Published by Simon and Schuster Summary: A child in a yellow slicker takes a big, friendly red umbrella out on a rainy day. This umbrella helps everyone stay dry, no matter if they are tall, hairy, plaid, or have four legs. It likes to gather people (and other creatures) in and give them shelter. “Some … Continue reading The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates and Juniper Bates
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
Published by Kids Can Press Summary: When Iqbal hears about the science fair at his school in Bangladesh, he is determined to win, and his sister Sadia is determined to help him. His mother and baby brother are having health issues that result from cooking on a smoky indoor fire. His father has seen a … Continue reading Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet by Elizabeth Suneby, illustrated by Rebecca Green
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Summary: Yoshio enjoys hearing the sounds of his Tokyo neighborhood: rain falling on his umbrella, his boots squishing in puddles, his own delighted giggles. One day he hears a new sound, a woman playing a koto with twinkling, twangy notes. When she’s through, he asks her what … Continue reading The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito, illustrated by Julia Kuo
Published by Beach Lane Books Summary: Gorgeous photographs illustrate simple text about the rain. First a storm is brewing and tiny animals take cover. Then the rain begins (“Rain plops/It drops/It patters/It spatters), and finally, it stops. But even after the rain storm is over, the drops remain, magnifying, reflecting, revealing, until slowly they dry … Continue reading Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
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