Reader's Notebook by Laura Palmer https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1 Reaching for Childrens Literature about.... en-us 2020-03-10 22:47:03 UTC 2025-09-29 02:49:19 UTC hello@padlet.com 11. Cry, Heart, but Never Break lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/457995312 By: Glenn Ringtved
Illustrated by: Charlotte Pardi​
Genre: Fiction
Copyright:​ 2016​
Reading level:​ Grades 2-3
Interest level:​ Grades 1-4​
Topic:​ Death​
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the Story:​ Death is a natural part of life
Good read aloud? Depends on the age group. I would ask for parents permission.
Summary:​ This children's book stresses the importance of recognizing that death is real. In the book there is a character called "Death", who comes to visit a grandmother and her grandkids. Death tells the children a story about how life and death are one. At the end of the book the grandmother dies and the children have clearer understanding of how It was inevitable.


]]> 2020-03-10 22:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/457995312 46. The Day the Crayons quit lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/457998197 By: Drew Daywalt​
Illustrated by​: Oliver Jeffers​
Genre: Fiction
​Copyright: 2013
Reading level: Grades 2-4
Interest Level: Pre K- grade 3
Topic: Personification/humor
Picture book or chapter book?
Picture book
Moral of the story: Don't be afraid to  be different
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A student named Duncan wants to color but finds no crayons in his crayon box. Instead he found letters from each color crayon. Each Crayon complained about how Duncan used them.
 ]]> 2020-03-10 23:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/457998197 48. The Promise lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469269672 By: Nicola Davis
Illustrated by: Laura Carlin
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2014
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: Any
Topic: Natural world
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Importance of having a relationship with the natural world
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A young girl turns a run down, miserable city into a beautiful  luscious place with a bunch of trees and flowers from one acorn. She unknowingly stole this acorn in hopes of stealing money or food. She came to see that this acorn created something beautiful. 


]]> 2020-03-21 22:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469269672 33. Where the Wild Things Are lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469279405 By: Maurice Sendak
Illustrated by: Maurice Sendak
Genre: Fantasy
Copyright: 1963
Reading level: Grades 2-5
Interest level: kindergarten- grade 6
Topic: imagination and where it can bring you
Picturebook or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: There’s a wild thing in all of us- and that’s okay.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A little boy falls asleep and undergoes a transformation into a jungle where he meets inhuman creatures called “The Wild Things”.]]> 2020-03-21 22:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469279405 20. She Persisted lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469283062 By: Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by: Alexandra Boiger
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2017
Reading level: Grades 5-8
Interest level: Grades 3-8
Topic: History/Gender equality 
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Everyones opinion matters and shouldn’t be criticized by gender
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This inspiring book is about women in history who spoke out and fought for what was right. These women persisted no matter how much hate they received. This book contains 13 short biographies of women who made a difference. ]]> 2020-03-21 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469283062 34. James and the Giant Peach lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469285929 By: Roald Dahl
Illustrated by: Lane Smith
Genre: Fantasy
Copyright: 1961
Reading level: Grades 5-7
Interest level: Grades 5-8
Topic: Making friends
Picture book or chapter book? Chapter book
Moral of the story: Dont judge a book by its cover
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book focuses on a young abused boy who befriends bugs who live in a huge peach.]]> 2020-03-21 22:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469285929 7. Harlem’s Little Blackbird lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469287194 By:Renee Watson
Illustrated by: Christian Robinson
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2012
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: Any
Topic: History: slavery/justice and equality
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Treat everyone equally and follow your heart and dreams
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is based on the true story of Florence Mills, who had parents who were slaves. She used to dance and sing, which led to her appearance on broadway. ]]> 2020-03-21 22:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469287194 47. Schools First Day of School lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469295092 By: Adam Rex
Illustrated by: Christian Robinson
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2016
Reading level: Grades 2-4
Interest level: Pre k- grade 6
Topic: School anxiety
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Its okay to be nervous on the first day of school
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: It’s the first day of school at Fredrick Douglas Elemntary and everyone is nervous, especially the school itself. This book is told from the school perspective on what it’s like on the first day of school. The school has a rough start but warms up to all that the children have to offer. 

]]> 2020-03-21 23:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469295092 4. Dancing Hands lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469297684 By: Margarita Engle
Illustrated by: Rafael Lopez
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2019
Reading level: Grades 5-7
Interest level: Grades 3-8
Topic: Immigration
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Never give up on something you love even if your seen as different than everyone else
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A revolution in Venezuela forced a little girl and her family to the United States. She felt left out because of her race/language. She loved to play the piano. Her talent and persistence allowed her to play at the white house for Abraham Lincoln.




]]> 2020-03-21 23:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/469297684 40. Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492675903 Written and illustrated by: Mo Willems
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2003
Reading level: k-grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-grade 1
Topic: Humor
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Responsibility
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A bus driver tells the reader to not let the pigeon drive the bus. In the book the pigeon begs the reader and makes up many excuses to try and drive the bus and disobey the bus driver. 


]]> 2020-04-04 18:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492675903 27. Rules lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492681442 By: Cynthia Lord
Copyright: 2006
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Reading level: Grades 4-6
Interest level: Grades 5-8
Topic: Children with disabilities
Picture book or chapter book? Chapter book
Moral of the story: friendship/honesty
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A 12 year old girl named Catherine takes care of her younger autistic brother named David. Catherine crates these rules to help keep her brother out of trouble. She tries to balance her own friendships while taking care of her brother. ]]> 2020-04-04 19:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492681442 31. The Greedy Triangle lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492688965 By: Marilyn Burns
Illustrated by: Gordan Silveria
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 1994
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: K-grade 3
Topic: Shapes and Angles
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Different shapes have a certain number of sides and angles.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is an introduction to shapes and polygons. This book makes shapes come alive for young children. 

]]> 2020-04-04 19:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492688965 32. Give Me Half lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690257 By: Stuart J. Murphy
Illustrated by: G. Brian Karas
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1996
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: Grades 1-6
Topic: Fractions
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Fractions are apart of our daily life
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Two siblings split meals in half and realize that fractions can be messy. ]]> 2020-04-04 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690257 10. The Wonderful Things You Will Be lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690297 Written and illustrated by: Emily Winfield Martin
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2015
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: Pre-K-grade 3
Topic: Inspirational
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Parents have huge hope and love for their children
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is written in the eyes of parents. It talks about all of the wonderful things that children will grow up to be.
]]> 2020-04-04 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690297 45. One Tiny Turtle lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690351 By: Nicola Davis
Illustrated by: Chapman Jane
Genre: Non-fiction
Copyright: 2001
Reading level: Grade 3
Interest level: Any
Topic: Turtles
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Turtles are incredible creatures
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book gives a lot of facts about loggerhead turtles. It shows how the life of a loggerhead really is. ]]> 2020-04-04 19:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690351 44. I (Don't like Snakes) lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690372 By: Nicola Davis
Illustrated by: Luciano Lozano
Genre: Non-fiction
Copyright: 2015
Reading level: K-grade 3
Interest level: K-grade 8
Topic: Snakes
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Snakes aren't that scary
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Snakes are largely hated and feared around the world. This book tries to change that. This book is about a girl who dislikes snakes. Her family can't understand her dislike so they explain to her why they look so scary. Once she gets to learn more she realizes that snakes aren't that bad. This book includes many facts about many different types of snakes. ]]> 2020-04-04 19:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690372 41. Owl Moon lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690491 By: Jane Yolen
Illustrated by: John Schoenherr
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1987
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: k- grade 4
Topic: Owls
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: hope
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A young girl and her dad go out on a beautiful winters night to try and find the great horned owl. ]]> 2020-04-04 19:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492690491 35. The Polar Express lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492722312 Witten and illustrated by: Chris Van Allsburg
Genre: Fantasy
Copyright: 1985
Reading level: Grades 2-3
Interest level: K- Grade 4
Topic: Christmas
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Believe in what you wish
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A little boy goes on a train ride to the North Pole where he finally  believes in Christmas. ]]> 2020-04-04 20:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492722312 37. If I Built a House lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492723534 Written and illustrated by: Chris Van Dusen
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2012
Reading level: Grades 1- 2
Interest level:  K-grade 2
Topic: Imagination
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Imagination and creativity can take the minds of children anywhere. 
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: In this book a little boy designs his dream house. His fictional and creative dream house is perfect for his crazy and fun lifestyle. ]]> 2020-04-04 20:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492723534 43. The Blue Whale lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492723647 Written and illustrated by: Jenni Desmond
Genre: Non-fiction
Copyright: 2015
Reading level: Grades 3-4
Interest level: Any
Topic: Blue whales
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Whales are interesting creatures
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book allows children to see what it's like to be a blue whale. This engaging book is very comprehensible for children, containing many facts about whales.]]> 2020-04-04 20:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492723647 12. A Mother For Choco lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757594 Written and illustrated by: Keiko Kasza
Copyright: 1992
Genre: Fiction
Reading level: k-grade 3
Interest level: Pre K-grade 3
Topic: Family/adoption
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Family is about love no matter how different parents and children may be, adopted or not.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Choco is a bird who doesn't have a mother. He searches all around for a mother but none of the animals agree because they don't look like him. He then meets a bear who eventually becomes his mother. She takes good care of him and doesn't care that he looks different than her. ]]> 2020-04-04 21:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757594 14. The Rainbow Fish lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757621 Written and illustrated by: Marcus Pfister
Copyright: 1992
Genre: Fiction
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: K-grade 3
Topic: Sharing
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Sharing makes us happy
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This story is about a fish with shiny, multicolored scales named the Rainbow Fish. He refuses to share his scales until one day he did. He then realizes that sharing his scales not only makes him happy but everyone else happy. 


]]> 2020-04-04 21:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757621 2. Be Kind lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757644 By: Pat Zietlow Miller
Illustrated by: Jen Hill
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 2018
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: Grades Pre k-2
Topic: Kindness/friendship
Picture book or chapter book?
Moral of the story: kindness goes a long way
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book tells the story of a little girl who got made fun of for spilling juice on herself. The character telling the story feels bad for this girl and tries her best to make her feel Better. She also finds other ways that she can be kind. 

]]> 2020-04-04 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492757644 26. When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492763664 Written and illustrated by: Molly Bang
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1999
Reading level: K-grade 1
Interest level:  Pre k-grade 2
Topic: Dealing with anger
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: People get angry. And there are ways to help calm down.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Sophie is playing with a toy gorilla when her sister takes it from her for her turn. Sophie gets really angry and she is ready to explode, but instead she cries, climbs a tree and tries to calm herself.]]> 2020-04-04 21:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492763664 30. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492765390 By: Deborah Heillgman  
Illustrated by: LeUyen Pham
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2013
Reading level: Grades 3-4
Interest level: Grades 2-5
Topic: Math
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Chase your dreams/Importance of math
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This biography tells the great story of a mathemation named  Paul Erdos. The book talks about his childhood all the way up until adulthood. This book shows all of the struggles and accomplishments that Paul Erdos faced throughout his math career. This book also gives children insight of how important math really is and how it's used in real life.]]> 2020-04-04 21:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492765390 28. Susan Laughs lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492832036 By: Jeanne Willis
Illustrated by: Tony Ross  
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1999
Reading level: Pre K- Grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-Grade 3
Topic: Children with disabilities
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Just because someone has a disability, doesn't mean that they are different.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book starts off by showing a little girl named Susan doing a bunch of activities. At the end we find out that Susan was in a wheelchair the whole time. Susan doesn't let her disability get in the way of living a normal happy life. ]]> 2020-04-05 00:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/492832036 42. A Butterfly is Patient lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494890245 By: Dianna Aston
Illustrated by: Sylvia Long
Genre: Non-fiction
Copyright: 2015
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: Pre k-grade 6
Topic: Butterflies
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Butterflies are interesting insects
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book discusses many characteristics of butterflies as well as the butterfly life cycle. ]]> 2020-04-06 14:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494890245 8. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494890445 By: Doreen Rappaport  
Illustrated by: Bryan Collier
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2001
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: Any
Topic: Equality
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Hate can not drive out hate/Color of your skin doesn't define who you are.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book shares the inspirational life of Martin Luther King Jr. and all of the sacrifices he made for what was right. His legacy will continue on forever. ]]> 2020-04-06 14:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494890445 24. Giraffes Can't Dance lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494891499 By: Giles Andreae
Illustrated by: Guy Parker-Rees
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 1999
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: Pre k-grade 4
Topic: Perserverance
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Don't give up on something you love/Encourage others
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Gerald the Giraffe wants nothing more than to dance. Gerald is able to dance because of some encouraging words from a friend.]]> 2020-04-06 14:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494891499 6. Its Okay to Be Different lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494954000 Written and illustrated by: Todd Parr
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 2001
Reading level: Pre k-grade 1
Interest level: Any
Topic: Diversity
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Everyone is different and that's okay
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: In a friendly childhood format, this book shares the many ways someone can be different. Almost every child can relate to something in this book no matter their age. ]]> 2020-04-06 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494954000 1. Stick and Stone lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494954137 By: Beth Ferry
Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2015
Reading level: Pre k-grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-grade 2
Topic: Friendship
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Be kind and help those in need
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A stick and a stone become best friends because they each went out of their way to save each other from danger. This book shows that friends will do anything for each other. ]]> 2020-04-06 14:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/494954137 5. The Colors of Us lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495000979 Written and illustrated by: Karen Katz
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1999
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: All ages
Topic: Diversity
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: There are many different skin tones
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: In this book a little girl named Lena paints a portrait of herself. She asks her mother how to make brown. Her mother teaches her how to make "the right brown." Lena argues that "brown is brown.'" Lenas mom decides to show her about all of the different shades of brown there is. ]]> 2020-04-06 14:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495000979 16. The Dot lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164269 Written and illustrated by: Peter H. Reynolds
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 2003
Reading level: Grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-grade 3
Topic: Growth Mindset
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Bring others up to help give each other confidence
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book stresses the importance of a growth mindset. A little girl goes from having a fixed mindset that she can't draw, to a growth mindset that she can. She even spreads this positivity to encourage others. ]]> 2020-04-06 15:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164269 36. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164380 By: Judi Barrett  
Illustrated by: Ron Barrett
Genre: Fantasy
Copyright: 1978
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: K- grade 3
Topic: Weather with a twist
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Weather and human environment interaction
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: When hard times hit in Swallow Falls, the community is stuck eating nasty sardines from a can. Flint Lockwood, a failed inventor, finds a way to have delicious food fall from the sky. ]]> 2020-04-06 15:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164380 39. What Do You Do With A Tail Like This? lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164486 Written and illustrated by: Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
Genre: Non-fiction
Copyright: 2003
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: All grades
Topic: Animals and their body parts
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Why animals have certain body parts
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is good for anyone who is interested in animals. This book shares why certain animals have certain body parts and how they use them. ]]> 2020-04-06 15:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164486 21. The Salt in His Shoes lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164563 By: Deloris Jordan, Roslyn Jordan
Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson
Genre: Biography
Copyright: 2000
Reading level: Grades 1-2
Interest level: Any
Topic: Sports
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Never give up on your dreams/no one is perfect
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is based on a true story about the star basketball player, Michael Jordan. One of the greatest basketball players in the world had doubts and almost gave up. ]]> 2020-04-06 15:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495164563 9. Same, Same But Different lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495235847 Written and illustrated by: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 2011
Reading level: k-grade 1
Interest level: Any
Topic: Diversity/History
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Every culture has similarities and differences
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Two students are pen pals. One lives in America and one lives in India. These students both share with each other what it's like to live where they live. By exchanging letters, they learn that their worlds may look different but are actually very similar. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495235847 13. Each Kindess lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495235947 By: Jaqueline Woodson
Illustrated by: E.B Lewis
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 2012
Reading level: k-2
Interest level: Every grade level should understand the importance of treating others the way you'd want to be treated.
Topic: Kindess/bullying
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: treat everyone kindly
Good read aloud? Yes!!
Summary: Maya is the new girl in Chloes class and tries to make friends. Chloe isn't interested and judges Maya based on her appearance. Maya then sits alone and gets left out go everything. One day she never returns to school. Their school teacher gives a lesson about kindness. This hits Chloe hard because she never gave Maya the time of day.]]> 2020-04-06 16:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495235947 49. The Lorax lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495236089 Written and illustrated by: Dr. Seuss
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 1971
Reading level: K-grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-grade 2
Topic: Ecosystems
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Be kind to the environment.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A fictional character named the Lorax advocates for the trees that are being cut down by .The Once-Ler. The Lorax confronts The Once-ler and address the construction of the environment and the pollution on the wildlife. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495236089 23. The Good Egg lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495236185 By: Jory John
Illustrated by: Pete Oswald
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2019
Reading level: K- grade 1
Interest level: Pre k- grade 1
Topic: Self-love and acceptance
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Do the right thing/no one is perfect
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: The good egg has been good for as long as he can remember. All of the other eggs in his carton are bad eggs and never do the right thing. ]]> 2020-04-06 16:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495236185 22. Chrysanthemum lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495324422 Written and illustrated by: Kevin Henkes  
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 1991
Reading level: K-grade 2
Interest level: Pre k-grade 4
Topic: Self esteem/bullying
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Love yourself just the way you are
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts kindergarten. Her classmates make fun of her name because it is long and named after a flower. One teacher gives chrysanthemum the courage to be proud of her name when she tells her how beautiful it really is. This book shows how much a teacher can impact one of their students.]]> 2020-04-06 17:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495324422 18. Malala's Magic Pencil lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495332634 By: Malala Yousafzai  
Illustrated by: Kerascoet
Genre: Autobiography
Copyright: 2017
Reading level: K-2
Interest level: K-grade 5
Topic: Inspiration
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story:
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.]]> 2020-04-06 17:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495332634 19. The Boy Who Touched the Stars lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495332737 By: Jose M. Hernandez  
Illustrated by: Stephen James Petruccio
Genre: Autobiography
Copyright: 2019
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: K-grades 5
Topic: Astronauts. This book is also  Bilingual  (English and Spanish)
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Work hard for your dreams and never give up
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is based off the true story about the life of José, a U.S born son of migrant workers. He didn't speak English till he was 12 but swore he would realize his dream of being an astronaut. After a lot of hard work and perseverance, NASA excepted his 12th application, which made José an astronaut. ]]> 2020-04-06 17:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/495332737 38. The Pigeon Wants a Puppy lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518540330 Written and illustrated By: Mo Willems
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2008
Reading level: k-grade 1
Interest level: Pre k-grade 2
Topic: Wants VS needs
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Taking care of a puppy isn't that easy.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: The Pigeon want a puppy very badly. However, he comes to realize a puppy is more than he can handle. ]]> 2020-04-20 19:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518540330 29. One Grain of Rice lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518548149 Written and illustrated by: Demi
Copyright: 1997
Genre: Folktale
Reading level: Grades 1-5
Interest level: Grades 1-6
Topic: Math: Exponential Growth
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Morals of the story:
Fairness/Exponential growth climbs fast than you think.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Long ago there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. However, every year he kept nearly all of the peoples rice for himself. Then a village girl uses the power of doubling to win more than one billion grains or rice from the raja. ]]> 2020-04-20 19:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518548149 25. The Ugly Duckling lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518549481 By: Hans Christian Andersen  
Illustrated by: There are many different illustrators.
Genre: Folktale
Copyright: 1843
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level: k-grade 5
Topic: Self-love
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Accept yourself no matter what
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A swan is born into a family of ducks. The swan is kicked out for being "The ugly duckling." One day the ugly duckling sees a beautiful flock of white birds and dreams to be that beautiful. One day he looks at his reflection in the water and realizes he is not a duck. He grows to be the most beautiful swan in the pond. ]]> 2020-04-20 19:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/518549481 3. Marshmallow lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529258359 Written and illustrated by: Clare Turlay Newberry
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 1942
Reading level: Grades 1-3
Interest level:  K-grade 3
Topic: Friendship
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Don't judge a book by its cover
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: A baby rabbit named Marshmallow moves in a home where a cat named Oliver is the center of attention. At first Oliver doesn't like Marshmallow. However,  the two animals become best friends at the end. ]]> 2020-04-24 20:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529258359 15. Goggles lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529274972 Written and illustrated by: Ezra Jack Keats
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Copyright: 1969
Reading level:  Grade 1
Interest level: K-grade 2
Topic: Bullying
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Bullies never win
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: Two friends named Archie and Peter find a pair of cool new goggles. Three bullies appear and try to take the goggles from them. The two boys trick the bullies and make it home with to Archies house with the goggles. This book is also racially diverse.]]> 2020-04-24 20:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529274972 17. Ankle Soup lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529291866 By: Maureen Sullivan
Illustrated by: Alison Josephs
Genre: Poetry, Fiction
Copyright: 2008
Reading level:  Grades 2-3
Interest level: Any
Topic: Appreciation
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: Appreciation of the people and things that are often taken for granted.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: It's Thanksgiving day in New York at the Grand Central Station. Excited travelers are rushing to their gates. The main character, an Irish bulldog, observes everyone and has a different point of view than the humans who are rushing around. ]]> 2020-04-24 20:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/529291866 50. 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World lpalmer_4108 https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/531918025 Written and illustrated by: Melanie Walsh
Genre:  Non-fiction
Copyright: 2008
Reading level: K-grade 1
Interest level: Any
Topic: Helping the environment
Picture book or chapter book? Picture book
Moral of the story: There are easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.
Good read aloud? Yes
Summary: This book is a child- friendly book that shares an important message. There are many different ways to help to earth. One little can have make a huge difference. ]]> 2020-04-26 21:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lpalmer_4108/hv88q0nt4cp1/wish/531918025