Children's Literature Project by Nafisa Nazir https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7 Nafisa Nazir - GGC READ 3600 en-us 2019-08-27 21:54:56 UTC 2023-07-12 07:23:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image?t=f_webp,g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4da.png Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840521 By: Marianne Berkes
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about a lesson on the Arctic. This book includes singing, dancing, and counting for students to imitate as they read about animals in the Arctic. Children can honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of Over in the Meadow. They can also hunt for hidden animals on each page. I enjoyed this book because it was fun and interactive. I would definitely use it if I was teaching a lesson about the Arctic.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like learning about the Arctic, animals, and cold weather.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840521 You Can't Smell a Flower with Your Ear nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840528 By: Joanna Cole
Date Finished Reading: 9/30/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about the five senses. It includes games and experiments that kids can do to test and trick their five senses. I enjoyed this fun and simple science book that introduces children to their senses.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like games and experiments.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840528 Who Lives Here? nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840539 By: Pamela M. Hickman
Date Finished Reading: 9/30/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about different kinds of woodland animals. It also shows how a burrow beneath a big tree becomes a safe spot for different animals in different seasons. I enjoyed this cute and informative book about different woodland animals.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like woodland animals.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840539 Who Was Abraham Lincoln? nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840542 By: Janet B. Pascal
Date Finished Reading: 9/30/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is a biography that looks at the life of Abraham Lincoln, a farm boy who grew up to become the sixteenth president of the United States. He was also the man responsible for leading the country through the Civil War. I enjoyed this easy-to-read book about many of Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments throughout his presidency.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who like learning about presidents.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840542 I Love You, Stinky Face nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840546 By: Lisa Mccourt
Date Finished Reading: 9/30/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about a mother tucking her child into bed. The child has a very imaginative mind. A question her child asks before bed is "What if I were an alligator with big, sharp teeth that could bite your head off?." The mother then replies to one question after another. I enjoyed the mothers' devotion in answering every silly question the child had. 
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K and K. This book would be interesting to kids who have big imaginations and ask many questions.

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]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840546 A Girl Named Misty nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840554 By: Kelly Starling Lyons
Date Finished Reading: 9/27/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about how Misty Copeland became the first African American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. This book also describes the defining moments that made up Misty's childhood and adolescence. This was a very heartwarming story to read about a girl who had a love for ballet and did everything in her power to make it to the top.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like ballet.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840554 The Story of Ruby Bridges nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840555 By: Robert Coles
Date Finished Reading: 9/27/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is the true story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges. In 1960, Ruby, an African-American girl, entered a whites-only school in New Orleans. With angry protesters and White parents pulling their children out of the school, Ruby kept going. I loved this book about this young girls' perseverance and right to be educated.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like stories about prominent African American figures.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840555 Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840560 By: Tedd Arnold
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about Fly Guy and Buzz ready for their next field trip. They visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. Readers learn lots of fun facts about dinosaurs throughout the book. I enjoyed reading this book and learning facts about dinosaurs I never knew before!
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like dinosaurs.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840560 The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840563 By: Joanna Cole
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about Ms. Frizzle teaching a lesson on meteorology. Flying through the clouds in the Magic School Bus, Ms. Frizzle's class experiences a hurricane and tornado firsthand. However, during their ride, Arnold gets lost! I enjoyed this adventure in the classic Magic School Bus series. It's a fun way to get students engaged in various science topics!
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like learning about hurricanes and tornadoes.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840563 Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840564 By: Lois Ehlert
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about listing various fruits and vegetables alphabetically. There is also a glossary with information on where each item is grown and how it is usually eaten. I enjoyed this book listing many different kinds of fruits and vegetables. I would definitely use it if i were teaching the alphabet or different kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K and K. This book would be interesting to kids who like fruits, vegetables, and the alphabet.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840564 Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840568 By: Susan A. Shea
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about things that grow. If ducklings grow to become ducks, can cars grow up to be trucks? The interactive format of question and answer entices young readers to wonder about living things that grow compared to inanimate objects. I thought this was a fun and silly, yet skillful book that builds childrens' understanding of what characterizes a living thing.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like books about growing.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840568 The Chocolate Touch nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840573 By: Patrick Skene Catling
Date Finished Reading: 8/24/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named John Midas, who turns everything to chocolate as soon as it enters his mouth. While playing outside one day, he finds a coin on the ground which he trades in for chocolate from a mysterious store. After he eats the chocolate, a curse begins. I thought this was a funny plot for a book, and an interesting spin-off to the Midas touch.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 2-3. This book would be interesting to kids who like chocolate

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]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840573 Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild *New Release (2018) nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840575 By: Dav Pilkey
Date Finished Reading: 9/6/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Dog Man being sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit. While his friends work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. I enjoyed this graphic novel because it was funny and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like animals.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840575 The Noisy Paint Box nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840582 By: Barb Rosenstock
Date Finished Reading: 9/28/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book tells the story of Vasily Kandinsky, one of the very first painters of abstract art. Throughout his life, Kandinsky experienced colors as sounds and sounds as colors. I enjoyed this book about a little boy mixing colors and sounds into art, and eventually growing up to be part of a very popular type of art — abstract art.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, 1-2, and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like art.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840582 Whale vs. Giant Squid nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840584 By: Jerry Pallotta
Date Finished Reading: 9/28/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about a sperm whale with the biggest brain of any animal on Earth and a giant squid with a brain the size of a donut. This easy-to-read book has lots of interesting facts about each of these animals as well as photos, charts, and amazing illustrations. I thought this was a very informative book about these two very different species.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like whales and squids.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840584 I Am Rosa Parks nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840585 By: Brad Meltzer
Date Finished Reading: 9/27/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is about Rosa Parks and her actions to stand up for herself and other African Americans by staying seated on a public bus. As a result, she helped end public bus segregation and launched the country’s civil rights movement. I loved this easy-to-read book about Rosa Parks and her impact on civil rights for African American people.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like stories about prominent African American figures.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840585 That Fat Hat nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840586 By: Joanne Barkan
Date Finished Reading: 8/30/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a very unique cat named Lou Lou who decides to wear a very large hat to lunch. Her more conservative friend is very upset about this. I enjoyed this book about choosing to be different and not conforming to everyone else's taste.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 2-3. This book would be interesting to kids who like cats and hats.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840586 Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840587 By: David A. Adler
Date Finished Reading: 8/25/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl named Cam Jansen and her friend Eric. Cam and Eric were on their way to their school science fair when Cam saw a man leave a coin store. Once they got to the science fair to set their projects down and  look at other projects, Cam looked out the window and saw a man running towards the woods with Cam’s project! They ran after the man and chased him into the woods. They later found out that coins went missing from the coin store too and Cam thinks the two stolen items were from the same thief. I enjoyed this mystery story, and was glad to know that justice was served in the end!
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 2-3. This book would be interesting to kids who like mystery.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840587 Dork Diaries 1: Tales from a Not–So–Fabulous Life nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840592 By: Rachel Renée Russell
Date Finished Reading: 9/8/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell's first month in a new school. She has to navigate and handle bullies, boys, and an art competition. I enjoyed this graphic novel because it was in the form of a diary and showed real emotions one can go through when moving schools.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who go to a new school.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840592 Babymouse: Queen of the World! nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840593 By: Jennifer & Matthew Holm
Date Finished Reading: 9/7/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Babymouse and her wild imaginations. Her dreams are big and in her mind, she's Queen of the World. However, in real life, she's not even Queen of the lunch table. I enjoyed this graphic novel because it was funny and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 2-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like having wild imaginations and being queen of the world.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840593 Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840600 By: Dav Pilkey
Date Finished Reading: 9/9/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Professor Pippy P. Poopypants. He invented a shrinking and enlarging machine and went to America to show his inventions to everyone. Unfortunately, everyone laughed at Professor Poopypants' name instead of taking him seriously. Because of this, he became evil and shrunk the whole school. I enjoyed this graphic novel because it was funny and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 2-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like silly names and cool inventions.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840600 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown *New Release (2018) nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840609 By: Jeff Kinney
Date Finished Reading: 9/7/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Greg Heffley's middle school being shut down because of the snow. Greg's neighborhood then transforms into a snowy battlefield. Rival groups fight over space, build huge snow forts, and have snowball fights. Greg and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson are the center of attention in this war. I enjoyed this graphic novel because it was funny and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who like snow and snowball fights.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840609 Fudge-a-Mania nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840615 By: Judy Blume
Date Finished Reading: 10/11/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Peter Hatcher. He is a fifth grade boy from New York City. He must share a vacation house in Maine with his arch enemy, Sheila Tubman. I enjoyed this book because Peter must come to terms with the beginning of his adolescence by dealing with Sheila and his crazy little brother, Fudge.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who like books about enemies and crazy siblings.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840615 Charlotte's Web nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840622 By: E. B. White
Date Finished Reading: 10/6/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Wilbur the pig and his friendship with a little girl named Fern. Fern adopted him and his barnyard friends including Charlotte the spider. Wilbur was born as the runt of a litter of pigs and was too weak to live. Fern battles with her father wanting to kill Wilbur for his meat. Her dad agreed to spare the pig if she took care of it. This is a classic book, and i really enjoyed the compassion Fern felt for Wilber.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who like animals.

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]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840622 The Homework Machine nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840623 By: Dan Gutman
Date Finished Reading: 10/9/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a group of kids — a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They create a machine that does their homework for them. After some time, their teacher Ms. Rasmussen calls private meetings with each of them and gives them pop tests that they fail. Someone also leaks the possibility of a homework machine to the school newspaper. The group of four thinks things get really out of control, and then the homework machine becomes much more powerful than ever before! I really enjoyed this book because it's an interesting plot i've never seen before.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who don't like doing homework.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840623 Frindle nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840628 By: Andrew Clements
Date Finished Reading: 10/2/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Nick Allen. After learning about the origins of words, he decided to change the word "pen" to "frindle." It seemed like a harmless prank to play on his teacher, but then the whole class started using the new word. Eventually, the joke even spread across town. Nick found himself in the middle of a media frenzy over the word "frindle" now. I thought this was a silly book about a kid just trying to be funny, but it escalating into a bigger deal.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8. This book would be interesting to kids who like jokes and pranks.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840628 Yo! Yes? *Caldecott Honor nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840639 By: Chris Raschka
Date Finished Reading: 9/14/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about two lonely boys having a conversation using "street" language. One of the boys has no friends and the other boy says he can be his friend. I thought it was a fun and heartwarming book to read. 
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K and K. This book would be interesting to kids who like easy picture books.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840639 A Chair for my Mother *Caldecott Honor nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840640 By: Vera B. Williams
Date Finished Reading: 9/14/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a mother, daughter, and grandmother who save up their spare coins everyday to buy a big, new, comfortable chair for their apartment. Their previous apartment burnt down, so they don't have a nice place to sit anymore. Once they saved up enough money, they were finally able to buy a chair. I liked this book because it shows the value of saving for something.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like strong family relationships.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840640 The Snowy Day *Caldecott Honor nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840664 By: Ezra Jack Keats
Date Finished Reading: 9/14/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Peter waking up to a snow-covered day where many adventures await. He explores his neighborhood after the first snowfall of the season. I liked this book because of the joys the little boy felt when being surrounded by snow.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like snow.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840664 Dear Deer nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840669 By: Gene Barretta
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book introduces children to homophones — words that sound the same but are spelled differently. It uses silly sentences to show how two words that sound the same can still have different spellings and meanings. I liked this book because if i teach homophones, this would be a great tool to get the students engaged.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K and K. This book would be interesting to kids who like silly books.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840669 The Giving Tree nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840670 By: Shel Silverstein
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a little boy who would come to a tree everyday to eat apples, swing from branches, or slide down the trunk. But as the boy grew older, he began to spend less time with the tree, yet want to take from the tree instead. He took all the apples, branches, and more until it was just a stump. I liked this book because it shows the gift of giving and self-sacrifice.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like giving.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840670 Ready for Anything! nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840671 By: Keiko Kasza
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a Raccoon and Duck going on a picnic. At first, the Raccoon thinks a picnic with his friend Duck sounds like fun, but then he has second thoughts. He imagines everything that can go wrong, but Duck knows that even though they can't plan for the unexpected, there's no reason to be afraid. I liked this book because it was silly with all the ways the Raccoon imagined the picnic could go wrong.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like picnics and animals.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840671 Tea for Ruby nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840672 By: Sarah Ferguson
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Ruby getting an invitation to have tea with the Queen. She gets told by family members that she needs to fix her manners before the tea with the Queen. She's going to have to learn to say "please" and "thank you," chew with her mouth closed, sit up straight, and more. In the end, the tea party is with her grandmother. I liked this book because it showed how to have manners.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like tea parties.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840672 Big Al nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840673 By: Andrew Clements Yoshi
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a fish named Big Al. He is a loveable yet scary-looking fish. While other fish swim together in schools, Big Al swims alone. When a fisherman's net drops around all the fish, Big Al  bites a hole in the net and allows the fish to escape. In his efforts, he gets caught. Big Al fights his way free before joining the other grateful fish, who welcome him as their new friend and hero. I thought this was a cute book about someone who just wanted to have friends and not be lonely. 
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like fish and stories about friendship.

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]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840673 Last Stop on Market Street *Caldecott Honor nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840680 By: Matt de la Peña
Date Finished Reading: 9/14/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about CJ and his grandma riding the bus across town after church every Sunday.  CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby, why he doesn't have an iPod like the boys on the bus, and how come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town. Each question is answered by his Grandma, who helps him see the fun in their routine. I liked this book because it shows the beauty in the world around them.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like grandmother and son relationships.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840680 Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! *Caldecott Honor nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840681 By: Mo Willems
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a bus driver who is leaving for a little while. He lets the reader know that he doesn't want the pigeon to drive the bus under any circumstances. However, the bird is pushy and can be very persuasive. I liked this book because it lets the readers decide between right and wrong.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K and K. This book would be interesting to kids who like silly books.

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]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840681 Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840709 By: Eric Litwin
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Pete the Cat's first day of school. He's wearing his school shoes, which take him all over the school. From the library to the playground, he knows he has nothing to worry about. He's ready for anything in his special red shoes! I liked this book because it was cute and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like cats, shoes, and school.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840709 The Dot nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840714 By: Peter H. Reynolds
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a young girl named Vashti who does not believe she can draw. One day, her teacher tells her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. She grabbed her marker, made a dot, and signed it. I enjoyed this book because it shows that anyone can be creative and artistic.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like art.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840714 The Lemonade War nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840718 By: Jacqueline Davies
Date Finished Reading: 10/4/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about siblings, Evan and Jessie. Jessie is very smart so Evan didn't want her help with his lemonade stand, even though he could have really used her math skills to make a profit. Jessie didn't understand why Evan wouldn't team up with her, so she started her own lemonade stand. Soon, they were at war for customers. I enjoyed this book about a silly sibling rivalry.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like books about sibling rivalry and lemonade.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840718 Chrysanthemum nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840719 By: Kevin Henkes
Date Finished Reading: 9/15/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a little girl who loves her name, Chrysanthemum. However, once she starts school, all of her classmates make fun of her name. In the end, the music teacher, who everyone is fond of says that her name is absolutely special and beautiful! I enjoyed this book because I have an uncommon name too, so i can relate to the book.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who have uncommon names.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840719 Corduroy nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840772 By: Don Freeman
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a little teddy bear who leaves the safety of his department store shelf in order to be adopted by a little girl. I liked this book because it shows hope and compassion.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like teddy bears.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-03 06:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/392840772 Bilal Cooks Daal *New Release (2019) nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177116 By: Aisha Saeed
Date Finished Reading: 9/11/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a little boy named Bilal who is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all time — Daal. Daal is a slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia. Bilal wanted to introduce his friends to Daal. As the day went on, the daal continued to simmer, and more kids joined Bilal and his family. However, as time passed, Bilal began to wonder if his friends will like it as much as he does. I really enjoyed this book because I am also South Asian and love Daal as well. I know how it feels to introduce your friends to aspects of your culture they are unaware of and the fear of judgement. In the end, Bilal's friends loved the Daal!
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like Daal. This book would be a mirror for other South Asian kids who want to introduce their culture to their friends. They will learn that you can show your friends your favorite cultural dishes and they just might like it!

Cover:]]> 2019-10-13 21:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177116 Not Quite Snow White *New Release (2019) nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177123 By: Ashley Franklin
Date Finished Reading: 9/11/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl named Tamika who loves being on stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance. When her school announced their Snow White musical, Tameika auditioned for the lead princess role. The other kids thought she was “not quite” right to play the role. They whispered, snickered, and glared. I enjoyed this book because in the end, she faced her fears and the judgement of others and auditioned for the play. 
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like acting. This book would be a mirror for other brown kids who are scared to do what they love because of comments from others. They will learn that they can do whatever they want and be whoever they want to be!

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]]> 2019-10-13 21:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177123 Where Are You From? *New Release (2019) nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177141 By: Yamile Saied Méndez
Date Finished Reading: 9/11/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a little girl wondering where exactly she's from. She turns to her abuelo for help. She gets an amazing response: "you’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep..." I really enjoyed this heart-warming story of a little girl wondering what her roots were. 
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who want to know where they're from. This book can be a mirror to kids who want a sense of self-acceptance, identity and home. They can ask they're family members to tell them stories about their roots!

Cover:]]> 2019-10-13 21:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177141 Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177153 By: Natasha Yim
Date Finished Reading: 10/13/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This Book is about a little girl named Goldy. Goldy is only supposed to be dropping off turnip cakes at the Chans' house. Soon, though, she's eating the littlest panda's rice porridge, breaking his rocking chair, and ruining all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy takes responsibility for her actions, she makes a new friend and a whole plate of turnip cakes just in time for Chinese New Year. I thought this was a cute and silly book for kids who also celebrate Chinese New Year.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like Chinese New Year. This book can be a mirror to other Chinese kids who celebrate Chinese New Year. 

Cover:]]> 2019-10-13 21:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177153 I Got the Rhythm nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177158 By: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Date Finished Reading: 10/13/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a mother and daughter on a trip to the park. The joy of music overtakes them. The little girl hears rhythms coming from butterflies, street performers, ice cream sellers, and everything musical. She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her body to the rhythm of the music around her. I thought this was a lovely book about how music can make you feel very energized and excited.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like to dance. This book can be a mirror to other brown kids who love to dance.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-13 21:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397177158 The Day the Crayons Quit nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397205360 By: Drew Daywalt
Date Finished Reading: 9/18/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Duncan who wants to color. However, when he opens his box of crayons, he finds many angry letters. His crayons quit and they explain why through letters! I liked this book because I thought it was hilarious and silly.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like drawing, crayons, and silly books.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-14 00:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397205360 Penguins! nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397207354 By: Gail Gibbons
Date Finished Reading: 9/30/19
Genre: Non-Fiction
Review: This book is all about penguins! Readers can learn about penguins' mating rituals, life cycle, physical characteristics, and threats posed to them by mankind. I enjoyed learning about penguins, but also being informed about the effects mankind is having on penguin life.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades Pre-K, K, and 1-2. This book would be interesting to kids who like penguins.

Cover:]]> 2019-10-14 00:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397207354 Judy Moody Saves the World nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397242397 By: Megan McDonald
Date Finished Reading: 8/26/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about Judy Moody's third grade class studying the environment. Judy tries to get her family to recycle trash and not use products that are made from the rainforest. She doesn't have much luck because everyone in the family complains about giving up something they like. I enjoyed this book because it informs readers to take care of the earth.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like taking care of the world!

Cover:]]> 2019-10-14 02:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397242397 Ivy + Bean nnafisa917 https://padlet.com/nnafisa917/xzhkz57e3ca7/wish/397244135 By: Annie Barrows
Date Finished Reading: 8/28/19
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about an unlikely friendship. The moment they saw each other, Ivy and Bean knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide quickly, Ivy comes to the rescue. I liked this book because Ivy and Bean are very vibrant characters with lots of humor.
Age/Audience: This book is appropriate for students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. This book would be interesting to kids who like practical jokes and stories about friendship.

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