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Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure | James Dean, Kimberly Dean

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Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventures is a story that would likely be read around this time of year. The Pete the Cat series is great for introducing simple math to children in a fun way! These books are highly popular in kindergarten classrooms. Here is a list of activities and ideas related to ALL Pete the Cat books! http://www.kindergartenworks.com/kindergarten-teaching-ideas/writing/pete-the-ca... #ucflae3414sp17

DrSpalding I am sure some children will be hearing this story this week. 💜🐾Pete 8y

AlexandriaJ I really like how there are so many different types of Pete the Cat books! It allows us a teachers to be able to incorporate books that children love into the holidays! 8y

Slacorbiniere I want to have all of the Pete the Cat books and dedicate a section of my classroom library to it! I love how the books are made for every occasion! 8y

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Mariachen

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie | Laura Numeroff

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If You Give a Mouse a Brownie is similar to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Both are circle stories that start and end in a similar setting! This animal fantasy might make students crave a snack! The link provided has different activities and ideas that can be used by a teacher in the classroom! http://sharingkindergarten.com/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-brownie-learning-fun/ #ucflae3414sp17

DrSpalding Comparing and contrasting Numeroff's books during an author study would be a great idea! 8y

PriscillaD I love this series but I haven't heard this one yet, will have to soon though! Great resource too 8y

Slacorbiniere I think this would be an awesome choice for story telling! 8y

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Mariachen

Oh, the Places You'll Go! | Dr Seuss

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This fantasy book is incredibly relatable at any age! It's a great story that can motivate anyone and remind them of their capabilities. The following link is a great example of how this book can be used for an occasion such as a graduation! http://www.seussville.com/parents/activities/mapping-the-places-you-ll-go #ucflae3414sp17

DrSpalding This has been a popular post this semester. Again, you can read this at the end of any school year to encourage your students! 8y

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Mariachen

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? | Bill Martin

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This is a great book for early readers. The story introduces different colors and animals! It also provides a great opportunity for choral readings. Students can recite certain parts all together as a whole. For cool crafts and activities related to the story: http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2011/08/brown-bear-activities-part-ii-fre...
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DrSpalding As we witnessed, this book makes a great storytelling and is appropriate for K-2 students. 8y

PriscillaD I think this is a great good for emerging readers because of its repetition! I love reading this to young children 8y

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Mariachen

How to Raise a Mom | Jean Reagan

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This funny How-to style picture book was written by Jean Raegan and illustrated by Lee Wildish. It has a similar storyline to How to Babysit a Grandpa and is equally entertaining. This book is the newest member to Jean Raegan's series! Click the link to see a full list of her published books and her best sellers! http://www.jeanreagan.com #ucflae3414sp17

DrSpalding Fun read for Mother's Day. 💜 8y

Slacorbiniere I read how to babysit a grandma and loved it! This seems like it would be very entertaining for students 8y

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Mariachen

The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister

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The Rainbow Fish is such a valuable book. This story is entertaining to kids while at the same time providing them with a great message-the importance of sharing. This AF book was written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister. Below is a read aloud video of this great story!
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/the-rainbow-fish
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DrSpalding Make a qr code of this and you have a ready made center or accommodation for a below level reader. http://www.qrstuff.com/ 8y

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Mariachen

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: 2005 Wall Calendar | Laura Joffe Numeroff

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This AF book is a great story for children! It's about a mouse asking for a cookie a many other things! Because it's a circle story, it's a great visual for kids to follow along with. If you click on the link I've provided, you'll find a printable counting card activity to go along with the story! http://www.playdoughtoplato.com/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie-cards/ #Ucflae3414sp17

DrSpalding Nice reference to the circle story format, well done! Number sense and a good book, you can't go wrong! 8y

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Mariachen

Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks | James Dean

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Pete the Cat Five Little Ducks is one of many books in the Pete the Cat series written by James Dean. This series has won many awards such as South Carolina Picture Book and it has also been named a NYT Bestseller! Through this link, you'll be able to discover different lesson plans for different books in the series and more info. on the author! https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=14445 #ucflae3414sp17

ericai i love the pete cat books! i've never heard of this one before so i'm definitely going to read it. i loved the resource you provided. 8y

AlexandriaJ I really enjoyed the link that you posted! At the bottom of the page it has all of the books that he wrote and that is a great quick find to see all of his books! 8y

LaurenM19 I love Pete the Cat books! There are so many activities that we can do with these books 8y

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sarahs Pete the cat is great for the younger ages and helps with phonics, such as rhyming. Great choice! 8y

DanielleS I love Pete the Cat books! These are great stories for the younger children! I really liked the resource that you included! 8y

DrSpalding 💜🐾 8y

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Mariachen

How to Babysit a Grandpa | Jean Reagan

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How to Babysit A Grandpa is the hilarious children's picture book written by Jean Raegan and illustrated by Lee Wildish. If you click this link, you will find out what inspired Jean Raegan to write this book! http://www.jeanreagan.com/index.php/books/how-to-babysit-a-grandpa #ucflae3414sp17

Alisoncavicchi This is a very intriguing book cover! And would definitely be appealing to children 8y

AnastasiaH This seems like a great book for young readers! I wonder if it would make a good read aloud to share with a class. 8y

LaurenM19 This would be a great book to read to younger children! 8y

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DanielleS The cover of this book is very appealing and I think kids would love that! It seems like it might be a great story telling book, I'll have to check that out! 8y

DrSpalding Your link includes how the book was translated into braille as well. Very cool. 8y

AlexandriaJ I really enjoyed your link that you incorporated within your post! I really enjoyed how at the end of the page it has a video of the story being read so if it is being used for a younger age group they can follow along if they don't know all of the words! 8y

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Mariachen

Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr | Doreen Rappaport

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This incredible Caldecott Honor book and Coretta Scott King Honor book is a great way to introduce Martin Luther King Jr. to students. This picture book biography will allow students to see a glimpse of what life was like before integration. Here is an awesome RWT lesson plan for students in 3-5th grade! http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/martin-words-thin... #ucflae3414sp17

PriscillaD This will be a great book to use especially for Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday or for Black History month!! Also get resource included! 8y

DrSpalding An excellent book to add to your classroom library. 8y

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Mariachen

Owen | Kevin Henkes

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Owen by Kevin Henkes is a fantastic book about the difficulties of becoming independent. During this Caldecott Honor award winning book, Owen learns to compromise his comfort with his newfound independence. The following link leads you to the page of the creative author behind this book. www.kevinhenkes.com #UCFLAE3414sp17

DrSpalding Woo hoo! Another quality author's site! 8y

AlexandriaJ I really enjoyed looking at the site that you shared! It had many little places that it can take you so you can become more knowledgeable about the author and it also shows you other books that he has written. 8y

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Mariachen

A Busy Year | Leo Lionni

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A Busy Year by Leo Lionni is a great children's book. It's about two mice who learn about the seasons of the year through their tree-friend. This book would be an incredible way of introducing the seasons to young students. Here is a link of different activities a teacher can use while reading this book. http://www.startsateight.com/a-busy-year-leo-lionni/ #UCFLAE3414sp17

DrSpalding Yes, science integration! What genre? 8y

AlexandriaJ I really like how this story incorporates the seasons! Like you stated, this is a great way to introduce the topic! 8y

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