Published by Schwartz & Wade Books Summary: In this wordless book, Vanessa is new at school, and seems to be feeling isolated on her first day. She sits quietly in class and watches kids playing in the gym without joining in. As she walks home alone, a boy walks up to her and starts yelling. … Continue reading I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet
Published by Random House Studio Summary: Recess begins with different groups of kids doing different things: running, stomping in puddles, and hanging out with friends. One boy pulls out his artwork and displays it for his friends. Alex is bouncing a basketball around the playground, teasing other kids who are trying to get it away … Continue reading I Forgive Alex: A Simple Story About Understanding by Kerascoët
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
Nothing like getting to the last page of a book in front of a bunch of 8-year-olds and find yourself with tears streaming down your face. If this is something you enjoy, try some of these, listed in order of the number of Kleenexes you will need: Be A King by Carole Boston Weatherford Published … Continue reading Five favorite picture books with a Kleenex rating for each
Biographies Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born by Gene Barretta Published by Katherine Tegen Books, 2017 After 12-year-old Cassius Clay’s bicycle was stolen, a police officer introduced him to boxing, igniting a passion that led to a career as a world champion boxer, activist, and humanitarian. 40 pages; grades 1-5. Trombone Shorty by Troy Anderson, … Continue reading Black History
Isabel and Her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri Published by Sleeping Bear Press, 2021 Isabel’s first-day-of-school jitters are compounded by the fact that she doesn’t speak much English, but she eventually finds a way to make a new friend and share her artistic talents with her classmates. Written in both English and Spanish … Continue reading Back to school
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