Picture this: you're scrolling through endless book lists online at 10 PM, coffee cup in hand, trying to find that perfect new picture book for next week's lesson—but everything starts to blur together. We've all been there! That's exactly why I created this monthly roundup just for you. In today's episode, I'm sharing the newest picture book releases that caught my attention this month, complete with why each one deserves a spot in your classroom library.
From a determined bear who dreams of ballet to a quokka who's tired of being misunderstood, these fresh releases tackle everything from emotional intelligence and cultural celebration to pure adventure and wonder. I'll walk you through each book with the details that matter most to you—how they'll spark discussions, support your curriculum, and create those magical read aloud moments your students will remember. No more late-night research sessions required—just grab your favorite beverage and let me be your personal picture book shopping guide!
🌟 50 Picture Books Every Classroom Needs (freebie!)
📖 Book Images & Links on the Blog
📚 Books in this Episode:
- The Bear Who Wanted to Dance
- The Gift of Words
- I am Not Happy!
- I’m Very Busy
- I’m Going to Eat a Polar Bear
- Moon Song
- And They Walk On
- Soup’s On Around the World
- I am the Sun
- The Quilt of Our Memories
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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)
The Colorful Apple
Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.
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