https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau made with magic en-us 2021-02-11 01:00:01 UTC 2024-06-07 06:31:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190317343 Besides being read this or reading it myself a countless aloud of times, I used to sit for hours looking though the illustrations of this book. I was amazed by each one of the tiny sparkly scales the Rainbow fish had. This book truly taught me that giving, being kind, and sharing is the best gift of all. ]]> 2021-02-11 01:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190317343 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190342379 My mom was a huge fan of all Robert Munsch books, but I specifically remember lots of laughs that came along with this one. ]]> 2021-02-11 01:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190342379 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190348842 As I used to watch Clifford ALOT on PBS growing up, I was so happy when my parents got me this book. Full of happy memories!]]> 2021-02-11 01:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1190348842 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198389129 Most have grown up making wishes on shooting stars, birthday candles, wishbones, eyelashes, or dandelions. From beginning to end, this book sincerely wishes the audience friendship, wonder, hope, and love. ]]> 2021-02-12 21:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198389129 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198415277 From the cover page to the past, this book is engaging every step along the way. It is interactive and has a surprising new direction on every page. Perfect for the wondering clever young mind.]]> 2021-02-12 21:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198415277 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198424447 This book is perfect for the young mind as is contains a lot of repetitive language and many new animals and the sounds they make! The illustrations are large and colorful too!]]> 2021-02-12 21:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198424447 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198435306 Identifying how you feel and trying to understand it can be hard at first. This book encourages young readers to talk or show how they feel. It also contains all kinds of pop-ups, shapes, colors, and numbers. It also tells us the emotions can be messy at times and that's okay!]]> 2021-02-12 22:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198435306 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198445377 This book dives into all the many many emotions we can feel and be expressed inside and out. As the book does have a die-cut heart that extends to every page, it keeps audience intrigued to see each new heart in the next page as they get smaller and smaller. Emotional intelligence is power. ]]> 2021-02-12 22:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198445377 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198456711 A love letter for a daughter, mother, sister, or any special girl in your life. Open these pages for a gentle, yet powerful, reminder of just how powerful, strong, and amazing you are!]]> 2021-02-12 22:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198456711 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198816146 This picture book, with just a few words for dialog, walks you though the day a the Rottweiler named Carl, as he babysits. The detailed illustrations in this book let the audience's imagination run wild as to what is happening on each page. It is perfect for strengthening visual skills for early readers.]]> 2021-02-13 04:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198816146 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198836430 The lighthearted book includes possibly every color you can imagine. It covers the important message of sharing and it is hard not to giggle as you read though. The crayons get angry and tired, but will they ever come back?]]> 2021-02-13 05:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1198836430 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247730656 This inspiring book is the perfect conversation starter for overcoming your fears, no matter your age. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. This book brings the importance of growth and to simply see what can happen from an idea, even if it seems too big, odd, or difficult. ]]> 2021-02-27 06:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247730656 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247732760 A picture book with very few words, invites you along Carl's time babysitting. This adventures brings you through a fancy Masquerade Ball. The illustrations brings you into the book and invite you into the fun. ]]> 2021-02-27 06:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247732760 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247733122 A story about a girl who although may have different eyes than her peers, they hold great power and beauty. "Eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future."]]> 2021-02-27 06:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247733122 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247736282 Your imagination will run wild as you walk, sing, skip, and hop through the forest with a cheerful young girl. Dive into this welcoming whimsical forest and take in all of the magic that comes with.  ]]> 2021-02-27 06:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1247736282 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1275777266 The Alphabet Keeper keeps all the letters caged in the dark. But one day they escape while she’s cleaning their cage–and then there is no stopping them! The clever letters are on the loose, rearranging themselves at every turn.]]> 2021-03-05 22:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1275777266 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304035584 Spark any child’s creativity and curiosity with this delightfully curated alphabet book featuring some of the world’s most iconic paintings.]]> 2021-03-12 19:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304035584 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304062877 A haunting alphabet book with illustrations to spook! "APPLES you don't dare bite, BATS that lurk and swoop, CRAWLERS that creep right down into your gizzard..."]]> 2021-03-12 19:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304062877 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304409926 These poems explore the variety of sounds animals make. Laced with humor, the poems are a delight to read aloud and cover all major classes of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, even a crustacean!]]> 2021-03-12 21:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304409926 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304413157 Blast off on an adventure through space in this collection of poems about the sun, moon, stars, and planets. Stargazers and future astronauts alike will delight in these varied poems celebrating the celestial skies.]]> 2021-03-12 21:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304413157 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304415537 Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule—until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. When at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.]]> 2021-03-12 21:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304415537 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304420143 A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in this book of poems. Jorgito’s memories and new adventures form a patchwork of dreams — the movie in his pillow — that is perfectly suited to his new bicultural identity.]]> 2021-03-12 21:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304420143 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304423207 Heartwarming illustrations of a young boy journeying through a yellow wood accompany Frost's famous poem, and all of life's exciting roads. As the poem progresses, so does the boy's life: college, career, marriage, family, loss, and, by journey's end, the sweet satisfaction of a life fully lived. ]]> 2021-03-12 21:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304423207 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304425948 This is a poetry book that has a wonderful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages. This is a collection that belongs on everyone's bookshelf. Makes a great gift for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and graduation.]]> 2021-03-12 21:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304425948 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304454853 This book gets your child up and active! It’s filled with games and sports kids can play, arranged in alphabetical order. Each letter has an endearing picture of kids playing the game, and a fun rhyme that introduces or comments on the activity.]]> 2021-03-12 22:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304454853 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304456812 A vibrant and sturdy word book featuring fruits and vegetables from around the world and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language]]> 2021-03-12 22:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304456812 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304459202 Celebrating the diversity in our world while cherishing our similarities, P is for Passport takes readers on a whirlwind tour of all the delights of the globe.]]> 2021-03-12 22:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1304459202 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330949612 You are "TOO" assertive and "TOO" ambitious. Says who? This book teaches to never think that is a weakness or something to get rid of. A picture book of treasures and power and limitless ideas for the ambitious girls everywhere. ]]> 2021-03-19 18:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330949612 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330953019 In this book, readers will learn about species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and arthropods. Lots of details and visual surprises abound in this nonfiction picture book that will stir the imaginations of readers young and old.]]> 2021-03-19 18:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330953019 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330971705 This interactive board book teaches children numbers and counting with fun, durable sliding panels hiding colorful animals from around the world.]]> 2021-03-19 18:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1330971705 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331112470 From the letter A to the letter Z, B is for Breathe celebrates the many ways children can express their feelings and develop coping skills at an early age. ]]> 2021-03-19 18:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331112470 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331165745 Any boy can open these pages and embark on a heartwarming story to remind them how amazing they are. Teaches empowerment and how everything around can help shape you in the amazing YOU! ]]> 2021-03-19 18:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331165745 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331183537 2021-03-19 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331183537 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331185881 Smiles throughout the illustrations. As you read you may get hungry but the celebratory feeling of togetherness is egnighted on these pages. The authors life comes to life through this book but does not stop there. A native American family story celebration you have to add to your book collection. A recipes included!!]]> 2021-03-19 19:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331185881 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331190290 The perfect intriguing storyline to grab the interest of all your students. The illustration layout easily describes everything you need to know about the Grand Canyon ]]> 2021-03-19 19:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1331190290 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354714175 With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.]]> 2021-03-25 19:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354714175 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354727857 A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Powerful, lyrical text and colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

]]> 2021-03-25 19:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354727857 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354746242 Starr Carter moves between the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The balance between these worlds is shattered when she witnesses a fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. What Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community and could also endanger her life.

]]> 2021-03-25 19:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354746242 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354762589 Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee— This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.]]> 2021-03-25 19:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354762589 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354787221 Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag.This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.]]> 2021-03-25 19:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1354787221 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355283486 An empowering, inspiring--and accessible!--nonfiction picture book about the eleven-year-old girl who actually named the newly discovered Pluto in 1930.]]> 2021-03-25 23:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355283486 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355286167 This book is a powerful story of hope and perseverance that intertwines two true stories of Sudanese children who overcome dangers and hardships to improve their lives and the lives of others. ]]> 2021-03-25 23:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355286167 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355290720 This book is beloved by generations of readers and listeners, including my own. The quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, soothing illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.]]> 2021-03-25 23:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355290720 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355297266 If you’re looking for a children’s book that teaches generosity and unselfishness, look no further. This lovely story of a tree that will do anything for the boy it loves—and for good reason. This classic was a big part of my childhood. ]]> 2021-03-25 23:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1355297266 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358200797 Follow along as a girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body. In this book, water comes to life, and readers can discover the excitement and joy in water and its many forms. ]]> 2021-03-26 17:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358200797 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358231530 This original trickster tale, with its beautiful illustrations, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.]]> 2021-03-26 17:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358231530 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358348047 Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.]]> 2021-03-26 17:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358348047 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358386012 Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War II. Magic Ramen tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods.]]> 2021-03-26 18:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358386012 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358399075 A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming heart.]]> 2021-03-26 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358399075 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358416711 Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives--Milo realizes that you can't really know anyone just by looking at them.]]> 2021-03-26 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358416711 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358430672 Some days everything just seems to go wrong, but how great would it be if we could learn how to have a do-over day? It could give us a chance to look at a situation differently.]]> 2021-03-26 18:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358430672 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358437205 This book is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.]]> 2021-03-26 18:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358437205 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358445219 A picture book that tells the story of many immigrants, and opens the experience up to readers of all backgrounds. This book is a moving and empowering story of how many different people, from different places, make us great. ]]> 2021-03-26 18:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358445219 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358477843 Inside of this stunning debut picture book,  whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty.]]> 2021-03-26 18:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358477843 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358486233 Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. ]]> 2021-03-26 18:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358486233 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358501347 This book follows a group of children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning into their own skills and processes, to fill the sky with beautiful colors, we discover that the same is true for life--it's more beautiful and vibrant when our differences are celebrated.]]> 2021-03-26 18:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358501347 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358511269 This is a Mexican Cinderella StoryBook, with the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist.]]> 2021-03-26 18:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358511269 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358512828 This story is a trickster tale from the French Artilles that will have readers toe-tapping and trying out their own singing voices. There was a little boy who knew no fear...]]> 2021-03-26 18:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358512828 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358513761 A haunting rendition of Cinderella, from a powerful Algonquin Indian folklore. ]]> 2021-03-26 18:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358513761 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358515272 A tale from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia resonates both with rhythm and the tale's universal meanings—appreciating one's heritage and discovering the beauty within.]]> 2021-03-26 18:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358515272 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358516386 In this funny and festive retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, there is a plucky heroine who takes responsibility for Goldy Luck's actions and makes a new friend , just in time for Chinese New Year.]]> 2021-03-26 18:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358516386 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358764831 This book provides an imaginative explanation for a natural phenomenon in a way that appeals to young children..."Sun and his wife, the moon, lived on Earth and built a large house so that the water people could visit. But so many poured in that they were forced to move to the sky."]]> 2021-03-26 19:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358764831 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358775048 This book adapts to traditional tales and folklore from distant cultures as readers explore a variety of creatures!]]> 2021-03-26 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358775048 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358778451 The sky was once so close to the Earth that people cut parts of it to eat, but their waste and greed caused the sky to move far away.]]> 2021-03-26 20:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1358778451 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360466059 Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.]]> 2021-03-27 22:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360466059 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360469218 This book brings out the adventure in everyone. The book centers on an unlucky teenage boy named Stanley Yelnats, who is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center in a desert in Texas, after being falsely accused of theft.]]> 2021-03-27 22:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360469218 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360475798 August Pullman, was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.]]> 2021-03-27 22:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360475798 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360489186 This epic and engrossing quest story features a map and black-and-white art by Ian Schoenherr throughout]]> 2021-03-27 22:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360489186 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360500077 Rich with multiple story lines that culminate in a suspenseful climax, characters of inspiring integrity, a world with elements of both whimsy and treachery, and prose that melds into poetry. A sure bet for anyone who enjoys a truly fantastic story.”]]> 2021-03-27 23:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360500077 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360508313 This book is a captivating picture book by age 3-5 with a delightful rhyming scheme throughout. The story also teaches children the alphabet of English.]]> 2021-03-27 23:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360508313 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360511182 With a fun rhyming scheme and large, colorful text, 123s of Artwill inspire your budding art lovers as they learn to count to 20 by locating objects in paintings.]]> 2021-03-27 23:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360511182 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360511849 This books highlights ten memorable artists who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this creativity primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.]]> 2021-03-27 23:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360511849 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360513546 Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that’s okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. ]]> 2021-03-27 23:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360513546 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360513960 Do you have a little one that has a tough time expressing their feelings? This book helps children not only recognize feelings in themselves, but in others too!]]> 2021-03-27 23:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360513960 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360560741 This story will open the door for children to work in building their own strong mind. Examples throughout this book show how small interventions and positive thinking can lead to better outcomes.]]> 2021-03-28 00:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360560741 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360562834 Emotions and feelings can be overwhelming. This book is an engaging and interactive book that helps to guide children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.

]]> 2021-03-28 00:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360562834 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360564312 A wonderful book that teaches children how to tap into their sense of safety when anxiety sends a false alarm, allowing them to find their calm. It also includes simple grounding activities and coping tools for anyone to practice.]]> 2021-03-28 00:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360564312 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360566489 This book teaches how to control your breathing in various situations, such as school, home, or on the playground. There are five breathing technique presented in the book which will help calm you and show you a fun way of managing your own bodies, breath, and emotions.]]> 2021-03-28 00:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360566489 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360569035 This book is a mindfully written self-help guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine.]]> 2021-03-28 00:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360569035 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360570345 This book dives into social emotional learning and will help each reader learn that they are not allow when it comes to facing defeat. "Mistakes are how I learn. I will get there soon. I’ll keep dreaming big. Even if it’s flying to the moon."]]> 2021-03-28 00:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360570345 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360578945 Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land but clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.]]> 2021-03-28 00:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360578945 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360581178 There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. ]]> 2021-03-28 01:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360581178 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360581616 Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed as they are. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be.]]> 2021-03-28 01:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360581616 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360582120 A gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. ]]> 2021-03-28 01:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360582120 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360583206 This book gives a creative way to address and celebrate  the different shades of brown skin and why they are all beautiful. A perfect way to learn about diversity for young children. ]]> 2021-03-28 01:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360583206 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360587260 With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, this book lets young readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. ]]> 2021-03-28 01:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360587260 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360588385 From A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it.]]> 2021-03-28 01:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360588385 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360589395 We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others. Not much about how to be friends to themselves. This book contains positive self-talk and self-acceptance to help build emotional resilience, happiness, and well-being.

]]> 2021-03-28 01:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360589395 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360592361 Everyone'S uniqueness and individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. This inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book celebrates just that!]]> 2021-03-28 01:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360592361 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360603573 As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil that she could use to make everyone happy. All around, she saw a world that needed fixing. Even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.]]> 2021-03-28 01:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360603573 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360605430 A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us.]]> 2021-03-28 01:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360605430 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360606678 Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history. ]]> 2021-03-28 01:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360606678 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360607544 John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.]]> 2021-03-28 01:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360607544 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360608747 Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. But she discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary and didn't think women should be scientists. Through her accomplishments, she showed the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.]]> 2021-03-28 01:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360608747 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360610927 Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire you to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination]]> 2021-03-28 01:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360610927 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360613121 Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it.]]> 2021-03-28 01:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360613121 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360614018 A journey with Señor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations is an original tale with folklore themes. This book includes Spanish vocabulary words too!]]> 2021-03-28 01:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360614018 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360620378 Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. This memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.]]> 2021-03-28 02:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360620378 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360627580 Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red lunar envelopes, fireworks, and more!]]> 2021-03-28 02:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360627580 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360629709 Lift, pull, slide, and find your way through this exciting ABC board book! With flaps, pop-ups, and sliders on every spread, there's plenty to keep little ones entertained!]]> 2021-03-28 02:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360629709 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360631043 This surprisingly simple counting book with a gripping tale and has a hugely satisfying ending. With something different to count on each page, learning to count from one to ten has never been so thrilling!]]> 2021-03-28 02:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360631043 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360639257 This book takes readers on a silly romp through the alphabet along with t handy alphabet down the side of each page so that everyone can keep track of where they are in the ABC's.]]> 2021-03-28 02:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1360639257 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1364961223 This book is a timeless story that connects families while they are far apart for whatever reason. This story offers comforting hope for the characters reunion.]]> 2021-03-29 17:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1364961223 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376367987 Often times we see sharks as scary, harmful creatures but what would happen if they disappeared? This book opens the readers perspective as to what may happen if sharks go instinct.]]> 2021-04-01 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376367987 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376382216 A 2013 Caldecott Medal Winner from a fishes point of view. But not just any fish, a fish who just stole someones hat! Laugh-out-loud illustrations throughout. ]]> 2021-04-01 18:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376382216 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376395053 A bear's hat has gone missing, follow along in this fun repetitive tale to find out where it went. It plays out in sly illustrations laced with visual humor with a mischievous twist.]]> 2021-04-01 18:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1376395053 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400851491 This fun book is about a Couch Potato who has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the comfy couch cushion. When the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of couch and venture outside!]]> 2021-04-09 17:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400851491 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400857122 Jackson and his Pencil are a great together: they draw, sketch, and scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the junk drawer; he has a hard time competing with Tablet’s videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson’s attention?]]> 2021-04-09 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400857122 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400875224 The letters and numerals have never met before, and they’re very curious about each other. Letters can make words and stories, and numbers can count. But which are better? ]]> 2021-04-09 17:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1400875224 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428740952 In this clever book a child receives a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday...after following instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all. Readers can celebrate the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, community, and family. ]]> 2021-04-17 20:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428740952 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428745834 This picture book is cleverly written about a little girl who doesn't want to sleep in her little bed, so she presents her parents with an idea...A twist on the classic parental struggle of not letting kids sleep in their bed.]]> 2021-04-17 20:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428745834 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428751443 This charming book gets you thinking that sometimes being small can have its advantages. Take an adventure with Cloudette as she learns the heart of what it means to make a difference no matter your size.]]> 2021-04-17 20:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428751443 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428757213 Based on the true story of Chris Hadfield's life, this book is an uplifting tale about him as a boy whose deep-rooted fears are eclipsed by the potency and possibility of his dreams for the future.]]> 2021-04-17 20:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428757213 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428761694 Gus and Ida live in a big park in the middle of big city, and they spend their days together. Ida is right there. Always. A story of two best friends and a gentle, moving, needed reminder that loved ones lost will stay in our hearts, always.]]> 2021-04-17 20:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428761694 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428770782 From the perspective of a young child, this book describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. A memory box is created to keep memories of the loved one, to help anyone though the grieving process. ]]> 2021-04-17 20:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428770782 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428773409 "This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment." --Tony Robbins]]> 2021-04-17 20:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428773409 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428775191 This book reflects the truth that lies deep within us and was created to help children strengthen their emotional intelligence through stories that teach self empowerment, values, authenticity, empathy and more.]]> 2021-04-17 20:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428775191 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428778154 This brief non-fiction book describes Elon Musk's life-long creations and wonders. From his personal hardships at a young age to his continuation of innovations by pushing through his imagination and other's norms. ]]> 2021-04-17 20:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428778154 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428781843 This book allows readers to follow Serena William's  through her life as she shows us how mental strength is cultivated and what it takes to become a champion.]]> 2021-04-17 21:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428781843 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428791605 At school, playground and home, Max develops skills not to flip his lid when he is scared, worried, sad or upset. A delightful story for teaching kids to be calm and cool with life's challenges. This book shows that it becomes much easier when children learn they have choices in handling their emotions.]]> 2021-04-17 21:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428791605 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428794402 This book gives meaningful tips for caregivers to help their children learn how awareness, self-compassion, and positive self-talk, can be powerful tools even on the trickiest days.]]> 2021-04-17 21:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428794402 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428797708 This book is a wonderful water color filled book of a message between caregiver their child. Promises of care, freedom to be themselves, and lots of love throughout. ]]> 2021-04-17 21:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428797708 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428801746 This book speaks straight to the heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now.]]> 2021-04-17 21:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428801746 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428802956 With lyrical words and a tender touch, this book is an ode to the strength of the bond between a mother and a daughter as they spend a rainy day together.]]> 2021-04-17 21:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428802956 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428809721 Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.  ]]> 2021-04-17 21:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428809721 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428812507 An upbeat and empowering book full of celebrations of Black boyhood, countering many of the negative messages that a racist society puts forth about African American boys. ]]> 2021-04-17 21:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428812507 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428815357 A heart-lifting love letter to brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will. With textured illustrations and the lyricism of Beaty's text--with its echoes of spoken-word poetry--make this a story of bereavement, possibility,  and beauty.]]> 2021-04-17 21:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428815357 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428817504 This rhythmic book is a celebration of a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they leave the barber’s chair.]]> 2021-04-17 21:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428817504 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428821877 Wilma Lee Wu does not like her name so she marches to the Change Your Name Store where each time Wilma selects a new name, she is transported to the country from which the name originates. Will Wilma find a new name that she likes? Will she discover her real identity and where she truly belongs?]]> 2021-04-17 21:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428821877 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428824042 Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her name, a girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, her mother teaches about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their walk home. Afterwards, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class.]]> 2021-04-17 21:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428824042 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428826452 Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that kids will not like her. With help from classmates and encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey.]]> 2021-04-17 21:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428826452 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428829297 This book gently introduces the concept of racism to children in a way that helps them immediately understand that racism is a form of gaslighting designed to make them question their inherent value. It is a love letter to children to help them in perceiving themselves as strong and powerful humans!]]> 2021-04-17 21:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428829297 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428832433 This book perfectly highlights the relationship between a Black father and daughter as he tries to give her an extra-special hair style. ]]> 2021-04-17 21:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428832433 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428834509 This is a positive, uplifting book is an amazing tool to build little girls' self esteem. it provides repeated affirmations that will build up your child’s self-esteem and transform her sense of self! ]]> 2021-04-17 22:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428834509 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428836723 This book is all about acceptance, both ones self and others. Throughout, a young girl questions her mother on various aspects of her appearance to establish how her mother sees her. ]]> 2021-04-17 22:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428836723 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428840572 In this book, many different families are shown in activities, from an early-morning wake-up to a kiss before bed. Whether a child has two moms, two dads, one parent, or one of each, this simple book demonstrates that what's most important in each family's life is the love the family members share.]]> 2021-04-17 22:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428840572 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428844677 Pink is for boys and girls and everyone! This beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow.]]> 2021-04-17 22:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428844677 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428846402 This book is an amazing picture book for self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. It shows a glimpse of  how costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.]]> 2021-04-17 22:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428846402 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428850734 This book is for art lovers of all ageas! A humorous celebration of imagination and creativity that invites kids to create their own monster masterpieces with everyday materials.]]> 2021-04-17 22:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428850734 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428852587 This wonderful book offers a gentle reminder to stop, take a break, and notice details as we go about every day. Sometimes the simplest moments are the most important ones—if
we don’t let them pass us by!]]> 2021-04-17 22:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428852587 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428854985 Beautifully illustrated and gently written, this book encourages children to stop, listen, and reflect on their experiences and the world around them.]]> 2021-04-17 22:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428854985 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428855822 Gold Medal, 2013 Mom's Choice Awards and Silver Medal, 2014 Nautilus Awards - Rather than labeling or defining specific emotions and feelings, this book invites children to sense, explore, and befriend any feeling with acceptance and equanimity.]]> 2021-04-17 22:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428855822 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428857477 A perfect book for beginning reader and teaches to honor our uniqueness, and express our love for who we are, in this moment. ]]> 2021-04-17 22:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428857477 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428858966 This book shows young readers how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful and is filled with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and even an accordion “telescope”—each demonstrating the magical transformation from blunder to wonder.]]> 2021-04-17 22:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1428858966 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1452828344 “Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers’s candy-colored humans…underscores the twin messages that ‘You’re never alone on Earth’ and that we’re all in this together.”–Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)]]> 2021-04-23 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1452828344 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475882970 A picture book rendition of a poem that captures the time when President Barack Obama sang Amazing Grace following the church shooting in South Carolina.]]> 2021-04-29 20:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475882970 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475884903 Fearless and determined, Ethel Payne shined a light on the darkest moments in history, and her ear for stories sought answers to the questions that mattered most in the fight for Civil Rights.

]]> 2021-04-29 20:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475884903 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475887585 In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of Black children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world.]]> 2021-04-29 20:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475887585 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475890192 A visit to Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery forever alters Parker Curry’s young life when she views First Lady Michelle Obama’s portrait.]]> 2021-04-29 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475890192 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475892455 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.]]> 2021-04-29 20:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475892455 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475900618 A picture book version of some of Chief Seattle's most famous words about protecting our Earth.]]> 2021-04-29 21:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475900618 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475902724 This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family]]> 2021-04-29 21:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475902724 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475904530 This beautifully illustrated non-fiction series takes a timely look at today's biggest issues and sensitively explains the crises that dominate the news in an appropriate way for young children.]]> 2021-04-29 21:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475904530 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475907218 Biography of Katherine Johnson, one of the "Hidden Figures"]]> 2021-04-29 21:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475907218 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475910098 A semi-autobiographical young adult graphic novel by Cece Bell. In the novel, an anthropomorphized rabbit version of Cece Bell, known as Cece, struggles to balance her childhood with her deafness.]]> 2021-04-29 21:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1475910098 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476060879 My collection's purpose is to enlighten, nurture, and expand each imagination that travels here. I strongly advocate for diversity in this collection of books to better equitably reflect all. I want my students to always know that their voices, thoughts,  and ideas have to power to change the world around them, as they hold the future in their hands. I believe all should have the freedom to read what excites, discover what interests, and grow into what represents you. All Are Welcome.]]> 2021-04-29 22:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476060879 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476063362 A board book about making happy memories and enjoying life’s little gifts it has to offer. ]]> 2021-04-29 22:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476063362 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476064708 A pre-emergent story following a small caterpillar's journey to becoming a beautiful butterfly.]]> 2021-04-29 22:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476064708 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476065342 A perfect little board book that was one of my favorites as I was learning to read. A story about some farm cows that stumble across an old typewriter. ]]> 2021-04-29 22:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476065342 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476065913 A very interactive picture book perfect for young readers who are learning to count.]]> 2021-04-29 22:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476065913 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476069363 A children's poetry book that introduces students to all types of new and fun animals]]> 2021-04-29 22:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476069363 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476070001 This poetry anthology explores many ways to be grateful, from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky.]]> 2021-04-29 22:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476070001 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476070530 Organized as a dictionary, each entry presents a word and poem related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect.

]]> 2021-04-29 22:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476070530 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476071390 Collection of Poems illustrating kids being creative and making things on their own. ]]> 2021-04-29 22:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476071390 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476071899 A set of poems perfect for primary-aged students (K-2). ]]> 2021-04-29 22:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476071899 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476072405 2021-04-29 22:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476072405 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476072745 A great introduction to concrete poetry for children. Playful and imaginative book full of poems that are shaped like what the poem is about!]]> 2021-04-29 22:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476072745 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476101318 A story that takes place after Humpty Dumpty's big fall and promotes courage & perseverance. 

]]> 2021-04-29 22:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476101318 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476101708 Classic tale of Little Red, Granny, and a big, hairy, and very, very scary wolf.]]> 2021-04-29 22:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476101708 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476102844 This tale was read to me at a young age. It is a story about a young swan who was hatched into a duck’s nest and because of this, faces many troubles and sufferings but ends in a heartwarming way. ]]> 2021-04-29 22:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476102844 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476105774 This book is about self care, compassion and celebrating kindness in many different forms!]]> 2021-04-29 22:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476105774 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476106116 A book about mindfulness, openness, and peace.]]> 2021-04-29 22:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476106116 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476107784 Taking care of ourselves is very important! In this book we learn how life is amazing when we share it with everyone we love including ourselves! This book helps develop the love and self care we need to have for ourselves. ]]> 2021-04-29 22:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476107784 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476140812 Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that.But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighborhood?]]> 2021-04-29 22:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476140812 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476142357 The dog in question is one of the most remarkable dogs to have ever lived. Read to find out more!]]> 2021-04-29 22:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476142357 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476144091 Each summer Lisa, Bill, and Jed visit their grandparents, and they hear the story of the sketches hung above the mantel. The sketches are clues to a hidden treasure, and no one has been able to figure them out for a century.]]> 2021-04-29 23:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476144091 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476145540 “A timeless story . . . Each chapter has its accounts of highly inventive fun and distinctly merry Swedish festivities around the year.”—Horn Book]]> 2021-04-29 23:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476145540 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476150574 Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?]]> 2021-04-29 23:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476150574 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476151982 A tender novel sure so be apart of many childhoods. It is a story full of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.]]> 2021-04-29 23:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476151982 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476153802 It's an inspirational, soul-stirring story about sisterhood and resilience that will stay with you long after you read the last page.]]> 2021-04-29 23:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476153802 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476157935 Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. ]]> 2021-04-29 23:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476157935 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476159183 Full of knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and puns you can share with your friends and family for endless entertainment.

]]> 2021-04-29 23:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476159183 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476160249 Chock full of hilarious jokes wisecracks, riddles, and knock-knock jokes, Jokes for Kids is for young readers—and their parents!]]> 2021-04-29 23:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476160249 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476163321 A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.]]> 2021-04-29 23:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476163321 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476164059 A wonderful book that touches on topics of race, diversity, and intersectional feminism.]]> 2021-04-29 23:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476164059 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476164966 Tiny Stitches highlights the accomplishments of Vivien Thomas, an often-forgotten pioneer in the world of surgical technology. ]]> 2021-04-29 23:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476164966 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476166794 Called a "modern black history book," Look What Brown Can Do! teaches readers about inspiring contributions to black history and encourages kids to dream big.]]> 2021-04-29 23:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476166794 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476168384 A story about two penguins who create a loving family together. Represents LGBTQ families and that love can be found in families of any size or orientation.]]> 2021-04-29 23:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476168384 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476170376 Biography of Harvey Milk who is attributed to the design of the first pride flag.]]> 2021-04-29 23:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476170376 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476171326 Fearless and determined, Ethel Payne shined a light on the darkest moments in history, and her ear for stories sought answers to the questions that mattered most in the fight for Civil Rights.]]> 2021-04-29 23:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476171326 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476171930 Sebert Medal honor winning book about the flight of Apollo 11.]]> 2021-04-29 23:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476171930 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476174291 A book that reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile.]]> 2021-04-29 23:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476174291 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476174706 At once perfectly simple and ingeniously imaginative, The Book With No Pictures inspires laughter every time it is opened, creating a warm and joyous experience for even the most reluctant readers. ]]> 2021-04-29 23:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476174706 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476175457 A hilarious picture book for every child who thinks they don't like to read books.]]> 2021-04-29 23:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476175457 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476176721 This collection of 135 silly, irreverent poems has been challenged for glorifying children’s disobedience. ]]> 2021-04-29 23:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476176721 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476178397 This lovely picture book has a special place in my heart. Throughout, a book that promotes identity and self-love.]]> 2021-04-29 23:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476178397 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476179849 A book about Lily and her relationship with a teacher that she idolizes, Mr. Slinger]]> 2021-04-29 23:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476179849 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476181651 A wordless picture book about a little girl who is bored and looking for an adventure. She uses her magic red marker to create a journey through a brand new world. ]]> 2021-04-29 23:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476181651 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476182635 A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood]]> 2021-04-29 23:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476182635 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476183142 A treasure thought to be lost in a batch of tamales and a desperate and funny attempt by Maria and her cousins to eat their way out of trouble; and the warm way a family makes it a perfect Christmas after all.]]> 2021-04-29 23:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476183142 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205098 2021-04-29 23:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205098 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205427 2021-04-29 23:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205427 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205700 2021-04-29 23:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1476205700 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1479209102 Poor Nameless tries to explain to the reader why this book is simply the WORST book in the whole entire world! Will he succeed in his noble quest? Will it have a happy ending or the worst ending ever???]]> 2021-04-30 17:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1479209102 kblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1479235865 From young to old, readers will connect to the poems as life links to their past, or links to the joy of reading that will be coming to them. How letters gather into words, then stories, begins this book's excitement that is reading]]> 2021-04-30 17:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1479235865 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1481045331 Not all princesses dress in pink.
Some play in bright red socks that stink,
blue team jerseys that don’t quite fit,
accessorized with a baseball mitt,
and a sparkly crown!]]> 2021-05-01 15:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1481045331 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1481046960 The Moon Within is an honest portrayal of how many young people feel about the changes their bodies go through. ]]> 2021-05-01 15:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1481046960 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482790591 It's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.]]> 2021-05-02 17:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482790591 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482791784 From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.]]> 2021-05-02 17:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482791784 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482824266 2021-05-02 17:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482824266 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482826562 2021-05-02 17:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482826562 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482828727 2021-05-02 18:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482828727 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482829925 2021-05-02 18:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482829925 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482830742 2021-05-02 18:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482830742 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482833836 2021-05-02 18:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482833836 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482835863 2021-05-02 18:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482835863 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482839195 2021-05-02 18:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482839195 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482840885 2021-05-02 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482840885 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482844439 2021-05-02 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482844439 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482845469 A heartwarming book about unconditional love and one remarkable family. ]]> 2021-05-02 18:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482845469 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482850721 2021-05-02 18:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482850721 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482851854 This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who have gone before us.]]> 2021-05-02 18:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482851854 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482922755 When Max starts school, the teacher hesitates to call out the name on the attendance sheet. Something doesn't seem to fit. Max lets he know the name he wants to be called by--a boy's name. This begins Max's journey as he makes new friends and reveals his feelings about his identity to his parents. ]]> 2021-05-02 18:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482922755 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482926531 This book helps the reader to develop empathy for a boy who has feelings for anything and everything.]]> 2021-05-02 19:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482926531 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482927988 This book is a celebration to highlight the fluidity of gender expression! It's also a positive reflection of children, wherever they experience themselves on the gender spectrum.]]> 2021-05-02 19:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482927988 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482932139 2021-05-02 19:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482932139 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482936433 2021-05-02 19:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482936433 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482936653 Eleven-year-old Sarah is confused, embarrassed, and frustrated by her need to count things but finally talks with her mother and a therapist, who diagnoses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and gives Sarah techniques for coping with her symptoms. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482936653 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482937626 This book discusses a boy who has bipolar disorder and the things he feels. It may bring comfort to any student who may relate, and knowledge to learn more about and bring awareness to this disorder.]]> 2021-05-02 19:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482937626 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482938133 2021-05-02 19:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482938133 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482938855 2021-05-02 19:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482938855 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482939127 A Family's Story of Depression is perfect for starting conversations about parents with depression. In it, we follow a boy trying to make sense of his father’s depression as he enters a world without color.]]> 2021-05-02 19:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482939127 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482939821 2021-05-02 19:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482939821 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482945896 Book talks about these critters and how these critters used to do all different types of things they loved to do such as play critterball. But when Whateveritwas came, the critters started to only want the Whateveritwas. They wouldn’t do anything they liked to do anymore. All they wanted was the Whateverutwas. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482945896 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482947311 2021-05-02 19:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482947311 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482949340 This book is a recollection of times that a boy spent with his grandpa. The boy misses him, but he knows that he is still there with him.]]> 2021-05-02 19:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482949340 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482950623 This gentle story is just right for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The characters in the book are devasted when thier Fox freind passes away, but their squirrel freind comes and remindes them of the fun memories they have. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482950623 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482951739 This book is about those who feel the common emotions when it comes to death; pain, confusion, anger. After the grandmother of a little boy passes away, he doesn't think death is just unfair—he thinks death is stupid. This book helps adults and kids see death a little less scary. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482951739 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482952509 From the perspective of a fish who has lost his companion, this book talks about saying goodbye. It discusses the range of emotions one might be feeling after a loss and it reassures them that what they are feeling is not wrong. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482952509 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482953237 This book is aimed at parents, so they can explain death to their children. The book follows a story of how a water bug turns into a dragonfly]]> 2021-05-02 19:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482953237 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482962186 In this book, Dr. Wagner describes OCD, as well as its treatment, in a child-friendly manner. He walks readers through the life of Casey, who eventually feels victorious over OCD.]]> 2021-05-02 19:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482962186 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482964569 This book explains that lupus affects people differently, how they are treated, and that people with lupus have good days and bad days. It also helps children understand answers to some of the questions that come with a friend or classmate being diagnosed with lupus.]]> 2021-05-02 19:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482964569 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482965077 2021-05-02 19:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482965077 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482965798 Charlie and Isabelle are best friends and they have a lot of the same interests, there’s only one major difference between them, Isabelle has down syndrome and Charlie doesn’t. 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While she had the brain tumor, she collected mustaches as a way to find joy and humor in life. This book walks through the challenges Maddie faced, as well as how she coped with them and found joy in life.]]> 2021-05-02 19:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482969107 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482973482 A book supporting a child's positive mental health doesn't need to be expensive, time-consuming, or difficult. Activities help children to de-stress, focus, and get moving while having fun. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482973482 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482974844 A Handful of Quiet presents one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices developed]]> 2021-05-02 19:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482974844 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482975643 Racial identity is a huge concept. Learning to “power phrase: to declare who we are rather than what we are is something we can use to help identify ourselves. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482975643 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482983215 2021-05-02 19:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482983215 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482999431 2021-05-02 19:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1482999431 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483007882 2021-05-02 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483007882 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483008148 2021-05-02 19:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483008148 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483008616 2021-05-02 19:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1483008616 kmblaser21 https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1577354411 2021-06-01 18:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kblaser21/7jlheh8sj7ztjhau/wish/1577354411