Abby Levine

A book that will help kids see that most people who seem brave, were really scared the first time they had to do something. A good book to use to talk about stage fright or fear of public speaking. I like the idea of writing down your thoughts the night before you have to do something that you are worried or excited about. Also, a great book to use for Groundhog Day.

This year Gretchen gets to be the special groundhog who decides whether we will have spring or winter on Groundhog Day. She is very nervous, but many people help her up until the big day.
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A story of a little boys Thanksgiving of food, family, and that occasional mishap that will be remembered for years to come. Text to self and text to world connections.

This is a good book for preschool to second grade. Using this is a great book to use effective questioning, asking about the students special holiday and how they celebrate Thanksgiving. This book also is very culturally diverse in the family and also incorporates the community by inviting the neighbors to their dinner. This is a great book for students to relate to their own real world and connect with others who have similarities.