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NUBS - THE TRUE STORY OF A MUTT, A MARINE & A MIRACLE
AUTHOR - BRIAN DENNIS
GRADES - 2-6
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
CHRISTOPHER MEDAL ☮️ -
awards to authors that affirm the value of the human spirit by making a positive difference in the world.
NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATION - GOLD AWARD
BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW
BEVERLY CLEARY - CHILDREN'S CHOICE
CAPITOL CHOICES - SELECTION
THEMES - LOYALTY, CARING
Nubs was a leader of a pack of wild dogs in war-torn Iraq when he first met Major Brian Dennis. The two bonded quickly as Brian shared his rations with the dog, and the dog sat by him during night watch. When Brian traveled 70 miles, Nubs followed him through the frozen desert. Dogs were not allowed to live with soldiers and Brian was told to get rid of Nubs. Instead, he raised over $2,000 to get the dog sent to his home in San Diego. This heartwarming story of human kindness is accompanied by photos, which will make your presentation very appealing.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NONFICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Who benefited most from this story - Brian or Nubs? Answers will vary.
2. Why do you think the two men reported Brian for having a dog?
Answers will vary.
3. Why do you think dogs are not allowed at the outpost? Answers will vary.
JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD ☮️
ONE THOUSAND TRACINGS - HEALING THE WOUNDS OF W.W. II
AUTHOR - LITA JUDGE
GRADES - 3-5
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️ ☮️ ☮️
JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD - HONOR ☮️
The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD☮️
This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.
CYBILS NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK AWARD - FINALIST ☮️
seeks out and recognizes books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens .
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TEACHERS OF ENGLISH - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
THEMES - KINDNESS, CARING
After World War II, many European families were homeless and hungry. When an American family learned that their friends in Germany had little clothing, they sent them socks, sweaters, and a coat. In return, they received tracings of feet, along with a request for shoes. This project mushroomed, and eventually over 1,000 pairs of shoes were sent overseas. This heartwarming story was brought to life when the author found the tracings in her grandmother’s attic. This book is an excellent read-aloud, as each page opens doors for discussion. The illustrations will capture interest as well as the author’s note, which reveals additional information about these acts of human kindness.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Find examples of compassion in this story.
Mama sent food and clothes to the Kramers.
Mama collected shoes to send to those who needed them.
The girl matching the tracings with the shoes.
Children went barefoot during the summer because they sent their shoes
overseas.
People sent meat and vegetables.
The girl made a rag doll for Eliza who lost everything when her home was
bombed.
2. Did you ever feel compassion for someone? If yes, explain.
3. Did anyone ever feel compassion for you? If yes, explain.
4. Is there anyone in your neighborhood that could use assistance? What can you
do to help them?
5. Are there any people in the world that can use assistance? What can you do to
help them?
GIVERNY AWARD - BEST CHILDREN'S SCIENCE PICTURE BOOK -2010
REDWOODS
AUTHOR - JASON CHIN
GRADES - 3-6
HONORS/AWARDS
GIVERNY AWARD - BEST CHILDREN'S SCIENCE PICTURE BOOK
BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW
HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW
AMAZON - TOP TEN EDITORS' PICK - 2009
THEME - APPRECIATION OF REDWOODS
At first glance, Redwoods appears to be a primary grade picture book, however, the concepts and vocabulary presented are more appropriate for upper elementary students. As a matter of fact, after reading the book, I learned quite a bit about redwoods and all the wildlife that inhabit these magnificent trees. The illustrations provoke the imagination as readers are presented with prehistoric and Roman scenes to depict the age of the redwoods. In addition, the trees are placed in a city skyline and by the Statue of Liberty to convey their tremendous height. The story of the redwoods is told through the imagination of a boy who finds the book while waiting for a train. After reading it, he leaves it on a park bench, where a girl discovers the book and starts her own adventure. An environmental warning follows the story describing the depletion of these trees by human activity. This is one beautiful book that is certain to provide readers with an appreciation of one of nature's finest accomplishments.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NATURE PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1.Redwoods are often cut down to make furniture. Is this a good idea?
Discuss the fact that redwoods are unique trees in terms of their size,
beauty, and longevity. They cannot be easily replaced. There is no
practical reason to make furniture out of a redwood.
2. Redwood won the award as the best children's science picture book.
Describe some of your favorite pictures and tell why you like them.
3. At the end of the story, the boy leaves the book on the bench. Did he do this
on purpose? Explain your answer.
He appears to be in a hurry to get away from the girl and leaves the book
there accidentally. He may be shy, so he decides to leave the book for the
girl, rather than give it to her.
JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD - HONOR ☮️
RICKSHAW GIRL
AUTHOR - MITALI PERKINS
GRADES - 3-5
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️ ☮️ ☮️
JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD - HONOR ☮️
The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.
SKIPPING STONES BOOK AWARD HONOR☮️
SKIPPING STONES promotes an understanding of cultures, cultivates cooperation and/or encourages a deeper awareness of nature, ecology and diversity. Award winning books foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.
NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD☮️
This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.
BANK STREET COLLEGE - BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK LIST
ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKSELLERS - BEST BOOK
THEME - DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
I must confess that when someone mentions Bangladesh, I think of negative images. As a result, I found this book to be quite refreshing as the author placed me in a village where people were not starving to death or getting swept away by a tidal wave. Instead, they were celebrating a holiday and working hard at various jobs. The story revolves around a ten-year old girl who wrecked her father’s rickshaw and decides to make amends by disguising herself as a boy so she could make money and pay for the repairs. Children will not only be able to identify with the girl, but they will also learn some Bangladesh vocabulary as well as cultural preferences and prejudices.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S REALISTIC FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. How can you tell that Naima is part of a loving family? Give at least three
examples.
When she wrecks the rickshaw, the family does not overreact.
When Naima feels terrible and loses interest in everything, her father
encourages her to start drawing again.
Family members praise each other and talk kindly to each other.
Naima feels sorry for her dad because he is too tired.
Naima's mother suggests to her husband to take a rest because
he looks so tired.
She also is willing to sell her bracelets to ease the burden on her
husband.
She sang a lullaby to help Naima feel better after the accident.
Father mentions on several occasions how proud he is of his two
daughters.
2. Naima can be described as an independent, daring person. Give at least
three examples.
She drove her father's rickshaw even though she did not have the
proper training.
She dressed as a boy because only boys were given jobs.
When she was younger, she tried to walk to the zoo which was miles
away. Luckily, her father found her before it got dark.
She almost drowned trying to catch fish with a net.
She challenges the idea that only boys and men should have jobs.
3. When Naima went to the repair shop, the woman showed little interest in her.
What caused the woman to change her mind?
When she realized that Naima was a girl and heard her story, she decided
to help her. The woman knew how difficult it was for females to work in
Bangladesh.
ROBERT F. SIBERT BOOK AWARD - HONOR
SPIDERS
AUTHOR -NIC BISHOP
GRADES - 1-5
HONORS/AWARDS 👍👍
ROBERT F. SIBERT BOOK AWARD - HONOR BOOK 👍
This award is presented annually to the writer and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE)
HONOR BOOK 👍
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW
KIRKUS - EDITORS' CHOICE
THEME - APPRECIATION OF SPIDERS
This is one of those unusual books that can be read aloud to children in grades 1-5. The photos are magnificent and the text is very informative. Readers/listeners will learn how spiders catch their prey, where they live, how they make their webs, and body part identification. You will think twice the next time you decide to step on a spider.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NONFICTION - SPIDERS
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. Spiders can smell and taste things by walking on them. Would you like to be
able to do that? Explain.
2. If you can have one spider for a pet, which would you choose? Why?
3. This book has many amazing photographs. Which one is your favorite. What
page is it on? Why did you choose it?
GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD - HONOR ☮️
SALAMANDER SKY
AUTHOR -KATY FARBER
GRADES - PRE-2
HONORS/AWARDS ☮️ ☮️
GREEN EARTH AWARD - HONOR☮️
This award is the nation’s first environmental stewardship book award for children and young adult books.
JOHN J. BURROUGHS RIVERBY AWARD - WINNER ☮️
This award has been given annually since 1988 to a selection of natural history books for young readers that present perceptive and artistic accounts of direct experiences in the world of nature, demonstrating a respect for nature, accuracy of information, and quality of prose and illustrations.
NEW ENGLAND'S CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD - FINALIST
THEME - SAVING THE SALAMANDERS
A young girl is on a mission to save the salamanders who cross busy roads to get to ponds. With the help of her mom, a scientist, they go out in the rain to find and carry the salamanders to safety.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S NATURE PICTURE BOOK
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. At the end of the story, the girl felt a glow in her chest. What do you think that
means?
2. Would you pick up a salamander and place it in a pond?
Explain your answer.
3. Can you think of other small animals that you can help?
RED CLOVER AWARD
LION OF THE SKY - HAIKU FOR ALL SEASONS
AUTHOR -LAURA PURDIE SALAS
GRADES - K-6
HONORS/AWARDS
RED CLOVER PICTURE BOOK AWARD - WINNER -
The award is named after Vermont's state flower and is given annually to a picture book that receives the most votes from Vermont children in grades k-4.
NCTE NOTABLE CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS - WINNER
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
THEME - APPRECIATION OF NATURE AND THE SEASONS
This is the best children’s haiku book that I have read. The author asks listeners/readers to identify the subject of each poem as they travel through the seasons. The illustrations are icing on the cake for this remarkable read aloud.
GENRES - CHILDREN'S NATURE PICTURE BOOK - POETRY - HAIKU
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
Have the children pair off and write their own version of this book using different topics.
EZRA JACK KEATS AWARD
FUNERAL, THE
AUTHOR - MATT JAMES
GRADES - K-2
HONORS/AWARDS
EZRA JACK KEATS AWARD - GIVEN ANNUALLY TO AN OUTSTANDING NEW WRITER AND ILLUSTRATOR
ELIZABETH MRAZIK-CLEAVER CANADIAN PICTURE BOOK AWARD - FINALIST
NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - BEST ILLUSTRATED PICTURE BOOK
THEME - REACTION TO DEATH
A young girl attends the funeral of her great uncle. Readers/listeners will hear and see her reactions to the rites and rituals as she tries to make sense of this occasion. The author provides a meaningful look as to what young children may think about on this difficult day. As one reviewer stated, "When the day is over, Norma is certain of one thing - Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral.
GENRE - REALISTIC FICTION
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. At the end of the story, Norma thinks that her great uncle would have liked his
funeral. Why does she feel that way?
2. What do you think Norma will remember most about this day?
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
BEFORE MORNING
AUTHOR - JOYCE SIDMAN
GRADES - PRE-1
HONORS/AWARDS
SILVER MEDAL - THE ORIGINAL ART 2016 EXHIBIT OF THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - EDITORS' CHOICE
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
HORN BOOK MAGAZINE - STARRED REVIEW
THEMES - APPRECIATING NATURE, A CHILD'S WISH
A brief text along with fantastic illustrations, is all that is needed to describe the dreams of a young girl. She wishes that the world would slow down so that she could enjoy the oncoming snowstorm. Hard to find a more beautiful read aloud.
GENRE - CHILDREN'S POETRY
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
1. What do you like best about the snow?
2. Who do you think enjoyed the day the most - the girl or her mother?
3. In this story, the girl wishes for a slow snow day. What do you wish for?
FIRST AND BEST LIST - TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WINNER
BUGS FROM HEAD TO TAIL
AUTHOR - STACEY RODERICK
GRADES - 2-4
HONORS/AWARDS
FIRST AND BEST LIST - TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WINNER
THEME - APPRECIATING NATURE
What a great way to introduce bugs to children. Each bug is featured on four beautifully illustrated pages. On the first two pages there is a question about the bug and a close-up drawing. Readers/listeners are asked to name the bug. After turning the page, they see the entire bug in its surroundings. The accompanying text offers interesting information that is most appropriate to this age group. This book begs to be read aloud.
GENRE - LIFE SCIENCE
FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS
How about making their own book based on this one? Each child can find a bug on the internet and follow the same format as the book.
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