Brought to life by Leo Espinosa’s bold and vibrant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise’s lyrical text, this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere.

Readout Loud video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlwkPVln8-g


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We are all different. And whilst children are often wonderful at accepting differences easily, there are times when a lack of understanding can result in hurtful words or actions.  As adults, it is our responsibility to teach children that differences are not flaws but are, in fact, our super powers.

Lisa, a primary school student with a love of singing, learns just that in ‘Acceptance is my Superpower’ when a cruel comment from someone she regards as a friend leads her down a path of discovery of the true meaning of diversity and how it can be applied to everyone.

Laid out as a charming poem with colourful illustrations, children will delight in learning:

• How to love themselves

• How to accept others

• How to control negative emotions

• How to share their newfound knowledge

Learning by example

The examples in this story are there to teach children that their differences are not to be ridiculed but instead, celebrated. When Lisa learns this valuable lesson in the book and then shares that knowledge with the person who upset her, we realise the importance of helping children understand the world would be a very boring place indeed if we were all the same.

•••

“Just like all the petals on all these different flowers,

Diversity is beautiful and gives us superpowers!”

Please join me and Lucas spread the word to all you know,

Acceptance is our superpower and together we will grow. 

•••

From the bestselling author of Kindness is my Superpower

Join Lisa and Lucas, as together, they learn the most valuable lesson of all - they have a superpower - their acceptance.


Amazon link:

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Alicia-Ortego/dp/B09244W5XY/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=lgbtq%2B+kids+book&qid=1632282257&sr=8-5

Readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHvhYFHuvE

A Day of Pride is a rhymed book celebrating love and pride, and teaching the importance of acceptance and tolerance. It encourages children of all kind to be proud of themselves and accepting of others—exactly as they are. Invite your kid to an empowering and exciting journey on a magical day where everyone has a place.

It is a colorful day of celebration. Soon, the streets will be filled with people of all kinds, who will march in the festive Pride Parade. Miss Rainbow is ready to paint the city with her hues and colors, to fill every corner with love and pride. When the Witch of Shame appears, she threatens to ruin the great party.

“Once again, this day arrives,
The streets are cheering, the city thrives.
With laughing sun and dancing skies,
Chirping birds, the wind complies.
All is love, no one’s afraid—
Welcome to the Pride Parade!"

★ Diversity and inclusion!

★ Pride and lgbt

★ Anti-Bullying

★ Self-esteem

★ Tolerance and acceptance

★ Gender identity

★ Rainbow families

★ Being different

★ Social skills

Born in Israel, Roy Youldous-Raiss is has been writing all of his life. He is Tammuz Surrogacy CMO and an LGBT advocate. Roy is married to Or and a proud father to Elya and Liri. A Day of Pride was written from his personal experience of being gay for many years. The beautiful illustrations were created by the talented Yossi Madar.

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Roy-Youldous-Raiss/dp/9659286910/ref=sr_1_19?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=lgbtq%2B+kids+book&qid=1632282450&sr=8-19

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osCqMG3ZgKQ

It is written for children aged four and older, to start a conversation around gender diversity. It is a useful tool for families and friends of the transgender community. It can be read by people of all ages to gain an insight to the gender diverse world or read to children who are seeing gender diversity in their family or friends.  

Julie Postance, Author of Breaking the Sound Barriers

There are currently four books available:  My Awesome Sister, My Awesome Brother, My Awesome Aunty and My Awesome Uncle.

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Lise-Frances/dp/0648590321/ref=sr_1_33?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=lgbtq%2B+kids+book&qid=1632282743&sr=8-33

Readout loud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxKDaU2fqws

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.

Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

Amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Ibtihaj-Muhammad/dp/0316519006/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3KVHCADKFNNRE&dchild=1&keywords=the+proudest+blue&qid=1632283879&sprefix=the+proudest+blue%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1


readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJiTBmfy-LI

This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

"Despite the fact that it's Yamada's first time writing a children's book, it's had breakout success, selling over 300,000 copies since its publication date of January 2014."—Publisher's Weekly


Amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/libros-educativos-juguetes-2017-juguetes-Navidad/dp/1938298071/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=S9T6O7COHZ09&dchild=1&keywords=what+do+you+do+with+an+idea&qid=1632284173&sprefix=what+do+%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxtvhISKsR8

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name: Beekle.

The #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat--creator of After the Fall and Are We There Yet?--combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Dan-Santat/dp/0316199982/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=beekle&qid=1632284370&sr=8-1


readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1DEvJKPgbo

With over two million copies sold in the United States alone, readers are in love with this spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey! The international blockbuster by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley is now available as a board book, allowing the very youngest children to join in the fun.

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Craig-Smith/dp/1338712853/ref=zg_bs_9432908011_21?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SXR4BQ9R6ZVXN60SXKJ3

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDeQT9zCvi4

 "The canine cartoons make an elementary text funny and coherent and still one of the best around."--School Library Journal. 

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/P-D-Eastman/dp/0394800206/ref=zg_bs_9432908011_30?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SXR4BQ9R6ZVXN60SXKJ3

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfZZlIWxWEE

Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art. 

Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that "what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot." Generations have shared this beautiful picture book, and children of all ages will want to return to it again and again.

Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALmNPxNehYE


Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wild-Things-Maurice-Sendak/dp/0064431789

In the Night Kitchen is the classic story of Mickey's adventures in the bakers’ kitchen as they prepare our morning cake. "Milk in the batter! Milk in the batter! We bake cake and nothing’s the matter!" the bakers sing.

The bakers in the night kitchen need more milk for their batter, but then Mickey falls into the cake! They decide to put him in the oven anyway, but Mickey has different plans. He escapes in a plane made of bread dough and helps the bakers find the milk at last.

"A celebration of the primal, sensory world of childhood and an affirmation of its imaginative potency," proclaimed Children's Books and Their Creators.

amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Maurice-Sendak/dp/0060266686/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3NPS1FE56E841&dchild=1&keywords=in+the+night+kitchen&qid=1632316773&sprefix=in+the+night+%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-1

readout loud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u2rxff1IdU

The novel tells the story of fifth grader Jesse Aarons, who becomes friends with his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, after he loses a footrace to her at school. Leslie is a tomboy from a wealthy family, and Jesse thinks highly of her. Jesse is an artistic boy from a poorer family who, in the beginning, is fearful and angry. After meeting Leslie, however, his life is transformed. He becomes courageous and learns to let go of his frustration. The two children create a kingdom for themselves, which Leslie names "Terabithia."

The novel's content has been the frequent target of censorship and appears at number eight on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books for the decade 1990–2000.

Amazon Link

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Katherine-Paterson/dp/0064401847/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=18VSLZIMLUC5C&dchild=1&keywords=bridge+to+terabithia+book&qid=1632317688&sprefix=bridge+to+%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1

Readout loud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu1Yzzif5K4

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.

One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.

amazon Link

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Margaret-Wise-Brown-ebook/dp/B01MPZ8KKF/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=goodnight+moon&qid=1632318526&sr=8-1

readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZTnwKLKVhc

Everyone would agree the one and only Declaration of Independence deservesthe best. After all, it's at the heart of our country. But since it was signed in 1776, the Declaration has had as many ups and downs as the United States itself. It has been rolled up, copied, hidden away and traveled by horseback, sailing vessel, mail truck, railroad car and military tank. After being front and center of a new nation, it has escaped two British invasions and survived for more than two centuries of both peaceful times and devastating wars.What a journey! And it remains proudly the one and only Declaration of Independence.

Judith St. George, author of So You Want to Be President?, and Will Hillenbrand give readers a witty and wonderfully illustrated true story of the invincible Declaration, giving heroic testimony to the grit and determination of the country itself.A fun and fascinating way to share the history of the document that gave the American people their freedom.

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Judith-St-George/dp/014751164X/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=the+journey+of+one+and+only+declaration&qid=1632319389&sr=8-1

Readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eexcfcqRZAg

From the rising of the morning sun to the summer flooding of the Nile River, the ancient Egyptians believed powerful gods and goddesses ruled over every aspect of their daily lives. This Egyptian mythology guide takes you on a trip through the sands of time to explore the world of pharaohs and sphinxes―ancient Egypt!

Featuring illustrated myths of incredible Egyptian gods and goddesses, these stories describe the magic each deity performed along the Nile. You’ll also learn about how Egyptian mythology was a key part of ancient Egyptian culture, like pyramid building, the mummification process, and even the worshiping of cats.

This Egyptian mythology collection includes:

Explore the legendary lives of ancient gods and goddesses with this rich treasury of Egyptian mythology.

Amazon Link 

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Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award Finalist. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern's story continues in P.S. Be Eleven and Gone Crazy in Alabama.

Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in One Crazy Summer. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books.

In One Crazy Summer, eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother, Cecile is nothing like they imagined.

While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.

This novel was the first featured title for Marley D’s Reading Party, launched after the success of #1000BlackGirlBooks. Maria Russo, in a New York Times list of "great kids' books with diverse characters," called it "witty and original."

“On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home.”

Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they’ll share, but what will Lil Alan do?

Kelly Starling Lyons’ eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Kelly-Starling-Lyons/dp/1561459380/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2XX1E9I6YPEQ&dchild=1&keywords=going+down+home+with+daddy&qid=1632322419&sprefix=going+down+home+with+%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1

readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFLHubvPk7I

The novel is a central part of the Logan family saga, which includes three sequels: Let the Circle Be Unbroken (1981), The Road to Memphis (1990), All the Days Past, All the Days to Come (2020) and a prequel, The Land (2001). Taylor explores struggles of African Americans in 1930s Mississippi through the perspective of nine year old Cassie Logan, using the novel to highlight several themes including Jim Crow segregation, Black landownership, sharecropping, the Great Depression and lynching.

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Mildred-D-Taylor/dp/143285027X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=roll+of+thunder&qid=1632322507&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTE1ZS0VVMTMwT1pQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTk4MDkyMjlJSFFSVk1VQUcyMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTYyMjkxRThESjNRQ05XMDJXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Readout loud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd6zt5V8GO4

Two fuzzy creatures can't agree on who is small and who is big, until a couple of surprise guests show up, settling it once and for all!

The simple text of Anna Kang and bold illustrations of New Yorker cartoonist Christopher Weyant tell an original and very funny story about size—it all depends on who's standing next to you.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Anna-Kang/dp/1477847723/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=you+are+not+small&qid=1633138238&sr=8-1

Readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGSu7kS7f0

From acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't . . . bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series.

When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending!

Fancy Nancy's closet is bulging (that's a fancy way of saying it won't close). Nancy's mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus—but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many tutus! But when Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams?

Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jane-OConnor/dp/0062083074/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=AC6TMDZIWU24&dchild=1&keywords=fancy+nancy+too+many+tutus&qid=1634146635&sprefix=fancy+nancy+too+%2Caps%2C461&sr=8-1

read outloud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGAlgF1rQmM

As a panda in a blouse, a skunk on a trunk, and more hop on board, it becomes clear that what this story really needs is a bigger boat! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride as she discovers that life is more fun with friends in this fantastic, funny read-aloud about friendship.

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Emma-J-Virjan/dp/0062327240/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=what+this+story+needs&qid=1634146812&sr=8-2

read out loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lVi2Nq-MAg

Hippo, Croc, and the Squirrels are determined to have equal cookies for all! But how? There are only three cookies . . . and four of them! They need to act fast before nervous Hippo breaks all the cookies into crumbs!

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mo-Willems/dp/1484726367/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=the+cookie+fiasco&qid=1634146880&sr=8-1

Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!

But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects—kids love to interact with the story.

The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song.

In Elephants Cannot Dance! Piggie

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/Mo-Willems/dp/1423114108/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=an+elephant+and+a+pig+elephant+cant+dance&qid=1634147323&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVzRGTzZUODhVSEhOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg4MDYzWlU0TUFKMUI4T0lHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MTMyNDkyR0FXUUhWU0pQTVImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP08TJbqExE

Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever?

In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.

Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Corey-R-Tabor/dp/0062398679/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=fox+the+tiger&qid=1634147398&sr=8-1

read out loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuEWTycTl1Q

Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world. So she is determined to go trick-or-treating again this year despite the fact that her parents think she is officially too old. Esther has it all planned out, from her costume to her candy-collecting strategy. But when the night rolls around, something feels . . . off.

No one is answering their door. The moon is an unnatural shade of orange. Strange children wander the streets, wearing creepy costumes that might not be costumes at all. And it seems like the only people besides Esther who are awake to see it all are her best friend, her school bully, and her grown-up next-door neighbor.

Together, this unlikely crew must find a way to lift the curse that has been placed upon their small town before it’s too late. Because someone is out to make sure Halloween never comes to an end. And even Esther doesn’t want to be trapped in this night forever.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Joseph-Fink/dp/0063020971/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=the+halloween+moon&qid=1635804153&sr=8-1

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVysc8wKPs

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.

And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.

Ghost Gilbert is a very special ghost, ever since he was little. When he goes to Ghost school, he quickly makes a lot of new friends. Gilbert always cheerfully takes part in everything. But when the Principal wants him to call “Boooooooh” just like a real ghost, all Gilbert can do is whisper a soft “Bahoo”. Will Gilbert ever become a real ghost?

 

Eek! Halloween! is a holiday favorite that's all treat and no tricks. Oversized lap edition also available—perfect for reading aloud!

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Sandra-Boynton/dp/0761193006/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=Eek%21+Halloween%21&qid=1635805152&s=books&sr=1-2

Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFjyQ00cXaY

Starring in your school’s Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous, including Pete the Cat! But the show must go on….

With more than ten flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving is sure to be a holiday hit and a favorite for Pete the Cat fans.

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/James-Dean/dp/0062198696/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=JR65BMO8Y87C&dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+thanksgiving&qid=1635805421&s=books&sprefix=pete+the+cat+%2Cstripbooks%2C278&sr=1-2

read out loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0rPJdYVbjA

Turkey is in trouble. Again. He made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it’s almost Christmas, and guess what’s on the menu? Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa for help. He sets off for the North Pole, but getting in to see Santa at Christmastime isn’t as easy as Turkey expected. It’s going to take all his ideas—and his clever disguises—to find a way into Santa’s house. After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise, and Santa has the perfect solution! In this holiday treat, a companion to Turkey Trouble, Wendi Silvano’s story is once again matched with the watercolor artwork of Lee Harper.

Amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Turqu%C3%ADa-Pap%C3%A1-Silvano-Wendi-Noviembre/dp/0761462392/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3E3ZT5PZP00RW&dchild=1&keywords=turkey+claus&qid=1635807010&s=books&sprefix=turkey+c%2Cstripbooks%2C775&sr=1-1


readout loud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZqyjJfwi-0

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new holiday family tradition or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up!

Join us in this beautifully illustrated telling of the classic Christmas story. This large storybook features thicker pages to allow for reading over and over again without traditional wear and tear, making it a holiday keepsake for years to come.

Share a holiday moment and celebrate the season with your child.   Listening and talking with your child sends a wonderful message of caring and love. Snuggle together on Christmas Eve with this holiday classic again and again.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/Cottage-Door-Press/dp/1680527037/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=The+night+before+Christmas&qid=1635807571&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4Wk0yNkQ0UVlYSUMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4OTMxNjUxNzU2WTMwS04zWU1PJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NjYxNTgyNEs1VFMwT1VUSlFWJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19XNS6SBRYA

Christmas is coming, and one little girl wants nothing more than a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy. But will Santa Claus and her parents make her Christmas wish come true?

Based on the popular Christmas song by John Rox, this edition also includes the sheet music and lyrics to “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas.” With catchy refrains, classic artwork, and a heartwarming story, this timeless Christmas tale has been a favorite since 1953. 

It's Christmas Eve and an elf is on the loose... in YOUR house! Do you have what it takes to catch him? Follow along in this fun holiday story as a mischievous elf causes chaos Christmas Eve! Filled with zany traps, vibrant illustrations, STEAM concepts, and even Santa Claus himself, this Christmas picture book for kids is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition!

The perfect elf book for kids, funny stocking stuffer or Christmas gift for ages 4-10, this festive read aloud is loved by children, parents, and educators alike.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Adam-Wallace/dp/1492646318/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+catch+an+elf&qid=1635808113&s=books&sr=1-1



Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv9-e-8ftTs

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of Hanukkah. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Richard-Sebra/dp/1512414972/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3H3NARYFG2451&dchild=1&keywords=its+hanukkah&qid=1635808426&sprefix=its+hannu%2Caps%2C438&sr=8-1


read out loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QALgX4HIuk

Dear Evan Hansen,

Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why...

When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.

Suddenly, Evan isn't invisible anymore--even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphy's parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what he's doing can't be right, but if he's helping people, how wrong can it be?

No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. He's confident. He's a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself.

A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation.

Amazon Link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Val-Emmich/dp/0316420239/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=WW5R8IUCY6P&dchild=1&keywords=dear+evan+hansen+book&qid=1635820888&sprefix=dear+eva%2Caps%2C412&sr=8-1

Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims our country's origins for a diverse new generation.

Hamilton: The Revolution gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages -- "since before this was even a show," according to Miranda -- traces its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.

Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sondheim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by President Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became a national phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don't throw away their shot.

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/Lin-Manuel-Miranda/dp/1455539740/ref=msx_wsirn_v1_33/137-8824079-1758069?pd_rd_w=IEzhG&pf_rd_p=edd207be-8a1c-4e1d-9856-c764818e859d&pf_rd_r=FVB7JKW4JPFA96XD6FH3&pd_rd_r=c21e682b-67df-490d-a285-062dcf832bfd&pd_rd_wg=YLTdJ&pd_rd_i=1455539740&psc=1

Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather's aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Desperate Housewives"), Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She's the Man). Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be New York's most popular new musical. Are you in, or are you out?

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Laurence-OKeefe/dp/0573703825/ref=sr_1_35?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2SM7GHMRIAX5N&dchild=1&keywords=musical+librettos&qid=1635821172&sprefix=musical+libre%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-35

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good.

They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.

"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Margot-Lee-Shetterly/dp/0062742469/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2Y8JKHQ1BH1N2&dchild=1&keywords=hidden+figures+book&qid=1635823151&s=books&sprefix=hidden+figu%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-3


Readout loud 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1V8NcvSy9Q

When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.

But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.

Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.

Neil Gaiman's Coraline is a can't-miss classic that enthralls readers age 8 to 12 but also adults who enjoy a perfect smart spooky read.

Amazon link 
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Neil-Gaiman/dp/0380807343/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=caroline+book&qid=1637202324&sr=8-3

Audiobook 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9oCB8AOP3I

Now with glorious new cover art and packaged with a special poster, this value-priced set includes the best-selling The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.

Accompany the son of the sea god Poseidon and his other demigod friends as they go on a series of quests that will have them facing monsters, gods, and conniving figures from Greek mythology. Do they have what it takes to save the Olympians from an ancient enemy?

Whether it is for readers who are experiencing Percy's funny and thrilling adventures for the first time, or for fans who want to devour the saga again, this gift will be prized by readers aged 8-80.

This beloved series, read in schools across the world, has inspired two motion pictures and a Broadway musical. It is currently in development for a television series on Disney+,

Amazon link 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Rick-Riordan/dp/1484707230/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2I5LG2FAIMBE0&keywords=percy+jackson+book+set&qid=1637202790&sprefix=percy+jack%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-3

Audiobook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G7BEH727eY

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.

In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.

The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.

Amazon link 
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jeff-Kinney/dp/0241381223/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=A2CQU0OCTMY7&keywords=the+wimpy+kid+books&qid=1637203343&sprefix=the+wimpy+kid%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-2

Audiobook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aJhQttZR4

Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.

Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work in this elegant and fascinating book.