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A Read Aloud, a Mentor Text for Reading & Writing Strategies, or Enjoy as an Independent Read!

Barbara the Bookworm

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

A Read Aloud, a Mentor Text for Reading & Writing Strategies, or Enjoy as an Independent Read!

Such a Library: A Yiddish Folktale Re-imagined by Jill Ross Nadler Illustrated by Esther Van Den Berg Picture Book and Mentor Text 40 pages © 2020 As a read aloud: This title will keep your students giggling throughout as more and more wild antics are introduced to the "quiet" library. Repetitive language will have students "reading" the book out loud with the teacher. Reading Strategies: This is a great choice for students to predict what the author's next move will be. The

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Read Aloud, Mentor Text for Personal Narrative, & an Independent Reading Choice for Primary Grades

Barbara the Bookworm

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

Read Aloud, Mentor Text for Personal Narrative, & an Independent Reading Choice for Primary Grades

13 Stories About Harris by Amy Schwartz Mentor Text & Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 Some chapters are one or two sentences while other chapters are four pages in length. Lots of white space and illustrations on every page make this a good independent reading choice for first and second graders. This is also a good choice for teachers to use as a mentor text when teaching personal narrative to our youngest writers. Have students notice that the small moments in Harris's life

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Barbara the Bookworm

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by Eric Velásquez Picture book. 48 pages © 2020 This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and includes inspiring quotes. Graduating first in her class at Cornell and tying for the top in her Columbia Law school class, Ruth faced many challenges because she was a woman. She persisted, became a trailblazer for equality, and eventually

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Brown: The Super Hero! Great for Teaching Metaphor, Symbolism, & a Character's Imagination!

Barbara the Bookworm

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Brown: The Super Hero! Great for Teaching Metaphor, Symbolism, & a Character's Imagination!

Brown by Håkon Øvreås Illustrated by Yvind Torseter Chapter book series 130 pages © 2019 Published in over 32 languages, the award-winning title is an excellent choice for teachers to read aloud to primary students or to recommend to upper elementary and middle grade students as an independent reading choice. Rusty, who just lost his grandfather, is being harassed by the neighborhood bullies. Rusty finds brown paint and uses it to paint his fort but also as a symbol for stren

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New Early Reader Chapter Series

Barbara the Bookworm

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

New Early Reader Chapter Series

Big Mouth Elizabeth (Elizabeth Case #2) by Rachel Vail Illustrated by Paige Keiser Easy chapter book 120 pages © 2020 Looking for a chapter book with limited text, lots of illustrations, and a great message? Big Mouth Elizabeth is the second book in this new series. Think Judy Moody and Junie B. Jones series but with easier text. The students in second grade create a club for kids who have started losing their teeth. Elizabeth wants to be in the club but is not allowed as she

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Mentor Text for Language, Character Development, & Theme

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 16, 2020
1 min

Mentor Text for Language, Character Development, & Theme

Finding François: A Story about the Healing Power of Friendship by Gus Gordon Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 Alice wanted a sibling and then found François and a beautiful friendship begins. A must-read picture book! This is a good mentor text for theme. Guide students to see that the message of the book is how friendships can heal emotional wounds. Also use this for language. Have students listen for and point out the beautiful and descriptive language used throughout. For cha

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Picture Book and a Mentor Text

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 15, 2020
1 min

Picture Book and a Mentor Text

Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy by Tara Dairman Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan Picture Book 32 pages © 2020 The journey of two children experiencing weather extremes in India highlight the power of nature and the resilience of the the human spirit. Very limited text on each page and text is typically a subject and a verb. This title can also be used as a mentor text to show students another way to tell a story using a different sentence structure. Have students take a piece they

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Indigenous Call to Action to Protect the Earth's Water

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 14, 2020
1 min

Indigenous Call to Action to Protect the Earth's Water

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom Illustrated by Michaela Goade Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 As a member of the Anishinaabe/Métis people, the author tells the story of her connection of her culture and the land and the importance of being a fierce water protector. Limited text on each page but the message is strong. At the end of the book, the author encourages everyone to read the pledge to protect the Earth's water and sign their name at the end of the pledge. The

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Science and a Tender Story All Rolled Into One

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Science and a Tender Story All Rolled Into One

Why Do We Cry by Fran Pintadera Illustrated by Ana Sender Picture book 34 pages © 2020 This is a perfect match for educators who want to extend a read aloud with a simple science lesson. Mario asks his mother why do we cry. Her responses are sweet and tender. Beautifully illustrated with limited text on each page. There is a question and answer section in the back of the book along with several activities to extend learning. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teach

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Art & Science Meet

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 11, 2020
1 min

Art & Science Meet

Cityscape: Where Science and Art Meet by April Pulley Sayre Primary Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 Photographs and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce how basic STEM concepts can be found in the architecture, building, construction, and transportation of city life. Includes notes about what to look for while wandering through a city. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers#reading #picturebooks #mentortexts #aprilp

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Senator & Now Vice-President Candidate, Kamala Harris

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 11, 2020
1 min

Senator & Now Vice-President Candidate, Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes Illustrated by Laura Freeman Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris and now Vice President candidate. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers #reading #picturebooks #mentortexts #nikkigrimes

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Inspiring Story in English and Spanish

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 9, 2020
1 min

Inspiring Story in English and Spanish

Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built Rescatando palabras: José Alberto Gutiérrez y la biblioteca que creó by Angela Burke Kunkel Illustrated by Paola Escobar Biography 40 pages © 2020 A picture book based on the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector in Bogota, Columbia, who started a library with one discarded book he found on his route. Available in Spanish and English. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #te

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Gifts of the Ocean & Intergenerational Bonds

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 8, 2020
1 min

Gifts of the Ocean & Intergenerational Bonds

The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story by Tina Cho Illustrated by Jess X. Snow Picture Book 48 pages © 2020 This new title has so many uses: For science teachers looking for a picture book to compliment their ocean unit; For primary teachers looking for a new read aloud title; For writing teachers to use as a mentor text. A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face

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Teaching Point of View

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 5, 2020
1 min

Teaching Point of View

Sun and Moon Have a Tea Party by Yumi Heo Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 A perfect picture book for teaching kids to appreciate the world from different points of view. The sun and moon argue with each other about what happens during the day and night. Great choice for a bedtime read, too. Limited text on each page. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers #reading #picturebooks #mentortexts #yumiheo

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Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Are Back!

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 4, 2020
1 min

Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Are Back!

Short and Sweet by Josh Funk Illustrated by Brendan Kearney Series for Early Readers 40 pages © 2020 Students will enjoy this hilarious fourth book in the series. Rhymes, puns, and creative vocabulary along with a science fiction spin make this a series that kids will want to read over and over. Add all four books to your classroom and school library. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers #reading #picturebooks

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Celebrate Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello!

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 4, 2020
1 min

Celebrate Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello!

Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello by Monica Brown Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri Nonfiction Bilingual Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 Everyone no matter what their grade will enjoy biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbaratheboo

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Got Giggles?

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

Got Giggles?

SOAKED! by Abi Cushman Primary Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 The joy of playing in the rain. A laugh-out-loud read aloud picture book. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers #reading #picturebooks #mentortexts #abicushmanart #abicushman

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Perfect Read Aloud for the Day of the Dead

Barbara the Bookworm

Aug 1, 2020
1 min

Perfect Read Aloud for the Day of the Dead

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Dragó Picture Book 40 pages © 2020 The Day of the Dead is fast approaching and Gustavo is wondering what he can do to get others to notice him. A sweet story that is a good choice for even our youngest students. #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig#teacherstyle #barbarathebookworm #teachers #reading #picturebooks #mentortexts #flaviazdrago

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Great Read Aloud! Great Mentor Text!

Barbara the Bookworm

Jul 31, 2020
1 min

Great Read Aloud! Great Mentor Text!

Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren Castillo Early Readers Chapter Book 110 pages © 2020 This is one of those books that you have to finish the entire story in one sitting. It has everything! Great word choice. Plot twists. Suspense. Varied sentence structure. Descriptive language and much more. Teachers can use this title for character development, prediction, craft analysis, and more. Illustrations and limited text on each page. This is an absolute gem of a title

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Adventure, Magic, Humor, and Creativity All in One!

Barbara the Bookworm

Jun 20, 2020
1 min

Adventure, Magic, Humor, and Creativity All in One!

The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie Chapter Book 212 pages © 2018 Looking for an enchanting and adorable read? While gardening with his grandfather, Tomas discovers a dragon-fruit tree. He picks the fruit which hatches a dragon and Tomas has his very own dragon, Flicker. The short chapters make this a good choice for a read aloud or for a reader who is building reading stamina. The illustrations add to the engagement of this fun and creative

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