Miss. Christiansen Classroom Library by Lauren Christiansen https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti en-us 2022-01-15 02:13:19 UTC 2022-05-05 14:55:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f99d.png Introduction to my favorite childhood books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993213503 In this section are just a few of my favorite books that I read as a child that I can even still remember today over ten years later. Why I remember these books are because they had that much of an impact on me. ]]> 2022-01-15 02:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993213503 Are You My Mother? By P.D. Eastman laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993216211 I used to never leave the house without this book. It follows a bird trying to find its mother. ]]> 2022-01-15 02:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993216211 Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed By Eileen Christelow laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993218730 I distinctly remember my mom reading this book with me and having me be the doctor.]]> 2022-01-15 02:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993218730 The Mitten By Jan Brett laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993220914 This book has so many different creatures that students can learn about and has an intricate story line that they can follow. ]]> 2022-01-15 02:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993220914 Miss Nelson is Missing! By Harry Allard laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993222135 I remember this book being so fun and enjoyable to read because it was so wild!]]> 2022-01-15 02:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/1993222135 Introduction to Chapter Books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026230586 Chapter books are a great thing to have in your library because if the child likes one of the books then there will be a wide range of books that they could read that are similar to each other. ]]> 2022-02-02 20:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026230586 Magic Tree House By Mary Pope Osborne laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026236362 All these books involve adventure and action which can be very intriguing to students. If students like adventure, places around the world, and history this is a great series to have in a classroom. ]]> 2022-02-02 20:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026236362 Sam and Charlie (and Sam too!) By Leslie Kimmelman laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026255724 These books follow two friends, Charlie and Sam (and Charlie's sister Sam), who try to live by their jewish religion's motto: Love your neighbor as yourself. The children adventure through the five books of this series to highlight the value of friendships and its ups and downs. ]]> 2022-02-02 20:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026255724 Katie Woo by Fran Manushkin laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026471032 This book follows Katie Woo and her friends that deal with everyday struggles. Having these simple struggles makes it easy for young readers to relate to the books. ]]> 2022-02-02 23:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026471032 Nate the Great By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026473570 This text has simple vocabulary and many plots that revolve around everyday things like missing a picture or a lost cat. This is a mystery adventure book with some humorous characters. ]]> 2022-02-02 23:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026473570 Harriet the Spy By Louise Fitzhugh laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026478085 This book was banned because parents think that it teaches children to lie, spy talk back, and curse. ]]> 2022-02-02 23:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026478085 And Tango Makes Three By Justin Richardson laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026481395 This true story book is about two male penguins that become parents to a lost egg. It was banned because it has homosexual overtones. ]]> 2022-02-03 00:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026481395 Where the Sidewalk Ends By Shel Silverstein laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026484866 This is a set of poems and drawings that stretches the bounds of imagination. This book was banned for the drug reference, suicide, death, and a disrespect for truth and authority. ]]> 2022-02-03 00:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026484866 Where the Wild Things Are By Maurice Sendak laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026487818 Max sets sail to an island of wild things. This book is banned for depicting child abuse and is challenged for being "too dark" and showing supernatural elements. ]]> 2022-02-03 00:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2026487818 Introduction of Banned Books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028147073 These are books that have been removed from libraries or schools due to the content or context that is implied. Books become challenged before they are banned. ]]> 2022-02-03 18:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028147073 Introduction to Non-Fiction laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028173409 These books are based off real events that have happened. Non-fiction children books are designed to help readers learn about real things and events in our history. ]]> 2022-02-03 18:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028173409 Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028197069 Students are fascinated by the "Did you know?" facts which this book presents fun facts about the Statue of Liberty and how she is a symbol to light the way for people to come to America.]]> 2022-02-03 19:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028197069 Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028215580 This book follows four Black female mathematicians helping the U.S. land on the moon. Having this book in you library would show people in your class that everyone is capable of following their dreams and also shares some history of America. There is a picture book version of this book too!]]> 2022-02-03 19:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028215580 Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge By Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Kathleen Van Cleve laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028228819 This book follows the story of Ona Judge who was born as a slave on George and Martha Washington's estate and successfully escaped. A powerful introduction to an important part of American history. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028228819 All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028243172 This follows the more recent story of the recuse of the soccer team trapped for 17 days in a cave. It weaves in Thai culture and religion and explains the science and engineering that went into the rescue. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028243172 Introduction to Pre-Emergent Books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028256326 These books are for brand new readers normally with large print, few words on each page, and large pictures. They can involve and interactive component too. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028256326 Giraffes Can't Dance By Giles Andreae laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028271405 This follows the journey of Gerald the Giraffe who wants to dance. With some encouraging words from his friends he is finally able to dance. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028271405 Play This Book By Jessica Young laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028276574 This book allows young readers to learn sounds and engage in the book to make the sounds. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028276574 All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids By Huda Harajli MA laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028281603 This is a first look for young readers to learn about the weather and the changes that occur. This is a very educational book with colorful picture to keep children engaged. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028281603 Beautiful Oops! By Barney Saltzberg laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028287499 This sweet book was designed to teach young students that it's okay to make mistakes and to use their creativity. This is an interactive book that will help them to stay engaged. ]]> 2022-02-03 19:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028287499 Introduction to Writing Books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028446638 These types of books will help students with their writing ability and skills. These will also help them with their creativity. ]]> 2022-02-03 21:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028446638 The Mighty Silent e! By Kimberlee Gard laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028449879 This book teaches spelling and vowel sounds using an exciting and engaging book. It shows how important every letter is. ]]> 2022-02-03 21:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028449879 Ralph Tells a story By Abby Hanlon laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028454038 This book describes how to write a story and gives tips about writing. The student in the story is frustrated that he can't come up with a story but with the help from his teacher and classmates he realizes he can. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028454038 The Day Punctuation Came to Town By Kimberlee Gard laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028456465 This book shows the importance of punctuation in sentences and when writing stories. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028456465 How to Write a Story By Kate Messner laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028458347 This book encourages students to follow their own creativity and share their stories. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028458347 Introduction to Culture laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028460849 These books I hope will educate the children on different cultures other than their own or possibly tell them something about their own culture. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028460849 Welcome to World Celebrations By Moira Butterfield laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028462782 Children can learn about so many different cultures and what they eat, wear, speak and so much more. It shows peoples customs and traditions through beautiful illustrations. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028462782 Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Mendez laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028465382 This story helps students recognize their culture and be able to accept themselves and who they are. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028465382 My Food, Your Food, Our Food (How Are We Alike and Different?) By Emma Carlson Berne laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028467921 This book shares the different foods that cultures may eat. We shouldn't tell people that their food smells gross or looks weird because it may have cultural significance. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028467921 If You Lived Here: House of the World By Giles Laroche laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028469772 This books show the unique houses around the world and what it would be like to live in them. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2028469772 Introduction to Religion laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029393701 These books are an easy way for students to learn about religion other than their own. Students shouldn't feel nervous to learn about other religions because they should be happy to figure new people's lives and how they live according to their religion. ]]> 2022-02-04 13:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029393701 My Religion, Your Religion By Lisa Bullard laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029397673 This book follows a young christian boy who is invited to his friends synagogue but he is nervous because he knows nothing about it. He soon learns that learning about different religions is fun. ]]> 2022-02-04 13:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029397673 Everyone Prays: Celebrating Faith Around the World By Alexis York Lumbard laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029402458 This book shares that many religions pray. Faith is all around the world which this book transports the reader to towns around the world. ]]> 2022-02-04 13:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029402458 What Do You Celebrate?: Holidays and Festivals Around the World By Whitney Stewart laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029411555

This book talks about not only the different religions and what they celebrate but also what specific countries celebrate. ]]> 2022-02-04 13:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029411555 The Book of Religions By David G. McAfee laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029432125 This book shares and allows children to learn about beliefs and religions. It has beautiful illustrations which help students learn about religions. ]]> 2022-02-04 13:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2029432125 And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell and illustrated by Henry Cole laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2163411501 In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others. This illustrated children's book fictionalizes the true story of two male penguins who became partners and raised a penguin chick in the Central Park Zoo.]]> 2022-04-28 22:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2163411501 Bringing In the New Year by Grace Lin laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409451 This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade to help bring in the Lunar New Year. And the dragon parade in our book is extra long–on a surprise fold-out page at the end of the story. Grace Lin’s artwork is a bright and gloriously patterned celebration in itself! And her story is tailor-made for reading aloud.]]> 2022-04-30 18:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409451 Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409548 In English, dim sum means “little hearts,” or “touches the heart,” but to this young girl, dim sum means delicious. On a visit to a bustling dim sum restaurant, a family picks their favorite little dishes from the steaming trolleys filled with dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts. And as is traditional and fun, they share their food with each other so that everyone gets a bite of everything.]]> 2022-04-30 18:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409548 The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409646 When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all.
This funny and profound book is a wonderful debut novel by award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator Grace Lin, and young readers will be sure to love and treasure it for years to come.]]> 2022-04-30 18:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409646 Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Grace Zong laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409856 In this Chinese American retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a careless Goldy Luck wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. She eats up the littlest panda’s rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy takes responsibility for her actions, she makes a new friend (and a whole plate of turnip cakes!) just in time for Chinese New Year. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165409856 Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Tony Ross laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410137 Where the willow tree meets the water, a tadpole met a caterpillar.
They gazed into each other's tiny eyes...and fell in love.
"I love everything about you," said the caterpillar.
"Promise you'll never change." And foolishly the tadpole promised...
But we all know that tadpoles don't stay the same, and neither do caterpillars.
Will they still be able to love each other?

]]> 2022-04-30 18:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410137 Love by Matt de la Pena and illustrated by Loren Long laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410333 In this heartfelt celebration of love, Matt de la Peña and illustrator Loren Long depict the many ways we experience this universal bond, which carries us from the day we are born throughout the years of our childhood and beyond. With a lyrical text that's soothing and inspiring, this tender tale is a needed comfort and a new classic that will resonate with readers of every age.]]> 2022-04-30 18:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410333 All Because You Matter by Tami Charles and illustrated by Bryan Collier laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410627 A love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will.
Tami Charles pens a text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter.]]> 2022-04-30 18:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410627 The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410699 This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present.]]> 2022-04-30 18:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410699 I Am Enough by Grace Byers and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410855 This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410855 Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410905 Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come.]]> 2022-04-30 18:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410905 The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez and illustrated by Lauren Semmer laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410992 An alphabet book that presents key names, moments, and places in Black history with simple text lyrically written by poet Rio Cortez. This is an opportunity for children to learn their ABCs to the sound of words beyond apple, boy, and cat, and an opportunity for young thinkers to prepare for big ideas.]]> 2022-04-30 18:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165410992 Have you thanked an inventor today? by Patrice McLaurin and illustrated by Dian Wang laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165411124 Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape. It chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions that he uses throughout the day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. The book comes complete with brief biographies about each inventor as well as fun activities to promote and encourage reading comprehension. "Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?" was selected by Microsoft as a book that inspires STEM and also received a 5 Star Rating from Reader's Favorite!]]> 2022-04-30 18:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165411124 The year we learned to fly by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165411183 On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister heed their grandmother’s advice: “Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing. Somebody somewhere at some point was just as bored you are now.” And before they know it, their imaginations lift them up and out of their boredom. Then, on a day full of quarrels, it’s time for a trip outside their minds again, and they are able to leave their anger behind. This precious skill, their grandmother tells them, harkens back to the days long before they were born, when their ancestors showed the world the strength and resilience of their beautiful and brilliant minds. Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical text and Rafael Lopez’s dazzling art celebrate the extraordinary ability to lift ourselves up and imagine a better world.]]> 2022-04-30 18:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165411183 My first colors: Let's Learn Then All! by Dawn Sirett and Sarah Davis laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412128 Each page is dedicated to different colors and objects of the same color, like green broccoli and a multi-colored rainbow. There are easy-to-read labels so your little one can sound out the words with you. Packed with fun-filled questions and activities, your child will also enjoy the I-spy colors, shapes and patterns page.]]> 2022-04-30 18:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412128 A Different Pond by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412237 As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.]]> 2022-04-30 18:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412237 Alma and how she got her name by Juana Martinez-Neal laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412378 If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.]]> 2022-04-30 18:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412378 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom By Bill Jr, John Archambault and illustrated by Lois Ehlert laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412700 The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412700 Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412797 Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky illustrates an outrageously funny and boundary-breaking story for fans of Jon Scieszka and David Weisner. Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as A-B-C, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas. Full color. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412797 Animal Opposites by Petr Horacek laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412901 Turn the pages, lift the flaps, and see animals of all shapes and sizes bring the world of opposites to life. From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, Petr Horácek’s brightly colored pop-up animals and interactive flaps make early learning irresistible and fun.]]> 2022-04-30 18:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412901 Bear Counts by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412963 Karma Wilson’s spirited text and Jane Chapman’s inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.]]> 2022-04-30 18:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165412963 Angel Girl by Laurie B. Friedman and illustrated by Ofra Amit laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413353 A prisoner in a Nazi labor camp, Herman soon loses the will to go on. Then a young girl appears on the other side of the barbed-wire fence--an angel bearing food and hope. Based on a true tale of survival, this book tells a story of love, hope, and the strength of the human spirit.]]> 2022-04-30 18:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413353 Feathers and fools by Mem Fox and illustrated by Nicholas Wilton laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413641 Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.]]> 2022-04-30 18:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413641 Daniel finds a poem by Micha Archer laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413732 What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you! ]]> 2022-04-30 18:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413732 A kick in the head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms by Paul B. Janeczko and Chris Raschka laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413842 Please
Open this book for something
Extraordinary.
Twenty-nine different poetic forms await you
Inside these pages. How many
Can you master?

From sonnets to double dactyls,
Odes to limericks—
Raschka and Janeczko (and a frisky mule)
Make learning the rules of poetry
So much fun!]]> 2022-04-30 18:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165413842 My art book of love by Shana Gozansky laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414220 Art, like anything else, is only as meaningful and interesting as it is relatable. For toddlers and preschoolers, connecting their own experiences of love to those they see on the canvas allows them to truly engage with the material. 35 full-page artworks feature love in all its forms, accompanied by a brief and gentle read-aloud text. Each artwork's title and artist's name are included as secondary read-aloud text, for true integration of narrative and information. This stylishly compact art book is this first title in the My Art Book series, which suits lovey and artsy families alike! ]]> 2022-04-30 18:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414220 Poems in black and white by Kate Miller laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414471 Can the world be seen in black and white? Perhaps. Newborn feet ink birth certificates. Father's stethoscope hangs from the lab coat in his closet. Border collies look at the world in plain darks and lights, never marveling at the wonders of rainbows. Kate Miller explores our world through verse in this collection, finding in blacks and whites some of the most colorful images of everyday life. Her simple, inviting monotype prints will attract even reluctant poetry readers.]]> 2022-04-30 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414471 She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414647 She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small.]]> 2022-04-30 18:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414647 Ada twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414753 Scientist Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. What would you do with a problem like this? Not afraid of failure, Ada embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble!]]> 2022-04-30 18:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414753 This Little Trailblazer: A Girl Power Primer by Joan Holub and illustrated Daniel Roode laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414843 In this follow up to This Little President and This Little Explorer, now even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering female trailblazers in history! Highlighting ten memorable women leaders who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this girl power primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.]]> 2022-04-30 18:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414843 Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Magdalena Mora laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414907 The founders of the United States declared that consent of the governed was a key part of their plan for the new nation. But for many years, only white men of means were allowed to vote. This history of voting rights looks back at the activists who answered equality’s call, working tirelessly to secure the right for all to vote, and it also looks forward to the future and the work that still needs to be done.]]> 2022-04-30 18:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414907 I am enough by Grace Byers and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414951 This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.]]> 2022-04-30 18:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165414951 What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose by Adir Levy, Ganit Levy, and illustrated by Doro Kaiser laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415013 Darla is a young and spunky astronaut-in-training. She wants to go to Mars one day, just like her favorite doll, Astronautica. But before she does, she will need to learn to navigate through relatable scenarios that so many kids face on a daily basis.
Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" format, your kids can help Darla through her day by making choices for her! There are eight stories in one, so the fun never ends!]]> 2022-04-30 18:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415013 Think Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415068 The irresistible full-color illustrations show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.]]> 2022-04-30 18:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415068 Refugee by Alan Gratz laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415266 All three young people will go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers–from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But for each of them, there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, surprising connections will tie their stories together in the end.]]> 2022-04-30 18:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415266 The Hawk and the Dove by Virginia Henley laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415310 The Dove...
She'd been bought for a strip of land, then abandoned: a bartered bride, married by proxy, determined to wreak revenge.  As innocent Sara Bishop she'd paid dearly for freedom from her cruel, mocking family.  As flame-haired, jade-eyed Sabre Wilde, she would scandalize Queen Elizabeth's court as she set out to seduce her unknown husband, become his mistress--and make him her slave.

The Hawk...
The Queen's favorite, called The Sea God, his white teeth flashed in his bronze face as his deep, virile voice boomed orders to his men. He branded Sabre with his searing kiss and his masterful touch, not even aware she was already his wife. Captain Shane Hawkhurst knew how to command, how to subdue and ravage an enemy, but was he prepared to be caught in passion's merciless snare by a fiery beauty who ruled his heart and inflamed his senses?]]> 2022-04-30 18:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415310 The Cat Man of Aleppo by Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha, and illustrated by Yuko Shimizu laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415414 Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.]]> 2022-04-30 18:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415414 The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415507 Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever.
In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. Illustrated by Jeanette Winter in bright acrylic and ink.]]> 2022-04-30 18:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415507 She made a Monster by Lynn Fulton Illustrated by Felicita Sala laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415902 This fascinating story gives readers insight into the tale behind one of the world's most celebrated novels and the creation of an indelible figure that is recognizable to readers of all ages. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165415902 Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165416913 What’s brewing when two favorites—poetry and fairy tales—are turned (literally) on their heads? It’s a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories. First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin. Witty, irreverent, and warm, this gorgeously illustrated and utterly unique offering holds a mirror up to language and fairy tales, and renews the fun and magic of both.]]> 2022-04-30 18:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165416913 Prince Cinders Babette Cole laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417170 Take a classic story, substitute a few ingredients, season freely with silliness and imagination, dress it all up in jaunty illustrations, what have you got? In the case of Cole's Prince Cinders, an outrageously funny romp of a picture book. . . . A madcap, highly entertaining spoof.]]> 2022-04-30 18:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417170 The Three Pigs by David Wiesner laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417229 Taking visual narrative to a new level, this picture book from the creator of Tuesday and Flotsam begins a seemingly familiar tale of three pigs preparing to build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. But when the Big Bad Wolf comes looking for a snack, he huffs and puffs the first little pig right out of the story . . . and into the realm of pure imagination! Dialogue balloons pepper a wide variety of illustration styles taking readers through a dazzling fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. You will never look at “The Three Little Pigs”—or artwork—the same way again!]]> 2022-04-30 18:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417229 Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Meg Hunt laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417328 With a little help from her fairy godrobot, Cinderella is going to the ball--but when the prince's ship has mechanical trouble, someone will have to zoom to the rescue! Readers will thank their lucky stars for this irrepressible fairy tale retelling, its independent heroine, and its stellar happy ending.]]> 2022-04-30 18:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417328 Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz and illustrated by Dan Santat laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417393 Companion to the hit The Three Ninja Pigs, this fractured fairy tale is a sure-fire storytime hit.
Wolf just can’t catch a break! Ever since the three little pigs started teaching everyone Ninja skills, huffing and puffing just hasn’t been enough to scare up a good meal. 
His craving for meat sends Wolf to classes at the dojo, and soon he’s ready to try out his new moves. A little girl and her tiny granny should be easy targets--right?
Not if Little Red has anything to say about it!]]> 2022-04-30 18:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417393 Divergent series by Veronica Roth laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417630 In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.]]> 2022-04-30 18:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417630 Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417692 Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend.
Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the woods next to his family's farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside.
Then, one day Luke sees a girl's face in the window of a house where he knows two other children already live. Finally, he's met a shadow child like himself. Jen is willing to risk everything to come out of the shadows - does Luke dare to become involved in her dangerous plan? Can he afford not to?]]> 2022-04-30 18:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417692 Freakling by Lana Krumwiede laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417761 In twelve-year-old Taemon’s city, everyone has a power called psi—the ability to move and manipulate objects with their minds. When Taemon loses his psi in a traumatic accident, he must hide his lack of power by any means possible. But a humiliating incident at a sports tournament exposes his disability, and Taemon is exiled to the powerless colony.
The "dud farm" is not what Taemon expected, though: people are kind and open, and they actually seem to enjoy using their hands to work and play and even comfort their children. Taemon adjusts to his new life quickly, making friends and finding unconditional acceptance.
But gradually he discovers that for all its openness, there are mysteries at the colony, too—dangerous secrets that would give unchecked power to psi wielders if discovered.
When Taemon unwittingly leaks one of these secrets, will he have the courage to repair the damage—even if it means returning to the city and facing the very people who exiled him?]]> 2022-04-30 18:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417761 Matched by Ally Condie laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417807 Cassia has always trusted their choices. It’s hardly any price to pay for a long life, the perfect job, the ideal mate. So when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is the one…until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now Cassia is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s known and a path no one else has ever dared follow—between perfection and passion.]]> 2022-04-30 18:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417807 Variant by Robison Wells laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417939 Benson Fisher thought that a scholarship to Maxfield Academy would be the ticket out of his dead-end life.
He was wrong.
Now he’s trapped in a school that’s surrounded by a razor-wire fence. A school where video cameras monitor his every move. Where there are no adults. Where the kids have split into groups in order to survive.
Where breaking the rules equals death.
But when Benson stumbles upon the school’s real secret, he realizes that playing by the rules could spell a fate worse than death, and that escape—his only real hope for survival—may be impossible.]]> 2022-04-30 18:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165417939 Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418104 In America's Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota--and hopefully live to see another day. But when, by luck or chance, he discovers an exquisite clipper ship beached during a recent hurricane, Nailer faces the most important decision of his life: Strip the ship for all it's worth or rescue its lone survivor, a beautiful and wealthy girl who could lead him to a better life.]]> 2022-04-30 18:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418104 The Selection by Kiera Cass laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418179 For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.]]> 2022-04-30 18:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418179 Delirium by Lauren Oliver laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418235 In an alternate United States, love has been declared a dangerous disease, and the government forces everyone who reaches eighteen to have a procedure called the Cure. Living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Portland, Maine, Lena Haloway is very much looking forward to being cured and living a safe, predictable life. She watched love destroy her mother and isn't about to make the same mistake.]]> 2022-04-30 18:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165418235 The Magician's Elephant by Kate Dicamillo and illustrated by Yoko Tanaka laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165419716 When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.]]> 2022-04-30 18:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165419716 The Tale of Despereanx by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165419855 Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. ]]> 2022-04-30 18:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165419855 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulan by kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420052 Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely.
And then, one day, he was lost.
Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.]]> 2022-04-30 18:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420052 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420215 Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. It's now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale's magic to an even wider circle of fans.
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket—and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of WAR AND PEACE. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar.
Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship—and forgiveness—can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.]]> 2022-04-30 18:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420215 Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by K.G. Campbell laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420287 It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry—and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.]]> 2022-04-30 18:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420287 The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420355 Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage. What's more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things—like memories, and heartaches, and tigers—can't be locked up forever.]]> 2022-04-30 18:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420355 Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420440 Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship — and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways.]]> 2022-04-30 18:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420440 Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams and Rosemary Wells laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420532 This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells!
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.]]> 2022-04-30 18:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165420532 Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated James E. Ransome laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165424434 When night falls, and all is quiet, a slave girl starts to run. She follows the moon into the woods, leading her loved ones away from their master under the quilt of night. Guided by the stars, they head north in the direction of freedom. At last, the girl sees a quilt with a center square made from deep blue fabric and knows it's a signal from friends on the Underground Railroad, welcoming her into their home. Can she bravely step forward and lead her family to freedom?]]> 2022-04-30 19:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165424434 I love you to the moon and back by Amelia Hepworth and illustrated by Tim Warnes laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165435203 The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, and watch the shimmering sky. They show their love by touching noses, playing chase, and of course, hugging. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one!]]> 2022-04-30 19:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165435203 Who is J.K.Rowling? by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, and ilustrated by Stephen Marchesi and Nancy Harrison laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165440826 In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic. ]]> 2022-04-30 19:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165440826 The boy who loved math: The improbable life of Paul Erdos by Deborah Heiligman and illustrated by LeUyen Pham laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441142 Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made "Uncle Paul" a great man.]]> 2022-04-30 19:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441142 I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441453 I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.
I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.]]> 2022-04-30 19:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441453 A voice named Aretha by Katheryn Russell-Brown and illustrated by Laura Freeman laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441616 Raised in a house full of talking and singing, Aretha learned the values that would carry her through life--from her church choir in Detroit to stages across the world. When she moved to New York City to start her career, it took years of hard work before she had a hit song. In the turbulent 1960s, she sang about "Respect" and refused to perform before segregated audiences. The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha always remembered who she was and where she came from.]]> 2022-04-30 19:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441616 Eleanor, Quiet No More: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Gary Kelley laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441707 Eleanor Roosevelt was raised in a privileged but stern Victorian household, with an affectionate but mostly absent father and a critical mother who made fun of her daughter's looks. Alone and lonely for much of her childhood, Eleanor found solace in books and in the life of her lively and independent mind. Her intellectual gifts and compassionate heart won her the admiration of many friends—and the love of her future husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. While other young women of her class were spending time at dances and parties, Eleanor devoted her energies to teaching children in New York City's poorest neighborhoods. Later, she became the most socially and politically active—and controversial—First Lady America had ever seen. Ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the soul of America forever.]]> 2022-04-30 19:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441707 I dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441781 Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG, tells the justice’s story through the lens of her many famous dissents, or disagreements.]]> 2022-04-30 19:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441781 Ice Breaker: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating by Rose Vina and illustrated by Claire Almon laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441847 In the 1930s, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn’t let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down color barriers through sheer determination and athletic skill. Mabel became the first African-American woman to be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. ]]> 2022-04-30 19:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441847 Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating and illustrated by Marta Alvarez laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441909 At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname "Shark Lady."]]> 2022-04-30 19:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165441909 Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442087 Of all the things Anya expected to find at the bottom of an old well, a new friend was not one of them. Especially not a new friend who’s been dead for a century.
Falling down a well is bad enough, but Anya's normal life might actually be worse. She's embarrassed by her family, self-conscious about her body, and she's pretty much given up on fitting in at school. A new friend—even a ghost—is just what she needs.
Or so she thinks. Spooky, sardonic, and secretly sincere, Anya's Ghost is a wonderfully entertaining debut from author/artist Vera Brosgol.]]> 2022-04-30 19:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442087 Special Exits by Joyce Farmer laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442139 Joyce Farmer's memoir chronicles the decline of the author's parents' health, their relationship with one another and with their daughter, and how they cope with the day-to-day emotional fragility of the most taxing time of their lives.]]> 2022-04-30 19:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442139 Refugee by Alan Gratz laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442450 Josef is a Jewish boy in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world…
Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety and freedom in America…
Mahmoud is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe…
All three young people will go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers–from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But for each of them, there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, surprising connections will tie their stories together in the end.]]> 2022-04-30 19:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442450 Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued by Peter Sis laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442523 In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia—a story he never told and that remained unknown until an unforgettable TV appearance in the 1980s reunited him with some of the children he saved.]]> 2022-04-30 19:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442523 The Whispering Town by Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren and illustrated by Fabio Santomauro laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442583 It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever and unusual plan for their safe passage to the harbor.]]> 2022-04-30 19:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442583 I Will Come Back for You: A Family in Hiding During World War II by Marisabina Russo laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442649 What was it like to grow up Jewish in Italy during World War II? Sit with a little girl as her grandmother tells the story of her childhood in Rome, of being separated from her father, and of going into hiding in the mountains. Based on the experiences of the author's own family, this deeply moving book set during the Holocaust deals with a difficult subject in a way that is accessible and appropriate for young readers. I Will Come Back for You is an incredible story of bravery and kindness in the face of danger. ]]> 2022-04-30 19:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442649 Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442714 The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good--the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent--and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba.]]> 2022-04-30 19:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442714 Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442899 Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.]]> 2022-04-30 19:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442899 Real Friends by Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham and Jane Poole laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442995 Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.]]> 2022-04-30 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165442995 Little i by Michael Hall laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165443597 With a playful focus on the alphabet, spelling, and simple punctuation, this accessible young quest story about letters, self-confidence, belonging, and growing up is a great choice for the classroom, library story-hours, and bedtime.]]> 2022-04-30 19:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2165443597 Introduction to Love laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171303303 This section focuses on different types of love form different people. Love can come from anyone and in any form so I want my students in my classroom to see where they can find love and that loving a certain person is okay. ]]> 2022-05-05 12:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171303303 Introduction to Empowering Women laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171311330 Having this section gives the young students in my classroom a chance to read about women who have changed the world. It also helps young women see what they can do to better there lives and be able to look up to other women in this world. ]]> 2022-05-05 12:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171311330 Introduction to Chinese New Year laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171320340 Many students might not know about this holiday so having these books in my library will encourage students to learn about it and possibly want to learn about other holidays they don't celebrate. This also will make students that celebrate this holiday feel involved and loved. ]]> 2022-05-05 12:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171320340 Introduction to Black History Month laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171327072 These books will encourage students to learn about a race that might not be their own or be able to learn more about themselves and their history. ]]> 2022-05-05 12:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171327072 Introduction to War and Conflict laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171333634 This is a hard topic to talk about so I want to have these types of books in my classroom so if students are interested they can have the opportunity to read about it. I can also pull one of these books to do a lesson on. ]]> 2022-05-05 12:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171333634 Introduction on Poetry laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171340179 This is something that the students will be learning in school so having these books will help them strengthen this knowledge.]]> 2022-05-05 12:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171340179 Introduction to Graphic Novels laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171495967 Graphic Novels are a fun way for students to get involved in reading by having pictures to follow along with the words. Illustrations can make it easier to understand the text so these would be great books for students who need help on comprehension. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171495967 Introduction to Biographies laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171501317 Having these books will give students opportunity to read real people's stories and possibly learn about careers they might want to do in the future. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171501317 Introduction to Picture Books laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171510153 Picture books provide a picture to help students understand the text and give life to the books. I can pull these books to do read alouds and different types of lessons. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171510153 Introduction to Books About the Holocaust laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171514528 This was a very tragic event that happen and is apart of our history that students should know about. If students want to learn more about this event they can be able to look through these books to gain a deeper understanding of what happened. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171514528 Introduction to Fairy Tales laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171522203 The books in this section share different types of fairy tales that the students might or might not have hear about. Some of them have a twist to them and provide a different aspect of reading. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171522203 Introduction to Fantasy/SciFi: Dystopia laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171524105 These books provide the students with a different environment that might seem interesting to them. I would let students read these books during independent time. These are more advanced books and some are series. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171524105 Introduction to Modern Fairy Tales laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171549629 These are more advanced books that have a fairytale fiction aspect. Students would love this fun section to pick books from. ]]> 2022-05-05 14:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171549629 laurenchristiansen02 https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171572174 These are some books I would like to see in my classroom that are inclusive and diverse. I hope to see these books in my classroom library so I will be able to inspire my students to learn new things while developing their reading, writing, and comprehension skills.]]> 2022-05-05 14:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenchristiansen02/689igijo7isaapti/wish/2171572174