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Examples of a Morning Message

In my morning message I like to present it as a friendly letter format so that my students have consistent exposure to this type of...

Stephanie

Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Good Egg By Jory John

A #1 New York Times bestseller! An Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far 2019 Selection! From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

What Do You Stand For? For Kids: A Guide to Building Character By Barbara A. Lewis

Even elementary school children can build positive character traits like caring, citizenship, cooperation, courage, fairness, honesty,...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Words and Your Heart By Kate Jane Neal

This book is about your heart (the little bit inside of you that makes you, you!) The words we listen to can affect how we feel. Some...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll By Jay Miletsky

Get ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

My Very Own Space By Pippa Goodhart

A little rabbit is trying to read his book in peace, but there's so much going on around him! Maybe he needs some space just for...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Those Shoes By Maribeth Boelts

All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña

Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book A New York Times Book...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

I'm a Girl! By Yasmeen Ismail

Meet a little girl who's spontaneous, fast, and strong and loves winning. Sometimes she's mistaken for a boy, but she definitely isn't...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Stick and Stone By Beth Ferry

When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Invisible Boy

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . ....

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Enemy Pie By Derek Munson

Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Rulers of the Playground By Joseph Kuefler

A stunning picture book about sharing, friendship, and kindness in a playground setting from Joseph Kuefler, the author/illustrator of...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Dot By Peter Reynolds

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes By Mark Pett

Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, sh e never wears mismatched socks, and she...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle By Chris Raschka

Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Book of Mistakes By Corinna Luyken

As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

Too Shy for Show-and-Tell By Beth Bracken

Sam is a quiet little boy who hates show-and-tell. Just thinking about it makes his stomach hurt. Sam must find a way to conquer his fear...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

We Are All Dots By Giancarlo Macri

The perfect book for any child curious about differences and diversity, this visually driven story bears a decidedly modern and inspiring...

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Jul 9, 20191 min read

The Bad Seed By Pete Oswald

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad...

Stephanie

Jul 9, 20191 min read