https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l By: Erin Murray en-us 2019-09-29 23:29:28 UTC 2019-09-30 01:58:37 UTC hello@padlet.com emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391099921 Elmer by David McKee is a children’s book about a colorful patchwork elephant named Elmer who has a unique personality and appearance. One day, he decides to paint himself so that he can fit in with all the other elephants. What will they think? This book is perfect for introducing diversity in the classroom and teaching kids that it is okay to be different! ]]> 2019-09-29 23:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391099921 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100075 Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll by Jay Miletsky is story about a rock named Ricky whose flat slide makes it impossible for him to roll down a hill. Ricky is upset because all of him friends roll down the hills together. Will Ricky ever be able to accept his difference and roll down the hill? This book is great for teaching kids that everyone is different! ]]> 2019-09-29 23:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100075 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100173 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff describes a series of events that occur after a boy gives a mouse a cookie. What more will he want? This is a great book to use for introducing cause and effect in the classroom!]]> 2019-09-29 23:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100173 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100233 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is the famous story about the tree that kept giving. The tree loves the little boy, and gives him everything it has. This book teaches kids the gift of giving and how someone will always be there for you, even if you feel alone. ]]> 2019-09-29 23:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100233 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100275 I read this book to a kindergarten class and I have loved it ever since! The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt is about a boy named Duncan who grew up with a large box of crayons that he used everyday. One day,  Duncan opens his crayon box and realizes all of his crayons are gone! However, he finds notes written by his Crayons explaining why they all left. Will Duncan ever be able to color with his crayons again?]]> 2019-09-29 23:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100275 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100321 Sticks by Diane Alber is a book about a popsicle that melts and  is upset when he becomes a plain stick. He meets other stick friends along his journey, and they help him realize that being a plain stick is just as fun! This book teaches perseverance and how friends and family can help you in "sticky" situations!]]> 2019-09-29 23:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100321 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100342 Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin is one of my favorite childhood books. Farmer Brown is in trouble when his cows learn how to type and leave him notes that demand for change! Read to find out how these cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down!]]> 2019-09-29 23:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100342 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100519 Pete the Cat is a book series by James Dean about a fictional blue cat who loves to surf, play guitar, spend time with his friends and try new things. Pete the Cat comes in a variety of picture books, I Can Read books, and Ebooks! ]]> 2019-09-29 23:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100519 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100742 You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith teaches kids that simple actions can give love and support to their family, friends and community members. This is a great book with vibrant illustrations and sends a message that can be taught to all ages! ]]> 2019-09-29 23:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391100742 emurr17 https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391107082 The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt is a sequel to his book The Day the Crayons Quit. Read this book to find out why the crayons decided to go back to Duncan! ]]> 2019-09-30 00:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emurr17/5i4smi8hic5l/wish/391107082