pickA classic story which takes place in a nostalgic library complete with the smell of the library catalog, maybe this resonates with gen X... I'll be sharing it with the kids this week as part of our response to word of the month: reflect. But the theme is about breaking rules when necessary.
“She was little, but her voice was BIG. And it could be heard everywhere!“
small girl named Millie has a powerful voice that she‘s not afraid to use. Whether it‘s singing, speaking out, or simply expressing herself, Millie‘s voice shines through
pickempowering story that encourages children to embrace their uniqueness and speak with confidence.
Though it is just illustrations they are very moving and tell the whole story I would use this in a classroom to work on story telling.
pickThe Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney published in 2009. This Aesop‘s fable describes a friendship that emerges peculiarly. A rowdy mouse was up the lion from this slumber but decides though let the mouse free. Later when the lion needs a favor after being stuck in a poacher‘s net, the mouse is the one to set him free.
pickThis was my #FoodAndLit pick for #Botswana
It was interesting to read about Mark and Delia‘s experiences living in the Kalahari desert and the relationships they made with the animals living there.
Even as a reader you become invested in the livelihood of the animals.
