Summertime- the time to do whatever you need to do to rest and be ready to be an even better teacher (and human) when school starts again. This is my last post for TBR- not quite the way I imagined it. Way back when I started I picked out all of the books right at… Continue reading Reading to Be a Better Human
Author: Erika Victor
Mixed by Arree Chung
Who would have guessed so many months ago when I chose this book for my May post how relevant this book would be for TODAY? I sit here in Phnom Penh, watching CNN broadcast live from across the US as they cover the outrage over the inaction since George Floyd's murder. I am grateful for… Continue reading Mixed by Arree Chung
Bilal Cooks Daal written by Aisha Saeed and illustrated by Anoosha Syed
In a hurry up society, Bilal's friends are at first confused by the long wait that daal entails. As the day goes on and Bilal and his friends try to wait patiently Bilal is excited, then nervous to share his favorite food. I was surprised that some of my students had not had daal, but… Continue reading Bilal Cooks Daal written by Aisha Saeed and illustrated by Anoosha Syed
A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin
Reading this book to my students in Phnom Penh meant that many of them had never experienced long, cold winter nights, but they could all relate to the temptation Little Snow felt when the bed was so “puffy and big and bouncy.” Kids who are stuck at home right now may get ideas! This is… Continue reading A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin
Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs -Written by Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs Written by Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis From the jacket: “Written in a humorous, conversational voice, Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs offers a lighthearted look at a parade of critters that are small, slow, stinky, lazy, clumsy, shy, and more. These traits may seem… Continue reading Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs -Written by Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
Another by Christian Robinson
A few things immediately drew me to this book- first, Christian Robinson, need I say more?!? His artwork is so engaging. The cover has lots of polka dots and I love polka dots, there are also cats and a kid- I love them too! The book is a visual treat- paint and collage, and… Continue reading Another by Christian Robinson
When Aidan Became a Brother written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan Became a Brother written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita “That can’t be right, it says ‘When Aidan Became a Brother’ and that is a girl on the cover,” Z said. “Boys can have hair like that,” L responded. I knew that this was a potentially challenging book, but… Continue reading When Aidan Became a Brother written by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor The Woman Who Loved Reptiles Written by Patricia Valdez and illustrated by Felicita Sala I am trying to make sure that I include more nonfiction in our #classroombookaday read-aloud time and having read this book aloud last year I knew it would be a hit. I love stories about rule breakers… Continue reading Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
Don’t Touch My Hair! written and illustrated by Sharee Miller
Don’t Touch My Hair! written and illustrated by Sharee Miller Aria loves her hair but does not love when everyone tries to touch it. Gorgeous art brings her struggle to life as she tries to escape the reaching hands until she lets everyone know that they should look, but not touch without permission. The author’s note… Continue reading Don’t Touch My Hair! written and illustrated by Sharee Miller
Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim
"Jason speaks such good English!" my son's first grade teacher said more than twenty years ago. "Um, we are from the United States, " I answered, "it's the only language he speaks." "Oh, he told us he was from The Netherlands," his befuddled teacher shrugged. "Ah, well he is. He was born in Amsterdam," I clarified.… Continue reading Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim