Author: Krista Curley

...and don't we all need to breathe a little right now? This beautiful book by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd is fully named: B Is For Breathe The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings" Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd is a Clinical Psychologist and United States Army officer who works with behavioral health disorders and… Continue reading B Is For Breathe

The long-awaited book is finally here! Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon do it again in their collaboration over the last book of their "utensils" series... Straw! First there was Spoon. Then came Chopsticks. And now the last Straw" Second grade students were anticipating the book's release and were thrilled when it arrived. They soaked it in during… Continue reading Straw by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Second Graders loved the characters in this sequel to "I'm Bored", which included the same girl and beloved potato. The flamingo in "I'm Sad" allowed students to see that sometimes leaning into the sadness is the best way to navigate your feelings. Students responded to the text by writing about their favorite characters, the author's… Continue reading I’m Sad by Michael Ian Black

This book told me that I don't have to be like everybody else" - John, Grade 2 The picture book version of the well-loved Wonder brings the character of Auggie into the lives of younger students who can benefit from the simple yet powerful lesson... be kind. Second graders adored this story and… Continue reading We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio

“Fearlessly honest and heartbreakingly human. Everyone should read this book.” -Becky Albertalli, William C. Morris Award–winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda   This powerful book, which has been made into a hit movie, beautifully and honestly addresses the issues of racism, resilience, and so much more. It tells the story of a… Continue reading The Hate U Give

Friendship comes in many forms... sometimes in those of a sloth and a fox. Follow these unlikely friends through a day in their lives and see how opposites truly do attract! These second grade friends LOVED sharing Jasper & Ollie's story with each other! A good book to read - we give it 2 thumbs… Continue reading Jasper & Ollie by Alex Willan

“This unforgettable and stunningly illustrated story explains the wrenching dislocation of refugee families, and one girl’s powerful act of friendship in the midst of uncertainty” – sometimes the book sleeve says it best! This gorgeous picture book opens the door to conversations about worries, friendship, and the powerful notion of hope. Second graders loved predicting… Continue reading Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egneus

  Empowering. Thoughtful. Inspirational. A book that promotes self-love and self-acceptance while encouraging girls (and boys!) to be unique and true to themselves. From appreciating your appearance and ideas, to coloring outside the lines, to accepting all of your feelings, this book oozes warmth and love. Of course, this should come as no surprise, since… Continue reading Dear Girl,