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Fall & Autumn Picture Books

9/18/2020

I have gathered 30 children's picture books for fall over the last week & some of them we've read & some are new for the year & season! (Also, I will have a Halloween list in a couple weeks, but on my Instagram poll, most of you voted for fall picture books first; so here you go!) I usually try to post the link where you can get the book the cheapest, but some books are only available in library binding (which is always more expensive.)
What's your favorite part of autumn or fall? I love the rich colors of the leaves, the weather cooling off, visiting pumpkin patches, and warm drinks (like apple cider!) Please enjoy the gorgeous colors in these books. Autumn is such a pretty season!

Books for Autumn:
1. Summer Green to Autumn Gold
by: Mia Posada
(A nonfiction picture book about why leaves change colors in the fall.)
www.amazon.com/Summer-Green-Autumn-Gold-Uncovering/dp/1541528999/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FYU5FSLBWQRB&dchild=1&keywords=summer+green+to+autumn+gold&qid=1600464717&s=books&sprefix=summer+green+%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1

2. The Busy Little Squirrel
by: Nancy Tafuri
(As the weather grows cold, Squirrel needs to gather food before the winter season hits. All the signs of autumn are featured in this darling board book.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780689873416B/the-busy-little-squirrel

3. God Gave Us Thankful Hearts
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren
(A wolf pup is upset that hibernating season is coming up because all his friends will be gone. But his mama wisely reminds him that they can be grateful for the present season --autumn.)
www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Us-Thankful-Hearts/dp/160142874X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+thankful+hearts&qid=1600454567&sr=8-1

4.The Scarecrow
by: Beth Ferry & Eric & Terry Fan
(Scarecrow saves a tiny baby crow when it starts falling from the sky, which is surprising since all of the animals know better than to mess with Scarecrow.)
www.amazon.com/Scarecrow-Beth-Ferry/dp/0062475762/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+scarecrow&qid=1600465145&s=books&sr=1-1

5. Wonderfall
by: Michael Hall
(This book follows a single tree through the seasons; people all come past the tree in the various seasons & holidays.)
www.amazon.com/Wonderfall-Michael-Hall/dp/0062382985/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wonderfall&qid=1600465374&s=books&sr=1-1

6.Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge)
by: Jill Barklem
(All the mice set to harvesting before the bad weather hits. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse's daughter, gets lost instead of helping with the harvest. Will she be able to find her way home?)
www.amazon.com/Autumn-Story-Brambly-Hedge-Barklem/dp/0001837397/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=autumn+story&qid=1600465432&s=books&sr=1-1'

7. In the Middle of Fall
by: Kevin Henkes & Laura Dronzek
(Basic concepts of the fall season are presented -- pumpkins, apples, leaves falling, busy squirrels & the transformation of the world from autumn to winter.)
www.target.com/p/in-the-middle-of-fall-by-kevin-henkes-hardcover/-/A-52145624#lnk=sametab

8. A True Home: Heartwood Hotel
(*chapter book with pictures)
by: Kallie George
(A little orphan mouse is seeking shelter in the forest, when she find a tree containing a hotel for woodland animals. She takes a job at the hotel as a maid.)
www.amazon.com/Heartwood-Hotel-Book-True-Home/dp/1484746384/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+true+home+heartwood+hotel&qid=1600465513&s=books&sr=1-1

9. Fall Mixed Up
by: Bob Raczka & Chad Cameron
(*Free with Kindle Unlimited)
(Intentionally mixed up verse & illustrations are meant to describe autumn.)
www.amazon.com/Fall-Mixed-Carolrhoda-Picture-Books-ebook/dp/B00GIRTRIA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fall+mixed+up&qid=1600465647&s=books&sr=1-1

10. Full of Fall (Weather Walks)
by: April Pulley Sayre
(The science behind the process of leaf changing is explained in this beautiful nonfiction book.)
www.amazon.com/Full-Fall-April-Pulley-Sayre/dp/1481479849/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=full+of+fall&qid=1600465700&s=books&sr=1-1

11.Sweep
by: Louise Greig
(Ed is in bad mood & he wonders if he can just sweep his troubles away....as if they're leaves.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781534439085B/sweep

12. Pinkalicious & the Pink Pumpkin
by: Victoria Kann
(*Lift-the-flap book)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780061989612B/pinkalicious-and-the-pink-pumpkin-lift-the-fl

13. Little Critter Fall Storybook Collection
by: Mercer Mayer
(Everyone's favorite little critter is back in a gorgeous illustrated book about fall.)
www.amazon.com/Little-Critter-Fall-Storybook-Collection/dp/006238032X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=little+critter+fall+treasury&qid=1600468126&s=books&sr=1-3

14. Daniel Tiger Loves Fall
(Daniel Tiger & his buddies get to help Miss Elaina's dad decorate for the fall festival & he learns that everyone does things differently.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781534404533B/daniel-loves-fall-daniel-tigers-neighborhood

15. Hedgehugs Autumn Hide-and-Squeak
by: Steve Wilson
(The cute hedgehog buddies discover a new friend in the falling leaves of autumn.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781250127907B/hedgehugs-autumn-hide-and-squeak

16. P is for Pumpkin: God's Harvest Alphabet
by: Kath-jo Wargin & YaWen Ariel Pang
(The fall season celebrated by all the letters in the alphabet.)
www.amazon.com/P-Pumpkin-Gods-Harvest-Alphabet/dp/0310726352/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=p+is+for+pumpkin&qid=1600468007&s=books&sr=1-1

17. Splat the Cat & the Pumpkin-Picking Plan
by: Rob Scottson
(That spastic cat Splat is going to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin; this book also includes stickers!)
www.amazon.com/Splat-Pumpkin-Picking-Plan-Catherine-Hapka/dp/0062115863/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=splat+the+cat+pumpkin&qid=1600468050&s=books&sr=1-1

18. Snuggle Time: Fall Blessings
by: Glenus Nellist
(Picking apples....pumpkins...baking....all the favorite pastimes of fall are presented in this cute little book!)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780310767510B/snuggle-time-fall-blessings

19. Autumn is Here
by: Heidi Pross Gray
(Celebrate the coming of autumn with these colorful, watercolor illustrations.)
www.amazon.com/Autumn-here-Heidi-Pross-Gray/dp/1479344117/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=autumn+is+here&qid=1600467372&s=books&sr=1-1

20. The Very Best Pumpkin
by: Mark Kimball Moulton
(Peter finds a lonely pumpkin out in a field by itself; with Peter's care, the pumpkin begins to blossom. When a girl comes to the farm looking for the perfect pumpkin, will Peter be willing to part with his prized pumpkin?
www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Pumpkin-Kimball-Moulton/dp/1416982884/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pumpkin+patch+festival&qid=1600914951&sr=8-5

21. Pumpkin Soup
by: Helen Cooper
(There are 3 animal friends who live deep in the woods; they make their pumpkin soup the exact same way every day. Squirrel stirs the water, Cat slices up the pumpkin, & Duck adds just enough salt....but Duck wants to change things up & that causes a fight among the friends.)
www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Soup-Picture-Helen-Cooper/dp/0374460310/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pumpkin+soup&qid=1600467337&s=books&sr=1-1

22. The Roll-Away Pumpkin
(*free for Kindle Unlimited users)
by: Junia Wonders
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www.amazon.com/Roll-Away-Pumpkin-Junia-Wonders-ebook/dp/B00O3JDLQ4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456830&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-3

23. Hello Harvest Moon
by: Ralph Fletcher
(The moon is a symbol for a little girl & her cat to enjoy the wonders of the night & for tired farmers to be in bed. For those exploring the nighttime, it's one of the last chances before the shorter days of winter begin.)
www.amazon.com/Hello-Harvest-Moon-Ralph-Fletcher/dp/1328740498/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456911&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-5

24. The Fox Went out on a Chilly Night (*Caldecott Honor book)
by: Peter Spier
(Mr. Fox goes out at night to raid the farm to feed his fox family; a traditional tune sung by Molly Scott told with pictures.)
www.amazon.com/Went-Chilly-Night-Picture-Yearling/dp/0440408296/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456911&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-6

25. The Berenstain Bears' Harvest Festival
by: Mike Berenstain
(The folks of Bear County are gathering at Farmer Ben's for the Harvest Festival.)
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Harvest-Festival-Living-Lights/dp/0310748658/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456911&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-8m

26. Four Friends in Autumn
by: Tomie dePaola
(Mistress Pig, Mister Frog, Missy Cat & Master Dog all want to celebrate the autumn season with a feast; but what is taking Mistress Pig so long to cook? You'll have to read it to find out what happened to their dinner!)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780689859809B/four-friends-in-autumn

27. The Little Scarecrow Boy
by: Margaret Wise Brown
(A little scarecrow boy decides to go out on his own to explore the world & learn, in spite of what his father scarecrow has taught him.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780060262846B/the-little-scarecrow-boy

28. Tractor Mac: Harvest Time
by: Billy Steers
(It's time for autumn at the farm, & that means Tractor Mac & Small Fred are busy helping with harvesting apples & the small guy at the pumpkin picking farm. The two tractors find a way to share the chores by working together.)
www.amazon.com/Tractor-Harvest-Time-Billy-Steers/dp/0374301115/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456911&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-12

29. God's Blessings of Fall
by: Jean Matthew Hall & Olya Badulina
(All the sights & sounds of the fall season are summarized in this book. The animals are at work-- the owl flying to its tree, the mouse rolling an apple home..)
www.amazon.com/Gods-Blessings-Fall-Bountiful/dp/1733282807/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1KDDMW9G27MV9&dchild=1&keywords=autumn+kids+book&qid=1600456911&s=books&sprefix=autmn+kids+book%2Cstripbooks%2C276&sr=1-15

30. Leaf Man
by: Lois Ehlert
(Leaf Man is on the move as the wind picks up with autumn; where will he move next? East to the marshes or west above prairie meadows?)
www.target.com/p/leaf-man-by-lois-ehlert-hardcover/-/A-11480864#lnk=sametab

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Top 100 Picture Books List

9/2/2020

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I had such a great time interviewing a former school librarian on my podcast last week, that I had to dive into children's picture books even further after our discussion. Here I have compiled some of my very favorite books, some classics, some Caldecott Award books & other award-winning books. I also tried to make sure I didn't repeat too many of the picture books you have already encountered here or on my Instagram & that I listed the place where you can find the book cheapest. :)
I hope you enjoy it & can find some new favorite books to read together!!
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Top 100 Children's Picture Books:

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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Kids Books about Feelings & Emotions

8/25/2020

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This list is a direct result of my podcast this week (#10) on using books to help our children handle their emotions & feelings, including a validation of their feelings. Let me point out that several of the books listed below fit into more than one category of feelings; I just tried to pick the most relevant one. Some of these are favorites around our house (most of the "how I feel" books) & some are brand new finds that I researched in preparation for the podcast; enjoy!
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Children's Books about Emotions & Feelings:

*Mixed Emotions/All Feelings*
I'm Happy-Sad Today
by: Lory Britain
(Happy & sad, & excited & nervous-- all at the same time! And there are different versions of happy too; quiet & content or loud & giggly.)
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Happy-Sad-Today-Lory-Britain/dp/1338646966/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YHNVZNRBSZSK&dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+happy+sad+today&qid=1598386306&sprefix=I%27m+Happy+Sad%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-2

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
by: Brittney Winn Lee
(This boy has such big feelings, that you may catch tears spilling from his eyes or laughing hard at a joke. But he also tries to stuff down his feelings so that no one can see them because he's embarrassed. In this colorful book, he learns that feelings are actually something to be celebrated.)
https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Big-Feelings/dp/150645450X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+boy+with+big+big+feelings&qid=1598386282&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0UUdFU1VWVjNEMDkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3MjkxNTMyVU1MTE1GMDZTQVVEJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTUyODkxVFRGU1dXS0ZKR05PJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Today I Feel: An Alphabet of Feelings
by: Madalena Moniz
(This book illustrates all of the emotions of a child through watercolor illustrations.)
https://www.target.com/p/today-i-feel-by-madalena-moniz-hardcover/-/A-51533554

The Color Monster
by: Anna Llenas
(A little girl helps the color monster store all of his mixed up emotions in separate jars, so that he can experience them (colorfully) at the appropriate times. He even feels love at the end of the book!)
https://www.target.com/p/color-monster-story-about-emotions-by-anna-llenas/-/A-53679103

In my Heart: a Book of Feelings
by: Jo Witek
(A little girl goes through all of the emotions she feels on different days, & at the center of it all is a papercut heart.)
https://www.amazon.com/My-Heart-Feelings-Growing-Hearts/dp/1419713108/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=in+my+heart&qid=1598387118&sr=8-1

F is for Feelings
by: Melanie Millar
(Sometimes children need help to describe what they are feeling; this is a positive alphabet book to teach them important emotion words.)
https://www.amazon.com/F-Feelings-Goldie-Millar/dp/1575424762/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=f+is+for+feelings&qid=1598386628&sr=8-1

All About Feelings
by: Felicity Brooks (Usborne)
(This colorful book helps a child decide how they are feeling today.)
https://usborne.com/browse-books/catalogue/product/1/14898/all-about-feelings/

The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!
by: Mo Willems
(The bus driver is trying to convince the pigeon to be happy, but as usual, he is running the full gamut of emotions.)
https://www.amazon.com/Pigeon-Has-Feelings-Willems-2005/dp/B00D81XTXS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1598384966&sr=8-1-spons

For Little Tears (A Feel Better Book)
by: Holly Brochman
(This book is written in rhyme & is designed to help kids identify with sad feelings.)
https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Better-Book-Little-Tears/dp/1433830310/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=For+Little+Tears&qid=1598386172&sr=8-1

*Happy Books*
My Heart Fills with Happiness
by: Monique Gray Smith
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Fills-Happiness-Monique-Smith/dp/1459809572/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+heart+fills+with+happiness&qid=1598386147&sr=8-1

Where Happiness Begins
by: Eva Eland
https://www.amazon.com/Where-Happiness-Begins-Big-Emotions/dp/1783448555/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=when+sadness+is+at+your+door&qid=1598387188&sr=8-4

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
by: Carol McCloud
https://www.amazon.com/Have-Filled-Bucket-Today-Bucketfilling/dp/099609993X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28Z173M41QC4P&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+bean+bucket+filler+book&qid=1598387389&sprefix=how+to+be+a+bucket%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-3

Happiness Is.....500 Things to Be Happy About
by: Lisa Swerling
https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Things-Happy-About/dp/1452136009/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=happiness+books+for+kids&qid=1598387461&sr=8-5

Where Happiness Lives
by: Barry Timms) Kane Miller (publisher)
https://c8314.myubam.com/p/7756/where-happiness-lives

*Anger Books*
Ravi's Roar
by: Tom Percival
https://www.target.com/p/ravi-s-roar-big-bright-feelings-by-tom-percival-hardcover/-/A-76551834

Alexander & the Horrible No Good, Very Bad Day
by: Judith Viorst
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/alexander-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day_judith-viorst/253652/#isbn=1416985956&idiq=5280167

Llama Llama Mad at Mama
by: Anna Dewedny
https://www.amazon.com/Llama-Mad-at-Mama/dp/0670062405/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+mad+at+mama&qid=1598386962&sr=8-1

Red, Red, Red
by: Polly Dunbar (Kane Miller, publisher)
https://c8314.myubam.com/p/8186/red-red-red

Allie All Along
by: Sarah Lynn Reul
https://www.amazon.com/Allie-Along-Sarah-Lynne-Reul/dp/1454928581/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=allie+all+along&qid=1598387337&sr=8-1

*Books on Stress & Anxiety*
Stress Stinks!
by: Bryan Smith
https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Stinks-Without-Limits-Bryan/dp/1944882464/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stress+stinks&qid=1598585952&sr=8-1

Ruby Finds a Worry
by: Tom Percival
(Poor little Ruby; she has something following her around everywhere-- it's a big, fat worry! And it just keeps getting bigger! But, then one day, Ruby finds another little boy who has a worry tagging along behind him too, & they both learn to talk about it so they can move past the worries.)
https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Finds-Worry-Tom-Percival/dp/1547602376/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ruby+finds+a+worry&qid=1598385670&sr=8-3

Mop Rides the Waves of Life
by: Jaimal Yogis (He is such an awesome person! Jaimal sent me a pdf of his book & a neat video too & I enjoyed reviewing his book. Check out the animated trailer here.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjmsq-jka1k&feature=youtu.be
Book Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Rides-Waves-Life-Jaimal-Yogis/dp/1946764604/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mop+rides+the+waves+of+life&qid=1598385260&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTzFPQzlIMERQRFZMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDI5OTQwMzQzWkJMUzNKMVhJRCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTUxMTU2MkFIWVNPUUQ4VVRNSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

B is for Breathe
by: Melissa Boyd
https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Coping-Fussy-Frustrating-Feelings-ebook/dp/B07P843MCT/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=b+is+for+breathe&qid=1598385624&sr=8-2

Splish, Splash, Splat!
by: Rob Scotton
(Splat is nervous about learning to swim...& having someone over to play. But he learns how to get along with the friend & even gets in the water & paddles around at school.)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/splish-splash-splat_rob-scotton/371201/#isbn=0062294385&idiq=28916504

A Little Spot of Anxiety
by: Diane Alber
https://www.amazon.com/Little-SPOT-Anxiety-Calming-Worries/dp/1951287053/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=a+little+spot+of+anxiety&qid=1598385196&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySE4wUjVUR0M4NjQyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTYwMjQxMk1aWkhXSjlXWEdGUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDk1Mzc1M1YxVlkxRjhVU1JWMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

The Yeti & the Jolly Llama
by: Surya Das
(Yoga & meditation are emphasized in this clever tale!)
https://kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781683643869B/the-yeti-and-the-jolly-lama-a-tale-of-friends

*Sadness Books*
When Sadness is at Your Door
by: Eva Eland
(This book teaches children how to approach sadness as if it were a guest or a person.)
https://www.amazon.com/When-Sadness-at-Your-Door/dp/0525707182/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+sadness+is+at+your+door&qid=1598387165&sr=8-1

Why Do I Feel So Sad? A Grief Book for Children
by: Tracy-Lambert- Prater
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Do-Feel-So-Sad/dp/1646117131/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=why+do+i+feel+so+sad&qid=1598387064&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVRWRTRVMllaNTNQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODY5ODMxMUlZMTBIUEU1WkI1USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzYwNzY4NVhYRTlIWFMyU1hXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Hurty Feelings
by: Helen Lester
https://www.amazon.com/Hurty-Feelings-Helen-Lester/dp/0618840621/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RJC3UAYHYB2Q&dchild=1&keywords=hurty+feelings&qid=1598585792&sprefix=hurty+feelings%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
Nothing Rhymes with Orange
by: Adam Rex
https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Rhymes-Orange-Adam-Rex/dp/1452154430/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G11MJ18DVVQ7&dchild=1&keywords=nothing+rhymes+with+orange+book&qid=1598585813&sprefix=nothing+rhymes+with%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

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Children's Books about WRITING

8/18/2020

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This week on my podcast I discussed how to raise writers & focused on what parents, caretakers & educators can do to facilitate a love of learning to write! Here are some cute children's books that go along with that vein. Also, just a quick side note, I had difficulty finding more than 8 quality children's books to share with you. But there are a ton of adult books on writing out there, in case you're wondering.

Children's Books about Writing:
1. Scribble Stones
by: Diane Alber
https://www.amazon.com/Scribble-Stones-Diane-Alber/dp/1732934649/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=scribble+stones&qid=1597779061&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyV0cxU0ZaM1BBQllPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTgxNDM4MzhIRjBUQTFIVkI0SCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjgwMDQ3MkhHU1BNRUo5Q0VaNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

2. Ralph Tells a Story (*Kindle Unlimited)
by: Abby Hanlon
https://www.amazon.com/Ralph-Tells-Story-Abby-Hanlon-ebook/dp/B007TX6HO4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ralph+writes+a+story&qid=1597779008&sr=8-2

3. Frindle
by: Andrew Clements
(This one was a favorite with my 4th graders. It's more of a middle grade novel, but it's about a boy named Nick who renames a pen to "frindle" & about his experiments with words & language.)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/frindle_andrew-clements_brian-selznick/247963/#isbn=0439607272&idiq=8793980

4. Little Red Writing
by: Joan Holub
https://www.chroniclebooks.com/collections/womens-history-month/products/little-red-writing-1?_pos=1&_sid=6fb7592c9&_ss=r

5. Seeds & Trees
by: Brandon Walden
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/seeds-and-trees_kristen-and-kevin-howdeshell/20126017/#isbn=1925638383&idiq=40876796

6. The Word Collector
by: Peter H. Reynolds
https://www.amazon.com/Word-Collector-Peter-H-Reynolds/dp/0545865026/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+word+collector&qid=1597779298&sr=8-2

7. How to Write a Story
by: Kate Messner
https://www.target.com/p/how-to-write-a-story-by-kate-messner-hardcover/-/A-78800747

8. Bears Make the Best Writing Buddies
by: Carmen Oliver
https://www.target.com/p/bears-make-the-best-writing-buddies-bears-make-the-best-by-carmen-oliver-hardcover/-/A-79132863

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Children's Books about SWIMMING!

8/8/2020

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Summertime (and Arizona) are for swimming!
I have a reluctant swimmer (if that's a thing) & the other sibling LOVES getting wet & going swimming. So, I thought checking out some books about swimming would help the reluctant one & here's some cute books I found along the way. I also added a few mermaid books, for those of you with children who live in the water. Hope you enjoy them!

SWIMMING BOOKS:
1. Froggy Learns to Swim
by: Jonathan London
(Cute & adorable froggy doesn't want to try swimming...but then he swings into the pond & his mom teaches him some tricks for how to start swimming. And then Froggy doesn't want to get out!)
https://www.amazon.com/Froggy-Learns-Swim-Jonathan-London/dp/0140553126/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3D28MSNHOLH0M&dchild=1&keywords=froggy+learn+to+swim&qid=1597088479&sprefix=froggy+lear%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2

2. 1,2,3 Jump!
by: Lisl Detlefesen
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/1-2-3-jump_lisl-h-detlefsen/19689698/#isbn=1626726817&idiq=37477891

3. Jabari Jumps
by: Gaia Cornwell
(Jabari has just finished swim lessons & he is confident he can go jump off the diving board. But then he realizes how scary it might be & he starts trying to stretch and devise a special jump before he actually goes off; it's a sweet story about overcoming our fears.)
https://www.amazon.com/Jabari-Jumps-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536202908/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1597089301&sr=8-2

4. Llama Llama Learns to Swim
by: Anna Dewdney
(Llama Llama is a little nervous around water. Will he be able to learn to splash & swim with his friends?)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/llama-llama-learns-to-swim/18658704/#isbn=1524787191

5. Swimming, Swimming
by: Gary Clement
(The best days of summer are portrayed as a boy & his friends spend hours swimming at the neighborhood community pool. This is based on a song "Swimming, swimming in a swimming pool.)
https://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Gary-Clement/dp/1554984491/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=swimming+swimming+gary+clements&qid=1597090192&s=books&sr=1-1-catcorr

6. Saturday is Swimming Day
by: Hyewon Yum
(A sweet girl gets nervous & has a stomachache each Saturday when it's time for her swimming lessons. She sits by the side of the pool each week until she finally gets comfortable enough to get in & practice her kicks.)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/saturday-is-swimming-day_hyewon-yum/18603582/#isbn=0763691178&idiq=40689265

7. Maisy Learns to Swim
by: Lucy Cousins
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/maisy-goes-swimming_lucy-cousins/995196/#isbn=0763677493&idiq=29291412

8. Splish Splash, Splat!
by: Rob Scotton
(Splat the cat hates the water, but it's time to learn how to swim at school. Will he get brave enough to get in the water & learn with his classmates?)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/splish-splash-splat_rob-scotton/371201/#isbn=006197868X&idiq=3992787

9. Curious George Goes Swimming
by: H.A. Rey
(Everyone's favorite monkey is back & it's summertime, so he wants to go swimming!)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/curious-george-goes-swimming_ha-rey/19704596/#isbn=1328973115&idiq=35016960

10. Stewie the Duck Learns How to Swim
by: Leonard/Shapiro
(Stewie teaches kids water safety in this cute picture book. His sisters don't want to let him in the water to swim with the big ducks until he learns the safety rules. )
https://www.amazon.com/Stewie-Duck-Learns-Leonard-Shapiro/dp/0966861116/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=swimming+books+for+kids&qid=1597123822&sr=8-5
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Mermaid Books:
1. Mermaid School
by: Joanne Stewart Wetzel
https://www.amazon.com/Mermaid-School-Joanne-Stewart-Wetzel/dp/0399557164/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=mermaid+school&qid=1597115842&sr=8-2

2. How to Catch a Mermaid
by: Adam Wallace
https://www.amazon.com/How-Catch-Mermaid-Adam-Wallace/dp/149266247X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+catch+a+mermaid&qid=1597124014&sr=8-2

3. The Mermaid
by: Jan Brett
https://www.amazon.com/Mermaid-Jan-Brett/dp/0399170723/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+mermaid&qid=1597124038&sr=8-3

4. Mabel: A Mermaid Tale
by: Rowboat Watkins
https://www.amazon.com/Mabel-Mermaid-Friendship-Read-Aloud-Toddlers/dp/1452155275/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=mabel+the+mermaid&qid=1597124058&sr=8-2

5. Mermaid Dreams
by: Kate Pugsley
https://www.amazon.com/Mermaid-Dreams-Kate-Pugsley/dp/0735264910/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=mermaid+dreams&qid=1597115808&sr=8-2

6. Mermaids Mermaids in the Sea
by: Bethany Stahl
https://www.amazon.com/Mermaids-Sea-Bethany-Stahl/dp/1951987969/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mabel%3A+a+mermaid+fable&qid=1597115740&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHSzhCTDJLS080U1omZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMjk2MDQyRTJUMVNZWUdQSjdGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMjEzMTEyTTNVUjNHTFBITjFOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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Life-Changing Books

8/3/2020

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I had the privilege to interview Nick Hutchison of Bookthinkers this week on the podcast. We discussed life-changing books for both of us & I will be sharing those books on this post! I asked Nick for his top 5, & I am sharing 30 of my favorite life-changing books with you (I shared 5 of these on the show.)
Disclaimer: I have read 25 of the 30 books I listed; the other ones are on my TBR bookshelf.

Nick's List:
1. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
by: Robert Kiyosaki
https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rich+dad+poor+dad&qid=1596491522&sr=8-2

2. The 4-Hour Workweek
by: Timothy Ferriss
https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S09H3JAB640S&dchild=1&keywords=the+4+hour+work+week&qid=1596492361&sprefix=the+4+hour+w%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1
3.The Compound Effect, by:Darren Hardy
https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+compound+effect&qid=1596520866&sr=8-1
4. The Go-Giver, by: Bob Berg & John David Mann
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+go-giver&qid=1596520901&sr=8-2

5. Vagabonding, by: Rolf Potts
https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=vagabonding&qid=1596584992&sr=8-2
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Katie's List:

Atomic Habits, by: JamesClear

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Outer Space, Rockets, etc. List

7/24/2020

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(Reposting this list since we have added quite a few more books to the list.)
Do you have a live-in astronaut at your house? I sure do. Lately, most any book we read or show we see has to be about space. It's so neat to see your little people developing interests & likes; it also excites me that he takes charge of looking for books he knows will interest him from the library. Here's a list of our top 10 & I also will include a link to an awesome mom's website for coloring pages (not just outer-space-themed either!)
www.momjunction.com/print-coloring-image/87543/print/2014/08/The-Standing-Astronaut-17/
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1. Moonshot --the Flight of Apollo 11
(my son's newest most favorite book, as pictured to the left with him building a rocket today! This is a longer, more vocabulary dense book about the flight of Apollo 11 & her famous crew, including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin & Collins.)
by: Brian Floca <---an awesome author/illustrator whose work I admire.
www.amazon.com/Moonshot-Richard-Jackson-Atheneum-Hardcover/dp/1534440305/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Moonshot&qid=1582148238&sr=8-1

2. "Mousetronaut"
By: Mark Kelly
(a mouse trains to become an astronaut & then travels to outer space; he ends up saving the mission too!)
www.amazon.com/Mousetronaut-Based-Partially-Story-Wiseman/dp/1442458240/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mousetronaut&qid=1582153669&sr=8-1

3. Field Trip to the Moon
by: John Hare
(a cute wordless picture book with an artistic little girl who gets left behind on a school field trip with some cute aliens)

www.amazon.com/Field-Trip-Moon-John-Hare/dp/0823442535/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+field+trip+to+the+moon&qid=1583963154&sr=8-1

4. Earthrise (Apollo 8 photo, which is gorgeous!)
by: James Gladstone
www.amazon.com/Earthrise-Apollo-Photo-Changed-World/dp/1771473169/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Earthrise&qid=1582162528&s=books&sr=1-5

5. Curious George Discovers Space
by: Monica Perez
(based on the same character created by Margret & H.A. Rey; George has been commissioned to take a rocket up to outer space to help drop off food to some astronauts who are already on a mission up there.)
www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Discovers-science-storybook/dp/0544500288/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Curious+George+discovers+space&qid=1582162562&s=books&sr=1-1

5. Did you Know? Space (fun FAQ’s about outer space)
by: Sarah Cruddas
www.amazon.com/Did-You-Know-Space-Questions/dp/1465461868/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Did+you+know%3F+space&qid=1582162597&s=books&sr=1-1

6. Outer Space Bedtime Race
by: Rob Sanders
https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Space-Bedtime-Race-Sanders/dp/0385386478/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=outer+space+bedtime+race&qid=1595608071&sr=8-1

7.Dinosaur Rocket!
by: Penny Dale
www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Rocket-Penny-Dale/dp/0763679992/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dinosaur+Rocket&qid=1582162499&s=books&sr=1-1

8. There's no Place Like Space! (Fun facts about outer space)
by: Tish Rabe
www.amazon.com/Theres-No-Place-Like-Space/dp/0679891153/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=There%27s+no+place+like+space&qid=1582162464&s=books&sr=1-3

9. If You Decide to go to the Moon
by: Faith McNulty
(and one of my favorite illustrators, Stephen Kellogg!)
www.amazon.com/dp/0590483595?psc=1&pf_rd_p=d8ce9248-9f14-4bd5-8d02-a98af28945ae&pf_rd_r=KY0ND0162VVDJA38Q23A&pd_rd_wg=lvZTP&pd_rd_i=0590483595&pd_rd_w=xKHTQ&pd_rd_r=8e4a97e2-7fa3-4fdd-a7b7-0785b88af216&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_sbs_sem_01_02_t_img_lh

10. Picnic in the Stars
by: S.K. Turner
(a little boy & his twin siblings are outside looking at the stars & wondering if they can go see them up close. Their dad is an inventor & builds a rocket ship for them so they can go!)

11. The First Men Who Went to the Moon
By: Rhonda Gowler Greene
(A cartoon depicting the real life story of the 3 astronauts who went to the Moon in 1969. It’s a nonfiction book, complete with captions, but it has a rhyming storyline to it too. )
https://www.amazon.com/First-Men-Who-Went-Moon/dp/1585364126/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+first+men+who+went+to+the+moon&qid=1596928392&sr=8-2

12. Margot and the Moon Landing
by: A.C. Fitzpatrick
(Margot is exceptionally passionate about outer space & the moon landing. She can even recite parts of Neil Armstrong's speech on command! But her mom & classmates do not seem interested; Margot gets upset & wants to find a way to express herself.)
https://www.amazon.com/Margot-Moon-Landing-C-Fitzpatrick/dp/1773213601/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TEKLVDDQT724&dchild=1&keywords=margot+and+the+moon+landing&qid=1595608232&sprefix=Margot+and+the+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

13. Max and the Tag-Along Moon
By: Floyd Cooper
(Max wonders why the moon is following him home in the night sky on the way home from his grandmother’s house.)
https://www.amazon.com/Max-Tag-Along-Moon-Floyd-Cooper/dp/0147515467/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=max+%26+the+tag-along+moon&qid=1595608098&sr=8-1

14. I Am Earth
by: James McDonald
(A great Earth Day book, as well as an informative book presented by Earth itself with useful facts about Earth.)
https://www.amazon.com/Am-Earth-Day-Book-Kids-ebook/dp/B01M3SUPR1/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+Earth&qid=1595608140&sr=8-2

15. The Magic School Bus: Lost in Outer Space
by: Joanna Cole
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-School-Lost-Solar-System/dp/0590414291/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=magic+school+bus+outer+space&qid=1595608175&sr=8-1

16. Roaring Rockets
by: Tony Mitton
(A cute little rhyming picture book about rockets; part of the Amazing Machines series.)
https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Rockets-Amazing-Machines-Mitton/dp/0753453053/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=roaring+rockets&qid=1595608448&sr=8-1

17. Spaceships & Rockets
by: DK
(A scientific, nonfiction book that describes the different between shuttles & rockets & the work they perform.)
https://www.amazon.com/DK-Readers-L2-Spaceships-Missions/dp/1465445110/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=rocket+books&qid=1595608503&sr=8-9

18. I am the Moon
by: James McDonald
(Fun facts about the Moon, presented by the Moon himself! Did you know the moon plays an important role in the life cycle of Earth? )
https://www.amazon.com/Am-Moon-Book-About-Kids-ebook/dp/B07KYFVB3V/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=i+am+the+moon&qid=1595608627&sr=8-2

19. 8 Spinning Planets
by: Brian James
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545235170?pf_rd_r=101WRP8HB4YTH850F288&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

20. Laika, the Astronaut
by: Owen Davey
(The first animal to orbit planet earth, was a dog! Here's his story.)
https://www.amazon.com/Laika-Astronaut-Owen-Davey-illustrator/dp/1783700270/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=laika%2C+the+astronaut&qid=1595615986&s=books&sr=1-1

21. Pluto Gets the Call
by: Adam Rex
(Pluto is happy to show the reader around outer space, but bummed when it gets a call from Earth's scientists changing it to an ice dwarf instead of a planet. )
https://www.amazon.com/Pluto-Gets-Call-Adam-Rex/dp/1534414533/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Pluto+gets+the+call&qid=1595877544&sr=8-2

22. Papa Put a Man on the Moon
by: Kristy Dempsey
(A little girl feels proud knowing her dad helped design the astronauts' suits to go to the Moon in 1969.)
https://www.amazon.com/Papa-Put-Moon-Kristy-Dempsey/dp/0735230749/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=papa+put+a+man+on+the+moon&qid=1596928123&sr=8-1

23. Saturn Could Sail (and Other Fun Facts)
by: Laura Lyn Diesiena
https://www.amazon.com/Saturn-Could-Laura-Disiena-2015-01-01/dp/B01K0SQ0R8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=saturn+could+sail&qid=1596928205&sr=8-2

24. Mars First Friends
by: Susanna Leonard Hill
https://www.amazon.com/Mars-First-Friends-Come-Rovers/dp/1728205182/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Mars+First+Friends&qid=1598557672&sr=8-1

25. A Kite for Moon
by: Jane Yolen
www.amazon.com/Kite-Moon-Jane-Yolen/dp/0310756421/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1600888470&sr=8-1

**Bonus Read (be warned, there is a LOT more text in this picture book & it's basically a scientific textbook, with a cute cat cartoon sharing facts)**
Professor Astro Cats Frontiers of Space
by: Dr. Dominic Walliman
https://www.amazon.com/Professor-Astro-Cats-Frontiers-Space/dp/1909263079/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HIJLRDTSFLAQ&dchild=1&keywords=professor+astro+cat%27s+frontiers+of+space&qid=1595608675&sprefix=professor+astro%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1

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Back-To-School Books for Kids

7/23/2020

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For some, the traditional school year starts in less than a month! For some, homeschooling will resume, but it's still a school year in a different classroom-- many are leaning from home.
Hopefully some of these back-to-school books will help both you & your children navigate the unknown waters of the upcoming school year! :) Keep your chins up & keep up the excellent work!
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1. Froggy Goes to School
by: Jonathan London
https://www.amazon.com/Froggy-Goes-School-Jonathan-London/dp/0140562478/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38L3H3PZ4SN4N&dchild=1&keywords=froggy+goes+to+school&qid=1596208670&sprefix=Froggy+goes+to%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-2

2. Pete the Cat: Rockin' in my School Shoes
by: James Dean
https://www.amazon.com/Pete-Cat-Rocking-School-Shoes/dp/0061910244/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EDZYPUCKGHGG&dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+rocking+in+my+school+shoes&qid=1596208687&sprefix=pete+the+cat+rockin%27%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1

3. How to Get Your Teacher Ready
by: Jean Reagan
https://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Teacher-Ready-relationships/dp/055353825X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=How+to+get+your+teacher+ready&qid=1596208704&sr=8-2

4. King of Kindergarten
by: Derrick Barnes
https://www.amazon.com/King-Kindergarten-Derrick-Barnes/dp/1524740748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+king+of+kindergarten&qid=1596153172&sr=8-1

5. If You Take a Mouse to School
by: Laura Numeroff
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/if-you-take-a-mouse-to-school-by-laura-joffe-numeroff/246504/#isbn=0060283289&idiq=4716353

6.Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School
by: Herman Parish
(This is a new version of Amelia Bedelia, based off the original writing.)
https://kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780061544576B/amelia-bedelias-first-day-of-school

7. What the Dinosaurs Did at School
by: Refe & Susan Tuma
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/what-the-dinosaurs-did-at-school_susan-tuma_refe-tuma/13997386/#isbn=0316552895&idiq=30170239
8. The Recess Queen
by: Alexis O'Neill
(Mean Jean is the bully of the playground, until a new kid comes to school & befriends her.)
https://www.amazon.com/Recess-Queen-Alexis-Oneill/dp/0439206375/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+recess+queen&qid=1596209602&sr=8-1
9.What Should Danny Do?
by: Adir Levy
https://www.amazon.com/Should-Danny-School-Power-Choose/dp/0692914374/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=what+should+danny&qid=1596156411&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRURVWU1JMlhaMFNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODgyNjk0MkpUSURWM1FKUUM5OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODI1NDA3QUZFMzhWUUZFUUwzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

10. All the Words You Need to Know Before you Start School
by: Felicity Brooks
https://www.amazon.com/Words-Need-Before-Start-School/dp/1474951279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5SXXDU1DTZT&dchild=1&keywords=all+the+words+you+need+to+know+before+you+start+school&qid=1596156527&sprefix=All+the+Words+you+Need+to+Know+Before+you+Sta%2Caps%2C734&sr=8-1

11. Our Class is a Family
by: Shannon Olsen
(*Kindle Unlimited)
https://www.amazon.com/Our-Class-Family-Shannon-Olsen-ebook/dp/B0893ZCG22/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=our+class+is+a+family&qid=1596156671&sr=8-2

12. First Day Jitters
by: Julie Danneberg
(Everybody's tummy gets a little nervous when a new school year begins; it's called the first day jitters! Also by this author is the Last Day Blues.)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/first-day-jitters_julie-danneberg/414430/#isbn=0545102022&idiq=933809

13. Llama Llama Misses Mama!
by: Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama is nervous about starting school because he knows he will miss his mama alll day. But after his first day, he surprisingly makes some friends & does some fun things until it's time for mama to come back.)
https://www.amazon.com/Llama-Misses-Mama-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0670061980/ref=sr_1_2?crid=RC3QSIIT5E2U&dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+misses+mama&qid=1596209823&sprefix=llama+llama%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

14. The Pigeon Has to Go To School
by: Mo Willems
https://www.amazon.com/Pigeon-HAS-Go-School/dp/1368046452/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3ENH9D2RW8ZNX&dchild=1&keywords=the+pigeon+has+to+go+to+school&qid=1596157071&sprefix=the+pigeon+%2Caps%2C387&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRUlVQjZLREJMV1EzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTgwODAyMUpBQldaSEFIUkZLTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzczMzI0NDAzNTg3QUpHSlgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

15. The Kissing Hand
by: Audrey Penn
(Little Raccoon is nervous about starting night school & leaving his Mommy & friends behind. Luckily, Mommy has a neat trick to help calm his nerves & help remind him of her even when they're apart.)
https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand/dp/1933718005/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Kissing+Hand&qid=1596155078&sr=8-1

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Cross-Curricular Picture Books

7/21/2020

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On my latest episode, #6, I discussed "the summer slide" & what can be done to avoid this slide by parents & educators together. Here are a few cute picture books that cover more than one subject (crosscurricular) & can help you achieve your objectives of keeping your child's mind sharp & fresh during the summer!
This list could also be used for homeschooling purposes.
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1. Math Curse
by: Jon Scieszka
https://www.amazon.com/Math-Curse-Jon-Scieszka/dp/0670861944/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1595379328&sr=8-2
2. How Much Is A Million?
by: David M. Schwartz
https://www.amazon.com/Much-Million-Reading-Rainbow-Books/dp/0688099335/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1595379358&sr=8-9
3. Counting on Katherine
by: Helaine Baker
https://www.amazon.com/Counting-Katherine-Johnson-Saved-Apollo/dp/1250137527/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1595379423&sr=8-16
4. 7 Ate 9
by: Tara Lazar
https://www.amazon.com/7-Ate-9-Tara-Lazar/dp/1484717791/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1595379477&sr=8-28
5. Science Curse
by: Jon Scieszka
https://www.amazon.com/Science-Golden-Awards-Picture-Awards/dp/0670910570/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1595379624&sr=8-6

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Diverse Children's Books

7/2/2020

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True to this week's podcast topic, Diversifying Our Home Libraries (episode 4) here is a list of 25 fantastic, well-researched books about people of color, people with disabilities, and how we can learn to respect & love everyone. I believe children's books provide an excellent opportunity to help children make text-to-self or text-to-world connections. Books can also facilitate discussions about hard and confusing topics. Our children need to understand how they can make this world a better place, & it is our job to teach them by reading by example!

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1. I Am Enough
by: Grace Byers
https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Enough-Grace-Byers/dp/0062667122/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+enough&qid=1596409273&sr=8-2

2. Not Quite Snow White
by: Ashley Franklin
https://www.amazon.com/Quite-Snow-White-Ashley-Franklin/dp/006279860X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Not+Quite+Snow+White&qid=1594096600&sr=8-2

3. It's OK To Be Different
by: Sharon Purtill
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/its-ok-to-be-different-a-childrens-picture-book-about-diversity-and-kindness_sharon-purtill/23443352/#isbn=0973410442&idiq=34360157

4. I Can Do Hard Things
by: Gabi Garcia
https://www.amazon.com/Can-Do-Hard-Things-Affirmations/dp/0998958085/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=I+Can+Do+Hard+Things&qid=1594096660&sr=8-2

5. 50 Fearless Women Who Made American History: an American History for Kids
by: Jennifer Bazzit
https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Women-Made-American-History/dp/1646111036/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1G46XPK1E46AY&dchild=1&keywords=50+fearless+women+who+made+american+history&qid=1594096983&sprefix=50+Fearless+Women%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-2

6. Parker Looks Up
by: Parker & Jessica Curry
https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Looks-Up-Extraordinary-Moment/dp/1534451862/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QO7ZQRBZ9N2M&dchild=1&keywords=parker+looks+up&qid=1594096964&sprefix=Parker+Look%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1

7. Kamala & Maya's Big Idea
by: Meena Harris
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/kamala-and-mayas-big-idea_meena-harris/23555972/#isbn=0062937405&idiq=38736551

8. Lilah Tov Good Night
by: Ben Gundersheimer
https://www.amazon.com/Lilah-Good-Night-Gundersheimer-Mister/dp/1524740667/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EYWM8TQFHT54&dchild=1&keywords=lilah+tov+good+night&qid=1594097112&sprefix=Lilah+Tov+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

9. Cookies: Bite- Size Lifestyle Lessons
by: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
https://www.amazon.com/Cookies-Bite-Size-Amy-Krouse-Rosenthal/dp/006058081X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18K2A3L2J86Y3&dchild=1&keywords=cookies+bite+size+life+lessons&qid=1594097132&sprefix=Cookies%3A+Bite%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1

10. The Story of Hula
by: Carla Golembe
https://www.besspress.com/childrens-books-products/story-of-hula?rq=The%20Story%20of%20Hula

11. Who was Coretta Scott King?
by: Gail Herman
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/who-was-coretta-scott-king_gail-herman/13913811/#isbn=0451532619&idiq=32144587

12. Who Belongs Here? An American Story
by: Margy Burns Knight
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Belongs-Here-American-Story/dp/0884486397/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=who+belongs+here&qid=1594520824&sr=8-1

13. Sweet Clara & the Freedom Quilt
by: Deborah Hopkinson
https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Clara-Freedom-Reading-Rainbow/dp/0679874720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KE75BN16FER9&dchild=1&keywords=sweet+clara+and+the+freedom+quilt+by+deborah+hopkinson&qid=1594098328&sprefix=sweet+clara+and%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1

14. Lizzie Demands a Seat!
by: Beth Anderson
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/lizzie-demands-a-seat--elizabeth-jennings-fights-for-streetcar-rights/21513237/#isbn=1629799394&idiq=35917569

15. Just One You
by: Lillian Jaine
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/just-one-you_sesame-workshop/9475128/#isbn=1402297351&idiq=19503717

16. Last Stop on Market Street
by: Matt de la Pena
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/last-stop-on-market-street/9371936/#isbn=0399257748&idiq=9302665
17. Island Toes
by: Christin Lozano
https://www.besspress.com/childrens-books-products/island-toes

18. All Are Welcome
by: Alexandra Penfold
https://kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780525579656B/all-are-welcome

19. Let's Dance!
by: Valerie Bolling
https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Dance-Valerie-Bolling/dp/1635921422/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=let%27s+dance&qid=1594099003&sr=8-2

20. The Big Umbrella
by: Amy June Bates
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Umbrella-Amy-June-Bates/dp/1534406581/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+big+umbrella&qid=1594099035&sr=8-1

21. Astro Girl
by: Ken-Wilson Max
https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Girl-Ken-Wilson-Max/dp/1536209465/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Astro+Girl&qid=1594099059&sr=8-2

22. Salt in His Shoes (about Michael Jordan as a kid)
by: Deloris Jordan
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/salt-in-his-shoes-michael-jordan-in-pursuit-of-a-dream_roslyn-m-jordan_deloris-jordan/283350/#isbn=0689834195&idiq=4823305

23. One Big Heart
by: Linsey Davis
https://www.amazon.com/One-Big-Heart-Celebration-Different/dp/0310767857/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=one+big+heart&qid=1594098564&sr=8-1

24. Hair Love
by: Matthew A. Cherry
https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Love-Matthew-Cherry/dp/0525553363/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=hair+love&qid=1594098441&sr=8-2

25. Skin Like Mine
by: LaTashia M. Perry
https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Like-Mine-Kids/dp/0997157984/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/130-9070966-6112241?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0997157984&pd_rd_r=27bb1c1b-ffc2-44e0-a738-a583e67948a3&pd_rd_w=nd1Vb&pd_rd_wg=1P2il&pf_rd_p=4e3f7fc3-00c8-46a6-a4db-8457e6319578&pf_rd_r=0NKVYAJF62PR74QG5RZ1&psc=1&refRID=0NKVYAJF62PR74QG5RZ1

26. Happy in our Skin
by: Fran Manushkin
https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Our-Skin-Fran-Manushkin/dp/0763699721/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=happy+in+our+skin&qid=1596409034&sr=8-2

27. How to Make a Better World
by: Keilly Swift
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Better-World-Difference/dp/1465490876/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+make+a+better+world&qid=1596409057&sr=8-1

28. I Walk with Vanessa
by: Kerascoet
https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Vanessa-Story-Simple-Kindness/dp/152476955X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=I+walk+with+vanessa&qid=1596409081&sr=8-2

29. Intersection Allies: We Make Room for All
by: Chelsea Johnson
https://www.amazon.com/IntersectionAllies-We-Make-Room-All/dp/1948340089/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ND4AOBOT9ID8&dchild=1&keywords=intersection+allies&qid=1596406752&sprefix=Interesection+Allies%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1

30. Teach Your Dragon about Diversity
by: Steve Herman
https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Dragon-About-Diversity/dp/1948040778/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1ND4AOBOT9ID8&dchild=1&keywords=intersection+allies&qid=1596408966&sprefix=Interesection+Allies%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-6

31. Whoever you Are
by: Mem Fox
https://www.amazon.com/Whoever-You-Reading-Rainbow-Books/dp/0152060308/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=whoever+you+are&qid=1598031645&sr=8-2

32. Different Like Me
by: Xochitl Dixon
https://www.amazon.com/Different-Like-Daily-Bread-Presents/dp/1640700420/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=different+like+me&qid=1598032299&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaOEJQMzdUN1VYQ0gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxODI1MzZYRUlPQzFJRTI1QiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjMzNzcwMjAyNExNWERENjhJRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

33. The Crayon Box that Talked
by: Michael Letzig
https://www.amazon.com/Crayon-Box-that-Talked/dp/0679886117/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1286K1AH8MM7I&dchild=1&keywords=the+crayon+box+that+talked&qid=1598044091&sprefix=the+crayon+box+that%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2

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