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July 29, 2019

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My favorite library find this week might surprise

My favorite library find this week might surprise you, especially if you know how much I don’t like spiders! This one combines amazing artwork with a meaningful message, which makes it a must-read!

Kiara spent her days spinning webs to catch lunch. One day an extraordinary web catches her eye, and she becomes determined to create something just as amazing. Unfortunately, with every new creation comes someone (or something) that carelessly destroys her hard work.

“HEY! I WORKED HARD ON THAT!”

Then Kiara meets Orb, a weaver, who helps her gain a fresh perspective - one that shifts the focus away from the result and towards the journey (and friends) she can make along the way.

Have you read this book yet?

I Worked Hard on That!
📚 @simonkids
✏️ @robynjwall
🎨 @annakangdesign

⭐️This book would be a fun way to introduce a spider unit, or a great addition to your collection of books about overcoming obstacles and having a growth mindset.

There’s a new friend with a story to share in the

There’s a new friend with a story to share in the Big Bright Feelings series!

Meet Sammy…

Sammy LOVES having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups - like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck - he doesn’t love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it’s really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker…until he’s bright pink ALL OVER! Then he doesn’t want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out-alone-isn’t very fun. Can Sammy learn how to tackle his fears - and go back to his usual color?

Have you read this one yet? Be sure to swipe to see the rest of the books in this series. They are soooo good for starting conversations about feelings, and would be a great addition to your SEL collection!

Sammy Feels Shy
@bloomsburychildrens
✏️🎨 @tompercivalbooks

My favorite library find this week may look like j

My favorite library find this week may look like just another bedtime story, but it adds humor to a relatable story of trying to find a group of friends and a place where you belong.

Fox loves drinking cocoa with his friends. There’s just one problem - when the sun starts to go down and Fox is wide awake and craving chocolate, everyone else is heading off to bed!

So Fox sets off in search of a friend to share his cocoa with. He comes across a topsy-turvy turtle, a bear in a sticky situation, plus more potential pals, but they’re all too sleepy for a late-night cup of cocoa.

What is Fox to do? Someone else must be awake…

A Friend for Fox
📚 @simonkids + Beach Lane Books
✏️🎨 @enrico.lorenzi

Have you read this book yet?

⭐️ Not only would this be a great addition to your friendship collection, but it would be a fun way to kick off a nocturnal animals unit!

❄️ Though not a single flake in sight, Let’s dive

❄️ Though not a single flake in sight,
Let’s dive into The Snowball Fight! ❄️

This charming story, told in verse, captures the magic of a snow day through a child’s eyes. Floating flurries become drifting flakes until everything is peaceful, calm, and covered in a blanket of snow. However, all that is about to change once two friends declare an epic snowball fight!

This book will delight readers of all ages who want to join in the fun. So grab a cup of cocoa and dive right in!

Have you read this one yet?

The Snowball Fight
@clarionbooks
✏️ @bethferry1
🎨 @tlichtenheld

💙 Thank you to the publisher for sharing this book with my family!

🔗 Ready to check out more books about snow?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/snow-books-for-kids/

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My favorite library find this week is a charming s

My favorite library find this week is a charming story with an unexpected narrator - one who works her magic to help two strangers form a friendship.

Every day, Ellie the elevator works tirelessly to make the residents of her building happy. She loves everyone who lives in her building - even the dogs with muddy paws and the over-enthusiastic button-pushers. But Ellie has a soft spot for Thea, who bounces through Ellie’s doors with a cheerful grin every day.

After Thea’s best friend moves away, Ellie rarely sees Thea smile anymore. Ellie wants to cheer Thea up…but what can an elevator do to help? Leave it to Ellie to make Thea’s world better!

The Elevator on 74th Street
📚 @simonkids + Beach Lane Books
✏️ @authorlauragehl
🎨 @yas.imamura

Have you read this book yet?

⭐️ Not only would this be a great addition to your friendship collection, but it could also be used to help teach personification!

As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect

As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to introduce kids to the power of goal setting. These picture books are just what you need to inspire students to dream big, set meaningful goals, and understand the value of perseverance, hard work, and having a growth mindset.

By guiding students to set their own goals and resolutions, we’re not just teaching them to aim high, but we’re giving them the tools and support needed to navigate challenges and celebrate their achievements along the way.

What is your favorite book to share about goal setting in the new year?

🔗 Ready to check out more books for goal setting?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/picture-books-for-goal-setting/

Amazon: http://amzn.to/49gPkHn
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🎶 On the first day of Christmas…🎵 These are not y

🎶 On the first day of Christmas…🎵

These are not your typical advent calendars! Each of these books features a new chapter of the story to read every day as we count down the days to Christmas.

And it’s not too late to add these to your cart. I’m pretty sure you won’t go on the naughty list if you have to read a couple of chapters a day to catch up! 😉

🧑‍🎄 The Christmas Contest
@simonkids
Santa notices that there are too many kids on the nice list. He worries he won’t be able to deliver all of the presents by himself. He decides to find a new apprentice by holding a contest featuring sledding, a reindeer rodeo, and Yule log eating! But who will win?

🎄Jingle All the Way Home
@clarionbooks @harperkids
When Chris discovers a puppy wedged in his family’s chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. Jingle stowed away in Santa’s sleigh, got left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Can Chris, his big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, find a way to help Jingle return to the North Pole?

A big thank you to the publishers for sharing these books with my family!

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