https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp Kat Boles en-us 2017-11-25 20:31:21 UTC 2018-04-25 01:12:27 UTC hello@padlet.com kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210072990 Written by Kobi Yamada, this book is beautiful and truly inspiring for all ages! The book follows the main character's journey with their idea, from pushing it aside to the idea eventually flourishing. This book could be used to encouraged children and adults alike to be proud of their ideas, big and small. ]]> 2017-11-25 20:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210072990 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210073743 This book, written by Drew Daywait, is both useful and entertaining in so many ways! The book tells the story of several crayons that are so tired of their job that they write letters to their owners. Not only can the book offer preschoolers a creative perspective on colors, it could also even teach elementary students how to write letters in a unique way!]]> 2017-11-25 20:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210073743 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210074485 Ellen Levine's book tells the story of Henry Brown, a slave that mails himself to freedom. Both the illustrations and beautifully written text make this book perfect for a read aloud. This book would be appropriate for upper elementary-aged children, possibly used as an introduction to the Underground Railroad.]]> 2017-11-25 20:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210074485 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210075985 The first in the series written by Eric Litwin,  this book follows Pete the Cat on his journey that accidentally turns his shoes different colors. From red, to blue, to brown, preschoolers can work on their colors by guessing what color his shoes will turn next!]]> 2017-11-25 21:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210075985 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210077732 Written by Kristine O'Connell George, the book shows a young boy who takes his new favorite book everywhere he goes, from reading to his cat to taking the book on a wagon ride. This book can teach preschoolers the magic of books and even inspire them to take their favorite book everywhere as well!]]> 2017-11-25 21:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210077732 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210080935 Kelly Bingham's book is a unique take on the typical alphabet book. Preschoolers will enjoy watching a moose who is a little too eager for his letter, popping up on several pages throughout the book. Both hilariously entertaining and informational, this book is great for reading aloud!]]> 2017-11-25 22:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210080935 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210082406 Written by Michael Morpurgo, the novel tells the story of a family and an elephant from their local zoo escaping to safety in the midst of World War II. This novel is perfect for reading aloud to middle schoolers, as the engaging story provides students with a fictional yet realistic account of life during war. ]]> 2017-11-25 22:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210082406 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210083718 Written by Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter, this book is about a sister and her twin brother that has autism. She tells stories of good and bad times, making the book extremely realistic with its heartwarming stories. This book would be perfect to read to elementary-aged students, introducing and informing them on autism. ]]> 2017-11-25 23:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210083718 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210085300 This wordless picture book by Molly Idle makes for a unique read aloud! The pictures show a friend and her flamingo bonding through learning a dance. Preschoolers will enjoy seeing the ups and downs of their journey, fully understanding the story even with no words!]]> 2017-11-25 23:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210085300 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210086524 Another written by Kobi Yamada, this book is the story of a problem that just will not go away. The main character struggles with their problem, ignoring it until they eventually build up the courage to overcome it. This book is appropriate for all ages, inspiring all to face their own problems!]]> 2017-11-25 23:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210086524 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210086805 Ashley Spire's book follows a little girl on her journey to create something magnificent. Although her creations seems to be a little too hard to accomplish, she eventually approaches her idea with perseverance and a new outlook. This book is best to read to elementary students, as it shows them to never turn away from their magnificent creations.]]> 2017-11-25 23:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210086805 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210087007 Raquel Palacio's novel tells the story of Auggie, a boy born with facial deformities. The novel follows Auggie on his journey through his first year of middle school, from intense bullying to even just typical friendship and family stories. This book would be perfect for upper-elementary and middle school aged students, teaching them to always choose kindness.]]> 2017-11-26 00:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210087007 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210087941 Jaqueline Woodson's poetry anthology discusses growing up as an African American girl in the 1960s and 1970s. She tells the stories of her childhood in a unique way, following her experiences in Ohio and South Carolina. Since poetry is meant to be read aloud, these poems would be great to read to middle schoolers, giving them first-hand accounts of life in this time period. ]]> 2017-11-26 00:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210087941 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210099755 Peter Brown’s book makes for a wonderful read aloud! The book follows Lucy, a young bear who finds a little boy to keep as a pet, taking him on several adventures throughout the day. Preschoolers and early elementary-aged students will love discovering that for bears, children really do make terrible pets!]]> 2017-11-26 05:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210099755 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210100316 Although wordless, this book is a great read aloud for all ages! Through beautiful pictures, David Wiesner shows a boy that finds a camera on the beach and goes on an adventure within the photos taken on the camera. This book is very engaging, and students will love to see the wonderful storyline come to life in each picture. ]]> 2017-11-26 05:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210100316 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210101448 Philip C. Stead tells the story of Amos, a very punctual zookeeper. When Amos wakes up feeling sick, however, his animal friends visit him at home in efforts to make him feel better. Both preschoolers and early elementary-aged students will enjoy hearing the heartwarming story of Amos and his wonderful friends, learning about true friendships along the way. ]]> 2017-11-26 05:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210101448 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210172048 This book, written by BJ Novak, is the perfect book to read aloud! Since the book has no pictures, the words are truly something special. Children of all ages will enjoy listening to this hilarious book, from hearing several different voices to even some singing. This book would definitely be great for practicing reading with expression. 

]]> 2017-11-26 17:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210172048 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210176250 Rebecca Stead's novel tells a unique story of time traveling, with an abundance of mystery and the average middle school friendship problems built in. This book would be perfect to read aloud to upper-elementary and middle school students, as the several plot twists and constant suspense will keep them engaged and wanting to hear more. ]]> 2017-11-26 18:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210176250 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210178589 Written by Rita Williams-Garcia, this novel follows 11 year old Delphine and her two younger sisters as they visit her mother in California in the 1960s, showing their experiences with various racial issues. Although the novel faces serious topics, it would be perfect to read to upper elementary and middle school aged students, as it can teach them about these issues in a way best presented for their age group. ]]> 2017-11-26 18:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210178589 kboles5 https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210183337 David A. Adler's book is perfect to read aloud to upper-elementary students as a science lesson! The book discusses why some things float and why others do not, using scientific vocabulary such as density and displacement. Children will enjoy this book due to its entertaining yet extremely informative text, as well as predicting if an object will float or not!]]> 2017-11-26 18:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kboles5/t1z2b13ywsfp/wish/210183337