Mixed-media illustrations make this a beautiful book, one that explores deep questions and has the potential to start many conversations and classroom discussions.Ī beautifully illustrated and encouraging book celebrating the little, everyday things that hold us up and bring us together. Diverse characters and a story kids can relate to make this a must-read (and a great summer reading title too!).Ī lovely celebration of diversity and identity that will foster empathy and a sense of connection with others. This debut picture book from Gaia Cornwall captures a child’s anxiety about trying something new, as young Jabari faces his fear of jumping off the diving board at the local swimming pool. From Harriet Tubman to Margaret Chase Smith, readers will learn new facts about strong women in our history and ways that they themselves can be activists and change agents. The title says it all…this picture book biography is about 13 women who persevered and made a difference in our world. She Persisted:13 American Women Who Changed the World (P-3) This title makes a great read aloud and lends itself well to lessons on predicting and inferring. The award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen never cease to amaze and captivate young readers. It would be an excellent resource for writing workshop and lessons in community building, as kiddos share their own stories of overcoming obstacles or of times they were afraid to try something new-perhaps even an opportunity to write a new ending for that experience! This story about grit, determination, persevering through the unknown and taking risks features characters, plot and setting that children will find familiar and can see themselves in (mirrors!). (Find more lesson ideas featuring this title, including science, author studies and more, in this After the Fall Book Review from School Library Journal.) This is a particularly great title for sparking discussions about growth mindset! Now afraid of heights, Humpty must heal his wounds and learn to face his fears, introducing students to themes of courage, perseverance and mental health. The letters the ox writes to the object of his affections are funny and sweet, and they make the book a wonderful mentor text teachers can use to model letter writing.Īfter the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (P-1)ĭan Santat’s retelling of the classic nursery rhyme reveals what happened AFTER the traditional narrative ends. This story about a somewhat clueless ox in love with a famous gazelle (written by the always popular Adam Rex) will have students giggling with joy. The Dragons have a huge problem-there are no tacos left anywhere in the world, so they concoct a plan to bring them back! So without further ado, h ere are forty fresh, new reads that we think are among the best 2017 books for classroom libraries:Īdam Rubin’s sequel to 2012’s Dragons Love Tacos is a fun, engaging read for kids of all ages, one that helps students experience the joy and humor that can come from books. That’s why we’re here! Finding the books that resonate with young readers-the books that keep them on the edge of their seats, the laugh-out-loud funny ones and the powerful stories that stay with them for a lifetime-is what we do. With such amazing new children’s literature published each year, it can be difficult to know which titles are the best to include in your classroom library.
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