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Get ready to dive into the holiday season with these enchanting nutcracker books. Whether you're looking for your next classroom read aloud or a bedtime story, these books will captivate the imaginations of kids of all ages.

Nutcracker Books for Kids

December 2, 2024

Get ready to dive into the holiday season with these enchanting nutcracker books. Whether you're looking for your next classroom read aloud or a bedtime story, these books will captivate the imaginations of kids of all ages. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each of these nutcracker books or find all of these books on Amazon. Nutcracker Books for Kids A Nutcracker in Harlem by T. E. McMorrow In this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one ... read more

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Jump right into the fascinating world of spiders with this collection of spider books for kids. These titles include fascinating facts, colorful photographs and illustrations, memorable characters, and stories to help kids learn more about these captivating creatures. Here are some of my favorite spider books for kids.

Spider Books for Kids

September 30, 2024

Jump right into the fascinating world of spiders with this collection of spider books for kids. These titles include fascinating facts, colorful photographs and illustrations, memorable characters, and stories to help kids learn more about these captivating creatures. Here are some of my favorite spider books for kids. Click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book. Or shop for these books on Amazon. SPIDER BOOKS FOR KIDS Spiders by Gail Gibbons From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, ... read more

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Are you on the hunt for the best bat books for kids? Over the years, I have found a handful of books to both educate and entertain readers. This collection is filled with fascinating facts, stunning illustrations, endearing characters, and stories that will help your students learn more about these incredible creatures. Here are some of my favorite bat books for kids.

Bat Books for Kids

September 16, 2024

Are you on the hunt for the best bat books for kids? Over the years, I have found a handful of books to both educate and entertain readers. This collection is filled with fascinating facts, stunning illustrations, endearing characters, and stories that will help your students learn more about these incredible creatures. Here are some of my favorite bat books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these bat books on my Amazon page. Bat Books for ... read more

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Teachers do more than educate; they inspire dreams and nurture hearts. Celebrate these amazing individuals with children's books that feature teachers. These books would make great gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or anytime you’d like to thank your favorite educator.

Books That Feature Teachers

April 29, 2024

In the world of children's literature, there's a special shelf reserved for books that shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our everyday lives—teachers. Let's celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by diving into some really touching and inspiring books that feature teachers! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each story or find all of these picture books that celebrate teachers on my Amazon page. BOOKS THAT FEATURE TEACHERS Teachers do more than educate; they inspire dreams and nurture ... read more

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Getting ready to start a gardening unit for spring? Add Tops & Bottoms to your list of books to read. Pair these printable and digital activities with this humorous story to keep your readers engaged with the text.

Tops & Bottoms Activities

March 18, 2024

Getting ready to start a gardening unit for spring? Add Tops & Bottoms to your list of books to read. Pair these printable and digital activities with this humorous story to keep your readers engaged with the text. ABOUT THE BOOK Tops & BottomsWritten & Illustrated by: Janet Stevens Once a upon a time, there was a lazy Bear and a clever Hare. Bear had lots of money and lots of land but all he wanted to do was sleep. Hare had nothing but hungry children, so he came up with a plan to convince Bear to split his ... read more

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Dive into a world of creativity and imagination with these books about forts and tree houses. From secret hideouts to magical escapes, these stories are sure to take your child on an adventure!

Children’s Books about Forts and Tree Houses

March 4, 2024

A child's imagination can take them to the most amazing places! Build magical memories with these enchanting books about forts and tree houses! Whether it's building a fort in the backyard or dreaming up a magical treehouse kingdom, these stories will inspire young minds to embark on their own journeys into the world of imagination and creativity. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books about forts and tree houses on my Amazon page. CHILDREN'S BOOKS ... read more

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With Groundhog Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some coloring pages that your students will love. These activities are not only a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day, but they also reinforce the math skills students have learned so far this school year.

Groundhog Day Coloring Pages

January 22, 2024

With Groundhog Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some coloring pages that your students will love. These activities are not only a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day, but they also reinforce the math skills students have learned so far this school year. GROUNDHOG DAY COLORING PAGES I don't know about you, but Groundhog Day seems to sneak up on me every single year! It's one of those holidays that lends itself well to sharing a book (or two) and a quick, low-prep activity. I've put together a few math color-by-code ... read more

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As teachers, we know that teamwork, community, and cooperation are essential values that we want our students to learn. One way to reinforce these concepts is by sharing books that highlight the importance of working together towards a common goal. By sharing these books with our students, we can help them understand the value of teamwork and cooperation in their everyday lives.

Books about Teamwork, Cooperation, and Community

January 2, 2024

As teachers, we know that teamwork, community, and cooperation are essential values that we want our students to learn. One way to reinforce these concepts is by sharing books that highlight the importance of working together towards a common goal. By sharing these books with our students, we can help them understand the value of teamwork and cooperation in their everyday lives. Click on any of the book titles below to learn more. You can also click here to find all of these titles on Amazon. CHILDREN'S BOOKS ... read more

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Many students are familiar with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts.

Different Versions of Snow White

November 30, 2023

Many students are familiar with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts. Click on any of the book titles below to learn more. You can also click here to find all of these titles on Amazon. DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN ... read more

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Grief and sadness can happen to people of all ages as they experience loss throughout their lifetime. One way to help a child experiencing grief is through books. Here are some children's books about grief that might help!

Children’s Books About Grief

October 2, 2023

Grief and sadness can happen to people of all ages as they experience loss throughout their lifetime. It can be a reaction to loss, divorce, deployment, moving, friendships, or even changing homes or schools. For kids, grief can lead to sadness, confusion, anger, and changes to eating or sleeping habits. One way to help a child experiencing grief is through books. Here are some children's books about grief that might help! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these Grief Books for Kids on ... read more

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💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛 Thought I’d stop and take a mom 💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛

Thought I’d stop and take a moment to admire my current checkouts from the local library, especially since I was recently reminded that February is National Library Lovers’ Month. 

Do I often get strange looks and questions when another patron sees me with a large stack of picture books at the self-checkout desk? Yes, but that hasn’t stopped me! 

Which titles from this stack would you reach for first?
My favorite library find this week dives deep bene My favorite library find this week dives deep beneath the surface to explore hidden treasures.

Alternating between verse and facts, this book gives readers a front row seat to some of the biggest shipwrecks ever found. We also get introduced to some of the scientists, divers, and treasure hunters behind these discoveries. 

Whether you know an aspiring marine archaeologist or someone who loves a good treasure hunt, this book would be a good fit for any curious, adventurous reader!

Have you seen this book yet?

Shipwreck
📚 @tilburyhousepublishers 
✏️ Deirdre Laide
🎨 Carlos Velez Aguilera
A princess who is intelligent, has a kind & gentle A princess who is intelligent, has a kind & gentle heart, and one who stays true to herself? Yes, please!

Set in the mountains of Joseon, we meet Jeongsoon. She has a heart of jade, and wants to become princess so she can help the hungry children in her village. 

It isn’t long before she enters the Princess Challenge and faces three tests: Manners, Wisdom, and the Sleep Test.

While Jeongsoon is far from perfect, she stays true to herself and wins the favor of the queen. 

This story adds a fresh perspective on the classic tale of The Princess and the Pea. My favorite part was the Sleep Test twist! I love that the backmatter includes information about the real-life Queen Jeongsoon of South Korea.

A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this new picture book with my family! 
✏️ @tinamcho
🎨 @honeej
📚 @MacKidsBooks

Which do you prefer?
• traditional tales
• reimagined/fractured fairytales
• both
My favorite library find this week combines friend My favorite library find this week combines friendship and adventure with a story about how paper is made.

Under a tree, a boy with a book and girl with a paper plane meet and play over the course of a wonderful day. Then they are parted - perhaps never to meet again. 

Soon their tree is felled and starts a new journey to become paper to make hundreds of different things...including a book for a girl and a notepad for a boy. 

Can a new paper plane find its way to reunite the friends again?

⭐️ Not only would this story be a great addition to your friendship collection, but you might want to check it out before Earth Day since it also explains how paper is made. 

Have you read this book yet?

Paper Chase
📚 @scholastic
✏️ Julia Donaldson
🎨 Victoria Sandøy
As teachers and parents, we want our kids to be ki As teachers and parents, we want our kids to be kind to others. Through books, we can show students how to see the good in others, how to be there for other people, how to help others feel included, how to be kind even when it is hard, and how spreading kindness can come back around.

In other words, books can help us send the message that kindness is important and something we value. 

🩷 What are your favorite kindness books for kids?

🔗 Full list available on my website and Amazon page.
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

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