Resources:
https://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763619612.btg.1.pdf
http://teachwithpicturebooks.blogspot.com/2009/03/ish.html
https://thecorecoaches.com/ish-interactive-read-aloud/

Theme(s): Ish by Peter H. Reynolds illustrates the transformation of a young boy’s relationship with his art and his outlook on life. The philosophical topic central to the story is the concept of perfection both as it relates to realism in art and the nature of perfection as a worthy motivation or achievable goal.

 

THE NAME JAR, BY YANGSOK CHOI

Resources:
https://jodidurgin.com/the-name-jar-activities-lesson-plans/
https://lauracandler.com/20-reading-skills-to-teach-with-name-jar/
https://www.globetrottinkids.com/the-name-jar-teaching-resources/

Theme(s): The Name Jar explores questions about difference, identity, and cultural assimilation. When Unhei, a young Korean girl, moves to America with her family and arrives at a new school, she begins to wonder if she should also choose a new name.

 

Theme(s): resilience; disability awareness; This inspirational picture book biography tells the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who bicycled across Ghana with only one leg. In so doing, he forever changed how his country views people with disabilities and showed us all that one person is enough to change the world.

 

 

Theme(s): The After the Fall book is the continuation of Humpty Dumpty, from the egg’s perspective. The book promotes themes of determination, a growth mindset, perseverance and courage.

 

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Theme(s):Henry dreams of freedom from slavery and injustice. When his family is sold away from him, he risks everything to do what he knows is right. He mails himself to freedom! This Caldecott Honor Book gives students the opportunity to make connections between the text and the illustrations in this powerful true story.Subject Focus: Underground RailroadComprehension Focus: Make Connections Between Text and IllustrationsLanguage Focus: Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary.

 

 

Theme(s): In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turning your best enemy into your best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.

 

 

Theme(s): The Bad Seed by Jory John, a sunflower seed, acts badly because others think it is bad, but realizes it is never too late to change its behavior even if others still judge it. Its theme includes people who can positively change their behavior even if others still judge them for their previous behavior.

 

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Theme(s): Working together as a team is important because a group can accomplish more than an individual. Also, things that are worth doing take time to achieve.

 

https://www.twolittlebirdsteaching.com/what-do-you-do-with-a-problem-problem-solving-activities/  

 

Theme(s): What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.

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THE INVISIBLE BOY, TRUDY LUDWIG