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A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset

A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset

June 3, 2019

I think we can all agree that nobody is perfect and mistakes are bound to happen – it’s just a part of life. Can you even imagine what the world would be like if mistakes never happened? Esther Pia Cordova has done just that in her latest book, A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset. This book has a great message… Read More

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Last Day Blues Freebies

Last Day Blues Freebies

May 20, 2019

The end of the school year is quickly approaching. One of my favorite stories to share is Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg. In this story, the children come up with a plan to make sure their teacher won’t be sad and miss them over the summer. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own…. Read More

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The Littlest Leprechaun

The Littlest Leprechaun

March 11, 2019

The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet story to read around St. Patrick’s Day. Liam is the littlest leprechaun in the Enchanted Forest. He wants to have an important job in the village like everyone else. After trying out several different jobs, he finds he is too little to measure, too little to run, and too little to… Read More

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A Crankenstein Valentine

A Crankenstein Valentine

January 28, 2019

If you loved reading Crankenstein, you’ll be happy to know he’s back in A Crankenstein Valentine! Here are some activities you can pair with this story.   All About A Crankenstein Valentine Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster! An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of… Read More

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The Amazing Turkey Rescue

The Amazing Turkey Rescue

October 29, 2018

If you are a fan of Steve Metzger’s books, you need to grab a copy of The Amazing Turkey Rescue. This is a great book to read before Thanksgiving and I want to share a few freebies you can use with this story.   About The Amazing Turkey Rescue This book is the second in a trilogy written by Steve… Read More

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Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

October 9, 2018

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano is a great picture book choice for October! This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the reader with a message of celebrating differences and helping others. I want to share a pumpkin craft booklet that you can use with your students when reading this story.   All About Spookley… Read More

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A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Her A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Here’s what we have on display right now. We still haven’t seen any snow ❄️, but we plan to curl up and read all about it. Maybe that will help! Do you spy some of your winter favorites? ⁣
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Happy New Year! 🎉⁣ ⁣ If you’re starting 2 Happy New Year! 🎉⁣
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If you’re starting 2021 by making resolutions and setting goals with your students, I suggest sharing Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller. This book follows Squirrel around the forest as she learns what a resolution is and helps her friends get started on theirs. Swipe to see a kid craft you can pair with this story. I also have comprehension and vocabulary activities for this book. Just follow the link in my bio for more information.⁣
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As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look b As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look back at all of the books I’ve shared this year. It was so hard to narrow it down to a Top 9 list, so you’re getting 20 instead. Do you see some of your favorites?⁣
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Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet w Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet where you live? We haven’t, but my kids are anxiously waiting. While we wait, it’s been fun to revisit our favorite snow day memories while reading Ten Ways to Hear Snow.⁣
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In this story, Lina wakes up to a blanket of snow outside,  but she is supposed to help her grandma cook that day. Since Sitta is losing her eyesight, Lina rushes to bundle up and get over to her home. Lina wants to make sure her grandma is okay and knows about the snow outside. On the way, Lina explores the city muffled by snow and discovers ten different ways to hear snow. ❄️⁣
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During one of the worst snow storms of the year, a little girl and her family settle in for the night. They build a fort by the fire and enjoy a picnic-style dinner. Later that night, the little girl makes a wish on her snow globe. The next morning the family wakes up to a winter wonderland outside. ⁣
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If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re probably a big fan of books. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a birthday, or celebrating a milestone, books make great gifts. If you still need convincing (or justifying your recent book purchases 😉), I recently shared 10 reasons why books make the best gifts on my blog. Follow the link in my bio.
Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣ ⁣ In Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣
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In this latest book, Danny’s headed to the water park with his family. Throughout the day, he’s faced with a lot of important decisions to make. Will he be fair and kind, show empathy towards others, keep himself safe, and take responsibility for his actions? That’s up to the reader to help Danny decide! ⁣
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Growing up, I loved reading choose-your-own-adventure books because it was so much fun getting to decide how the story ended. Now my own kids get to experience that same reading magic with these Power to Choose books from Ganit and Adir Levy. My kids are bound and determined to read every single one of the 9 different endings.⁣
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