Get ready to fall in love with reading all over again! This month's new releases are absolutely incredible, and I'm practically bursting with excitement to share them with you. From a grumpy ghost who learns about friendship to a blind astronomer who literally hears the stars, these 13 brand-new picture books are going to transform your read aloud game. Whether you need something to spark deep conversations about strength and resilience, celebrate diverse cultures, or just get your kids giggling with dragons in underpants, this lineup has everything your classroom needs.
In this episode, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on each book - what makes them special, how they'll work in your real classroom with real kids, and which ones are absolutely worth adding to your wish list. You'll discover books perfect for STEM connections, social-emotional learning, cultural celebrations, and pure reading joy. Plus, I'm giving you the inside scoop on which stories will have your students begging for "just one more chapter" and which ones are going to generate those magical classroom discussions we all live for. Trust me, by the end of this episode, you're going to have some serious book shopping to do!
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📚 Books in this Episode:
- The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
- I am Strong
- The Library in the Woods
- Worthy
- Dragons Love Underpants
- The Right to Play
- CeeCee
- Itty Bitty Betty blog Makes a Splash
- Princess Battle Royale
- Wanda Hears the Stars
- Can I Keep It, Please?
- The Everything Trail
- Perla and the Pirate
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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)
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