Big Idea: Disappointment by Datri, Angela https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f IST 571: Children's Literature en-us 2020-11-18 22:48:11 UTC 2025-11-16 02:09:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f494.png Essential Questions: adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939168032 1. What does it mean to be disappointed?

2. What are some examples of being disappointed?

3. How can we deal with disappointment?
]]> 2020-11-18 22:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939168032 Papas's Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming, Illustrated by Boris Kulikov adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939178811 This book is added to the nonfiction section because it is inspired by true events. Technically, it is fiction, though. This book follows a passionate inventor as he keeps tinkering with new ideas and failing over and over. Will he ever pull though and create something magical?

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Fleming, C. (2013). Papa's Mechanical Fish. (B. Kulikov, Illus.). Margaret Ferguson Books.]]> 2020-11-18 22:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939178811 Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939183443 Esperanza is a well-off young girl until her father passes and her family's life changes dramatically. Through beautiful imagery, the author details what happens in Esperanza's life during the time of the Great Depression. After great disappointment and uncertainty, she comes to learn the value of hard work and she grieves. This amazing story shows a girl growing up in tough times and developing strong values.

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Ryan, P. M. (2016). Esperanza rising. Scholastic. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939183443 The Rough Patch by Brian Lies adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939184712 This book shows the power of love and grief and loss. When Evan loses his friend, he has a tough time coping. This book showcases Evan going through a variety of emotions and ends on a hopeful note. The poignant words and beautiful illustrations are perfect for grades 2+.

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Lies, B. (2018). The Rough Patch. Greenwillow Books. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939184712 Go Fish! by Tammi Sauer, Illustrated by Zoe Waring adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939185371 Go Fish! is a cute picture book that shows the fishing adventure of these friends. Unfortunately, catching fish is hard for them. What will they do?

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Sauer, T. (2018). Go Fish! (Z. Waring, Illus.). Harper. ]]> 2020-11-18 22:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939185371 Max and Marla are Having a Picnic by Alexandra Boiger adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939186209 2020-11-18 22:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939186209 Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl by Barbara Park, Illustrated by Denise Brunkus adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939188308 Junie B. Jones is a funny Kindergartener with a lot of energy. She was disappointed to not be selected to be the flower girl in her aunt's wedding. This short chapter book follows Junie's antics in school. It also shows how she gets involved in her Aunt's wedding after all!

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Park, B. (1999). Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl. Random House New York. 
(note: my reference is from my physical book and not the Amazon link)]]> 2020-11-18 23:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939188308 The Disappointment Dragon: Learning to Cope with Disappointment by Kay Al-Ghani, Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939219229 The Disappointment Dragon shows kids how to deal with disappointment. Through real-world examples of disappointing events, it is easy to picture times in your life that you were disappointed. The book gives great information to open a dialogue about feelings and resiliency.

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Al-Ghani, K. (2013). The Disappointment Dragon. Jessica Kingsley Publishers]]> 2020-11-18 23:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/939219229 Eight Days: A Story of Haiti by Edwidge Danicat, Illustrated by Alix Delinois adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948475746 Eight Days is a moving story about a 7 year-old stuck in rubble for days following the massive earthquake in Haiti. Published in 2010, the year of the real deadly earthquake, this book is beautiful and moving. Instead of focusing on the disaster, it speaks to the beauty of the people and the country.

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Edgwidge, D. (2010). Eight days: A story of Haiti. Orchard Books.]]> 2020-11-21 18:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948475746 A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central School by Carlotta Walls LaNier adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948511573
This powerful true story is about a young girl's high school experience in the segregated south in the United States. Ms. Walls LaNier writes about her time as one of just a few integrated students dealing with racism and violence and discomfort at a formerly all-white school. Her writing style is simple and powerful and much can be learned from her grit and determination.

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LaNier, C. W. (2010). A mighty long way: My journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School. One World.]]> 2020-11-21 19:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948511573 Who Was Coretta Scott King? by Gail Herman adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948526965 This great book is part of the popular "Who Was" children's biography series. The story of Coretta Scott King is a powerful one and a really informative read for those that know much about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and not her life. The book details her struggle during her upbringing and the loss of Dr. King. It also outlines her dedication to peaceful protest after his death.

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Herman, G. (2017). Who was Coretta Scott King? Penguin Random House. 


]]> 2020-11-21 19:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948526965 Malala: A Brave Girl from Pakistan by Jeanette Winter adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948815822 This beautiful picture book actually has two books inside of it - this one about Malala and another about Iqbal when read the other direction. Malala's has a happier ending for her so the focus is on that story. Here you learn of the troubles of children wishing to attend school in Pakistan and how she was shot by the Taliban. It finishes with her becoming a symbol for the movement for women's education in the country.

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Winter, J. (2014). Malala: A brave girl from Pakistan. Beach Lane Books.


]]> 2020-11-22 00:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948815822 Flight School by Lita Judget adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948818642
This brief picture book features an adorable penguin that joins a flying school. He simply won't believe that he is the type of bird that cannot fly! Despite disappointments, we see the penguin's ability to not give up as he goes for his goals.

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Judge, L. (2014). Flight school. Simon and Schuster. 

]]> 2020-11-22 00:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948818642 After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again by Dan Santat adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948821779 In this twist on the classic fairy tale, this fun book looks at what happens to Humpty Dumpty after the rhyme ends. This book touches on his fears and his life in the city. Will he prevail past his disappointment?

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Santat, D. (2017). After the fall: How humpty dumpty got back up again. Roaring Brook Press.


]]> 2020-11-22 00:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948821779 Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away by Meg Medina, Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948824685 This book follows two young friends that are inseparable. Unfortunately, one of them is moving away. This well-illustrated book showcases diverse characters and shows their vulnerability amidst big changes in their lives.

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Medina, M. (2020). Evelyn Del Ray is moving away. (Sonia Sanchez, Illus.). Candlewick Press.


]]> 2020-11-22 01:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948824685 Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948827897 This new book came up during a meeting with librarians. This sweet follow-up to Jabari Jumps dives into how we can try and fail. After some support, Jabari is able to persevere working a creative project. Will it be successful?

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Cornwall, G. (2020). Jabari tries. Candlewick Press. ]]> 2020-11-22 01:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948827897 What Should Danny Do? by Adir Levy, Illustrated by Ganit Levy adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948830951 This book is a great one for discussing all kinds of emotions with elementary age children. This is a sort of "choose your own adventure" book where the reader gets to make choices for Danny and see what happens. It is a great way to understand consequences as the children see real-world examples of life events that can make things better or worse.

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Levy, A. (2017). What should Danny do? Elon Books. 


]]> 2020-11-22 01:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948830951 Tick and Legs: Christmas is Canceled by Jessica Colaco, Illustrated by Sara Luna and Eden Colaco adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948834191 This silly picture book shows what happens when holidays are canceled. It was initially disappointing and then Tick and Legs are creative and have fun with it. This book is really goofy and full of fun illustrations of these characters.

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Colaco, J. (2020). Tick and legs: Christmas is canceled. Shine Your Light Books. 


]]> 2020-11-22 01:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948834191 The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948836928 This quirky children's book features illustrations of a little girl determined to make the most magnificent thing. Sadly, she keeps trying and failing and trying and failing. Will she be successful?

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Spires, A. (2014). The most magnificent thing. Kids Can Press. 

]]> 2020-11-22 01:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948836928 Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! by Cori Doerrfeld adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948840862 This sweet book shows what it is like to move and say by to friends and hello to others. While this likely fits a slightly younger audience best, the imagery is nice and the illustrations are fun. It makes discussing a harder topic a bit easier.

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Doerrfeld, C. (2019). Goodbye, friend! Hello, friend! Dial Books. 


]]> 2020-11-22 01:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948840862 Letting Go! Mindful Kids: An activity book for children who need support through experiences of loss, change, disappointment, and grief by Sharie Coombs, Illustrated by Ellie O'Shea adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948844177 This activity book could be a great compliment to discussing many emotions that children hold in the library when paired with a visit by the school social worker/counselor/psychologist. In this book, there are opportunities to write about feelings, color about them and express in other ways.

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Coombs, S. (2020). Letting go! Mindful kids: activity book for children who need support through experiences of loss, change, disappointment, and grief. Studio Press. 


]]> 2020-11-22 01:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948844177 Book Discussion adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948848648 Students will all read Esperanza Rising. The librarian will then lead a discussion about the book for the group. This will include:

1. Esperanza likely felt many emotions after he life changed dramatically. Do you think disappointment was one of them?

2. Do you think that you would have felt disappointed in this situation?

3. Recall other times in your own life that you have felt disappointed. Can you name one? As classmates are mentioning their examples, think about if you would have felt the same way.

After the discussion, the librarian will read The Most Magnificent Thing to bring up another example of disappointment - trying and failing over and over. The students will then be instructed to pull out paper and crayons to draw about a disappointing scene in either book or a disappointing event in their own lives, if they prefer. Students can share their drawings with the class if they are comfortable. 

Objectives: 

Students will be able to name three possible emotions felt by Esperanza when her father passed and her life was changed. 

Students will come up with a disappointing part of the book or their own lives and draw it out on paper. 

Students will listen to what others feel in terms of emotions evoked by the story to compare to their own emotions. ]]> 2020-11-22 01:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948848648 Worksheet adatri https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948854247 So that students learn how to deal with disappointment, this activity involves partnering with the school psychologist. The librarian will first read Christmas is Canceled and then tell students to hold their thoughts. The psychologist will follow second and read Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away. 

Both books highlight different disappointing events - holidays getting canceled and friends moving away. Ask how these would make students feel? 

Next, the psychologist can refer to a page in the Letting Go! Mindful Kids book for the students to work on. They can individually write and draw about their disappointing thoughts. They will then walk around and check on student's answers individually for comfort and privacy. The focus is on how they have dealt with disappointment. 

Finally, the students will be asked to partner up and suggest ideas for what to do when disappointed. They will write their ideas down and one student from each pair will be responsible to report out to the class. 

Objectives: 

Students will be able to name 3 ideas for handling disappointment. 

Students will write down ideas for handling disappointment and complete a worksheet on the same topic. 

Students will listen to each other's examples and gather new perspectives. ]]> 2020-11-22 01:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/adatri/m7mgz6gs82eunf3f/wish/948854247