https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a Welcome to my virtual library! This library serves as a resource for students and their families to access quality books whether they are able to purchase them or they can listen to the virtual read aloud I provided. It is my hope that every kid can use this library as a mirror, being able to find themselves in these books whether is be through characters with similar hair, skin color, or maybe their family looks the same. More than anything I hope to instill a love of reading in my students! en-us 2021-09-03 21:45:23 UTC 2026-01-03 19:43:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716094955 🌟 This category includes a bunch of books that inspired my reading when I was young 🌟 ]]> 2021-09-03 21:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716094955 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716099451 I remember my dad reading this book to me before bed!

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMK0LX-nx4]]> 2021-09-03 21:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716099451 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716100997 Miss J is still a huge Harry Potter nerd but this is what started it all!

Full audio book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLtKZ0xlx-k]]> 2021-09-03 21:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716100997 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716102428 Some of my earliest memories of chapter books, I read the same books my mom did when she was growing up.

Full audio book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZxt_PVRyMc]]> 2021-09-03 22:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1716102428 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754156003 These are books that have been censored for one reason or another. The books below will have their reason for censorship in the description.]]> 2021-09-20 14:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754156003 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754275072 This book was placed on the censored book list because of the presence of a white savior. This wad a book that I personally read in high school and discussed this idea.

Listen to the complete audiobook here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lpZM7_pkkM]]> 2021-09-20 14:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754275072 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754561861 This book follows a little girl who flies, and follows a story about her father who is not allowed to join the union

Watch the author read her book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9RKJleFdBU ]]> 2021-09-20 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754561861 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754586592 This chapter book follows three young girls who have raised themselves on a road trip to meet their mom. Appropriate for grades 5-8.

Listen to the first chapter here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiUwKNg2ewg

]]> 2021-09-20 16:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754586592 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754700596 This section is suited for children in the pre-emergent stage, generally meaning before formal schooling.]]> 2021-09-20 16:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754700596 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754715525 This is a tactile book great for children with reaching hands and is useful for getting children interested in books.]]> 2021-09-20 16:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1754715525 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1757284163 This book has flaps appropriate for developing interest in books as well as fine motor skills.]]> 2021-09-21 14:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1757284163 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775489271 This book was placed on the banned book list because it contains a same-sex couple, this couple being penguins. This story follows a true story of two penguins in a zoo who connect with each other and take in a baby.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZHD4SKmQU]]> 2021-09-28 17:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775489271 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775494901 This book was placed on the banned book list because of its content surrounding a transgender girl. Parents felt the age group this was designed for were "too young" for this content.

Listen to the author read her book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF5D2lsPfsU

]]> 2021-09-28 17:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775494901 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775498094 This book was added to the banned book list because it is all about different kind of families. This book shows both a family with two moms and a family with two dads, this is why it is on the banned books list.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMpecJKW0jM]]> 2021-09-28 17:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775498094 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775499311 This book, as well as the rest of the series, was placed on the banned book list because of her language and behavior. Parents believed that students would follow suit and start talking/acting like Junie.

Listen to the full read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8IHlbe6zDw]]> 2021-09-28 17:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775499311 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775527272 This section is full of award winning books! This section covers many different types of awards and they are listed/explained under each book.]]> 2021-09-28 17:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775527272 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775531853 This section is full of books about my favorite animal, giraffes! There are both fiction and nonfiction books listed here.]]> 2021-09-28 17:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775531853 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775538323 This book is a nonfiction "read together" book. This book is special because it is meant to be read by an emergent reader and a more experienced reader. The pages on the left are meant for the emerging reader and the pages on the right are meant for the experienced reader. ]]> 2021-09-28 17:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775538323 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775542530 This book follows a giraffe who is "too tall". This book teaches children all about looking different, fitting in, and finding your superpower. 

Watch the author read her book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNywT5pBEY8 

]]> 2021-09-28 18:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775542530 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775589341 This book follows a little girl whose chalk drawing of a giraffe comes to life! 
Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstEBJyOxSM]]> 2021-09-28 18:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775589341 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775679977 This book follows a giraffe and elephant friend through struggles of not being able to reach things. This book promotes building self-esteem.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF0jsBwh6uA]]> 2021-09-28 18:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775679977 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775695072 This book follows a girl with a disability who conquers every task. This story follows Addie's adventures at the zoo.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Crk0_oaNyk]]> 2021-09-28 18:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775695072 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775707998 This is a Caldecott Award winner. This explains the impact of nature and how connected the world is.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqqCSgxM6ys]]> 2021-09-28 19:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775707998 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775714328 A Newberry Medal winner, this story follows 4 children who must find their inner hero. A lesson about bravery and self-acceptance. ]]> 2021-09-28 19:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775714328 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775726961 A Caldecott Award winner, this book follows a man living in the middle of the civil war. All of the neighborhood fled and he generously took in the cats left behind. He then takes on many roles and this story follows that.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgRwreUaKQ8

]]> 2021-09-28 19:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775726961 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775749101 A Caldecott Award Winner; this story follows a young Native American girl who can understand horses in a special way.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6V35PwGCCI

]]> 2021-09-28 19:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775749101 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775754150 A Caldecott Award winner; this book follows the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his daily logbooks.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jos3gkJ9Jg4]]> 2021-09-28 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775754150 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775771701 This book celebrates differences in children; whether they wear glasses, use a wheelchair, or talk differently everybody should be celebrated.

Listen to the read aloud here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnpkZAJ7Bss]]> 2021-09-28 19:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775771701 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775779383 This book offers many perspectives of a young boy and his grandmother on the bus. Each stop we learn something different and there is conversation about being kind and accepting everyone.

Listen to the author read his book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4irkUDbaIA]]> 2021-09-28 19:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1775779383 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778298972 This book is a great bed-time option! Each time you flip the page the monster goes away a little bit more. If your child really loves this book there are puppets available where you can remove parts of the monster as you read.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FLl3bM8VLA]]> 2021-09-29 14:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778298972 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778312845 This book is great for the first day of school read aloud. This book does a great job depicting that while we may be different, we are a family.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWfPr8Jjq-g]]> 2021-09-29 14:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778312845 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778333679 This a great rhyming book for those young readers! This book is a board book so it is great for introducing the idea of turning the page and promoting holding the book.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPbGxbJ9A5I]]> 2021-09-29 14:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778333679 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778347044 This board book introduces the idea of change to those pre-emergent readers. Since it is a board book this is good for those babies to hold on and learn how to turn the page.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vmOnkOwcrI]]> 2021-09-29 14:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778347044 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778357542 This book is a great introduction to the senses! This book has sensory opportunities for those small hands to feel different textures!
Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw-zREpp4r4]]> 2021-09-29 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778357542 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778373237 Another rhyming book great for reading with your pre-emergent reader. This series has many books but the two linked are my personal favorites!

Listen to a read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kNVbevwwh0]]> 2021-09-29 14:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778373237 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778391763 This book was only I used to read all of the time when I was an emergent reader. I think this book really defined my love for books (and rereading books)

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNmcAnILJuY]]> 2021-09-29 15:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778391763 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778416641 This incredibly funny book explores if you stretch a giraffe do you have a giraffe and a half? 

Listen to the read aloud here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwG2s9VIFeA]]> 2021-09-29 15:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778416641 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778428241 This book provides children with real facts about giraffes, but makes it engaging through puzzles and fascinating photos.

]]> 2021-09-29 15:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778428241 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778482414 This book is useful for ELL students in the classroom. Each page has both the English and the Spanish story; which follows two giraffes who meet a baby ostrich and start asking questions.

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ6m10_nmkg]]> 2021-09-29 15:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778482414 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778489272 These books are appropriate for older readers (11th-12th) but this series made me fall in love with action books! It truly is a thrilling story.]]> 2021-09-29 15:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1778489272 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794946472 This section includes books that are useful in the introduction of students with disabilities. A common theme you will see if "we may look different but we are all a family"]]> 2021-10-06 01:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794946472 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794953795 This section contains books about racial inclusion and exclusion. There are both fiction and nonfiction books give real accounts, but even the fiction books are important lessons for our students!]]> 2021-10-06 01:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794953795 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794962379 This book was censored because of its LGBTQ+ content. This book follows a little girl who knows she is a girl but her family still calls her George. 

Listen to part one of the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNTM6T_gOU]]> 2021-10-06 01:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794962379 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794983572 This book was banned for its LGBTQ+ content. This book is  true story told by a young boys mom who preferred to dress in "girl" clothes compared to traditional "boy" clothes. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw_s5MrjKrQ]]> 2021-10-06 01:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794983572 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794997395 This book encourages little kids to speak up for themselves. This book was banned because it encourages little kids to speak up and speak out, which some people view as defiant. This book is important to help students find their confidence 
and should be in all classrooms!

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRxG6BmOWDo]]> 2021-10-06 01:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1794997395 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795003825 2021 Newberry Medal Winner, this story unlocks Korean folklore and follows a young girl on her quest to save her grandmother.

Listen to chapters 1-3 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5SSZ-2EiEY]]> 2021-10-06 02:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795003825 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795012350 This book is all about loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind. 

Listen to the author read her book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_l4jeZH84k]]> 2021-10-06 02:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795012350 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795023169 This book teaches children that no matter how young, they are not too young to be a voice for social injustice. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2NUqApUhw8]]> 2021-10-06 02:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795023169 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795042370 This picture book is appropriate for 2nd grade and above. This book includes prompts to promote deeper thinking and to help readers identify their own biases they may posses. 

Listen to the author read his book here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gezd_Y_Kqc]]> 2021-10-06 02:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795042370 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795046507 This book is appropriate for ages 2-6. This books talks about self-love and embracing diversity. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA3_766SlhQ]]> 2021-10-06 02:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795046507 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795235469 This book explores the question "What if we all lived together in an equal world without hatred, prejudice, and racism dividing us?"


]]> 2021-10-06 03:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795235469 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795251870 This book encourages readers to become a purple person by embracing what makes you, you; all while finding common ground with others. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LviYLYVRScw]]> 2021-10-06 03:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795251870 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795258134 Appropriate for Pre-K to 2nd grade, this is an interactive book about a young girl with different abilities. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYKSVEg7WW4]]> 2021-10-06 03:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795258134 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795266409 This book is about an adventurous girl and her life from a wheelchair. She offers perspectives of wishing to be included and how to interact with other children in wheelchairs.



]]> 2021-10-06 03:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795266409 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795273163 A true story about life-long activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffin. This story follows a girl who just wants to go even though there are many people trying to stop her. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdtomrJnco]]> 2021-10-06 03:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795273163 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795276722 This book explores a friendship between an abled child and her friend who has been diagnosed with cerebral-palsy. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6es9Bpqbak]]> 2021-10-06 03:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795276722 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795285180 This book teaches diversity and tolerance for young readers. There are real photos throughout this book to give students a better understanding of what children in wheelchairs could look like. 

Listen to the read aloud here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1py6u0NNtA]]> 2021-10-06 03:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795285180 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795310627 This section is full of books to help learn those ABC's and 123's!]]> 2021-10-06 04:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795310627 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795315194 This is an Elephant and Piggie book! This entire series is appropriate for your emergent reader, this is just one of my personal favorites.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng_iJYGaI8Q]]> 2021-10-06 04:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795315194 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795324044 This book is full of easy-to-read texts as well as vividly colored illustrations. This book follows siblings Fritz and Franny and their bed-time shenanigans. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl63KCdg8Tk]]> 2021-10-06 04:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795324044 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795333642 Appropriate for readers 4-8 years old; this is an exciting book about a one-way trip to space and the trouble Jack gets into.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBr5qqAwzAk]]> 2021-10-06 04:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795333642 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795338259 This book follows a young boy Danny through his daily life. Danny encounters choices that children make every single day and shows children the power of their own choices. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cno-61jwbf4]]> 2021-10-06 04:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795338259 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795343608 This story follows a T-Rex who is learning that we can't eat our classmates! She later learns she may not be at the top of the food-chain after all. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwd4bpVeAVA]]> 2021-10-06 04:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795343608 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795348141 This is a book about a child who believes that scribble can be beautiful. Follow her as she tries to teach her unicorn how to scribble!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDBlKll8c9o]]> 2021-10-06 04:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795348141 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795351837 This is a charming book about choices. Darla wants to be an astronaut, but before she can achieve that she must make choices, which are relatable for our emergent readers!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI5r-U_kopk]]> 2021-10-06 04:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795351837 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795357877 I used to read this book in my room all of the time! This book follows a little boy who has flattened himself; he discovers all that he can do flat! There actually was a trend where we would take our own Flat Stanley with us everywhere and even mail him to family members to take pictures!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk94fb1zjZQ]]> 2021-10-06 04:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795357877 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795363853 My mom bought me this book when I started dancing. I remember wanting to be a ballerina like that, just proving that books can form dreams!

]]> 2021-10-06 04:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795363853 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795371254 This is an emergent giraffe book! This is a finger puppet board book that explores a little giraffe! Perfect for developing those early print skills. ]]> 2021-10-06 04:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1795371254 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1857175404 This section has a variety of nonfiction, or real stories. This includes picture books as well as magazines and other informational texts. ]]> 2021-10-31 20:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1857175404 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1857186085 This section is full of poetry for kids. These could be single poems or books full of poems!]]> 2021-10-31 20:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1857186085 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859755880 This section contains those classic fairytales we all know and love, and some with a twist!]]> 2021-11-01 19:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859755880 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859758801 This is a selection of books perfect for those K-1st graders in your life! Engaging words and photos to help get them reading!]]> 2021-11-01 20:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859758801 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859769561 This section has books for all kinds of readers! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Ramadan, or Diwali there is a book here for you! ]]> 2021-11-01 20:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859769561 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1859773503 This incredibly captivating picture book tells a true story of an elephant who needed a new shoe. Why? Read to find out!

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]]> 2021-11-04 16:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867968976 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867974158 This book titled also 'a place to heal the heart' follows a boy whose community has been uprooted by police shootings. The poems inside explain his feelings and how they continue to change.]]> 2021-11-04 16:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867974158 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867977769 This heartwarming story follows a bird named Pip who wants to eat fruit at the treetops but birds on her island don't fly!]]> 2021-11-04 16:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867977769 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867983253 Another wonderful book to introduce our young readers to poetry! This book follows a baby sea turtle just as its hatched along its journey!]]> 2021-11-04 16:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867983253 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867995649 This books is perfect for introducing those ABC's as well as an inspiring book that shows young girls they can be whatever they want to be!]]> 2021-11-04 16:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1867995649 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868001236 This book tackles the old what came first, the chicken or the egg? As well as explains caterpillars and butterflies and much more!]]> 2021-11-04 17:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868001236 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868006289 This is a story about shapes! Watch these shapes solve a problem together!]]> 2021-11-04 17:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868006289 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868008674 This book is great for connecting real life experiences with learning! Kids can recognize that shapes are all around us!]]> 2021-11-04 17:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868008674 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868011250 This is a book about colors and emotions!]]> 2021-11-04 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868011250 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868014488 A true story about how a female scientist became the most fearless scientist!]]> 2021-11-04 17:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868014488 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868017572 An updated version of "The Way Things Work" this book answers those burning questions, how does that work?

]]> 2021-11-04 17:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868017572 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868019724 This book provides students with details about WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor. ]]> 2021-11-04 17:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868019724 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868021953 A beautifully written picture book, this book covers physical science in kid friendly language!]]> 2021-11-04 17:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868021953 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868033344 2021-11-04 17:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868033344 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868039807 A wonderful picture book to introduce your little one to numbers!]]> 2021-11-04 17:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868039807 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868042686 Learn how to count with rockets! This book is super engaging especially if you have a little one who loves space.]]> 2021-11-04 17:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868042686 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868046518 This section contains books about the Holocaust, explained in kid friendly language. Sometimes certain topics can be very difficult to teach, but books can help us!]]> 2021-11-04 17:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1868046518 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875483566 Follow this china rabbit on an incredible journey to find home!]]> 2021-11-08 15:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875483566 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875485137 The classic tale, Alice in Wonderland follows a girl who falls down a rabbit hole. ]]> 2021-11-08 15:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875485137 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875486019 One of Miss Johnson's favorites growing up! Read about a group of children and a magical wardrobe!]]> 2021-11-08 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875486019 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875489115 Appropriate for teen readers, what happens when our world is divided into factors!]]> 2021-11-08 15:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875489115 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875489565 In a world where it is only legal to have 2 children, what happens to the 3rd child?]]> 2021-11-08 15:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875489565 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875490216 Imagine you could only say specific words for the rest of your life. What words would you choose?]]> 2021-11-08 15:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875490216 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875491163 Follow a young man as he has to make a decision, save the girl, or strip the ship.]]> 2021-11-08 15:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1875491163 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1876036626 This is a nonfiction graphic novel that tells the story of six holocaust survivors. This book is appropriate for ages 10 and up and is a great account of perspective. ]]> 2021-11-08 18:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1876036626 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1876068059 2021-11-08 18:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1876068059 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928838913 The classic Princess and the Pea story we all know and love with a Latin twist!]]> 2021-12-04 15:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928838913 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928841659 Jack and the Beanstalk.....with a twist!]]> 2021-12-04 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928841659 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928842825 Follow Snow White around the big city in the 1920's!]]> 2021-12-04 15:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928842825 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928849601 Read the classic tale of the three little pigs from a different point of view]]> 2021-12-04 15:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928849601 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928850818 Follow Santa Claus all around the world on Christmas Eve and see what treats were left for him!]]> 2021-12-04 15:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928850818 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928851754 This board book teaches children when we celebrate Ramadan and what it is all about!]]> 2021-12-04 15:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928851754 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928852583 Listen to the stories of these children as they discuss holidays around the world!]]> 2021-12-04 15:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928852583 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928853741 Follow this young boy as he visits friends in multiple countries and learns about the culture, holidays, and food!]]> 2021-12-04 15:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928853741 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928855426 The remarkable story of one woman who helped save 2,500 lives.]]> 2021-12-04 15:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928855426 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928855980 This section contains books that are out of the realm of possibility but will get those imaginations running!]]> 2021-12-04 15:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928855980 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928856740 This section contains books about imperfect worlds, or worlds that have gone all wrong. ]]> 2021-12-04 15:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928856740 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928864219 The classic Princess and the Pea story with a twist on the characters!]]> 2021-12-04 15:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928864219 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928864923 Learn all about Kwanza]]> 2021-12-04 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928864923 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928867093 One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.]]> 2021-12-04 15:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928867093 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928868880 Travel through space and time to battle cosmic evil.]]> 2021-12-04 16:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928868880 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928869615 Imagine a world where no books are allowed, or read about it.]]> 2021-12-04 16:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928869615 johnsonamalia14 https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928870318 Imagine if you woke up and the only thing you could remember is your name.]]> 2021-12-04 16:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonamalia14/s9ve99ony5t3yn5a/wish/1928870318