by Michelle Vasiliu spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816643664 Rather than physical disability, this book deals with mental illness. Children can understand the importance of mental health discussions and that sometimes they must adapt their interactions while the people in their lives focus on their mental health.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816643664 My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816645343 Zulay is blind and decides she wants to run during Field Day, and by using her cane and support from her friends she accomplishes this. Teaches students about accommodation as well as the fact that having a disability does not mean you cannot do things others can.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816645343 My Travelin' Eye by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816649333 “My travelin’ eye still wanders sometimes, but that’s the true nature of an artist – to see the world in her own unique way.”


An upbeat view on a disability; shows students that a disability can be turned into a postive experience by embracing it.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816649333 A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816652151 Shows students how autistic individuals can communicate non-verbally if needed.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816652151 Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816657080 Features a mix of Spanish and English. Can be used to teach students some Spanish.

]]> 2023-12-06 23:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816657080 Pebbles and the Biggest Number: A STEM Adventure for Kids by Joey Benun spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816662797 Introduces large numbers to students visually and compares them to everyday objects to make them easier to grasp.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816662797 The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816669856 Tells about the life cycle of a caterpillar through its own eyes as it encounters other bugs. Includes facts about the insects throughout and activities at the end of the book.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816669856 Puff, the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816671357 As this book goes along with a classic childrens song, it makes it perfect for a music lesson.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816671357 The Hugging Tree by Jill Neimark spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816673041 This book teaches children the value of being resilient, having self-confidence, and having self-control through telling a story of a tree on a cliff.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816673041 For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816676628 Gives a basic outline of government such as where it comes from and how it works, making it a great book for a social studies lesson.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816676628 It's OK: Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard by Wendy O'Leary spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816680643 "Sometimes I have to do something I don’t want to do. 
I feel really angry. . . . 
Then I remember that everyone feels angry sometimes. 
I put my hand on my heart, and here’s what I say: 
'It’s OK—I love you. I’m with you today.'"

]]> 2023-12-07 00:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816680643 Kindness Starts With You by Jacquelyn Stagg spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816683562 Shows students that all acts of kindness have effects on others no matter how small.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816683562 The Road To Sorry by Mandy Sweetwater spolin124 https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816689512 Teaches students the importance of owning up to their mistakes.

]]> 2023-12-07 00:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/spolin124/5e28wq2e88behjwj/wish/2816689512