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Just finished reading my free book from Dr. Spalding! It's a very cute RF kids novel book that's similar in structure to Magic Tree House, Junie B Jones, etc. Alfie is an African American kid going into second grade. The story tackles having a male teacher, and the nerves that come with a new school year. I was surprised that the book doesn't come out until Fall 2017! I'm feel lucky I got to read it early! I recommend this! #ucflae3414su17

Just behave by Pablo Picasso is a beautifully put together biography. Jonah winter really shows Pablo Picasso as someone determined to be himself. Of course and some cases means breaking certain rules, but that doesn't stop him from expressing himself.
https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/pablo-picasso-activities-for-kids/
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You are really in for an adventure with this science fiction novel Pi in the Sky written by Wendy Mass. Joss, the main character of the story feels overshadowed by his brothers with their oh so important jobs. Joss is in for a big surprise when he is left with the responsibility of duplicating Earth and bringing back Anika. Hold on to your horses for this one!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/wendy-mass/pi-in-the-sky/9780316089166/
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Bubble Homes and fish part is a wonderful and engaging in nonfiction read. I personally was surprised to find out that bubbles could serve as homes. What was even more all inspiring was that some fish use bubbles to communicate! This is definitely in informing and interesting book for the class.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/fabulateacher.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/bubble-homes...
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This wonderful poetry book hits home. I cannot read this story without crying. There is so much that it says and such a simple and beautiful way. This book teaches us so much about learning to fulfill our selves. It also shows the struggles we go through when we hang to fill our emptiness with meaningless temporary things.
http://keepcalmandteachenglish.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-missing-piece-meets-big-...
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I grew up listening to this wonderful traditional literature by Margaret wise Brown. This is a classic! I loved this book because I could read it. The pictures what intriguing and the the plot was easy to follow. This is a great book to use when helping students develop fluency.
https://youtu.be/9yu_g5x3ZoQ
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A picture of freedom is an all inspiring historical fiction text. Clotee, the main character teaches herself how to read and write and it soon discovered by her Masters family tutor. The tutor turns out to be an abolitionist and offers Clotee help to Freedom. This is a great text for civil rights lessons.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activities/teaching-content/teach-dear-ameri...
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This great traditional literature won the 2010 Caldecott award for its breathtaking illustrations. This is a great story of an endearing Mouse confident of its ability to be of use. This is a great story to teach children the importance everyone had as a puzzle piece in a grande picture.

http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/_assets/books/educatorguides/PR1245_%2520TheLio...
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This poetry book is very engaging. Each page is a surprise. It follows sam on his birthday as he opens a gift from his sister...a box of chocolates. This text is great for teaching on the fives senses. It can be a great opener to a lesson on the five senses. http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/printouts/exploring-f...
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