Book Set by Emily Bisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3 en-us 2019-02-13 20:31:28 UTC 2025-03-22 01:05:42 UTC hello@padlet.com The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332058097 This inspiring book embraces the essence of a deaf baseball player, William Hoy. During his baseball career he influenced the game of baseball by introducing the sport to hand signals as his way of communication, which are still used today. The book would be a suitable level for a Kindergarten to fifth grade for content and third through fifth grade for independent readers. This book would be classified as slightly complex for sports references and deaf cultural references. The book can be found online by clicking here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332058097 Pinkalicious ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332058687 A nonfiction book for young readers, about a girl who one morning wakes up with pink skin and hair. This book is full of color and excitement. Due to the descriptive language and length of the story I would rate this book as slightly to moderately complex. Additional information on this book can be found here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332058687 The Napping House ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059086 The Napping House is a great rhythmic and repetitive book for young readers. It explores many characters within a house taking a nap with one another. It would be classified as slightly complex because of the rhythmic repetition. The link to explore the book further can be found here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059086 The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059264 This book was one of my favorites as a child. It would align great with kindergarten standards for introducing the concept of whole and half by using a strawberry. Slightly complex due to the references to a half and a whole. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059264 Hello, Universe ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059628 This Newberry Medal winner would be a perfect read for upper elementary and middle grade students. Classified as exceedingly complex for abstract fictional concepts, this story is told from 4 different view points, one of which is a girl who is deaf. More information about this novel can be found here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332059628 Journey ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060194 Caldecott Honor Book winner, Journey, is a colorful and creative wordless picture book that is perfect for new readers. Students can practice their creative writing skills after reading about a young girl who escapes her bedroom through a magic door. The door sends her on many different adventures where she stumbles across unexpected friendships and new places. Slightly complex due to the lack of words and creativity needed]]> 2019-02-17 02:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060194 Quest ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060513 The second book, Quest, in 

Aaron Becker's Wordless Trilogy, is a Caldecott Honor book winner that explores a young kid who emerges through the magic door and take others with him on a quest to rescue the King. Again this book would be labeled slightly complex due to the lack of words. This series can be used to introduce what a series is to students and its relevance.

]]> 2019-02-17 02:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060513 Return ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060839 The much anticipated final book in the trilogy by Aaron Baker's Caldecott series is one to excite readers. Leveled at slightly complex due to the lack of vocabulary, the wordless picture series is perfect for young readers to use their creativity to create their own version of the story. More details about this book can be found here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332060839 I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061112 This exciting and informational young readers book introduces students to the basic concepts of Earth science and environmental awareness.  Leveled at slightly complex due to new concepts for young readers, this book incorporates concepts suitable for introducing Earth Day, and Earth science.  You can find out more about the book here. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061112 Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061586 Pete the Cat goes out to show off his spotless new white shoes, but after walking around his shoes become dirty with all different colors. This book is great to introduce young students to their colors and would be identified as slightly complex because of the vocabulary.  ]]> 2019-02-17 03:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061586 What to Do When You're Feeling Blue ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061863 This book if great for introducing elementary students to emotions. Realizing that sometimes you may be sad, Andi Cann's book offers suggestions for students on what to do when you may be feeling blue. Labeled as moderate complex due to vocabulary and concepts about feelings, this colorful and rhythmic book will help lift children's spirits. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332061863 Dreamers ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063094 Dreamers is a beautiful book rich in symbolism, colors, and illustrations. The story reveals the authors journey of migrating to a new place. Rich in vocabulary and symbolism, this book would be moderately to slightly complex for elementary readers. This story would be useful for introducing new concepts and vocabulary to your students. The book can be found online here. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063094 Drawn Together ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063489 Drawn Together is a captivating wordless picture book that shows how love and creativity can overcome language barriers! This slightly complex book can be used to teach elementary students the importance of love while incorporating prediction skills through images. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063489 Black Cats get a Bad Rap ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063761 This slightly complex book would be great for teaching younger elementary readers about rhyming, while incorporating superstitions. Children will love reading this hilarious story about why black cats get a bad rap. The book can be found on amazon here. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332063761 Snow Flower And The Panther ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064033 Perfect for ages 5-7, this book shares the journey of a young girl living in Cameroon when she and a friend stumble upon an injured panther cub. Perfect for introducing different countries and cultures. This book includes a map of Africa for children to admire. This book would be rated moderately complex due to the amount of text on each page. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064033 Big Hair, Don't Care ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064315 Being a kid can be challenging, and children are teased for all different reasons, but this book introduces embracing each aspect of yourself, even if its different from others. Rated slightly complex because it addresses the topic of fitting in, this book would be a wonderful addition to your elementary classroom library. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064315 I am Martin Luther King, Jr. ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064722 Great text for inspiring Kindergarten through third grade students that they can change the world. This book would be a great read for MLK day. Slightly complex for vocabulary and segregation concepts. More about the book can be found here. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332064722 I am Harriet Tubman ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065337 Inspirational and educational this book describes a fierce monumental woman in a Kindergarten to third grade level. This book would be great for introducing the underground railroad to students and woman in history through slightly complex text. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065337 I am Sacagawea ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065589 Teaching students that woman can be just as influential and memorable as men, this book is perfect for young elementary students. Slightly complex for abstract time periods, this book would be great for incorporating Native American history into your classroom. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065589 Be Kind ebisping https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065753 Teaching young emerging students about kindness is so important. This book touches on the importance of being nice to one another and standing up for people who can't stand up for themselves. This slightly complex book is a great way to introduce kindness into your classroom. ]]> 2019-02-17 03:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ebisping/q1xinb9sbvb3/wish/332065753