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Nominated for the 2024 #WCCPBA I read this to all my classes and gave them an idea map for creating a definition of safety in their words because you can't share your feelings unless you feel safe. Their definition will be used for a character trait bulletin board. #underthedustcover

A sweet book that introduces grief at a first grade reading level. It illustrates the changes in sorrow and cheerfulness and how a friend can help. #underthedustcover

Another #underthedustcover with illustrated creators on the fly - these people look like fun.

As usual, I'm wrapping books and having to pause before taping down the dust cover. #underthedustcover

Higgins is hysterical. I was wrapping new books and had to pause and visit the #underthedustcover cover and then of course read the book. Higgins provides coloring pages! https://books.disney.com/book-author/ryan-t-higgins/#activiti...

This is a funny counting book that explores the infinite possibilities of zero. #underthedustcover

Donated to my school library by a 🇵🇷 mom who wants to see her kids represented 😊. This book tells the story about how AOC became the youngest woman in Congress. If you are worried about politics, this book is not about her politics. The author presented a story that includes #grit and #perseverance. The illustrator captured her eyes. #puertorico #underthedustcover
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This book makes my heart sing because I have Hawaiian readers seeking homesickness relief in my library. The book is inspired by Kamakawiwo'ole. I need more books like this, especially created by islanders, please. But this is a good start. #Hawaii #underthedustcover #music

Ice cream and hugs are nice.

I especially ❤️ the way this book includes helpful ways to improve climate change. We need to give our kids hope. #underthedustcover Happy belated 🌎 day!

I find it interesting when I read to my students that when you ask about feelings, they can only name 3: happy, sad, or mad. This book forced us to talk about very complex feelings like jealousy and guilt, which are really combinations of shame and worry. #WCCPBA 2023 nominee #underthedustcover #readoutloud