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4/21/2020 0 Comments eraserTitle: Eraser Author: Anna Kang Illustrator: Christopher Weyant Genre: Fiction Copyright: Two Lions, New York (2018) Reading Level: P - 2 Interest Level: P - 2 Picture book or chapter book: Picture Summary: The cast of this story is full of writing utensils - pens, pencils, markers, rulers, glue, paper and eraser! The cool kid in school is pencil, who thinks he’s the most creative because he can do math the best! Eraser is sad because nobody thinks she can make anything. Eraser decides to leave their school, and ends up meeting a bunch of First Drafts, who are so happy to see her! They remind her of why she’s so important! Eraser returns to school and helps her friends finish their project! Every member of the team is important. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Teamwork Is it a good read aloud book? yes! Title: Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You Author: Sonia Sotomayor Illustrator: Rafael Lopez Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2019 Reading Level: K-3 Interest Level: K-5 Picture book or chapter book: Yes Summary: 12 kids introduce themselves with the conditions they have like, Down syndrome, diabetes, autism, etc. This book is to help children understand the differences within each other. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Honoring differences. Teaches that when you are curious about someone that looks or acts different, its okay to ask questions. Is it a good read aloud book? Yes Spanish version is also available. Title: Solo Pregunta! Se Diferente, Se Valiente, Se Tu Author: Sonia Sotomayor Illustrator: Rafael Lopez 4/21/2020 0 Comments Hosea Plays onTitle: Hosea Plays On Author: Kathleen M. Blasi Illustrator: Shane W. Evans Genre: Non Fiction Copyright: 2020 Reading Level: K-4 Interest Level: 1-5 Picture book or chapter book: Picture book Summary: A tribute to a local musician, Hosea, whose music has a long lasting effect on his community. Hosea played music for different crowds of people. Hosea tried to make others feel happy with playing music throughout sharing acts of kindness to make the community a better place. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Music. Helping others. Is it a good read aloud book? Yes 3/24/2020 0 Comments Little LeadersTitle: Little Leaders Author: Vashti Harrison Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Genre: Biography Copyright: 2017 Reading Level: K-3 Interest Level: K-4 Picture book or chapter book: Picture Book Summary: Little leaders helps inspire the true stories and expands expectations by black women in America in history. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Bold women in Black History Is it a good read aloud book? Yes 3/11/2020 0 Comments The Mouse WatchTitle: The Mouse Watch Author: J.J. Gilbert Illustrator: J.J. Gilbert Genre: Fiction Copyright: May 2020 Reading Level: 5-8 Interest Level: 3-8 Picture book or chapter book: Novel Summary: Around the glove mice live in the shadows. Mice work together as a team to solve BIG problems using tiny gadgets. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Team work Is it a good read aloud book? No 2/11/2020 0 Comments Separate is never equalTitle: Separate Is Never Equal Author: Duncan Tonatiuh Illustrator: Duncan Tonatiuh Genre: Copyright: 2014 Reading Level: 3-5 Interest Level: 3-5 Picture book or chapter book: picture book Summary: The Mendez family was denied public schooling which lead them to make a petition to integrate schools which stated regardless of skin color, all children had the same opportunities. The Mendez family received a lawyer to help the family fight for desegregation. Overtime, The Mendez family won in 1947, paving the way for a law stating that students are allowed to go to school together regardless of race, ethnicity, or language. Moral of story/lesson/theme: Equality is important Is it a good read aloud book? Yes. |
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