https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb en-us 2018-09-23 02:45:33 UTC 2018-09-24 01:50:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690757 Little Animals Lost by Ana Galan engages young preschool students with little animals getting lost on a trip away from the farm.  The young animals must work together to find their way back home.  The author includes the animal noises when they speak and interact allowing the student to learn the sounds each animal makes.  This also provides an opportunity for the student to engage and interact with the story by mimicking the noises themselves.]]> 2018-09-23 02:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690757 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690778 In If Animals Kissed Goodnight, Ann Whitford Paul uses rhyme and illustration to engage the reader in discussing how different animals kiss their babies goodnight.  She includes fun information for the student to learn about how different animals live and how different parts of their bodies make them unique.  The detailed illustrations
allow them to see these features and stay engrossed in the story.]]> 2018-09-23 02:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690778 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690793 Trains is a nonfiction text teaching young readers all about these giant locomotives.  Gail Gibbons explains different functions of trains and the many different ways that they run.  She uses illustration to capture the reader’s attention while detailing interesting facts.  The readers are kept engaged with the bright colors of the various trains.]]> 2018-09-23 02:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690793 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690843 Kate McMullan uses rhyme and a positive attitude to engage young readers in this story about a hard working freight train trying to get to Chicago.  No matter his obstacles, he keeps persisting to get his load there on time.  Readers will remained captivated in I'm Fast, following along on this determined trains long, sometimes difficult, journey.]]> 2018-09-23 02:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690843 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690909 I See Animals Hiding is a nonfiction book that presents readers the opportunity to catch a glimpse into how different animals disguise themselves in the environments where they live.  Readers will stay engaged as they search the pages to see if they can find the animals for themselves.  Jim Arnosky provides great detail in his words and illustrations to teach readers about a fun, mysterious part of nature.]]> 2018-09-23 02:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284690909 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691007 This fun story will capture reader's attention with rhyming and illustrations of dinosaurs acting out.  They will follow along through How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad as the dinosaurs react to hearing "no" from their parents, or being told he couldn’t have his way.  Jane Yolen keeps them wondering if that is how the dinosaurs will actually act. In the end, the reader will learn the dinosaurs real reactions, teaching them a lesson on how to behave.]]> 2018-09-23 02:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691007 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691060 In Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Eric Litwin shares Pete's story of his favorite shoes. Even though Pete goes through some trouble with them, he stays happy and positive and loving his shoes. Readers will love Pete's positive attitude and fun song. They will sing along with Pete's song, staying engaged throughout his journey in his favorite shoes.]]> 2018-09-23 02:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691060 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691108 Dr. Seuss’s poetic story will capture young readers as they listen to sounds they hear in their everyday lives.  Readers will enjoy following the noises that Mr. Brown hears and repeating the sounds for themselves.  They will stay attentive throughout the story anxiously waiting to hear the next sound Mr. Brown can make to see if they can make it too!]]> 2018-09-23 02:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691108 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691180  This nonfiction book shares facts about an animal they are very familiar with in their lives.  In Cats, Gail Gibbons draws young readers attention as they learn more about animals they see so often.  They will read about different kinds of cats and why they might behave the way they do.  They will be engaged in making connections to the animals they know and love as they read through and look at the illustrations.]]> 2018-09-23 02:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691180 e_berschwinger https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691223 Jennifer Riggs Vetter provides readers with information about different forms of transportation including trains, planes, and trucks.  Readers will learn more about the vehicles they see everyday, and maybe even about forms of transportation they’ve never seen before. Vetter follows a classic nursery song theme adding in some verses of her own.  This sing-song style used in Down by the Station will keep readers engaged from start to finish.]]> 2018-09-23 02:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/e_berschwinger/zyj0ftkob8eb/wish/284691223