It's almost 2024! Around this time, I like to look into the picture books that will be released in the new year. Well, I was not disappointed! I planned to write a post that covered books for all of 2024. However, I already had a huge list in just the first half of the year! I will have to do a ... Read More
New November Books 2023
I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the New Books: November 2023 on my Youtube channel. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. New November Books 2023 Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty Lila is full of ... Read More
Picture Books about Celebrations
In our world with lots of different cultures, it's really important to help kids learn about and understand other people's traditions. This can teach them to be kind and respectful to everyone. One great way to do this is by teaching them about holidays like Diwali, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, and ... Read More
Small Moments Mentor Texts
Picture books can be powerful tools for teaching writing. Let's dive into some ways to use mentor texts to teach your students the art of writing small moments. Small moments are the heart and soul of narrative writing, and they help students focus on the details that make their stories come alive. ... Read More
Picture Books about Gratitude
Being thankful is a big deal, especially for our elementary school students. In a world where we often get caught up in lots of stuff, it's super important to teach kids to notice and be happy about the small, good things in their lives. One way to help them learn this important lesson is by reading ... Read More
New October Books 2023
It's time for more books! I get so excited every month when new picture books come out and this month, there are quite a few! Check out these new October picture books that were released in 2023. I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the New Books: October 2023 on my ... Read More