The Caldecott medal is an award given out each year in the middle of January. This award celebrates an artist who has a picture book with the best illustrations, and the American Library Association chooses it. And I am excited to share a list of books that I believe are strong candidates to be … [Read more...] about Caldecott Predictions for 2022
Read Alouds
My Favorite 2021 Books
2021 may have been another crazy year, but one thing it did not lack was incredible picture books! I did my best to keep the list short and sweet but, I couldn't keep it that short. So, here are some of my favorite picture books from 2021. I'm sharing all of these books on video as well! Check … [Read more...] about My Favorite 2021 Books
January Read Aloud Books
I'm so excited to be ringing in the new year with a fun list of books, and a new month comes with a fun list of read-alouds to celebrate all of the unique holidays celebrated throughout the month. And, these are great books to read as you head back into the classroom after winter break. Here is a … [Read more...] about January Read Aloud Books
New Picture Books of 2022
Can you even believe that 2022 is quickly approaching. And, one of my favorite things to do this time of year is to search and discover new picture books that are being released. So, I have done some digging and found some new amazing books that will be released throughout 2022. I am excited to … [Read more...] about New Picture Books of 2022
Friendship Read-Aloud Books
No matter what month it is, friendship is one of those topics that can always be addressed in the classroom. Read-alouds are an excellent way to address the important topics associated with friendship. Using picture books is a great way to model behaviors and start discussions on what it means to be … [Read more...] about Friendship Read-Aloud Books
December Read Aloud Books
Wow! I can’t believe it’s already December, this year is definitely flying by. December is a busy but wonderful month full of so many great holidays. And, I am sure your students are so excited about all of the festivities happening throughout the month of December. Here is a list of December read … [Read more...] about December Read Aloud Books