Katie Cunningham
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Learning to Listen with Heart: Teaching with New York Times 2018 Notable Picture Book “The Rabbit Listened”
The Rabbit Listened Written and Illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld Dial Books for Young Readers 2018 ISBN 978-0-7352-2935-8 All Ages Book Review Taylor, dressed in blue and white striped pajamas and drawn to appear gender-neutral, is a character we root for from start to finish. When Taylor’s imaginative block tower is suddenly destroyed by several swooping […]
Learning to Listen with Heart: Teaching with “The Rabbit Listened”
The Rabbit Listened is a must-have for any teacher and classroom community seeking to build a more empathetic world.
Hey, Wall
Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community Written by Susan Verde; Illustrated by John Parra Published in 2018 by Simon and Schuster ISBN 97814811453134 Grades PreK – Grade 5 Book Review “Look at you now. You are beautiful! Now you tell the real story of us. And together we are somethin’ to see!” In […]
Teaching Ideas for "Ocean Meets Sky"
This latest work from the Fan brothers is sure to inspire storytellers and story seekers in every classroom.
Ocean Meets Sky
Ocean Meets Sky Written and Illustrated by Terry and Eric Fan Published in 20818 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN 978-1-4814-7037-7 Book Review “Finn lived by the sea, and the sea lived by him.” In their second picture book collaboration as authors and illustrators, brothers Terry and Eric Fan have crafted another […]
Teaching Ideas for 'Tiny, Perfect Things'
Teaching ideas for a book that invites readers to notice the beauty and mystery of the natural world around us.
This Year, Let Books and Children Be Your Guide
Looking ahead to the new school year, suggestions for ways that changes in children’s literature can help guide changes in instruction—think of it as a recipe for book magic. From The Classroom Bookshelf.