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Who loves me

MacLachlan, Patricia


In this simple bedtime story, a little girl asks the title question, and her striped orange cat offers a litany of those who love her until the child drifts off to sleep. Their quiet conversation covers everyone from her parents and brother to the family dog. Stylized illustrations. Six traits of writing: organization, and ideas. Reading level: 1.6. Interest level: K-3.
Date Published:2005

Dog biscuit

Cooper, Helen


This is a humorous story about imagination. A little girl eats a dog biscuit by mistake and worries about the consequences after the babysitter tells her she'll turn into a dog. Includes recipe for "human-being treats" (gingerbread men). Reading level: 3.0. Interest level: K-3. Lexile: 590.
Date Published:2009

Other words for home

Warga, Jasmine.


School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. Newbery Honor Book 2020. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 3-6.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. Newbery Honor Book 2020. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 3-6.

Date Published:2019

Growing teen engagement : strategies to captivate secondary learners /

Fitzpatrick, Jessica, 1991-,


"Aligned with the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) National School Library Standards for Learners, in this book, the author discusses different ways to create teen-centric spaces, including ideas for developmentally appropriate collaborative lessons, passive programs, active programs, and community outreach efforts that will keep learners interested in the school library"--
Date Published:2025

Developing Highly Qualified Teachers: A Handbook for School Leaders

Glatthorn, Allan A.


This handbook explains the concept of highly qualified teachers as required by NCLB. It then discusses how to recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified teachers.
Date Published:2006

Molly who flew away

Gorbachev, Valeri.


Molly buys so many balloons for all her animal friends at the fair, she gets carried away into the air. Watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations. Reading level: 2.8. Interest level: Preschool-Kindergarten.
Date Published:2009

Using literature to support children's mental health


"This volume explores the current landscape of children's literature that addresses issues related to mental health and provides helpful frameworks and strategies for adults to think about the evaluation, curation, and use of these books with young people"--
Date Published:2025

Connected and respected, grades K-2 : lessons from the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program

Breeding, Ken.


This collection of lesson plans teaches K-2 grade students skills for communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, creating community, problem-solving, promoting diversity and having successful inter-group relationships. These lessons focus on social emotional learning themes: making connections, emotional literacy, cultural competence and social responsibility, and conflict management and decision making. It includes games, role-plays, songs, cooperative learning, and connections to children's literature. They are correlated to The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Competencies and the McREL Standards.
Date Published:2007

This collection of lesson plans teaches K-2 grade students skills for communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, creating community, problem-solving, promoting diversity and having successful inter-group relationships. These lessons focus on social emotional learning themes: making connections, emotional literacy, cultural competence and social responsibility, and conflict management and decision making. It includes games, role-plays, songs, cooperative learning, and connections to children's literature. They are correlated to The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Competencies and the McREL Standards.

Date Published:2007

In the Forest

SALZMANN, MARY ELIZABETH


This title introduces readers to the forest. Reading level: 1.1. Interest level: K-1.
Date Published:2001

Say hello

Foreman, Jack


Written when the author was ten years old, tells of a dog and a boy who are both lonely until they are included by others. Using repetition of phrases effectively, the text is so brief that only one or two words appear on many of the double-page spreads. The charcoal, colored-pencil, and pastel illustrations. Endpapers display the word "hello" in many different languages. Reading level: 0.6. Interest level: PS-3.
Date Published:2008

Written when the author was ten years old, tells of a dog and a boy who are both lonely until they are included by others. Using repetition of phrases effectively, the text is so brief that only one or two words appear on many of the double-page spreads. The charcoal, colored-pencil, and pastel illustrations. Endpapers display the word "hello" in many different languages. Reading level: 0.6. Interest level: PS-3.

Date Published:2008

Anytime yoga : fun and easy exercises for concentration and calm /

Dezé, Ulrika


Provides information about various yoga poses and guided meditation exercises designed for children. Introductory text explains how poses are linked to aspects of nature and are followed by explanations and illustrations that relay how to do each pose. Includes instructions for adults on how, when, and where to practice yoga with children. Reading level: 4.0. Interest level: K-2.
Date Published:2019

Red Knit Cap Girl

Stoop, Naoko.


With the help of their forest friends and the advice of wise Mr. Owl, Red Knit Cap Girl and White Bunny, who are on a quest to find a way to talk to the Moon, learn that they need only to wait and listen quietly to make their wish come true. Reading level: 2.6. Interest level: PS-1.
Date Published:2012

I Stink

McMullan, Kate


A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini. The truck does the narration and brings the noise, power, and sound effects of traveling through New York City. Reading level: 2.2. Interest level: K-3.
Date Published:2002

Hottips for Teachers: 30 Steps to Student Engagement

Reardon, Mark,


30+ tips and teaching strategies show how to reclaim students' attention, help them absorb information, and stay on task. They are organized into three sections: tips for opening the lesson, tips for conducting the lesson, and tips for closing the lesson. They make use of graphic organizers, cooperative learning, multiple intelligences theory, nonverbal communication, and posters and flash cards.
Date Published:2001

Teaching social competence, social skills and academic success

Knapczyk, Dennis.


This book introduces social skill assessment and interaction strategies for students in grades 1-6. It shows how to use observational techniques to identify social demands in the classroom. It explains how to use these demands for social behavior to implement the other elements of instructional planning: setting priorities for instruction; assessing behavior and setting teaching objectives; preparing teaching methods and activities; planning lessons and interventions; monitoring student progress; follow-up on instruction; and choosing long-term goals and short-term objectives.
Date Published:2001

This book introduces social skill assessment and interaction strategies for students in grades 1-6. It shows how to use observational techniques to identify social demands in the classroom. It explains how to use these demands for social behavior to implement the other elements of instructional planning: setting priorities for instruction; assessing behavior and setting teaching objectives; preparing teaching methods and activities; planning lessons and interventions; monitoring student progress; follow-up on instruction; and choosing long-term goals and short-term objectives.

Date Published:2001

Farmer Eva's green garden life

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs,


This picture book biography brings to life the pioneering woman farmer who founded Eva's Garden more than 50 years ago in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and continues to introduce culinary herbs, greens, flowers and wild foraged goods to Boston area chefs and eaters. Reading Level: 3.3. Interest level: 1-4.
Date Published:2024

Daniel Tiger's neighborhood : The official cookbook /

Woods, Rebecca


Readers will earn their stripes in this official cookbook that celebrates 10 years of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood with 45 delicious recipes for each meal of the day as well as bonus information like the importance of handwashing, kitchen safety and more. Reading level: 1. Interest level: K-3.
Date Published:2022

Essential Knowledge: The Debate Over What American Students Should Know

Marzano, Robert J.


This book argues for a research-based approach to the identification of the knowledge students should possess prior to high school graduation. It examines the standards movement, arguments from literacy reformers such as E.D. Hirsch, describes the McRel standards database, and presents results from a Gallup poll on opinions regarding essential standards. Included is a five-step vocabulary process for teaching 7,000 key terms and phrases across fourteen content areas.
Date Published:1999

This book argues for a research-based approach to the identification of the knowledge students should possess prior to high school graduation. It examines the standards movement, arguments from literacy reformers such as E.D. Hirsch, describes the McRel standards database, and presents results from a Gallup poll on opinions regarding essential standards. Included is a five-step vocabulary process for teaching 7,000 key terms and phrases across fourteen content areas.

Date Published:1999

Microlearning in the k-12 classroom : short bursts of instruction for breakthrough understanding /

Gilbert, Tyler,


"A research-informed exploration of microlearning's engaging, "deep but brief" instructional approach in K-12 education, along with guidance on how to design and implement various kinds of microlearning sessions-from teacher-driven and text-based options to technology-enhanced ones that incorporate scenarios, gamification, and simulations"--
Date Published:2026

Octopus moon

Pyron, Bobbie,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Recently diagnosed with depression, fifth-grader Pearl struggles with self-care and self-love amidst a sea of changes. Reading level: 4.1. Interest level: 4-8.
Date Published:2026