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alexvaughn

alexvaughn

Joined August 2024

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Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

“Strega Nona, Strega Nona, what‘s your secret?”

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Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola

this book is a great book to read to your class to learn the importance of listening and also respecting boundaries. And the story big anthony learns how actions have consequences and I think that that is a great lesson for children to learn as well.

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Strega Nona: Book & CD | Tomie DePaola
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this book shares the story of a kind witch, Strega Nona, and her magical pasta pot. She is known for her belly to heal and help her village and is hired by big anthony, and he uses her pot to cook without permission.

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Paul Bunyan (Anniversary) | Steven Kellogg

“Paul Bunyan was born on a winters night, and it is was so cold that the sun had to stay in bed.”

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Paul Bunyan (Anniversary) | Steven Kellogg

this book is a great book to introduce the tradition of American folklore and creates curiosity about other details and legends throughout history

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Paul Bunyan | Steven Kellogg
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This retelling of Paul Bunyan, celebrates the large lumberjack and his companion. This book describes his logging skills and how they led to the creation of many natural landmarks, such as the great Canyon and the Great Lakes.

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The Ugly Duckling | Hans Christian Andersen

“It matters not what you look like, but what you are.”

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The Ugly Duckling | Hans Christian Andersen

this classic story would be used in a classroom to teach about the important lessons of acceptance and learning about self love this book is definitely a must read and portrays a beautiful teaching of resilience

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The Ugly Duckling | Hans Christian Andersen
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this classic story follows a journey of a duck who is brought down by his peers are being different and unattractive. As the story unfold, there is a beautiful change in the ducklings mind and teaches about self-discovery and acceptance.

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“No matter how bad things may seem, it could always be worse.”

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I think this book could be used to teach themes of resilience and the importance of finding humor and tough situations. It also teaches the lesson of perspective and allows readers to realize that things can always be worse, but to see the good in what you have..

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this book is a classic Yiddish folk tale. The story centers around a man who has a lot of chaos in his life and seeks advice from a rabbi. It describes a poor man who was facing many troubles and meet this wise rabbi to bring his animals into his home.

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Wolf in the Snow | Matthew Cordell

although this book doesn‘t have any quotes, the visuals are able to show emotions of the characters. The illustrator uses different tones in the book to describe the girl and her feelings and the wolf‘s feelings. Because this book does not have texted, allows the illustrations to really come to life and share the story.

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Wolf in the Snow | Matthew Cordell

Westberg teachers a great lesson of compassion. It highlight how kindness can be a bridge and can foster a new relationships and respect. This book also teaches children the beauty of being outside your comfort zone and being an unexpected situation.

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Wolf in the Snow | Matthew Cordell
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this book your story of a young girl who gets lost with snowstorm and faces a wolf creating an unexpected bond. This book shows the beauty of a snowy landscape and really describes the emotions of the characters.

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We Are Water Protectors | Carole Lindstrom

“Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all.”

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We Are Water Protectors | Carole Lindstrom

I think that this book could be used to teach about the environment and how everyone should be an advocate for it. It talks about community and responsibility and how different actions in life impact our planet.

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We Are Water Protectors | Carole Lindstrom
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this story is about a young girl who learned about the importance of water and the importance of protecting it. It highlights the significance of water in our life, and how there are different threats that could damage it.

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“Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never expect.”

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I think this book could be used in the classroom to teach about creativity and realizing the little moments in life and how everything is a part of your own personal journey

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this story talks about a hot dog who talks about his journey of exciting encounters. It talks about the themes of friendship and the joys of having adventures. The hot dog meets many characters along his journey and teaches the idea of stepping outside your comfort zone.

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The Paperboy | Dav Pilkey, Pilkey

“He liked the quiet of the early morning.”

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The Paperboy | Dav Pilkey, Pilkey

I think this book could be used to teach about the wanderers and small moments throughout life. The boy talks about the beauty of the sunrise, and I think this could be a great book to teach children that the little things in life matter.

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The Paperboy | Dav Pilkey, Pilkey
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this book shares the story of a young boy who delivers newspapers and his neighborhood. The story talks about his routine with his job and talks about the challenges enjoys of his day.

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Alphabet City | Stephen Johnson

“A is for architecture.”

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Alphabet City | Stephen Johnson

I think this book Sparks captivity and really encourages children to see letters in their everyday lives. It can be a great book to teach about language and also art.

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Alphabet City | Stephen Johnson
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alphabet city invites children to learn about landscape through the eyes of the alphabet. In this book, letters of the alphabet are created into shapes and objects around the city and encourage his children to be aware of their surroundings.

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes

“Waiting can be a good thing.”

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes

I think this book could be used in many ways in the classroom. It can create conversations about the importance of being patient, and it can also teach about the importance of having a journey rather than just focusing on the destination.

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes
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This book revolves around four characters who each are waiting for different things and share their perspectives and experiences. This but teaches children what it means to wait and how waiting can seem like a challenge, but it can lead to big joys and new discoveries.

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A Ball for Daisy | Chris Raschka

“Daisy loved her ball.”

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A Ball for Daisy | Chris Raschka

this book teaches a great lesson of having important possessions in the heartache that can come with losing these possessions. This book teaches the importance of having hope and also being resilient and teaches how to move forward from heart events.

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A Ball for Daisy | Chris Raschka
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this story teaches the things of friendship, laws, and resilient through a dog named Daisy. Daisy has a beloved red ball and it becomes the center of her playtime and brings her a lot of joy. Something terrible happens to her ball and Daisy has to learn how to handle these emotions.

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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak

“Let the wild rumpus start!”

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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak

I think this book is great when teaching about the themes of imagination in the longing for home . This book allows children to find comfort in their own feelings, and talks about the challenges of growing up and being independent, but also always finding your way back home

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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak
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this book tells a story of Max who dresses and his wolf suit and causes mischief at home and his journey of going into an imaginative land created by the “wild things”

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Knight Owl | Christopher Denise

“A knight is brace, a knight is bold, but most of all, a knight is kind.”

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Knight Owl | Christopher Denise

I think this is a great book to use in the classroom. It is able to inspire children to embrace their dreams and to be brave when they are faced with challenges. It teaches a great lesson of self-confidence and is able to inspire children that anyone can be a hero.

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Knight Owl | Christopher Denise
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this story shares about the knight owl and his preparations for his knightly duties. It shares about the importance of believing in yourself regardless of others perceptions and your size

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The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister

“Sharing makes you happy”

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The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister

I think this story is a great book to read in the classroom. With this book, you are able to create discussions about empathy and sharing with children. It also gives a platform for parents and teachers to talk about being kind and being inclusive.

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The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister
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desperate conveys a great lesson about generosity. It shares a story of the rainbow fish and him learning that sharing his skills with other fish, brings him happiness and friendship.

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“Kindness is my superpower, and I can use it every day!”

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I think that teaching about kindness is a really important lesson to teach in school but is also one that can be brought back up later when events occur where kindness is not being used. I think this is a great read aloud that gives scenarios that children are able to relate to and is a must read in the classroom.

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this book teaches the importance of kindness in every day life it teaches young children to understand. The actions have consequences, and the impact being kind to someone could have on another person. This book describes a character who realizes that kindness is almost like a superpower.

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“Sharing is not easy, but it can be fun!”

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Sharing is an important lesson that many young children face in school. The book provides an opportunity to teach about empathy with young children. It would be a great book to read, not only at home, but also in the classroom.

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this book teaches an important lesson about friendship and in sharing. #it shows the story of llama llama and the challenges he faces and sharing his toys with his friend.

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The Buddy Bench | Patty Brozo

“A buddy bench is a place where friends are made.”

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The Buddy Bench | Patty Brozo

I think this book is a great classroom read and it is also a great concept that I think could be used in schools. This book is very relatable and children are able to learn how to recognize if someone is in need of a friend and what they can do to help.