Category Archives: Book of the Month
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May/June 2012 Book of the Month: Sky Dancers
“Sky Dancers” written by Connie Ann Kirk and illustrated by Christy Hale is an historial fiction book which takes place in the early 1930s and is based on the historic story of Mokawk steelworks. The little boy in the story … Continue reading
March/April 2012 Book of the Month: Amazing Faces
Our book of the month, for the months of March and April is Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins amd Chris Soentpiet. This beautifully illustrated collection of poetry reflects the feelings we all experience at some time or another. Our children … Continue reading
January 2012 Book of the Month: Babu’s Song
Our book of the month for January is Babu’s Song written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. The theme of this story shows the wonderfully honest and loving relationship of a boy and his grandfather and how they overcome the obstacles of being … Continue reading
December 2011 Book of the Month: David’s Drawings
Our December book of the month, David’s Drawings written and illustratated by Cathryn Falwell, focuses on kindness. It is a gentle story that imparts positive values about cooperation with other classmates. A copy of this book can be found in … Continue reading
November 2011 Book of the Month: Willie Wins
Our November’s book of the month, Willie Wins written by Almira Astudillo Gilles, focuses on bullying. It shows the strong bond between Willie and his father as well as the times the class bully makes fun of Willie. Willie needs to … Continue reading
October 2011 Book of the Month: Seaside Dream
The October book of the month, Seaside Dream, written by Janet Costa Bates supports our monthly PBIS theme, Kindness. The book is about the special relationship between a child and her grandmother and the joy of giving a gift that … Continue reading
September 2011 Book of the Month: Sam And The Lucky Money
Our September Book of the Month is Sam And The Lucky Money written by Karen Chinn and illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. The theme of this book carries a powerful lesson on the meaning of kindness. All … Continue reading
