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Have you ever moved into a new house and been a little scared or anxious about it? Yeah, me too. What if you found out this new house was haunted? What would you be feeling then? This is exactly what happens to Andres Miedoso when he moves into his new house!
Andres' parents are scientists working on a top-secret project for the government. This causes them to move around a lot. Andres finds out very quickly that Kersville is not a normal town to move to. He first meets his next-door neighbor, Desmond Cole, the day he moves in. He immediately thinks that Desmond is very odd because he has an office in their garage with all kinds of gadgets. Desmond also hands Andres his business card that says "Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: No Ghost Too Tricky".
Andres decides then and there to stay far away from this weird kid, that is until strange things begin happening around his house and he runs to find Desmond to help him. The boys find out that there is a ghost haunting Andres' house! Can Andres stay in a house that is haunted? Can Desmond help Andres drive the ghost out? Read this amazing story to find out if Andres can stay in this new house or if he has to leave... and fast!
What I Love About This Book!
First:
There are so many things I love about this book and book series! First, I love that it is a chapter book and great for those kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. It is an easy read because the font is large, the spacing is big, and there are tons of pictures. This will really increase the beginning chapter book reader's confidence!
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Second, I love that this series is all about ghosts and monsters, and goblins. This will really draw in the child who loves scary stuff, but it is also very mild so there isn't much in there that will actually scare them. This book is a great introduction to the concept of ghost hunting for young readers. My kids at school are all about scary things so this book flies off the shelves and I can't keep them in.
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Third, I love the humor in this book! Andres and Desmond have such a great friendship and some of the things they say and do are hilarious. Sometimes the funny parts just make me laugh out loud, which helps keep the story light and fun. Kids will love reading this book series!
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And lastly, I love that this book teaches valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and teamwork. Overall, The Haunted House Next Door is a great book for young readers who are looking for a fun and spooky story. The book is well-written, easy to read, and full of suspense and adventure. I highly recommend it!
My Favorite Quotes!
"When you move to a new town, grown-ups always give you a lot of advice. They never tell you what to do if your house is haunted."
"The ghost followed us into the den. And that's how I ended up here, hiding behind the brand-new sofa. Shivering and quivering. Don't judge me, though. You would be hiding too if there was a large gross burping ghost floating over your head."
"Right now, my biggest fear is that my parents will tell me it's time to move again. That would be the worst because I kind of really like it here."...more
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to a school that is just insanely crazy? Maybe you think you already do, but trust me, your school is nothing like this one! The builder of the school was supposed to build the school one level with 30 classrooms across, but he accidentally built it 30 stories high with one classroom per story. “The builder said he was very sorry.”
This book takes place on the 30th floor and there are 30 chapters, each chapter is about a different character in the classroom. The book starts out with the teacher, Mrs. Gorf, turning students into apples for any reason, just so she doesn’t have to teach. But the apples (kids) do get her back! Then we are introduced to Mrs. Jewls, the new teacher, who believes that all of the students are monkeys and it took a lot of convincing that they were not!
After this, we are introduced to all of the students in the classroom, and just let me tell you to buckle up because you are going to be laughing out loud. Just to introduce you to a few of the students – Joe can’t count and it is hilarious how he convinces Mrs. Jewls that he actually can; Myron is the class president and his only job is to turn the lights on and off, but one day when he is late to school he walks into a dark classroom because he wasn’t there to turn on the lights; John can only read upside down so it’s easy to turn his book upside down, but when he needs to read the board they have to stand him on his head, and what happens next is so funny, and then there is Miss Zarves who is a teacher that doesn’t exist because there isn’t a 19th story.
There are so many more kids to meet at Wayside School so don’t miss reading this outrageously funny book for yourself or your students!
What I Love About This Book! This book just makes you laugh out loud! Some of the humor is so stupid but you can’t help but laugh. I love how the amazing Louis Sachar weaves all of the characters throughout the whole book. This is a classroom that you do not want to miss! I loved writing this book review and I know you will love reading this book!
My Favorite Quotes! “You need a reason to be sad. You don’t need a reason to be happy.”
“Allison, you learned a very important secret today, and I don’t want you to tell any of the other children, not even Rondi.” “What was that?” asked Allison. She didn’t even know she had learned a secret. She loved secrets.” “You learned that children are really smarter than their teachers,” said Mrs. Jewls.” “Oh, that’s no secret,” said Allison. Everybody knows that.”...more
Have you ever felt different from others and you just didn’t fit in? Have you ever been made fun of for being different?GIVEAWAY - www.blazertales.com
Have you ever felt different from others and you just didn’t fit in? Have you ever been made fun of for being different? Well, this is exactly how Mandie is feeling! Mandie was born on a cool spring day on the beaches of Carova.
How was she different from the other fillies? Mandie wasn’t the prettiest horse because her tail was curly, her mane was snarly, and her coat was downright mangy. All of the other fillies had straight manes and tails, with beautiful coats that glistened in the sun. She was also snow-white while the other fillies were a gorgeous chocolate brown.
When she couldn’t fit in, what did she do? Mandie often was alone and restless so she would roam the beaches by herself. That was when she noticed that something odd was happening in the water. The waves were lit up with such amazing iridescent colors from an algae bloom. Mandie was in awe so she had to get closer. What she didn’t realize was that as she was dancing around in the water, those colorful algae blooms were sticking to her hair.
Where do you hide in the ocean?? Just then, the elite group of fillies came walking down the beach. She didn’t want them laughing at her for dancing in the ocean so she dove deep down under the water. That was how the terebra turretella spiral sea snail got stuck to her forehead. She couldn’t dare let those fillies see her with a sea snail stuck to her forehead so she hid behind the sea dunes and fell asleep.
She woke up a unicorn?? Mandie woke up to the entire herd looking at her. She was so embarrassed and she didn’t understand why they were calling her a unicorn. That was when she was her reflection in the water. She tried to tell them that she wasn’t the beautiful unicorn they thought she was, but like always, they wouldn’t listen to her.
And then came the rain! When a storm came, it washed all of the colors and that pesky sea snail off of her. She was back to being plain ole Mandie. That was when the fillies started making fun of her for pretending to be something that she wasn’t.
Will anyone help her? That was when the mighty Amadeo rose up with thunder in his voice! Will he take up for Mandie or will she be humiliated in front of the fillies and the entire herd? Will Mandie ever feel like she fits in or will she feel exiled like before? Read this incredible picture book to find out what happens to Mandie!
What I Love About This Book! I don’t even know where to start! This book has quickly become one of my most favorite picture books! The multiple messages in this book are for everyone!! 1) accept people just the way they are; 2) be true to yourself – always; 3) stand up for those who are being picked on and bullied; and 4) help fund those who take care of the wild horses in Corolla, NC.
This book has made me add a new place to my bucket list of places to visit. I can’t wait to visit Corolla, NC and take a tour with the Wild Horse Adventure Tours. I would love to watch these wild horses in their natural environment! Don’t miss this one!! Also, the great men and women who take care of these majestic animals need your help. They are mostly supported on donations. Please consider donating! Also, a majority of the sales of this book will be going to them also. So even more of a reason to go right now and buy this book!! Click here to buy from Amazon!...more
Do you sometimes feel like you are different from others? Does that difference make you feel good or bad? Well, Sassafras did not like her difference!Do you sometimes feel like you are different from others? Does that difference make you feel good or bad? Well, Sassafras did not like her difference! Sassafras is a squirrel, and most squirrels have big, bushy tails. This helps them to balance when they jump from tree to tree. The problem with Sassafras is that she has a teeny, tiny, bristly tail. So because she is different, the other squirrels make fun of her.
It doesn’t matter that she is the fastest squirrel to gather the acorns. It doesn’t matter that she can avoid the mean dog because of her speed. All that the other squirrels see is what is different about Sassafras… that is until there is an emergency, will Sassafras’ difference make her shine? Read this precious story of overcoming differences, being proud of your strengths, and doing what is right even if it means helping those who have hurt you.
Why I love this book! I love this book for so many reasons! I like that Sassafras, even though her feelings are hurt, tries to troubleshoot her problem. It makes me so happy that Sassafras realizes her strength of speed and appreciates it, even though no one else does. I also love that Sassafras jumps in to help, even if she is helping those who have not been so nice to her. This book shows tenacity, persistence, and determination.
The illustrations in this book are delightful! The colors are so bright and cheerful. I also love how the illustrator shows emotions in all of the characters. You can tell what they are feeling just by looking at them.
What makes this book so amazing? One super cool thing about this book is that it is written in Dyslexic Font. Each letter is given its own identity making it easier for people with dyslexia to be more successful at reading. The last page of the book gives more information about this. It tells you how to get this font for your digital devices. It also tells you where to get more books with this font....more
Have you ever gone to a new school and felt out of place? Hut and his family have moved to a new town and he is starting a new school – Circle ElementHave you ever gone to a new school and felt out of place? Hut and his family have moved to a new town and he is starting a new school – Circle Elementary. As his mom pulls up in front of the school he notices something unusual, everything is in the shape of a circle – the school, the windows, the doors, the flag, and even the bushes. As he walks in the front door the first thing he hears is “check out that odd ball”. Strike the baseball, quickly apologizes, and tells Hut he has never seen anyone shaped like him before. Hut tries so hard to fit in. He tries to bounce like a basketball, roll like a baseball, and act like a soccer ball, but Hut realizes very quickly that he doesn’t bounce our roll like the others. At recess, Hut was beginning to feel like a fumble when suddenly danger strikes the playground! Will Hut be able to save the day? Will what makes him different from the others be what saves the others? Read this incredible, precious, amazing book! Teachers and librarians, buy this for your classroom or library! Parents, buy this for your kids. I promise your kids will LOVE it!
What I love about this book! I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this book! It teaches children that it is okay to be different and those differences can be a blessing, not a curse. Kids will love the illustrations in this book! They are bright, colorful, and just downright precious! I actually laughed out loud when I saw the picture of the moms taking their kids to school!! Hut’s mom is driving a football helmet, the baseball is being driven in a baseball glove, and the tennis balls are in their tube with wheels. The author even told me to look for Hut’s toy on certain pages. I enjoyed going on a hunt (and I think if found them all – haha!). I also loved how the author used a lot of sports jargon in the book, for example, “I was starting to feel like a fumble.”...more
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What is a great friends & family book review for elementary kids?
A Child Called You by J.D. Wise is!
Will you make a difference in this world?
Do you look at a person and see them for who they are, not the color of their skin? Or if they are short or tall, too fat or too thin? Do you help people with random acts of kindness? Do you believe that love can heal all wounds and mend a broken heart? Will you realize that hate only brings more hate? Will you make a difference? After all, it’s not up to me; it's up to You!
Go to www.blazertales.com to read the rest of my review, to watch my book trailer, and my book talk. ...more
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What is a great animals book for elementary school kids?
Sorry (Really Sorry) by Joanna Colter is!
Does how you feel affect other people? Why yes it does!
Cow is in a very bad mood because his hooves are in the mud so he takes it out on Duck, which makes duck in a bad mood. So when Frog asks Duck to go swimming, she snaps at him.
Does it stop there? Nope!
Now Frog is in a bad mood and is not very nice to Bird. Now that Bird Is in a bad mood she takes it out on Goat.
Will the madness stop or will all the animals on the farm be in a very bad mood?
Read this precious story to show kids (and even adults) that our actions really do affect others (and to find out if the moods on the farm go up or keep going down)!
What is a great friendship book for elementary and middle school kids? Cookie & Milk by Michele McAvoy is!
Has your best friend ever gotten on your nerWhat is a great friendship book for elementary and middle school kids? Cookie & Milk by Michele McAvoy is!
Has your best friend ever gotten on your nerves? Can complete opposites even be best friends? Well, Cookie and Milk prove that the answer to both of these questions is yes! Cookie (a nickname from her dad because she is so sweet) is book smart and loves science. Milk (because her little brother can not say her real name, Mikaela) is very daring and loves to do stunts. When they were younger, their different personalities would annoy each other, but true blue friends don’t stay mad at each other very long. Now that they are older, they inspire each other to be their best. Cookie creates amazing inventions because of Milk’s fearless ideas and Milk implements her heroic feats because of Cookie’s creations. And what are all of these incredible creations and daring acts? Well, you will have to read this sciencetastic* book to find out! (*sciencetastic = science & fantastic).
Why I love this book!
This book is such a fantastic book! These two girls show that diversity can be a great thing! They don’t care that they are complete opposites; they use their differences as a plus. Another reason to love this book is that it is educational also. Throughout the book the little brother is funny and the author uses this to give definitions of scientific words. Another cool thing is at the back of the book. Michele McAvoy gives you facts of extraordinary women who excel scientifically and athletically. I think my favorite part of the book is the very last page that displays “s” words that make a best friend! What a much better world this would be if everyone implored these characteristics!! And I would be amiss if I didn’t mention awesomely amazing illustrations. The colors are bright and the drawings are incredible!
What is a great scary book for elementary and middle school kids?
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: The Sleepwalking Snowman by Andres Miedoso is!
How would yoWhat is a great scary book for elementary and middle school kids?
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: The Sleepwalking Snowman by Andres Miedoso is!
How would you feel if you built a snowman and the next day it was gone?
I don't mean melted, I don't mean knocked down... I mean your snowman got up and walked away? This is exactly what happened to Carter James! He built an epic snowman but when he woke up the next day, his snowman had moved to the next-door neighbor's yard, and then it disappeared.
Bring in the Ghost Patrol!
This is where the Ghost Patrol - Desmond Cole and Andres Miedoso - come in. Carter goes to the Ghost Patrol office and asks for their help. Carter gives them a detailed description of his snowman and the guys are on the case! As they are on their way to look for the snowman they are ambushed by the neighborhood snowball bully, Cindy Lee.
Do they ever find the snowman?
I'm going to give you a tiny spoiler alert here - yes they do! And they quickly find out that they wish they hadn't because this is not Frosty the Snowman. He is not nice and Andres thinks he wants to eat them.
Do Desmond and Andres tame the snowman or do they become a snowman snack?
Read this awesome story to find out what happens to Desmond, Andres, the snowman, and even Cindy Lee!
Why I love this book!
I love this book series so much because it is a chapter book but it is an easy read for younger readers. When I read this to my 3rd graders, they hung on every word and did not want me to stop until they find out how it ended. This is categorized as scary however, it is very mild scary. Younger kids who want to read from the scary genre will love this without being scared too much.
What could make this book even better?
I have created a PowerPoint that has pictures from the book so the students can see them as you read. It also has comprehensive questions and thought-provoking questions. My students loved this because I tell them that it is trivia time to see can answer the questions first. They absolutely loved this and it really helped them get more into the book. I could not keep these books on the shelves.
What is a great empathy book for elementary kids (and honestly everyone, even adults!)?
It Will Be Ok: A Story of Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship by What is a great empathy book for elementary kids (and honestly everyone, even adults!)?
It Will Be Ok: A Story of Empathy, Kindness, and Friendship by Lisa Katzenberger is!
When your best friend is afraid of something that you are not afraid of, how do you handle it? Do you get mad at them, make fun of them, or do you support them? When Zebra goes looking for Giraffe for their daily walk and he finds his friend up in a tree. Why is a giraffe up in a tree you ask? It's because he was afraid of a spider. Zebra tried to reason with him by telling him that he is bigger and stronger than the spider.
Did that help Giraffe? No!
This is where Zebra could have told Giraffe that he was being silly or dumb, but he didn't. Zebra laid down and patiently waited for his friend to process his fears. He was being a great friend! Does Giraffe ever get over his fears and come out of the tree? You will have to read this incredible story to find out how Giraffe deals with is anxieties, worries, and fears!
Why I love this book! This book reminds me so much of me and my daughter! I am the Zebra and Meagan is Giraffe. Meagan has anxiety issues about things that do not bother me. For the longest time, I would get frustrated with her because I didn't understand how she could worry about something that I didn't worry about. Over time I finally realized that it doesn't matter if it bothers me, it bothers her and that is all that matters. I quickly turned from being judgemental to supportive.
To me, this book is not just for children, but for adults also! Zebra is the friend that we all should be! Every school library should have a copy of this book!! Don’t miss this one!
What is a great biography book for elementary and middle school kids?
Art from the Heart: The Ricky Trione Story by Karyn W. Tunks is!
What would you doWhat is a great biography book for elementary and middle school kids?
Art from the Heart: The Ricky Trione Story by Karyn W. Tunks is!
What would you do if the thing you loved to do most in life was taken from you?
Ricky Trione grew up in a very large family. When they would all get together, sometimes Ricky liked to sneak away and watch his uncle paint. His uncle was in an accident that caused him to be unable to move his arms or legs so he would hold the paintbrush tight between his teeth to paint. This is where Ricky developed his love of drawing.
Ricky grew up, got married, and had children. They watched their father sketch and they developed a love of drawing and he was so happy to pass on his tradition of creating art. Then one day, there was an accident and Ricky became blind. With time and hard work Ricky learned how to walk safely with a cane and he learned how to read using his fingers but he didn't think he could ever create art again, that is until one day a friend offered to help him
He experimented with different types of materials like crayons, glue, and puff paint but did Ricky ever find a way to create his art again? How could someone who is blind ever paint and create art? Read this amazing true story to find out if Ricky was ever able to get back what he loved to do.
Why I loved this book!
This book has so many things to love about it! The story is a true inspiration that anything is possible with hard work and determination. Another thing I love about this book is the artwork. The colors are brilliant and the characters will appeal to young and old alike.
How excited are you for Christmas? It is so stinking hard to go to sleep knowing that Christmas is almost here! It’s even harder when you know that yo How excited are you for Christmas? It is so stinking hard to go to sleep knowing that Christmas is almost here! It’s even harder when you know that you have been good all year! Every night visions of toys and gifts swirl through your head.
How is a kid supposed to sleep with all of this Christmas excitement going on?
When you are down to 1 night left the excitement is just too much! Did I actually see a sleigh go across the moon? Read this precious story to find out if this little boy can ever get sleep before Christmas day gets here.
What does it take to make a hero? Is it fame and fortune? No! Heroes can be everyday people who can overcome uInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 2.5
What does it take to make a hero? Is it fame and fortune? No! Heroes can be everyday people who can overcome unspeakable odds. Kwame Alexander has done a wonderful job of honoring many African Americans from the 1700s to present day. From Jesse Owens to Lebron James, from slavery to civil rights, and from Billie Holiday to Ella Fitzgerald, Kwame has written a poem to honor so many. This book is so incredible! The illustrations are absolutely amazing and look so real. Do not miss this book!! Follow me:
Do you enjoy riding around your city to see how things are changing? Are the changes good or bad? Daisy waits tInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 2.8
Do you enjoy riding around your city to see how things are changing? Are the changes good or bad? Daisy waits to hear her pull into the driveway from work. She has both of their helmets in her hand and they hop on her papi's motorcycle to take a ride. They pass by the church and the market and see lots of friends. They are planning on stopping by Don Rudy's for a shaved ice but are so disappointed when they find out it has closed down. As they continue through the city will they find any more changes? What about the citrus groves or the dog that chases after them? Read this precious book to find out these answers!
This Is such a sweet story about a girl who looks forward to spending time with her papi. I love how the story addresses the fact that things are always changing and even though we may not like them, they are not always bad. The illustrations are beautiful. I love the soft pastel colors throughout the book. Don't miss this one!!
Have you ever met someone who is mean, grumpy, and always seems angry? It Is Ripple's first day In a new aquarium and she can't wait to make friends, Have you ever met someone who is mean, grumpy, and always seems angry? It Is Ripple's first day In a new aquarium and she can't wait to make friends, but when she looks around everyone looked so unhappy. Ripple finds out that everyone is afraid of the shark that lives in the tank. Ripple does not like to see everyone so down and out so she challenges the Bob, a blowfish, to test. All Bob has to do is stare at Ripple for seven seconds without smiling, easy right? At first Bob was sure he was going to win, until Ripple flashed him a big smile and Bob cracked up laughing. Bob turned around and did this to all the other creatures and everyone was having a great time, that is until Snark the Shark showed up. Ripple makes a deal with him. If Bob can make him smile then they can continue to have fun, but if they can't, they will stop playing. The deal was on and Bob went to work. He had Snark stare at him. Can Bob win the day and make Snark smile? Will all of the aquarium animals be able to go about their day happy and having fun or will they be forced to live miserable for the rest of their days? Read this incredible book to find out!
I love absolutely everything about this book! Ripple has a happy mindset and she won't let anyone bring her down. This is a goal that we all need to have, kids and adults. I love the section at the end of the book where the author gives you several happiness exercises to fit into your everyday life. And besides the amazing message this book gives, the illustrations are precious. You can't help but be happy when you look that these pictures. Do not miss this book!
Is it scary starting kindergarten? Of course it is!! Are you going to be afraid? No, because you are the King oInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 2.8
Is it scary starting kindergarten? Of course it is!! Are you going to be afraid? No, because you are the King of Kindergarten! This story is about a little boy getting ready for kindergarten. From the moment he wakes up he does not falter in his confidence because he is the King of Kindergarten and a king is never afraid. So he dresses himself, eats a huge stack of pancakes, and sets off for his day. He walks into the classro0m ready for the day. He sits in his royal seat and the kids around him say "hi!" This is the beginning of a new friendship. And of course, a king is always prepared with extra supplies so he shares his extra pudding with a boy who forgot his dessert. But it can be hard being king. Can he keep it up for the whole busy day? Read this precious story to find out about his day! Follow me:
Imagine there is something that you love to do but people tell you that you can't do it just because you are a Interest Level: 3-6; Reading Level: 3.6
Imagine there is something that you love to do but people tell you that you can't do it just because you are a girl. We know that's not fair, but back in the day that is how things were. Katherine loved to run but in the 1960's women did not run and they sure didn't sweat. People would ask her if she was in trouble when she ran. When she went to college there were no women's track teams. She was allowed to train with the guys but she was not allowed to compete. When she learns about the Boston Marathon, a 26 mile race, she knows that she has to run in it, but no woman has even run in it before. She signed up as K.V. Switzer, not using her first name, Katherine. When the race began several men tried to stop her. Katherine knew she had to finish this race to prove that a woman could do it. Does Katherine overcome all odds and stay in the race? Is she able to complete the race to show that a woman can run and finish this historic race? Read this inspiring story to find out these answers.
This story gives me chill bumps! Katherine is such an inspiration to women everywhere! She loved something and did not give up when it was not the "proper" thing to do. She had a goal and she was determined to see it through to the end despite all odds against her. Don't miss this encouraging book!! Follow me:
Have you ever been afraid to do something? Sure, we all have, but maybe if we see this obstacle as an epic fairInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 1.8
Have you ever been afraid to do something? Sure, we all have, but maybe if we see this obstacle as an epic fairytale adventure, we can do it! This story is about a young girl who sets off to school and things that are on her path become challenges. On the way to school she takes on monsters and dragons, she will dare to walk with the giants and charge the many-headed serpent, and she will climb the Mountain of Knowledge! But when she sees someone being bullied will she have the fierceness to do what is right? Read this amazing story about a girl who knows her strengths and uses them all through the day.
I love, love, love this story!! From the very first page we can learn so much from her. She woke and and her first thoughts were "Today, I will be fierce!". We can learn from her that each day is precious and we need to wake up knowing that we will overcome anything that comes our way and we will do it with a great attitude! Please do not miss this book!!
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Mae sure did! Mae wants to see what the Earth looks like fromInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 2.8
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Mae sure did! Mae wants to see what the Earth looks like from space. When she finds out that she needs to become an astronaut in order to do that, she starts learning everything she can about it. One day at school her teacher tells her that her dream is not a good one and she should become a nurse instead. Mae's eyes sparkled like the stars when she talked about her dream but when her teacher told her that, the stars fell out of her eyes. When she got home her mom told her, "if you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible." Does Mae let other people extinguish her dream or does she reach for the stars? Read this inspiring story of a young girl who dreams big and sets her eyes on the stars!
This true story of May Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space. Mae has a dream and she never falters from that dream. I love her parents for supporting her, especially when she is not supported by others. Do not miss this amazing story of dreams, imagination, goals, and overcoming negativity!
Have you ever felt different when in a crowd? Have you ever been made fun of for those differences? This is theInterest Level: K-3; Reading Level: 1.6
Have you ever felt different when in a crowd? Have you ever been made fun of for those differences? This is the story of two sisters and their first day of school, but what makes it special for one of the sisters is that it is her first day of hijab. Younger sister, Faizah, is so proud of her sister's new hijab. It is a beautiful blue piece of fabric that Faizah sees as an ocean waving tot he sky. What Faizah doesn't expect as they walk to school is the boys that make fun of her sister for her hijab. Ibihaj, the older siser, just walks away with her friends but Faizah wants to take up for her sister and make those boys pay for their ugly words. Does Faizah take matters into her own hands and give those boys a piece of her mind? Or does she take clues from her older sister and walk away not giving into the hate? Read this powerful story of faith, the unbreakable bond of two sisters, and being proud of who you are.
I love this story and the strength of the main characters. It is very hard to be different for your faith in a world full of hate, but these two sisters show us how to turn away from those who speak out against us. This is a lesson for everyone, no matter your race or religion. Don't miss this beautifully illustrated book on strength of family, standing up for your beliefs, and how kindness is always the better option!
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