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Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
LGBTQ: Gender nonconforming
Just like Marvin likes hoodies and Alberto likes high-tops, Blaine loves glitter and sparkles. Beyond his own accessorizing, Blaine loves giving sparkly gifts and spreading cheer with his sunny personality. But when the new kid pushes him and calls him names, Blaine takes it to heart. Feeling the drab atmosphere and seeing the sadness on Blaine’s face, his classmates decide to intervene and talk with the curious and confused newcomers.
Another quality perspective added to children’s literature about our diverse population, the crushing effect of bullying, and what allies can do to help their friends without demonizing the adversaries--instead, bringing them in. A good perspective for the younger crowd.
LGBTQ: Gender nonconforming
Just like Marvin likes hoodies and Alberto likes high-tops, Blaine loves glitter and sparkles. Beyond his own accessorizing, Blaine loves giving sparkly gifts and spreading cheer with his sunny personality. But when the new kid pushes him and calls him names, Blaine takes it to heart. Feeling the drab atmosphere and seeing the sadness on Blaine’s face, his classmates decide to intervene and talk with the curious and confused newcomers.
Another quality perspective added to children’s literature about our diverse population, the crushing effect of bullying, and what allies can do to help their friends without demonizing the adversaries--instead, bringing them in. A good perspective for the younger crowd.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Math: Shapes, Counting, Division, Size & Measurement
Nature: Gardening
Food: Marshmallows, pumpkins
Series: Up to My Knees (Spring, Gardening), Circle! Sphere! (Summer, Bubbles), What Will Fit (Fall, Farmer's market)
Few words, relatable experiences, and one mathematical concept are present in each book, making this perfect for a young audience and group read-alouds. These concepts and ideas are perfect for expand upon in the classroom or at home.
Math: Shapes, Counting, Division, Size & Measurement
Nature: Gardening
Food: Marshmallows, pumpkins
Series: Up to My Knees (Spring, Gardening), Circle! Sphere! (Summer, Bubbles), What Will Fit (Fall, Farmer's market)
Few words, relatable experiences, and one mathematical concept are present in each book, making this perfect for a young audience and group read-alouds. These concepts and ideas are perfect for expand upon in the classroom or at home.
Age: Infant-Toddler
Familiar Experience: Diaper change
A mother talks to her son through his diaper change, singing a silly song to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Very simple yet very effective. In a world of boldly illustrated or photographed board books, these watercolor illustrations are a pleasant addition.
Familiar Experience: Diaper change
A mother talks to her son through his diaper change, singing a silly song to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Very simple yet very effective. In a world of boldly illustrated or photographed board books, these watercolor illustrations are a pleasant addition.
Age: Infant+
Music: Instruments
Each page presents a different instrument and its sound amidst white backgrounds. Common and unique instruments provide a range of vocabulary while inviting the adults to gather and distribute their stash of instruments for an interactive storytime.
Music: Instruments
Each page presents a different instrument and its sound amidst white backgrounds. Common and unique instruments provide a range of vocabulary while inviting the adults to gather and distribute their stash of instruments for an interactive storytime.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
A boy and his friendly dinosaur get ready for school together and share in traditional classroom activities like painting, playground, and storytime. At home, the dinosaur and boy get some quality time with daddy as they make cookies, take a bath, and sing along with books. For a book that will circulate based only on the subject material, it is remarkably good.
A boy and his friendly dinosaur get ready for school together and share in traditional classroom activities like painting, playground, and storytime. At home, the dinosaur and boy get some quality time with daddy as they make cookies, take a bath, and sing along with books. For a book that will circulate based only on the subject material, it is remarkably good.
Age: Kindergarten
Award: Caldecott Honor 2005
History: WWII
Family: Mother, daughter, grandma
Masterfully written for a younger elementary audience, children step into the shoes of an American girl during World War II as she waits for word from her mother who is working far from home. Wartime and soldiers' deaths are briefly mentioned but the story focuses on patience, hope, and a bond between a stray kitten, a girl, and her grandma. A happy, resolved ending is another nice touch for the audience.
Award: Caldecott Honor 2005
History: WWII
Family: Mother, daughter, grandma
Masterfully written for a younger elementary audience, children step into the shoes of an American girl during World War II as she waits for word from her mother who is working far from home. Wartime and soldiers' deaths are briefly mentioned but the story focuses on patience, hope, and a bond between a stray kitten, a girl, and her grandma. A happy, resolved ending is another nice touch for the audience.
Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Music: Forming a band
Felix realized that the bad, no-good monsters on the other side of the wall make excellent bandmates and friends. Nothing profound but the narrative voice trots along with some silly quips throughout. And what's a book about disproving bad rumors of your next-door neighbors without mention of dismantling a wall--only this time the bricks are used to build a stage.
Music: Forming a band
Felix realized that the bad, no-good monsters on the other side of the wall make excellent bandmates and friends. Nothing profound but the narrative voice trots along with some silly quips throughout. And what's a book about disproving bad rumors of your next-door neighbors without mention of dismantling a wall--only this time the bricks are used to build a stage.
Poetry encompasses a range of latinx voices, both fictional and real people, over a wide historical span. Because the book is short, because it is told in poetry, because the time period is vast and the people great, there is a lot left out. HOWEVER it is a breathtaking introduction to Latinx Americans, their fights for justice, their art, and their expansive viewpoints and experiences.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
SEL: Acceptance, differences are beautiful
Three dogs are the same and one cat is different, but they can still be friends! And on it goes, page after page, providing this compare and contrast game that celebrates difference. The repetition can be exhausting for adults but young children will love it.
The concept is great for reading aloud to a group with illustrations that pop against the white background. You can also easily skip several of the spreads if you need it to be shorter.
SEL: Acceptance, differences are beautiful
Three dogs are the same and one cat is different, but they can still be friends! And on it goes, page after page, providing this compare and contrast game that celebrates difference. The repetition can be exhausting for adults but young children will love it.
The concept is great for reading aloud to a group with illustrations that pop against the white background. You can also easily skip several of the spreads if you need it to be shorter.
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Concept Skill: Colors
Things That Go: Construction vehicles
An essential storytime read-aloud full of interactive elements, a couple corny jokes for the adults, and a satisfying ending. A bit long of a read for the toddler set but they'll still like the participation element and the sweet vehicles.
Concept Skill: Colors
Things That Go: Construction vehicles
An essential storytime read-aloud full of interactive elements, a couple corny jokes for the adults, and a satisfying ending. A bit long of a read for the toddler set but they'll still like the participation element and the sweet vehicles.