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marypeyton

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Joined February 2019

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The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats

“He put a snowball in his pocket for tomorrow.”

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The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats

This book shows how much fun playing outside could be no matter where you are.

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The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats
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The Snowy Day is a Caldecott winning book written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. This book is about a young boy and his adventures through his city on a snowy day. This short story is fun for children because they can relate to the young boy having fun outside! I remember this book from years ago.

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The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant

“You‘d have to go through at least four different hugs to get from the kitchen to the front room. Those relatives!”

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The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant

The pictures in the book are very fun and realistic. They show the feelings of the characters and environment.

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The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant
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The Relatives Came is a Caldecott winning book written by Cynthia Rylant. This story teaches young readers all about family and the different kinds. It has humor too. This book is very lively. It shows all the different kinds of people that there are.

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes

“Now there were ten of them, and they were happy together. Waiting to see what would happen next.”

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes

I like how this book emphasizes how little things can make someone so happy.

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Waiting | Kevin Henkes
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Waiting is a Caldecott winning book written by Kevin Henkes. This story is all about imagination. The characters are children‘s toys. The book is exciting in a calming way.

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The Red Book | Barbara Lehman

“This book is about a book. A magical red book without any words- just like the one in your hands right now.”

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The Red Book | Barbara Lehman

This book is unique because it does not have any words except for on the back cover.

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The Red Book | Barbara Lehman
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The Red Book is a Caldecott winning book by Barbara Lehman. This book is about a book! It teaches children how important and special books are. It shows how much power a book can have.

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Frederick | Leo Lionni

“Aren‘t we lucky the seasons are four? Think of it one less, or one more?”

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Frederick | Leo Lionni

This story is cute because it rhymes and it makes children think about all the seasons and how they happen.

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Frederick | Leo Lionni
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Frederick is a Caldecott winning book written by Leo Lionni. This story is about a little mouse named Frederick with his other friends. This story gives children insight on animals during wintertime.

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Bear Snores On | Karma Wilson

“He sleeps through the day, he sleeps through the night.”

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Bear Snores On | Karma Wilson

This book has a lot of rhyming to make it catchy and repetitive.

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Bear Snores On | Karma Wilson
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Bear Snores On is a Caldecott winning book written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. This book is about animals during hibernation! It has cute illustrations to follow along and add human characteristics to the animals.

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The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco

“One reached over the wall and took the butterfly into his leather covered fist.”

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The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco

This book would be difficult for children unless they are older. It is cool how it has another language weaves into it but it would probably confuse young kids.

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The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco
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The Butterfly is a historical fiction book written by Patricia Polacco. This book is about a girl named Monique in Paris. It is about Nazis coming into her village. This story is also about God coming to her to help her.

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“I bet dogs taste good.”
“I pulled Buster close. ‘Don‘t listen Buster, he‘s just trying to scare you.‘”

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The language in this book really makes readers be able to imagine what Joshua sees and feels on his journey.

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Westward to Home is a historical fiction book written by Patricia Holmes in 2001. This is the story of a nine year old boy named Joshua who was apart of the Oregon Trail in 1848. This book is cool because it is written like a diary from Joshua‘s perspective.

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I forgot to get a quote from this book before I put it down. However, I found this book to be extremely passionate and beautifully written even when talking about such tragedies.

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This book contains a lot of power and meaning through all the stories told about real events.

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Lion Island is a historical fiction book written by Margarita Engle. This book gives readers a lot of information on different cultures and on slavery. This book would be better for older children as it is an emotional book and has sensitive topics.

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Abe Lincoln's Hat | Martha Brenner

“Abe did not want slavery to spread to these states.”

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Abe Lincoln's Hat | Martha Brenner

It is clear that this has fiction in it because of the incidents that occur. However, it makes it easier for the children to relate to this book.

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Abe Lincoln's Hat | Martha Brenner
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And Lincoln‘s Hat is a historical fiction book written by Martha Brenner. This book is about Abe Lincoln before his presidency. It is about the time period he lived in and the types of problems that occurred during this time. This story really takes the readers back to this time.

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I am Rosa Parks | Brad Meltzer

“I used to wonder if white water tasted different from colored water; I even wondered if colored water came in different colors. But it didn‘t.”

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I am Rosa Parks | Brad Meltzer

This book gives a very clear representation of how things used to be.

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I am Rosa Parks | Brad Meltzer
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I am Rosa Parks is a historical fiction book written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos. This story is about Rosa being a child and being raised to stand up for herself. This is a really good book for children and it teaches them history as well.

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“They know I can only offer a gentle hand, a tender voice...”

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This story gives good information about things people had to go through during this time period.

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The Cats in Krasinski Square is a historical fiction book written by Karen Hesse and illustrated by Wendy Watson. This book gives information on people that lived during the time period of the Holocaust. It is more kid friendly because it has a focus on cats.

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Ron's Big Mission | Don Tate, Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden

“I wish I could stay, but I‘ve got something important to do.”

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Ron's Big Mission | Don Tate, Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden

I like how at the end of this book it has an “Authors Note” page that gives real information on the pilot.

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Ron's Big Mission | Don Tate, Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
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Ron‘s Big Mission is a historical fiction book written by Rose Blue and Corinne J. Baden. It is illustrated by Don Tate. This book tells a story of a little African American boy with a determination for his achieving his dream on flying.

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Freedom Summer | Deborah Wiles

“My skin is the color of pale moths that dance around the porch late at night.”

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Freedom Summer | Deborah Wiles

The illustrations give a beautiful view on the story with the colors and paint they chose

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Freedom Summer | Deborah Wiles
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Freedom Summer is a historical fiction book written by Deborah Wiles and illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue. This book relatable to young readers because the main characters are kids who are speaking in first person. It takes place many decades ago so it gives children insight on what it would be like to live in that time period.

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There are no words, however, you can make up words along the way to tell a story.

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This book has no words so the illustrations tell the whole story.

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Unspoken is a historical fiction book written by Henry Cole. This book is about the underground railroad. There are a ton of illustrations that tell the story. This book would be difficult for young children but good for older students.

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Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression | Lisa Campbell Ernst, Kate Lied, Jo Tunstall

“They picked potatoes for themselves every night.”

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Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression | Lisa Campbell Ernst, Kate Lied, Jo Tunstall

The illustrations help guide the confusing parts for young children

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Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression | Lisa Campbell Ernst, Kate Lied, Jo Tunstall
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Potato is a book written by Kate Lied and illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst. This is a story about the Great Depression. This story gives readers a good background on the Great Depression from a simple story that is easy for children to understand.

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“Everyday when Ruby was walking to school she‘d stop and say a prayer for the people who hated her.”

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This book lets young readers know they can make impacts too no matter their age.