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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/4/2024

Week of March 4, 2024 | TK-2nd | SEL Week | Rotary Club Readers
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework, and we are privileged to welcome volunteers from the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club to read the CYRM nominee that touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies

Week of March 4, 2024 | Third Grade | SEL Week
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework. This week's CYRM nominee touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies

Week of March 4, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade | SEL Week
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 2 of 3
CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework. This week's CYRM nominee touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee | Book 2 of 3
Video The Legacy of the Righteous Cyclist (running time 2:19 minutes)
Bartali's Bicycle : the True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero, by Megan Hoyt
Describes how Italian cyclist Gino Bartali (1914-2000), winner of the 1938 Tour de France, secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save more than eight hundred Jewish men, women, and children, and others, from certain death during World War II. About the California Young Reader Medal Program

Optional CYRM Reading Challenge In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is Wednesday, March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Monday, March 25.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

2/26/2024

Week of February 26, 2024 | TK | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss (writing as Theo. LeSieg)
A lion, tiger, and dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two irritable bears start to chase them.

Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet

Website Seussville

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee Book 1 of 5
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Someone Builds the Dream, by Lisa Wheeler
Celebrates the skilled workers who bring to life the plans of architects, engineers, and designers.

Week of February 26, 2024 | KNDGTN | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.

Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet

Website Seussville

Week of February 26, 2024 | First Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, by Dr. Seuss
Marco struggles to report truthfully to his father the events of his day, rather than embellish the dull sights in order to make for a more exciting tale. Published in 1937, this first book for children by Dr. Seuss was rejected by 27 publishers before being accepted by Vanguard Press.

Discuss When the book finally made it to the shelves, some people thought it was unsuitable for children, saying the story encouraged the telling of lies. In fact, the book is about an active imagination; Marco tells the truth at the end. However, in March 2021 Seuss Enterprises pulled Mulberry Street from publication along with five other works by Seuss due to the inclusion of imagery they deem as "hurtful and wrong." Talk about the removal in the context of Social Emotional Learning Week (coming next week) and how it can sometimes take many years to rectify a wrong.

Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet

Website Seussville

Week of February 26, 2024 | 2nd Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Wild About Books, by Judy Sierra
In this celebration of the literary life, librarian Molly McGrew drives her bookmobile into the zoo, and then the fun begins! The animals draw close to listen to a Dr. Seuss story, and once they "learn all about this new something called reading," they try creating their very own stories.

Crafty Connection Create your Dr. Seuss name Students experiment with their names to create their own pseudonyms: Doctor + Middle Name | Abbreviation of First Name + Last Name spelled backwards.

Website Seussville

Week of February 26, 2024 | Third Grade | Black History Narrative
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Farm Boy, circa 1940
(top right) Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit

Tenant Farmhouse, Poplar Grove Plantation, North Carolina, circa 1940
(bottom right) Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit

Mr. Williams, by Karen Barbour
"I was good at making my rows straight." Born the same year as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Williams lived simply, sometimes facing the harsh reality of racism in the South. This understated story drives home that though most of us will not grow up to be famous, we can live our lives with dignity.

Text Connection Describe an ordinary activity in your daily life to help others know what is is like to be you. Consider keeping a diary or journal to capture moments in your daily life.

Week of February 26, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 1 of 3
CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee Book 1 of 3
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
The Elephants Come Home, by Kim Tomsic
Documents the heartwarming story of how a displaced herd of wild African elephants gradually adapted to a new home at Thula Thula, a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, where they found safety and love with dedicated human caregivers.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

2/12/2024

Week of February 12, 2024 | TK | Valentine's Day

Set the Mood Happy Dog Music

Clifford's First Valentine's Day, by Norman Bridwell
Emily Elizabeth describes all the Valentine fun that she and Clifford had when he was just a tiny puppy in her pocket.

Never Too Little to Love, by Jeanne Willis
How can a tiny mouse get the kiss he needs?

Library Crafty Connection Valentine lift-the-flap

At Home Crafty Connection Heart Mouse Paper Craft Instructions

Week of February 12, 2024 | Kindergarten | Valentine's Day

Set the Mood Whimsical Music

Mr. Tanen's Ties, by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
The principal at Lynnhurst Elementary School is well known for his colorful and unusual ties, but his boss orders him to stop wearing them until he learns to love them too, and ties a knot of another sort.

Crafty Connection Color a crazy tie from the template, cut out the shape, and paper clip it to your collar.

Week of February 12, 2024 | First Grade | Valentine's Day

Set the Mood Whimsical Music

Yuck, a Love Story, by Don Gillmor
Austin has a hard time admitting he likes his new neighbor, Amy, but when her birthday comes he goes to fantastic lengths to get her an unexpected present.

Video Small Talk "Kids on Valentine's Day: What's this Love Thing All About?"

Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with yucky fluffy slime recipe

Week of February 12, 2024 | Second Grade | Valentine's Day

Island of Aka, Okinawa, Japan

Shiro on Aka

Island of Zamami, Okinawa, Japan

Marilyn on Zamami

Set the Mood Classic Japanese Music

Shiro in Love, by Wendy Tokuda
Shiro started as an unwanted pup left in a garbage dump, but after he was rescued he became famous in Japan.

Crafty Connection Valentine's Day Puppy Love coloring sheet

Week of February 12, 2024 | Third Grade | Valentine's Day

Set the Mood Cuban dance music

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, by Carmen Agra Deedy
When her grandmother advises lovely cockroach Martina to spill coffee on suitors to see their true personality revealed, the beautiful cockroach is in for a surprise.

Website Cockroach info for kids

Video Cockroaches: Public Enemy #1 Discovery Education Streaming Video (password protected)

Crafty Connection Cockroach facts coloring sheet

Week of February 12, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Valentine's Day

You Loves Ewe, by CeCe Bell
Homonyms cause great confusion as an increasingly cranky yam tries to make introductions and provide explanations about a lady sheep to a silly donkey.

Hug Me, by Simona Ciraolo
Felipe the cactus just wants a hug, but his family is not the touchy-feely kind, so he goes out into the world to find a friend and maybe get that long awaited hug.

Nobody Hugs a Cactus, by Carter Goodrich
Hank is prickly and cantankerous. He enjoys a solitary life in the windowsill of a desert hut, where he can survey the surrounding Southwestern vistas. Through encounters with various passersby, Hank soon realizes how lonely for affection he is.

Video A camel snacks on a prickly pear cactus with 6-inch spikes

Library Crafty Connection Cactus coloring sheet

At Home Crafty Connection Paint a cactus rock garden

Week of February 12, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Valentine's Day

Mr. Scruff, by Simon James
Polly belongs with Molly, Eric belongs with Derek, Perry belongs with Terry--everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in their own unique way. But for Poor Mr Scruff, alone in the dogs' home, there's no one--that is until a very special little boy arrives looking for a friend.

Video NBC Nightly News Report: the Loving Case (aired 2012)

The Case for Loving, by Selina Alko
Children these days would be shocked to know that before 1967 they could not marry a person of a race different from their own. This is the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple who, in 1958, struggled with marriage laws. They fought the unfair laws and took their case all the way to the Supreme Court.

Video Released in 1966, "I'm a Believer" by The Monkees was top of the charts in 1967

Crafty Connection Fairy tale coloring sheet | All you need is love coloring sheet

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

1/29/2024

Week of January 29, 2024 | TK & Kindergarten
Getting Ready for the 100th Day of School

The Very Kind Rich Lady and Her One Hundred Dogs, by Chinlun Lee
The very kind rich lady cares for 100 lucky dogs!

Video Zero the Hero by Joan Holub book trailer
He's not a Froot Loop, a bagel or a doughnut... he's Zero the Hero!

Video How Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made
Speaking of doughnuts, let's find out how doughnuts are made at Krispy Kreme.

Video Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller read by Chris O'Dowd
Arnie much more than an average doughnut, round, iced and deliciously sprinkled.

Crafty Connection Dog name coloring sheet

Week of January 29, 2024 | First Grade | Groundhog Day

Video History of Groundhog Day Discovery Education Streaming Video (password protected)
Find out the story behind Punxsutawney Phil and the history of Groundhog Day.

Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox, by Susan Blackaby
Brownie is waiting for spring and meets a fox... will Brownie be able to talk her way out of becoming a mid-winter snack?

Activity Groundhog Coloring Sheet

Kitchen Connection Groundhog Pudding Cups Turn pudding, cookies, and simple trimmings into the cutest treat ever!

Week of January 29, 2024 | Second Grade | Dinosaurs

Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad? by Julie Middleton
During a trip to the museum Dave keeps trying to get his dad's attention. The dinosaurs around him are springing to life!

What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs? by Carol Carrick
Patrick imagines that at one time dinosaurs were great friends of people and were responsible for building the world we enjoy today.

Tiny Dino, by Deborah Freedman
A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little?

Video United Kingdom: Birds Related to Dinosaurs Discovery Education (password protected)
Scientists study the link between modern birds and dinosaurs.

Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, by Bob Shea
Roaar! Roaaaar! Nothing can stop him!

Crafty Connection Draw Bob Shea's dinosaur following these video step-by-step directions

Week of January 29, 2024 | Third Grade | Doing the Right Thing

A Bike Like Sergio's, by Maribeth Boelts
Money is tight for Ruben's parents so the chances of him getting the bike he want's are slim until he finds a hundred dollar bill. Finders keepers? Or honesty is the best policy?

Ben Rides On, by Matt Davies
When Ben rides his new bicycle the to school a bully takes it away from him and later, when Ben finds the bully in trouble, he must decide whether or not to help him.

Video Ben Rides On presented by Daisy Wallace (running time 3:37 min.)

Crafty Connection Do the right thing coloring sheet

Week of January 29, 2024 | Fourth Grade
SEL New Perspectives | Curriculum Connection Geology

Old Rock (is not boring) by Deb Pilutti
Tall Pine, Spotted Beetle, and Hummingbird are certain that being a rock is boring until Old Rock shares what he has seen and done since he first flew out of a volcano.

Rick the Rock of Room 214, by Julie Falatko
Tired of sitting all day on the Nature Finds shelf in Room 214, a rock named Rick escapes the classroom for the great outdoors, only to discover that sometimes the greatest adventure in life is friendship.

Crafty Connection Rock painting tutorial with suggested supplies, step-by-step and simple designs.

Week of January 29, 2024 | Fifth Grade | SEL Empathy

Trevor, by Jim Averbeck
Lonely and looking for a friend, Trevor the canary stretches to the width of his boring cage and tries to befriend someone sitting on a branch outside the window

Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse, by Marcy Campbell
Refusing to believe that a classmate has a horse of his own, Chloe becomes angry, calling him out at school and complaining about him to her mom, but instead of the vindication she wants, Chloe learns valuable lessons in empathy and imagination

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, by Jamie L.B. Dennahan
A young girl is given a lemon tree and learns to care for it until she can make lemonade for a lemonade stand. Read-aloud presented by Reading in a Virtual World

Kitchen Connection Nothing says kindness like sharing a batch of soft and chewy lemon cookies

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

1/15/2024

Week of January 15, 2024 | TK and Kindergarten
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, by Jean Marzollo
Focuses on highlights and accomplishments to help the very young appreciate Dr. King.

Crafty Connection All you need is love coloring sheet

Crafty Connection Use crayons to create scratch art in the style used to illustrate the book. Directions

KINDERGARTEN CLASSES
Students will start using the decorated stick shelf markers in preparation for choosing books from the other side of the library in the coming weeks.

Week of January 15, 2024 | First Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by Mir Tamim Ansary
Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Strictly No Elephants, by Lisa Mantchev
Sweetly affirming, a boy and his unusual pet create a space where all are welcome.

Crafty Connection Have courage and be kind coloring sheet

Week of January 15, 2024 | Second Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by Mir Tamim Ansary
Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade, by Justin Roberts
Sally McCabe is a very little girl who speaks out about the unkindness she sees, and people start to pay attention.

Crafty Connection MLK coloring sheet

Week of January 15, 2024 | Third Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Video The Story of MLK by Kid President

My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers, by Christine King Farris
Growing up in the segregated South forced a very young Martin to learn a bitter lesson, and as a seven-year-old he embarked on a journey that would change the course of American history.

Crafty Connection Have courage and be kind coloring sheet

Week of January 15, 2024 | Fourth Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Uncle Martin's Words for America, by Angela Farris Watkins
The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. recounts her uncle's work to promote racial equality and introduces key events during the civil rights era, focusing on key tenets of King's philosophy: freedom, justice, brotherhood and nonviolence.

Video Children give speeches inspired by Dr. King

What a Wonderful World based on the song by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss Illustrations and lyrics introduce a song, first recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the wonders of nature, loving friends, and the promise of the future in a baby's cry.

Video Louis Armstrong sings What a Wonderful World with spoken word introduction.

Video What a Wonderful Word, animation

Crafty Connection What a wonderful world coloring sheet

Week of January 15, 2024 | Fifth Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MLK August 28, 1963, Washington, DC

President Lyndon Johnson signs Civil Rights Act, July 2, 1964

MLK accepting Nobel Peace Prize December 10, 1964, Oslo, Sweden

The Famous Speech On August 28, 1963, the "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March was partly intended to show support for civil rights legislation proposed June 11th by President John F. Kennedy.

A Place to Land, by Barry Wittenstein
The backstory to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech paints a portrait of the struggle Dr. King had with finding just the right words, even up to the night before they were to be delivered, only to abandon the agonized-over speech in favor of improvisation, summoning "the passion of a Sunday morning sermon."

Video I Have a Dream

President Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act Kennedy did not live to see the civil rights dream come true. The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Johnson on July 2, 1964. It outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and women. It ended racial segregation in schools, the workplace, and public facilities.

Video Martin Luther King, Jr. accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1964 in Oslo, Sweden .
For students to view at home with their families, if library time is limited.

Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds
Encourages readers to say something using their actions and words to show the importance and power of their voice to bring about change.

Video Children give speeches inspired by Dr. King

Audio All You Need Is Love

Crafty Connection All you need is love coloring sheet

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

1/8/2024

Week of January 8, 2024 | All Grades | Youth Media Awards and
MBEF Library EXPO | Parents Invited to Experience the Library
Program with Their Child | Click for Info and Schedule

American Library Association Youth Media Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.

Time and Place
The 2024 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at 8 a.m. EST in Baltimore, Maryland. Fans can follow the action live at http://ala.unikron.com .

Week of January 8, 2024 | TK | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Empathy

Caldecott Medal 2012

Caldecott Medal 2005

A Ball for Daisy, by Chris Raschka Caldecott Medal 2012
In this wordless picture book, Daisy learns a valuable lesson when her favorite ball is ruined by another dog.

Kitten's First Full Moon, by Kevin Henkes Caldecott Medal 2005
Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk and ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

One Red Dot, by David A. Carter
Each of the pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find one red dot. Looking for a good book? Look for a red dot on the book spine. The red dot sticker denotes a book that is a Caldecott Medal winner/nominee.

Crafty Connection Kitten and Daisy coloring sheet

Week of January 8, 2024 | Kindergarten | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Friendship

Caldecott Medal 2010

Caldecott Medal 2003

The Lion and the Mouse, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney Caldecott Medal 2010
In this wordless retelling of the fable by Aesop, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

My Friend Rabbit, by Eric Rohmann Caldecott Medal 2003
Something always seems to go wrong when Rabbit is around, but Mouse lets him play with his toy plane anyway because he is his good friend.

Video Eric Rohmann explains how he printed then painted his artwork, and had to change the technique in the middle of the process because he had the use of the printing equipment for only a short time.

One Red Dot, by David A. Carter
Each of the pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find one red dot. Looking for a good book? Look for a red dot on the book spine. The red dot sticker denotes a book that is a Caldecott Medal winner/nominee.

Crafty Connection My Friend Rabbit coloring sheet

Week of January 8, 2024 | First Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Perseverance

Caldecott Medal 2000

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback Caldecott Medal 2000
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.

The Good for Nothing Button, by Charise Mericle Harper
Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. And that is something!

Crafty Connection Ideas Embellish a paper bookmark with a good for nothing button on it: use a hole puncher and a brad. Or, embellish a piece of bookmark-sized plastic craft mesh with a craft button attached with a chenille stem, and weave other pieces of stem into the mesh.

Week of January 8, 2024 | Second Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Family Stories

Caldecott Medal 2006

Winnipeg with Harry Colebourn

Christopher Robin Milne feeding Winnipeg in the London Zoo, circa 1920s

Christopher Robin combines the bear's name with the name of a friend's swan and names his own teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh

Finding Winnie True Story World's Most Famous Bear, by Lindsay Mattick Caldecott Medal 2006
The author's family ties to Winnie-the-Pooh form the backbone of this story-within-a-story. In 1914 in Canada, veterinarian Harry Colebourn (the author's great-grandfather) sets off to join the war in Europe. A whistle-stop encounter with a gentle bear cub begins an historic friendship when the bear becomes the division's mascot and travels to England. Colebourn eventually takes Winnie to the London Zoo where Christopher Robin Milne meets her.

Video The author talks about the book's origins

Learn More The real-life Canadian story of Winnie-the-Pooh

Crafty Connection Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin coloring sheet

Week of January 8, 2024 | Third Grade | Super Literacy Quiz Bowl
Practice Session with Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im

Supported by MBEF at all elementary schools

Online learning tool

Kahoot! Practice Session Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im will be on hand to guide students in a Super Literacy Quiz Bowl practice session using The Skydiving Beavers, a True Tale.
Click here for more information about SLQB, an all-elementary-school program supported by MBEF

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Multiple Medal Winner
Curriculum Connection: Social Issues Book Clubs

Multiple medals 2020

The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander Caldecott Medal 2020, Newbery Honor 2020, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award 2020
This book/poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.

Audio How to pronounce Kwame

Video Kwame Alexander reads The Undefeated

Crafty Connection Students will create a collaborative art piece on butcher paper

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Multiple Medals
Curriculum Connection: Social Emotional Awareness

Caldecott Medal 2013

Multiple medals 2016

This Is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen Caldecott Medal 2013
A little fish makes off with the hat of a sleeping bigger fish, but his hopes of getting away with the theft may not turn out like he planned.

Audio Jon Klassen shares some insight into This Is Not My Hat

Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt De La Pena
Newbery Medal, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Honor 2016
When his grandmother teaches him to look with a discerning eye and notice the wonders all around him , a young boy learns to appreciate the beauty in what he has and how he can contribute to his community.

Video Last Stop on Market Street read by the author, with thanks to Kansas City Public Library

Dive Deeper Students will be presented with questions pertaining to character development, plot progression, setting, and underlying themes to think critically about Last Stop on Market Street.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

11/13/2023

Week of November 13, 2023 | TK | Gratitude & Food Fun

Thanks for Thanksgiving, by Julie Markes
At Thanksgiving time, children express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives.

The Beastly Feast, by Bruce Goldstone
All sorts of animals bring a variety of foods to share: bears bring pears, parrots bring carrots, mosquitoes bring burritos, mice bring rice, and so on!

Crafty Connection Trace "turkey hand" on reverse of Happy Thanksgiving coloring sheet

Week of November 13, 2023 | Kindergarten | Manners & Dining Fun

Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra
Politeness and manners are always in good taste.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake-- only to have to outwit that creature as well.

Crafty Connection Trace "turkey hand" on reverse of Gruffalo Crumble recipe and coloring sheet

Week of November 13, 2023 | First Grade | Favorite Holiday Foods
and Narrative Step-by-Step Writing

Video Cranberry: How Does It Grow?

Time for Cranberries, by Lisl H. Detlefsen
A little boy helps his parents harvest cranberries on their family farm step by step: from flooding the field to preparing the vines for the picking machine to delivering the fruit to the receiving station.

Recipe Cranberry Pie recipe and coloring sheet

A Fine Dessert, by Emily Jenkins
Shows how food, technology, and families have changed throughout American history. Four families, in four cities, over four centuries, make the same dessert: Blackberry Fool. 1710 in Lyme, England. 1810 in Charleston, SC. 1910 in Boston, MA. Present day in San Diego, CA.

Video Instant whipped cream kitchen tool

Video Author/illustrator interview and recipe

Recipe Blackberry Fool recipe and coloring sheet

Week of November 13, 2023 | Second Grade | Harvest Fun/Gratitude

The Ugly Pumpkin, by Dave Horowitz
A lonely, oddly-shaped pumpkin is sad that no one chose him for Halloween, but he soon discovers where he belongs.

The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr
A celebration of the many things for which young children can be grateful, from everyday activities like reading and bath time to big family meals and special shared moments with parents.

Crafty Connection Draw or write a gratitude or two on the Happy Thanksgiving coloring sheet

Week of November 13, 2023 | Third Grade | Thanksgiving Traditions

Tony Sarg (1880-1942)

Felix the Cat 1927

Superman 1945

Balloons over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet
The story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
After World War I, Sarg moved to New York City and quickly gained a reputation as a practical joker, the life of the party and a tireless worker. In his various ventures, the designer, inventor and illustrator worked on cartoons, children’s books, mechanical toys, advertising, and window displays and balloons.

Thanksgiving Day Parade History and Balloons of Today social.macys.com/parade

Crafty Connection Thanksgiving coloring sheet

Week of November 13, 2023 | Fourth Grade
Thanksgiving and Indigenous Traditions

Thanksgiving Is... by Gail Gibbons
Provides information about the origins and meaning of Thanksgiving in America, and describes many of the symbols and traditions associated with the holiday, including feasts and parades.

Website The National Women's History Museum provides a brief biography of Sarah J. Hale (b. New Hampshire 1788-d. Pennsylvania 1879)
Thank You, Sarah, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Relates how Sarah Hale, a magazine editor and author, persuaded President Lincoln to transform Thanksgiving Day into a national holiday.

Crafty Connection Ojos de Dios were made by the Huichol, an indigenous group in Mexico, during the 15th century and have become a popular southwest holiday tradition. The Huichol considered them good luck and used them for protection. The Huichol people have strong connections to the land, and their spiritual beliefs are aligned with nature. The four ends of the Ojos de Dios represent water, fire, air and earth. Video directions using sticks and yarn

Week of November 13, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Feeling Thankful
and Joining Together for a Stronger Community

Feeling Thankful, by Shelly Rotner and Sheila Kelly
Words and pictures help children reflect on what they feel thankful for.

The Hill We Climb, by Amanda Gorman and recorded for TIME
Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Born in 1998, Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. The Hill We Climb calls for unity, collaboration, and togetherness, giving thoughts to consider during No Place for Hate Week.

This Story is not About a Kitten, by Randall de Seve
An ode to community and kindness.

Crafty Connection No Place for Hate bookmark

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

10/30/2023

Week of October 30, 2023 | TK and Kindergarten
November Picture Book Month and Seasonal Veggie Silliness

Website Picture Book Month

I'm Bored, by Michael Ian Black
When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedious, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do.

Crafty Connection Students draw a potato bookmark

Week of October 30, 2023 | First Grade
November Picture Book Month and Patience

Website Picture Book Month

Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake, by Michael B. Kaplan
Betty Bunny likes chocolate cake so much that she claims she will marry it one day, and she has trouble learning to wait patiently until she can have her next taste.

Video A little girl mixes and bakes chocolate cake in a cup

Crafty Connection Patience mandala coloring sheet

Week of October 30, 2023 | Second Grade
November Picture Book Month and Perseverance

Website Picture Book Month

Corduroy Writes a Letter, by Don Freeman
When Lisa notices that her favorite cookies have fewer sprinkles, her mother suggests that she write a letter to the bakery. Though Lisa's first attempts end with her giving up on the idea, she learns that she can accomplish much when she follows through.

Crafty Connection Students write a kind note of appreciation on a Teddy Bear to be given to a teacher, friend, or family member.

Week of October 30, 2023 | Third Grade
Special Guest Jiyeon Im Introduces Super Literacy Quiz Bowl
Picture Books and the Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution

Introducing Super Literacy Quiz Bowl 2024 Will you be a quiz bowler? New for 3rd graders, Grand View's thrilling SLQB game will be held February 12, 2024, but you can start reading now! Click here for the 3rd grade reading list and helpful tips. Books are available at the Grand View library. This activity is optional. Student participation is not required. Questions? Email Mrs. Snively [email protected].

Website Picture Book Month

What Grew in Larry's Garden, by Laura Alary
Helping her teacher next-door neighbor with his amazing garden, young Grace learns powerful lessons in community teamwork and environmental mindfulness when a plan for the garden's vegetables is threatened by an unanticipated problem.

Crafty Connection Conflict resolution strategies coloring sheet

Give It a Try This video shows how to start tomato plants from tomato slices.

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fourth Grade
November Picture Book Month and the Spirit of Creativity

Website Picture Book Month

Video Joseph Cornell art boxes

The Amazing Collection of Joey Cornell, by Candace Fleming
Tells of the childhood of artist and sculptor Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) and details his painstaking collections of innumerable ordinary objects that he assembled into creations of astonishing art.

Crafty Connection Students will cut and fold discarded Thanksgiving cards into boxes | how-to-steps

Video Create a Cornell art box at home with interesting paper and ordinary objects

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fifth Grade
November Picture Book Month and the Power of Unity

Website Picture Book Month

Cooperative Hula Hoop Balance Game Students in groups of 5-6 will start with one hula hoop at about nose level and using only their fingertips, they need to work together to lower the hoops to the ground.
Video example of the challenge Video example of the technique

Unstoppable, by Adam Rex
When a bird and a crab team up to combine the advantages of flight and claws, it gives them an idea: why not expand the team to include other animals who have a special trait--and soon they all set out to rescue their lake from development, because united together they are unstoppable.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff, by Mac Barnett
When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, a hungry troll is already imagining all the ways to prepare a delicious goat dinner.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

10/23/2023

Week of October 23, 2023 | TK | Halloween Witches

Two Little Witches: a Halloween Counting Story, by Harriet Ziefert
Count ten trick-or-treaters on a Halloween night and watch them disappear at the spooky old house.

Where's the Halloween Treat? by Harriet Ziefert
A counting book in which the children receive Halloween goodies from costumed hosts.

Halloween Bugs, by David A. Carter
Behind each spooky door lurks a different Halloween pop-up surprise....Trick-or-treating becomes spine-tingling fun with the ghostly, ghoulie Bugs inside!

Crafty Connection Witch coloring sheet

Week of October 23, 2023 | Kindergarten | Halloween Witches

Excuse Me... Are You a Witch? by Emily Horn
Herbert doesn't have a home but he loves visiting the library where it's warm and there are lots of good books to read.

Taffy Finds a Halloween Witch, by Donna Lugg Pape
Taffy is a little orange cat who wishes to be a black cat in order to be good enough for a witch to take home and love.

Halloween Bugs, by David A. Carter
Behind each spooky door lurks a different Halloween pop-up surprise....Trick-or-treating becomes spine-tingling fun with the ghostly, ghoulie Bugs inside!

Crafty Connection Witch coloring sheet

Week of October 23, 2023 | First Grade | Halloween Costumes

The Witch's Hat, by Tony Johnston
A witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that.

The Best Halloween of All, by Susan Wojciechowski
A young boy recalls all the Halloween costume agonies he's been through, until, at last, he gets to do things his own way

Video Becoming Sven For the musical "Frozen," an actor transforms into a four-legged, hoofed and antlered scene-stealer named Sven, using a nearly 50-pound puppet so convincing that you might forget there's a person planking inside (Seattle Times)

Crafty Connection Witch coloring sheet

Week of October 23, 2023 | Second Grade | Halloween Monsters

One Hungry Monster, by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
A small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food and creating chaos throughout the house at bedtime.

Crafty Connection Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffin Recipe

My Teacher Is a Monster! by Peter Brown
Bobby has the worst teacher. She's loud, she yells, and if you throw paper airplanes, she won't allow you to enjoy recess. She is a monster! But over the course of one day, Bobby learns that monsters are not always what they seem.

Video Step-by-step demonstration to fold a great paper airplane

Week of October 23, 2023 | Third Grade | Scary Fun for Halloween

A Spoonful of Frogs, by Casey Lyall
A witch is having a hard time wrangling a bunch of frogs into her frog soup until she comes up with a surprising solution.

At-Home Activity Fold an origami Jumping Frog

I Want to Be in a Scary Story, by Sean Taylor
Monster wants to be the star of a scary story, but scary stories can be very scary...especially for their characters!

Crafty Connection Haunted house coloring sheet

At-Home Activity Make a haunted house

Week of October 23, 2023 | Fourth Grade

Library closed Thursday for vision and hearing screenings; fourth grade visits canceled.

Week of October 23, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Red Ribbon Week and
Monstrous Munchables

Being a Dog: a Tail of Mindfulness, by Maria Gianferrari
This introduction to the concept of mindfulness is gentle reminder during Red Ribbon Week to be kind to your mind.

Zombies Don't Eat Veggies, by Megan and Jorge Lacera
Although Mo's parents insist he eat zombie cuisine, Mo craves vegetables and strives to get them to taste recipes made from his hidden garden.

Kitchen Connection See the publisher's teaching guide for the gazpacho recipe from the book

TED-Ed Video The Wild World of Carnivorous Plants

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

10/2/2023

Week of October 2, 2023 | TK & K | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Paletero Man, by Lucky Diaz
In a vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood, a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day. When he finds his pockets are empty, the entire community bands together to help with the dinero.

Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with paleta recipe

Week of October 2, 2023 | First Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

YouTube Tortillas de Agua, San Pedro, Sonora, Mexico (view to 1 min. 35 sec.)

Tiny Tortilla, by Arlene Williams
Juan Carlos discovers that with patience and the right touch he can transform a tiny ball of special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.

Crafty Connection Coloring sheet with tortilla elephant ears recipe

Week of October 2, 2023 | Second Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

Federico and the Wolf, by Rebecca J. Gomez
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf.

Craft Connection Coloring sheet with pico de gallo recipe

Week of October 2, 2023 | Third Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

With Lots of Love, by Jenny Torres Sanchez
Rocio and her family move from Central America to the United States, leaving behind their extended family and many happy memories, but Rocio's Abuela finds a way to send her something special for her birthday.

Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)

Chato's Kitchen, by Gary Soto
Chato, the coolest, low-riding cat in East LA, is cooking up a feast to serve with his new neighbors, a family of five plump mice-- who have no idea they are to be the main course at their own housewarming party. Luckily, the mice are bringing a surprise guest!

Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet

Week of October 2, 2023 | Fourth Grade | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage

Spanish Is the Language of My Family, by Michael Genhart
As a boy prepares for his school’s Spanish spelling bee, he asks his grandmother for help with some of the words he doesn’t know how to spell yet. When she studies with him, she tells him how different things were back when she was a girl, when she had to speak only English in school to avoid punishment for speaking Spanish. This inspires him to study even harder and make his family proud. Based on stories the author heard as a child from his mother.

Website National Spanish Spelling Bee

Video View 2023 spelling bee contestant at time stamp 2:34:43

Crafty Connection Albert Einstein & Emily Bronte quotes in Spanish coloring sheet

Week of October 2, 2023 | Fifth Grade| Hispanic/Latinx Heritage and
Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Video Oye Como Va, recorded by Carlos Santana
Oye como va mi ritmo (listen how my rhythm goes)
Bueno pa' gozar (it's good for enjoying) -- pa' is an informal way to say para (for)

Video Cesar Chavez: American Civil Rights Activist - Fast Facts | History (play to min. 1:40)
In 1968, Cesar Chavez led a boycott that resulted in a collective bargaining agreement guaranteeing field workers the right to unionize.

Harvesting Hope, by Kathleen Krull
When Cesar Chavez was 10 years old, drought forced his family to leave their Arizona ranch and move to California. The family became migrant workers, poorly paid and badly treated. As an adult, Chavez organized a nonviolent revolt culminating in a 300-mile protest march (March 1966) that produced the first farmworkers' contract. Cesar Chavez devoted his energies to other areas of social justice as well.

Crafty Connection Mexican tile coloring sheet

A Book Worth Banning Is a Book Worth Reading
A list of several titles that have been banned or challenged.

Video Puppet Book Banners
A brief discussion about why the American Library Association supports and celebrates the freedom to read.

Video "Parthenon" of banned books

Little Red Riding Hood, retold by Trina Schart Hyman
This adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood landed on the naughty list, though the illustrations merited a Caldecott Honor (1984).

Wolf in the Snow, by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and a little girl are lost in a storm, kindness and cooperation save them. In the end, it's all about keeping an open mind. Caldecott Medal (2018)

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Week of January 8, 2024 | All Grades | Youth Media Awards andMBEF Library EXPO | Parents Invited to Experience the LibraryProgram with Their Child | Click for Info and Schedule

Week of January 8, 2024 | TK | Caldecott Medal​Curriculum Connection: Empathy

Week of January 8, 2024 | Kindergarten | Caldecott Medal​Curriculum Connection: Friendship

Week of January 8, 2024 | First Grade | Caldecott MedalCurriculum Connection: Perseverance

Week of January 8, 2024 | Second Grade | Caldecott MedalCurriculum Connection: Family Stories

Week of January 8, 2024 | Third Grade | Super Literacy Quiz BowlPractice Session with Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Multiple Medal WinnerCurriculum Connection: Social Issues Book Clubs

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Multiple MedalsCurriculum Connection: Social Emotional Awareness

Week of November 13, 2023 | TK | Gratitude & Food Fun

Week of November 13, 2023 | Kindergarten | Manners & Dining Fun

Week of November 13, 2023 | First Grade | Favorite Holiday Foods​and Narrative Step-by-Step Writing

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Week of November 13, 2023 | Third Grade | Thanksgiving Traditions

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Week of November 13, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Feeling Thankful and Joining Together for a Stronger Community

Week of October 30, 2023 | TK and KindergartenNovember Picture Book Month and Seasonal Veggie Silliness

Week of October 30, 2023 | First GradeNovember Picture Book Month and Patience

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Week of October 30, 2023 | Third GradeSpecial Guest Jiyeon Im Introduces Super Literacy Quiz BowlPicture Books and the Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fourth GradeNovember Picture Book Month and the Spirit of Creativity

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fifth GradeNovember Picture Book Month and the Power of Unity

Week of October 23, 2023 | TK | Halloween Witches

Week of October 23, 2023 | Kindergarten | Halloween Witches

Week of October 23, 2023 | First Grade | Halloween Costumes

Week of October 23, 2023 | Second Grade | Halloween Monsters

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

Week of March 4, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade | SEL Week
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 2 of 3
CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

Week of February 26, 2024 | TK | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Week of February 26, 2024 | KNDGTN | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Week of February 26, 2024 | First Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Week of February 26, 2024 | 2nd Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Week of February 26, 2024 | Third Grade | Black History Narrative
and California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5

Week of February 26, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 1 of 5
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 1 of 3
CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

Week of January 29, 2024 | TK & Kindergarten
Getting Ready for the 100th Day of School

Week of January 29, 2024 | Fourth Grade
SEL New Perspectives | Curriculum Connection Geology

Week of January 15, 2024 | TK and Kindergarten
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 15, 2024 | First Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 15, 2024 | Second Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 15, 2024 | Third Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 15, 2024 | Fourth Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 15, 2024 | Fifth Grade
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Week of January 8, 2024 | All Grades | Youth Media Awards and
MBEF Library EXPO | Parents Invited to Experience the Library
Program with Their Child | Click for Info and Schedule

Week of January 8, 2024 | TK | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Empathy

Week of January 8, 2024 | Kindergarten | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Friendship

Week of January 8, 2024 | First Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Perseverance

Week of January 8, 2024 | Second Grade | Caldecott Medal
Curriculum Connection: Family Stories

Week of January 8, 2024 | Third Grade | Super Literacy Quiz Bowl
Practice Session with Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Im

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fourth Grade | Multiple Medal Winner
Curriculum Connection: Social Issues Book Clubs

Week of January 8, 2024 | Fifth Grade | Multiple Medals
Curriculum Connection: Social Emotional Awareness

Week of November 13, 2023 | First Grade | Favorite Holiday Foods
and Narrative Step-by-Step Writing

Week of November 13, 2023 | Fourth Grade
Thanksgiving and Indigenous Traditions

Week of November 13, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Feeling Thankful
and Joining Together for a Stronger Community

Week of October 30, 2023 | TK and Kindergarten
November Picture Book Month and Seasonal Veggie Silliness

Week of October 30, 2023 | First Grade
November Picture Book Month and Patience

Week of October 30, 2023 | Second Grade
November Picture Book Month and Perseverance

Week of October 30, 2023 | Third Grade
Special Guest Jiyeon Im Introduces Super Literacy Quiz Bowl
Picture Books and the Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fourth Grade
November Picture Book Month and the Spirit of Creativity

Week of October 30, 2023 | Fifth Grade
November Picture Book Month and the Power of Unity

Week of October 23, 2023 | Fifth Grade | Red Ribbon Week and
Monstrous Munchables

Week of October 2, 2023 | Fifth Grade| Hispanic/Latinx Heritage and
Celebrating the Freedom to Read