Published by HarperCollins Summary: There are some cool beans at the school…but our narrator is not one of them. He used to hang out with those cool guys, but things changed, and now he feels pretty uncool most of the time. His clothes don’t seem to fit right, he walks into things, and sometimes he … Continue reading The Cool Bean by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald
The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates Published by Simon and Schuster, 2018 This umbrella is big enough to cover everyone. A quick read, great illustrations, and a diverse cast of characters get the conversation on inclusion rolling. 40 pages; ages 4-8. The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo, illustrated by Mike Deas … Continue reading Kindness and community
This year, for so many reasons, kids need to feel the safety of the classroom community more than ever. And, of course, whether your students are Zooming or social distancing, creating community will be extra challenging. Here are some books to help you get started. The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates … Continue reading 10 picture books about kindness and community
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