" With the help of his imaginary friend, Weasel, Ellison finds his very own voice - a jazzy sound that charms all the other animals!" (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/563061.Ellison_the_Elephant?from_search=true).
How I want to use: This comes with a CD so it would be a great read aloud for students (I can save my voice) to talk about friendship and finding your talent. I also think this would be a great book to lend teachers to continue the lesson in the classroom. They can use it as a Daily 5 station and the students can listen to the cd.
"This endearing friendship story about a boy and his dog from a Pulitzer Prize–winning writer gently explores a timeless question: who’s really in charge?
Meet Sid. He’s an ordinary kid. He’s far from perfect. But to Murphy, Sid’s faithful dog, Sid is the whole world. Murphy thinks Sid is the absolute best—and that he’s in charge of everything.
Sid loves Murphy right back, but he can’t help but wonder what Murphy would think if he realized the truth: Sid’s just a kid, and Murphy’s just a dog, and neither one can control the world." (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18122696-me-dog)
Topics to cover with this book: self control, friendship, respecting adults/teachers, rules, perfectionism, self acceptance and self esteem, etc.
"A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. " (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14955390-on-a-beam-of-light?from_search=true)
How I want to use: I would love to collaborate with teachers and our librarian with this book. It's a great way to incorporate non fiction research and career awareness. I love the idea of connecting this book with What To Do With An Idea to talk about what our students want to create.
"He was born that way-The Boy with Pink Hair. He had a cotton candy colored mop that no one had ever seen before . . . Life is not easy being pink. Adults stare at you, little children giggle behind your back and some kids are just mean. But when you have a best friend who appreciates your uniqueness and parents who are loving and supportive, you can do just about anything." (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10930299-the-boy-with-pink-hair)
Topics to cover with this book: acceptance/tolerance, LGBT, self esteem, friendship, and bullying.
"By presenting the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program from a child’s point of view, this innovative guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system—from the counting and time-out methods parents will be using to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic—such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system." (https://books.google.com/books/about/1_2_3_Magic_for_Kids.html?id=zNHFAgAAQBAJ&hl=en)
"In this updated edition of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, which includes a new section on cyberbullying, one of the world's most trusted parenting educators gives parents, caregivers, educators - and most of all, kids - the tools to break the cycle of violence. " (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195972.The_Bully_the_Bullied_and_the_Bystander?ac=1&from_search=true)
* This book is actually a book I read before when getting the ASCA Bully Prevention Specialist Certification. However I picked up an extra copy for the plan below.
How I plan on using these books: This year I am thinking of mixing up my parent book club. I am thinking of alternating and doing a book swap a few times this year. Parents can come and share their favorite book titles and create a self-sufficient lending library. I'll create a check out sheet so that we can pet books back to parents and hopefully parents can share what they are reading and what's helped them.
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