đź“šMs.Rubin’s Classroom Library. by Jamie Rubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd Welcome to my virtual library! This collection was composed as an air for my educational journey. en-us 2022-01-12 20:10:13 UTC 2022-05-06 17:55:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989150862 This series is about two siblings (Jack and Annie) who venture off on and new and exciting adventures via their backyard treehouse. On these missions, they are sent off to different times and places throughout our history! I hope that you pick up a book today and join them on their next adventure! 

After reading these books, I always felt very spontaneous! I would often want to try and mimic these character’s lives and explorations within my own. This book is special because, as a child, it expands your knowledge about history. It also makes you feel as though you are apart of the books as well! What I remember the most was how confident I felt about reading these books. This was my first real successful attempt to read chapter books o my own. I also remember how unique my journey felt with these character, because I didn't need to read the books in order. Instead, I was able to choose which adventure we went on next!

]]> 2022-01-12 21:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989150862 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989155046 This book is about the relationship of a young boy and an apple tree. As time progresses and the relationship between the two grows, the boy learn a very crucial lesson about the idea of being selfless and the concept of giving. This is book about true friendship!

I remember how this book made me feel very reflective. I am sure at the time, I just really enjoyed the story due to the intriguing plot. However, as I grew up, I noticed that this book impacted me in a different way each time I read it. In this sense, this concept made this book timeless to me. I think that the message of this book is very special in that everyone (no matter their age) can relate or learn something from it. Personally, I just remember my mother reading me this story at night before I went to bed. Whilst other books faded in and out, this book remained a constant in my collection!

]]> 2022-01-12 21:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989155046 Judy Moody by Megan McDonald jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989158546 These books follow the life of a young girl named “Judy Moody”and they focus on a multitude of different obstacles she faces as a third grader. This series is great for those who are trying to navigate their way through the crazy life of an adventurous student, which includes both family and friendships!

When reading this series, these books made me feel less alone. I found that this character was very relatable in terms of how she felt with life. I think that the main chapter of this book is very special. Whilst I found myself perplexed by the situations she found herself in, I learned the definition of confidence from her. I read these book independently. Personally, I remember how interesting each book within the series was! I also remember how proud I was that I finished the series!

]]> 2022-01-12 21:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989158546 Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989160468 This book is about a little mouse who is very excited to attend her first day of school! However, as the school day progresses, her excitement dwindles as her classmates begin to bully her about her unique name. In the end, this little mouse learns an important lesson about self acceptance and confidence.

This book made me feel quite special. Like the main character, I had a very unassuming name that I felt as though other would not accept. However, this book taught me that self acceptance is key in life. I think that this book is very special, because of its message and connection tot he school setting. I feel like this book could help many children feel more comfortable in their own skin. This book was another favorite within my own personal collection when I was younger. I remember my mother reading this book to me before bed as well. ]]> 2022-01-12 21:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989160468 First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989163472 This story is about a anxious young woman getting ready for the first day of school. The reader follow her story and experience the varying emotions that come with this experience. In the end, the readers are presented with a pleasant surprise and plot twist!

This book made me feel a bit more relaxed. I found that the plot twist was very important to this story. It taught me that it was very important to look at a situation from multiple points of view. My first encounter with this book was when I was very young. Before my first day of school, my mother would often read this to me to help settle my nerves.

]]> 2022-01-12 21:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989163472 The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989166122 This is a series of chapter books that focus on the adventures of a brother and sister. In these books, Alex and Conner Bailey are transported into a world of fairytales! Whilst they grew up hearing these stories, they soon find out that this world does not contain the expected “happy ending” that they are used to. Instead, in this new land, they learn that not everything is as it seems!

This series made me feel so whimsical and curious. I loved the idea of fairy tales and reality mixing. I found that this concept was very important to the novels. It helped me understand that books can often feel as an escape from real life for many people. Personally, I remember how quickly I read this series. This was my first clue that told me how magical reading could be!
]]> 2022-01-12 21:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/1989166122 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029777926 This book is about a young boy(Max) who goes on a great journey. One night, Max’s mother sends him up to bed with out dinner. They have a bit of a fight and Max storms off to his bedroom. There, he falls asleep. When he wakes up, he notices that he is no longer in his room. Instead, he travels across the ocean and though the forest. In this new environment, Max meets some very scary “wild things”. Although they try to scare Max, they realize that this little boy should be crowned king of the wild things. After some time with the wild things, Max begins to miss his mother. So, he sails off to return back home. The illustrations of this book help to engage the reader in this exotic setting.]]> 2022-02-04 16:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029777926 Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029789825 This is an amazing book about a little kittens trials to reach a bowl of milk that is seemingly placed in the sky. One attempt included the kitten climbing up a tree to reach the bowl of milk. When climbing, the kitten notices an even bigger bowl of milk below. Sadly, this bowl is actually a pond, which the kitten falls into. But, when the kitten returns home, there is a bowl of milk waiting! This story is told with the help of some amazing black and white illustrations. ]]> 2022-02-04 16:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029789825 The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029872609 This books is quite simple.  It is about a little boy named Peter. One morning, Peter peers out of his window to look outside. To his surprise, he finds that it has snowed! During the day, Peter then plays in the snow. Whilst he was rejected from playing with the others, he does other fun activities like build a snow man and make snow angels. When night time comes, the little boy returns back inside and tells his mother all about his activities when out in the snow. This book has some amazing illustrations! They guide the reader through this characters day in a unique way.]]> 2022-02-04 17:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029872609 Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029878496 This book is about a young donkey who find a magic pebble. He comes to understand that this pebble can grant his wishes whenever he is holding onto it. However, he soon accidentally wishes that he be turned into a rock! As a rock, he could no longer touch the pebble and thus be turned back. His family mourns him. But then, Sylvester manages to transform back into himself and reunite with them. This is an amazing story that helps students understand and appreciate all that they have. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029878496 The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029885342 This story is about a young boy and his journey of belief. Initially, the young boy was told that Santa does not exist. However, he is then awoken by the strange sound of a train. As the story progresses, the boy is taken on a journey to the North Pole! There, he witnesses Santa and his preparation for Christmas. The boy is chosen to receive the first gift and is given a bell from the famous sleigh. As the boy is retuned home, he sadly loses the bell. However, that next morning, his sister and him find it wrapped under their tree! This book has some very smooth illustrations that engage the audience from the beginning. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029885342 Holes by Louis Sachar jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029892908 This story is about a young boy, Stanley Yelnats, who also seems to have bad luck. As noted by their family, they were cursed a long time ago. Due to his bad luck, Stanley gets caught stealing. But, he didn’t do it! The judge then sentences him to a rehabilitation camp. There he meets other boys who had previously committed crimes. Whilst at the camp, Stanley gains new friends and even has the chance to break his family curse! ]]> 2022-02-04 17:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029892908 Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029897395 This chapter book focus on a friendship between two 5th graders. One is a boy named Jess Aarons and the other is a girl named Leslie Burke. Leslie had just moved to town and is quite new. They meet when Leslie beats Jess in a race. As time continues, they begin to form a friendship. Together, they also begin to explore and imagine and new land that is titled “Terabithia”!]]> 2022-02-04 17:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029897395 The Giver by Lois Lowry jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029911350 The Giver is a story about a seemingly perfect society. In this society, each person is designated/assigned a job. This is just one way that the people of this society are being controlled. The main character, Jonas, is given the job of being a “Memory Keeper”. As the story progresses, we see that in reality, the society that these people are living in is quite flawed. Jonas is forced to face these flaws and awaken the others in his society. ]]> 2022-02-04 18:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029911350 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029923813 This story notes the relationship between a gorilla (Ivan) and a young elephant (Ruby). The story begins by noting how Ivan lives in mall and feels quite content about his living conditions. Then one day, a young elephant (Ruby) comes to stay with another elephant (Ivan’s friend) at the mall. Ivan’s elephant friend sadly dies and leaves Ruby all alone. Before she goes, she ensures that Ivan promises to take care of the young elephant. As time progresses, Ivan comes to the shocking reality that his life in the mall is not all that great.]]> 2022-02-04 18:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029923813 Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029932610 This book is about a family and their puppy! However, one day Ginger Pye (the dog) goes missing. In an attempt to solve this mystery, the family goes all over town. They talk to their neighbors to get some more help. Later, they learn that a boy had stolen Ginger and that their puppy was located in a shed. In the end, the puppy ends up back home! ]]> 2022-02-04 18:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029932610 The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029935721 This books centers around the idea of self acceptance within society and school. The story is about a young Korean girl who is new to school and is from another country. When at school, she is confronted with the fact that no one will be able to pronounce her name. As a way to solve this problem, she comes up with an idea! She asks the students in the class to give her some name suggestions to choose from. However, at the end of the book she chooses her original name!]]> 2022-02-04 18:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029935721 I Am Enough by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A.Bobo jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029939006 This book emphasizes how we are often more that what we seem or think of ourselves. It guides the reader to take a more reflective stance when thinking about themselves. Initially, people have a tendency to focus on the more surface level comparisons. However, as they dive deeper we begin to note how we are complex beings that are made up of a multitude of pieces. Overall, this book helps to push for inner reflection and acceptance!]]> 2022-02-04 18:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029939006 Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martines- Neal jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029943930 This book is about a young girl who has a seemingly very long name. The young girl become curious as to why her name is so long and asks her father for some help. The father then begins to note how each part of her name holds a significant meaning. As he notes the different names that are included within hers, we can see how she was named after several people. This book emphasizes the idea of cultural traditions as well as the impact one has on another. ]]> 2022-02-04 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029943930 The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael Lopez jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029946181 In this text we see how everyone is important! The main character (Angelina) begins the story by noting how she felt somewhat left out due to her peers extravagant summer adventures. As the book continues, the student constantly compares herself to her peers. The book also looks at other students who have different cultural backgrounds and explores how these backgrounds affect their school life. Overall, this book promotes the idea of the celebration of individuality. ]]> 2022-02-04 18:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029946181 Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029948050 This book is about a young Asian girl coming to terms with the idea of diversity. She takes note of how her physical appearance differs from others and in the end is able to see their innate beauty. I think this would be great for younger kids when they first start noticing these differences. ]]> 2022-02-04 18:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029948050 Tuesday by David Wiesner jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029953173 This book depicts an interesting story. The pages are filled with flying fogs who visit a town one Tuesday night! The illustrations guide the reader though a fantasy packed storyline and enrich the readers experience. It is fun to point out that this book was noted as a wordless picture book. So the readers really have to investigate the images that they are being shown. This will help to spark children’s curiosity! ]]> 2022-02-04 18:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029953173 Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029961530 This book notes the process by which the main character (a bunny) goes to bed. When getting ready for bed, the bunny says goodnight to each object. The way this is done is through a sort of rhyme that guide the story forward. This books original illustration were actually altered. In the altered versions, the illustrations do not include a cigarette or ashtray. ]]> 2022-02-04 18:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029961530 and tango makes three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029963444 This is a very cute book that depicts a penguin family. This book was based off of a real life story of how two boy penguins became mates and had a family. This story is quite controversial and has actually been removed from many libraries. Overall, this book was challenged due to the presence of homosexuality.]]> 2022-02-04 18:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029963444 Little Red Riding Hood by Trina Schart Hyman jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029970040 This iteration follows the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood! The story of a little girl who is bringing aid to her ailing grandmother in the words. As she is on her way, she meets a sneaky fox who tries to trick her! This book was challenged because in Littles Red’s basket she has a bottle of wine! There was a fear that alcohol was being advertised to children.]]> 2022-02-04 18:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029970040 Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029978168 This book is about a witch and her assistant who work together to help those in her village. In this book, the assistant accidentally affects the witch’s magic pasta pot. As a result, the pasta almost floods the village. Thankfully the witch saves them by noting a funny punishment. This book was banned because of its focus on witchcraft.]]> 2022-02-04 18:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029978168 Mango, Abuela and Me by Meg Medina, illustrated by Angela Dominguez jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029982728 This book is about a Hispanic family. In the beginning, they note how their grandma is coming to stay with them. As the book progresses, we see how there is a bit of a language barrier between the grandma and granddaughter. To help fix this the little girl gets the grandma a parrot to help! The grandma begins to learn some English and the little girl begins to learn some Spanish!  This book won the Pura Belpre Award!]]> 2022-02-04 18:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2029982728 I Survived… by Lauren Tarshis jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030002093 This series is really informative and engaging. Each story focuses on a moment in history. This is just one way that readers can learn and still have fun! These books can often attract those who are interested in history and historical facts. If one is not a fan of history’, these books offer a unique storyline as well!]]> 2022-02-04 18:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030002093 Frog and Toad Series by Arnold Lobel jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030004692 Frog and Toad is a series about two friends! Naturally, these books look at the themes connected to friendship and are quite fun to read. These are books intended for first graders and are quite thin. Also, along with the text, the book includes special illustrations that help comprehension. Each story follows a new adventure!]]> 2022-02-04 19:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030004692 Adventures of Stink by Megan McDonald jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030006356 This series branches off the Judy Moody one (which was already discussed). Stink is Judy Moody’s little brother and these books focus on him. They look at his scientific stories in a new and exciting way for readers. Whilst this is a fun series, it is really amazing how large the “Moody” book universe is! These are fun and quick reads!]]> 2022-02-04 19:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030006356 Ivy and Bean Series by Annie Barrows jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030007967 This series teaches our children/students about friendship the series revolves around two girls who are very different from one another. These books include both images and text! The images help guide the readers imagination and deepen their experience. When reading these books, it is important to emphasize the theme of friendship within them. ]]> 2022-02-04 19:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030007967 Ramona and Beezus Series by Beverly Cleary jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030010170 This is a fun series to read! The books are all about a little girl named Ramona. Ramona is in 3rd grade. Each book notes the various experiences Ramona goes though at that age. We get to see both her family and student life. These book are very relatable for students at this age!]]> 2022-02-04 19:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030010170 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030400026 This book is about a young Asian girl named Minli. This book follows her journey based upon some old Asian folklore. The journey entails that she meets with the Old Man of the Moon so that her family’s fortune can change. The man lives on what is know as the bare fruitless mountain. This is an interesting read that emphasizes the concept of giving and perseverance. This was a Newbery Honor. ]]> 2022-02-05 04:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030400026 Watercress by Andrea Wang, Illustrated by Jason Chin jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030401901 This book is about a young Asian girl and her family reconnecting with their Asian heritage. One day the family is driving and spots a patch of watercress. The family then goes into the mud to collect the watercress. Whilst this was embarrassing at first, the young girl learns of its history and gains a new experience. ]]> 2022-02-05 04:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030401901 The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030403596 This book is about a cricket named Chester. One day, he hops into a basket and is transported all the way to NewYork! In New York, he meets a lot of friends. These friends include Tucker Mouse and Harry the Cat. Throughout the book he gains new life experiences. This was a Newbery Honor!]]> 2022-02-05 04:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2030403596 Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172041469 This book is a classic! It is about a little girl who uses fashion to express her emotions! With each couple of pages, we can see this young girl experience a variety of different emotions. This book helps young children identify their emotion as well as how to process them. It also looks at how emotions can be displayed  and expressed in artistic ways. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172041469 The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172041844 This book tell as story how one day a box full of crayons quit their jobs! The young boy who opens his crayon box is hit with this saddening event. All old his crayons have left him. However, the crayons don’t say goodbye without giving the young boy some explanations for their disappearance. With each page, the readers can read the remarks made by a certain color crayon from their perspective. This is a fun and hilarious story that lets students explore the concept of arts fluidity! This book is apart of a larger set about crayons and their perspectives! 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172041844 Journey by Aaron Becker jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042122 This book is about a young and courageous girl who dives into a unknown and mysterious world. The book begins with a girl who seems to feel very lonely in a bland and boring world. One night, the little girl takes a red drawing utencil and draws a door. This door leads her to an amazing colorful world in which she faces many obstacles. However, with her red pencil, she conquers them all. This book is about a little girl unleashing her creativity as well as learning to connect with others! It is a Caldecott honor wordless picture book that holds a very powerful story within its illustrations. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042122 Extra Yarn by Mac Barnet jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042238 This book is about a little girl who finds a box of yarn. With this box of yarn, she creates many helpful pieces for her friends, family, and even school mates. We come to learn that this box of yarn is magic! However, one day a nasty prince hears of this little girls triumphs and tries to steal the box of yarn away from her! In the end, the girl and her yarn box are reunited! This book explores the power of how art can be used as a tool to give to others! This story has been identified as a Caldecott honor book!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042238 The Hike by Alison Farrell jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042450 This book is about three friends: Wren, El, and Hattie who go on a hike. Together they explore the woods and all it has to offer. The three really stop and take the time to look at the nature that surrounds them as the make some new discoveries. They take notes of their journey along the way to document their expedition!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042450 In a Garden by Tim McCanna jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042634 This book looks at all the events that happen in a garden. They look at the animals in a garden, from the bugs to the butterflies. They also look at how the seasons affect the garden and its inhabitants. This idea of a cycle is really emphasized. They discuss how life moves in such cycles! This book is told in poetic verse and holds beautiful pictures for students to view. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042634 The Curious Garden by Peter Brown jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042862 This book is about a young boy named Liam who decides that his city is too gray and needs a change. He decides to plant his own garden on the roof of his building. This action sparks a city wide change. As time goes on, the garden begin to grow and spread across the city. The once gray area, turns into a colorful patchwork of greens!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172042862 We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043441 This book is about a courageous girl who takes up a mission to protect her tribe from the legend of the “black snake”. She notes how she will protect her tribe as well as those who cannot protect themselves from this coming evil. The author dives into looking a nature and pollution through an amazing and eye opening perspective. This book has won the Caldecott medal and stands to discuss the ideas of community, courage, and tradition. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043441 Amazing Animal Babies by Chris Packham jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043657 This is a nonfiction text that looks at a multitude of different animals and their young. When reading this, the reader is open to a vast amount of information. They feel as though they are an explorer. The images/ illustrations of the book, offer a supplemental hand in drawing the readers in! The active illustrations and quality of information offer an amazing experience for kids to learn from. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043657 The Mitten by Jan Brett jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043833 This book is a bout a young boy who goes out to play in the snow. On his way, his one of his mittens flies away. As the boy continues to play, some woodland animals come across his mitten. One by one, each animal tries to fit in the nice warm mitten! However, when the mitten becomes too packed, it blows away from the animals and back to the boy. Although now the mitten is a bit larger!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043833 Polar Bear Island by Lindsay Bonilla jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043961 This book is about a polar bear who lives by himself on his own little island. However, this doesn't last for long. Soon, a penguin comes to join him. With this appearance, the polar bear is a bit agitated but allows the penguin to stay. But then, the penguins family comes along with! This completely disrupts our polar bears life! As the book continues, we see how the polar bear must adapt to this new change. In the end, the polar bear becomes more accepting of his new residents!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172043961 Roy Digs Dirt by David Shannon jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044117 This book is about a little dog named Roy. The book looks at Roy’s hobbies and dislikes. At the top of Roy’s list of hobbies is of course digging in the dirt. This is an everyday occurance in his life. However, at the top of his list of dislikes is taking a bath! This is a cute and fun book that can be a hilariously fun read!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044117 Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044229 This book has been identified as a Caldecott honor. This book describes an amazing adventure taken by some woodland animals. We begin with the bear who seems to be riding along on a plank of wood in the river. As the book progresses, more and more woodland animals join him on his journey down the river. However, the animals come across a waterfall! Together, they fall down and realize that the river had connected each and ever one of them! This story is about friendship and working together!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044229 Becoming Vanessa by Vanessa Brantley-Newton jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044376 This book is about a young girl who was named Vanessa and her first day at school! At first, Vanessa feels very excited to go to school. She is so excited that she even dresses up for this special occasion. However, when she gets to school it isn’t anything like how she imagined. As the day continues, she begins to feel very self conscious about her look and the length of her name. She returns home that day noting how she wants to change it! Her mother then discusses with her what her name means. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044376 Stacey’s Extra Ordinary Words by Stacey Abrams jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044531 This book is about a young girl who loves words! She sees their power and finds comfort in knowing more about them. She loves reading and spelling! One day, her teacher asks her to compete in a local spelling bee! Another student at her school is also competing. But he is very mean. Instead of being excited, the young girl becomes very nervous about this event. But in the end, she tries her best to win!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044531 The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044667 This book has be given a Caldecott medal award! The story begins from the perspective of an imaginary friend who has yet to be named. However, what the readers do know is that there appears to be an entire world of these imaginary friends. One by one, these friends are chosen by children. But not ours! As his imaginary peers disappear, ours patiently waits to be chosen by a child. Our friend then takes it upon himself to find his child. He sails to the real world to seek one. Just when all hope is lost, a young girl picks him and names him Beekle!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044667 Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea by Meena Harris jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044834 This story is about how two sisters who join forces to speak out and create change in their community. One day, the two sisters come across a brilliant idea to build a playground at their apartment. They realize that the kids there don’t have access to such things. Together, they begin to ask many adults for help and are constantly shut down. Until one adult agrees! This story talks about the power of teamwork, persistence,and community change. 

]]> 2022-05-05 20:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172044834 Thank You Omu by Oge Mora jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045004 This book is about an old woman named Omu who one day decides to make an amazing stew. As the book continues, everyone seems to come to Omu to try and have a taste of her infamous stew. With each guest, Omu agrees and gives them a taste. However, by the end of the night, Omu realizes that she has left no stew for herself! Luckily, everyone who had been given a taste came back and gave Omu their own  tasty gift! This book has won the Coretta Scott King award and has need awarded a Caldecott Honor award. In the end, this book is about kindness, the act of giving, and creating a community!

]]> 2022-05-05 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045004 Sunny by Celia Krampien jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045186 This story tells of a young girl named Sunny and her long journey to school. This book revolves around the concepts of weather and emotions. One day, as the students walked to school, it began to rain. Unlike the rest of the students, Sunny enjoyed this weather. She wore a classic yellow rain jacket and held a yellow umbrella. However, as the wind picked up, Sunny was swept aways by her umbrella up into the air. She flew over the town and over the sea! However, when over the sea she began to fall! Luckily, she landed in a boat. Throughout the book, Sunny faces many challenges on her way to school. However, she doesn’t let these events affect her outlook on a situation. Instead, she remains positive. ]]> 2022-05-05 20:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045186 The Three Pigs by David Wiesner jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045370 This book is an amazing take on the traditional folktale of the Three Little Pigs! Whilst the story begins the same, with the wolf knocking on each of the pigs doors, it has a very surprising ending. Instead of blowing their houses down, the pigs escape from their story book pages. They then hop into some other well known stories and make some helpful friends. It is with the aid of their friends that they find a interesting solution to beat the wolf. This book had been awarded a Caldecott medal.

]]> 2022-05-05 20:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172045370 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172050828 This Caldecott winning book captures an amazing story about a twelve-year-old boy. In this story, this young boy is found working at a train station in Paris. He helps to keep the clocks ticking but his presence remains a secret. That is until one day, someone finds him. This is an amazing chapter book that engages the student through both its text and illustrations. All throughout this book, there are large chunks of images that help depict the story. ]]> 2022-05-05 20:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172050828 New Kid by Jerry Craft jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172056375 This book “New Kid” by Jerry Craft is both a Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award! This book is about a black student who is 12 years old. The story centers around his journey in a new school.  It also deals with the concepts of culture and school!]]> 2022-05-05 20:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172056375 Because of Winn-Dixie jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172057950 The book “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo was a Newbery Honor Winner! This book has an amazing story line that is filled with heart and friendship. It is about a young girl and her new dog. Together, they learn about many people's lives and histories. This is an amazing chapter book that is set in a more realistic setting. However, this story contains a multitude of others. It’s not just about the little girl and her dog. It is about other characters' stories that appear as well. ]]> 2022-05-05 20:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172057950 Big Nate by Lincoln Pierce jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172059771 The book “Big Nate” by Lincoln Pierce is about a young sixth grade boy.  It is centered around a student's school and home life. This is quite similar books like “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”. Through these silly books, we can go on many adventures. ]]> 2022-05-05 20:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172059771 The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172061039 The book series “The Last Kids on Earth” by Max Brallier is a great book. This series focuses on a set of kids who are living in an apocalyptic world. The group must survive and battle zombies and monsters! This book is in a comic book like format! Be sure to look at how the text and images work together!]]> 2022-05-05 20:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2172061039 jtrubin https://padlet.com/jtrubin/fkpjlqrtonqlshkd/wish/2173259409 Hello fellow readers! Welcome to my classroom padlet! Here, you can find a variety of different books that may pique your interest. Over the course of this semester, I have been meticulously collecting handfuls of different books. Personally, this padlet has helped me brainstorm some helpful texts that will hopefully become a part of my own in-class library. Whilst this started as a personal interest, this padlet can help you as well! I hope this padlet allows you to jump into the literacy world! Whether it be for yourself or for others, this padlet can give you access to some high quality books.
As we can see, my library has been partitioned  off into certain categories. These categories include My Favorite Childhood Books, Diverse Reads, The Caldecott Books, The Newbery Medal Books, It’s Your Choice (banned books), Award Winners, There’s More (book in a series), Art, Nature, Animals, Friends & Family, and Read Alouds. Within each category you will find a variety of different types of books! with each book, I have linked a website as well as written a helpful summary of the text! I hope you enjoy looking through some of my favorite books!


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