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Week of March 10, 2025 | All Grades | CYRM Picture Book Nominee
Marking Five-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Pandemic
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 5 of 5
Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo
When a raccoon finds Seed in the garbage, he plants him in the hopes of growing a cheeseburger plant. Seed isn't exactly sure what he's going to grow into, but he wants to make his new friend happy.
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Video A raccoon and his cheeseburger meal
Video Time-lapse flower blossoms
Crafty Connection Sunflower coloring sheet
Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo
When a raccoon finds Seed in the garbage, he plants him in the hopes of growing a cheeseburger plant. Seed isn't exactly sure what he's going to grow into, but he wants to make his new friend happy.
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Video A raccoon and his cheeseburger meal
Video Time-lapse flower blossoms
Crafty Connection Sunflower coloring sheet
Week of March 10, 2025 | Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Marking Five-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Longest Storm, by Dan Yaccarino
A ferocious storm is a metaphor for the COVID-19 pandemic in this story about a family cooped up together, with no idea how long their isolation will last. The longer the family is confined, the more boredom sets in and tempers flare until they learn how to weather the storm together.
Video Mr. Rogers reminds us to "look for the helpers"
Windows, by Patrick Guest
Inspired by the author's experience as a medical worker who had to isolate from his family, this is a heartfelt story of how we can feel together even when we must be far apart.
Video Neighborhood window scavenger hunt
A ferocious storm is a metaphor for the COVID-19 pandemic in this story about a family cooped up together, with no idea how long their isolation will last. The longer the family is confined, the more boredom sets in and tempers flare until they learn how to weather the storm together.
Video Mr. Rogers reminds us to "look for the helpers"
Windows, by Patrick Guest
Inspired by the author's experience as a medical worker who had to isolate from his family, this is a heartfelt story of how we can feel together even when we must be far apart.
Video Neighborhood window scavenger hunt
Week of March 10, 2025 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 2 of 3
The Gardener of Alcatraz, by Emma Bland Smith
In 1941, convicted counterfeiter Elliott Michener (1906-1997) was sent to Alcatraz prison. There he plotted his escape, until he was assigned to work as a landscaper and discovered his passion for gardening.
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
The Gardener of Alcatraz, by Emma Bland Smith
In 1941, convicted counterfeiter Elliott Michener (1906-1997) was sent to Alcatraz prison. There he plotted his escape, until he was assigned to work as a landscaper and discovered his passion for gardening.
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
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