https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5 en-us 2016-09-02 02:34:40 UTC 2025-10-04 14:55:00 UTC hello@padlet.com anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248397 2016-09-02 02:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248397 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248642 2016-09-02 02:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248642 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248731 2016-09-02 02:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248731 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248839 2016-09-02 02:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248839 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248917 2016-09-02 02:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121248917 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121249217 Read: August, 22nd 

Review: The little girls in this story won't play with the new girl. She is different; she wears ragged clothes and plays with old toys. She is forced to play alone. The teacher tells the students that every small act of kindness can change the world. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: Use this book to teach about bringing kindness into the classroom to form friendships. ]]> 2016-09-02 02:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121249217 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121249851 Read: August 26th 

Review: Arthur is excited when he is chosen to be in the spelling bee. Through the story you will see how Arthur faces challenges on his way to the big day. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: Teach about worrying and how we are all smart and should be confident. ]]> 2016-09-02 02:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121249851 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121250596 Read: August 29th

Review: In this book, Raymie has a plan to win a pageant to make her father come home. This book takes readers through Raymie's story and struggles she faces such as loneliness, loss, and friendship. 

Age/Audience: 4th-7th

Teaching Point: This book can teach about finding new doors (friendships) during the hard times.

*Hot new book*]]> 2016-09-02 03:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121250596 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121250871 Read: August 29th

Review: Froggy is nervous for his first day of school. He wakes up and his day does not go as planned.

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: Read this book at the beginning of the school year to dissolve any fears of the school year. ]]> 2016-09-02 03:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121250871 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121251337 Read: September 1st 

Review: Learn how the Macy's Day parade came to be and how the beautiful balloons were created. 

Age/Audience: 1st-4th

Teaching Point: It takes many trial and errors to perfect something. ]]> 2016-09-02 03:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121251337 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121253000 Read: September 1st 

Review: Many Presidents owned several pets that lived in the White House.

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Learn more about presidents and how they welcomed their pets in the White House. ]]> 2016-09-02 03:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121253000 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121253122 Read: September 1st

Review: In this book, a young girl is learning the pledge of allegiance in school. Her grandmother who is gaining her citizenship is also learning the pledge. They work together to perfect the pledge to the country they love. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd 

Teaching Point: Incorporate this book when reminding students to say the pledge and why it is important. ]]> 2016-09-02 03:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/121253122 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/122639390 Read: September 2nd 

Review: The librarian is very strict about library rules. When the lion comes into the library, he loves it. He learns to be quiet; no roaring. Until one day something happens and the only way he can help is to roar. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: You can use this book to teach rules of the library. You can also teach that it is important to honor rules, but sometimes there are circumstances where you need to break rules to be helpful. ]]> 2016-09-09 03:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/122639390 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140583664 Read: October 7th

Review: This book is about a young girl who experienced hearing loss and her journey through school with a hearing aid. She tries her bests to fit in. After some obstacles, she accepts herself and finds the friends she has wanted for so long.
 
Age/Audience: 4th-9th

Teaching Point: You could use this book to teach about disabilities, fitting in, or overcoming challenges.

*Hot new book*]]> 2016-11-29 17:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140583664 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140584641 Read: November 25th

Review: Trisha is at a new school where she hopes no one will know she is special. On the first day of school she gets placed in the "junkyard", a special class. Trisha is nervous about the year but agrees to try it. She learns to love herself and makes lifelong friends and memories. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: This book would be a wonderful resource to teach about overcoming personal challenges and succeeding. ]]> 2016-11-29 17:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140584641 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687026 Read: September 1st

Review: Facts about Jane Goodall's inspirational journey with life lessons. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Follow your dreams. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687026 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687241 Read: October 20th

Review: A boy gets on The Polar Express that is headed to the North Pole. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: Teach creativity and imagination using this book during Christmas. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687241 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687402 Read: September 18th

Review: This book is about a yeti studying other animals like him. The animals who hid to not be seen by the outside world. A picture leaks of one of his family members and they are on a mission to find him. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-5th 

Teaching Point: You can read this book in class to teach aobut helping others and why it is important to protect your family. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140687402 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140688772 Read: September 3rd

Review: This book is about the causes of Sophie's anger and how Sophie calms down. 

Age/Audience: Pre-K 3-3rd

Teaching Point: This book would be a wonderful story to read when you have students who can't seem to control their feelings. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140688772 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140688938 Read: September 3rd

Review: August is an not so normal ten year old. He was born with a facial abnormality. In the book we read about August attending middle school and his journey to finding new friends, adjusting to school, and showing people what is on the inside. 

Age/Audience: 5th-7th

Teaching Point: This is a great resource to teach about accepting others with disabilities, or to teach pride in students with disabilities. 

*Hot new book*]]> 2016-11-29 23:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140688938 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689212 Read: September 10th

Review: Junie B. Jones can't wait to attend a sleepover. First she has to learn the rules of staying at someone's house. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-4th 

Teaching Point: Use this book to teach manners and conduct. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689212 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689388 Read: November 21st

Review: Ramona wants to help her dad after he loses his job. Ramona tries to save her family, even if it leads her to some interesting events. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-4th

Teaching Point: This book teaches wanting to help your family members overcome obstacles. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689388 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689531 Read: November 22nd

Review: Katie is so excited for her European vacation. But when Katie's magic wind strikes four times, her vacation is not going as planned. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-4th

Teaching Point: Use this book to share how things don't always go the way we plan. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689531 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689780 Read: September 19th

Review: In this book, Geronimo Stilton accidentally got signed up for a marathon. With the help from family and friends, Geronimo was determined to finish the race. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-5th

Teaching Point: You can teach about cooperation and teamwork using this book. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140689780 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690059 Read: September 1st

Review: Jack and Annie are whisked back to deserted islands and secret maps, and pirates! 

Age/Audience: 2nd-4th 

Teaching Point: Leadership and teamwork are evident in this book, which would be a great teaching point. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690059 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690202 Read: October 25th

Review: Caroline loves to be on Lake Ontario. Until they get word that Britain and America are at war and her father is taken prisoner. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-4th 

Teaching Point: Finding courage in difficult situations and stepping up to help your family. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690202 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690309 Read: August 27th

Review: Annabel's life is far from perfect, even thought that is what it looks like in her modeling pictures. In this book you will experience broken friendship, a struggle with an eating disorder, and unlikely friendships form. 

Age/Audience: 9th-12th

Teaching Point: Use this book to teach that everyone has a story. Just because you think someone has more than you, remember you do not know the full story. ]]> 2016-11-29 23:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690309 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690463 Read: November 20th

Review: Stanley is under a curse that started with his great great grandfather. After a stroke of bad luck, Stanley is sent to a detention center. Here they build character by digging holes. He soon figures out that they are digging for much more than the warden lets on. 

Age/Audience: 5th-9th

Teaching Point: You can teach about adolescent issues with this text and how to always do the right thing. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690463 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690938 Read: October 30th

Review: Dragons lobe tacos. All kinds of tacos. But if a dragon eats a taco with salsa... which leads to trouble. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd 

Teaching Point: You can use this book to teach points to make in a writing lesson. If students struggling with making pictures match to text, this is a great reference text. 

*Hot new book*]]> 2016-11-30 00:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140690938 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691093 Read: November 4th

Review: This book is another book in the "If you give a mouse a cookie" series. See what happens if you give a mouse a brownie.

Age/Audience: Pre-K-2nd

Teaching Point: Teach order/sorting by reading this book.

*Hot new book*]]> 2016-11-30 00:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691093 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691454 Read: October 12th

Review: Long ago the U.S. was divided into districts. Each district must participate in "The Hunger Games"- kill or be killed. Katniss goes in her sister's place. Katniss learns to make tough choices. 

Age/Audience: 7th-9th

Teaching Point: Teach about heroes using this book. Katniss took her sister's place to protect her and her district. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691454 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691981 Read: September 15th 

Review: Max is looking for some fun and dresses up in a wolf suit. He is in his room when a forest grows with Wild Things in it and they make him their king. 

Age/Audience: Pre-K- 3rd

Teaching Point: Teach about creativity through this book. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140691981 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692237 Read: September 3rd

Review: A beautiful fish learns to make friends by sharing his favorite things. 

Age/Audience: Pre K -3rd

Teaching Point: Read this book to talk about why sharing is important. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692237 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692417 Read: September 15th

Review: Eloise lives at a fancy hotel. She has a day full of activities around the hotel. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Teach this to talk about unlikely friendships. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692417 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692553 Read: November 23rd

Review: A house in Paris holds 12 little girls. One is Madeline who is curious and daring. One night she gets sick and has to go to the hospital. 

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: You can use this book to discuss being brave at the hospital. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692553 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692831 Read: August 30th

Review: This book looks at all different kinds of families. 

Age/Audience: Pre-K- 2nd 

Teaching Point: Teach different family structures by using this book. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140692831 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694742 Read: November 15th

Review: Hazel is depressed, probably because she has cancer. Her parents want her to join a support group. The group does lift her depression when she meets Augustus. Augustus has bone cancer. The two make a connection. 

Age/Audience: 9th-12th

Teaching Point: Teach about cancer and loss and helping others during tough times. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694742 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694852 Read: September 25th

Review:  Eleanor lives in a house with lots of younger siblings, a mean stepfather, and a not so present mother. Parker is half Korean and loves comic books. Throughout the book the two fall in love through their interests. Their relationship will be put to the test.

Age/Audience: 9th-12th

Teaching Point: Teach about family life and growing up and the obstacles some people face. ]]> 2016-11-30 00:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694852 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694992 Read: October 20th

Review: When two unruly students hypnotize their principal, he turns into an almost naked superhero. He goes on an endless amount of adventures in the Captain Underpants series. 

Age/Audience: 2nd-5th

Teaching Point: You can use this book as a writing prompt. If you turned your principal into a superhero, what would they be like?]]> 2016-11-30 00:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140694992 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140695483 Read: November 23rd

Review: This story is about a young girl who fought the Taliban for her right to an education.  

Age/Audience: 7th-12th

Teaching Point: teach about bravery and courage that is needed to fight for equality and justice. ]]> 2016-11-30 01:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140695483 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140695617 Read: November 1st

Review: One night a girl, Raina, tripped and injures her two front teeth. This does not make it easy to be a normal sixth grader. This book explores her journey with fixing her teeth and have confidence in herself. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-7th

Teaching Point: This book would be a great resource to talk about 5th graders entering into 6th grade or talk about self esteem. ]]> 2016-11-30 01:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140695617 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140708568 Read: October 7th

Review: A bright new girl arrives at Mica High. She is colorful and loud and cheerful. Then the students turned on her and she is urged to become what she is not, normal. 

Age/Audience: 6th-10th

Teaching Point: Express yourself and don't fall under peer pressure. ]]> 2016-11-30 03:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140708568 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140708865 Read: September 19th

Review: Harry is leading a sad life. Then he recives a letter telling him that he is a wizard and he is whisked off to Hogwarts.

Age/Audience: 3rd-7th

Teaching Point: Overcoming challenges to find one's true self. ]]> 2016-11-30 03:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140708865 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709679 Read: November 27th

Review: Learn about redwood trees, the oldest living things.

Age/Audience: K-2nd

Teaching Point: Learn more about exploring nature through this book. ]]> 2016-11-30 03:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709679 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709841 Read: November 24th

Review: The story of Apollo 11 for a new generation. Learn about the adventure and discovery.

Age/Audience: 2nd-5th

Teaching Point: Teach the history of America's discovery. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709841 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709984 Read: October 12th

Review: For young Roget, books were the best friends. He began to write his own book, but it became a list. He organized his writing and made the Thesaurus. 

Age/Audience: K-3rd

Teaching Point: Talk about how there are many different ways to write. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140709984 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710198 Read: October 12th

Review: Wilma Rudolph grew up in a large family. When she got polio, the doctors said she wouldn't walk again. Instead, she became one of the fastest athletes. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Overcome illness and become a hero. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710198 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710438 Read: November 17th

Review: This story is about Albert Einstein. His is always fascinated by the world around hi. He grows into a genius. 

Age/Audience: 1st-4th

Teaching Point: Be interested in the world around you and let your mind think and imagine. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710438 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710700 Read: November 25th

Review: Read about Julia Child starting from childhood. Her life as a spy, a student in cooking classes, and her time as a TV chef. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Find something you love and pour your energy into it!]]> 2016-11-30 04:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710700 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710985 Read: November 25th

Review: This book is an introduction to Helen Keller for young readers. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: You can be extraordinary even with a disability. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140710985 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711313 Read: October 31st

Review: A basic introduction to money and the purpose of money. 

Age/Audience: Pre-K-1st 

Teaching Point: Money. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711313 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711457 Read: October 19th

Review: At the age of four, Paul Erdos could ask your age and then calculate how many seconds you have been alive. He has spent his live traveling and changing the way people think about math. 

Age/Audience: Pre-K-2nd

Teaching Point: You can be passionate about any subject. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711457 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711643 Read: September 3rd

Review: Walt Disney always loved to entertain. He grew up poor and his small town life is seen in Disney park main streets. This book tells the story of Walt Disney. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: Creativity can take us amazing places. We can use our imagination to invent. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711643 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711776 Read: November 28th 

Review: This book is about the author Patricia Polacco. The book shares how Patricia began to write and how her life influences her books. 

Age/Audience: 3rd-5th

Teaching Point: You can be any age to start something you love. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711776 anorville https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711920 Read: November 25th

Review: A WW1 veterinarian rescued a baby bear and named her Winnie and took the bear to war. Together, they went on a remarkable journey. 

Age/Audience: K-3rd

Teaching Point: We can find friends in unexpected places. ]]> 2016-11-30 04:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anorville/me1bxg6aikf5/wish/140711920