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Away from home at sleepaway camp, Nic and his best friend Grier discover that unicorns don't just belong in legends and fairy tales. Real unicorns do exist and they need help!
The two friends find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure to save the world's last herd of wild unicorns. Sneaking out of camp at night, they must track down the captured unicorns, help them escape to safety in the ancient and mysterious forest, and keep them secret so no one can harm them ever again.
Fighting against real-life poachers, and harnessing ancient magic, can they rescue the... more Away from home at sleepaway camp, Nic and his best friend Grier discover that unicorns don't just belong in legends and fairy tales. Real unicorns do exist and they need help!
The two friends find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure to save the world's last herd of wild unicorns. Sneaking out of camp at night, they must track down the captured unicorns, help them escape to safety in the ancient and mysterious forest, and keep them secret so no one can harm them ever again.
Fighting against real-life poachers, and harnessing ancient magic, can they rescue the legendary creatures in time? less 
Shannon MillerOh, this looks like an incredible book from @DiscoverKelpies and @ljlittleson š¦Our readers love unicorns, magical adventures and learning about new places so I know it will be a hit! Check it out, friends. ā¤ļø#futurereadylibs #tlchat #kidlit #vanmeter https://t.co/hJrQPbeNOj (Source)
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A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. more A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. less Shannon MillerI love this new picture book from Olympic Medalist @IbtihajMuhammad with @skalibooks and art by @metahatem which comes out September 2019 from @littlebrown Itās such a beautiful story and one I canāt wait to share with our students and teachers at @vanmeterschools ā¤ļø#kidlit https://t.co/v1rj6831n5 (Source)
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Kia Heise, Christopher D. Park | 3.97
Little Sock is tired of his routine. Day after day, it's the same old thing. He gets worn, he gets dirty, and he gets washed. Nothing ever changes. The other socks in the drawer don't seem to mind but Little Sock wants something different. He has heard of a place, Sock City, where everything is new and exciting, so one night he makes his escape from his drawer. Will Little Sock reach his destination? And what will he find there? more Little Sock is tired of his routine. Day after day, it's the same old thing. He gets worn, he gets dirty, and he gets washed. Nothing ever changes. The other socks in the drawer don't seem to mind but Little Sock wants something different. He has heard of a place, Sock City, where everything is new and exciting, so one night he makes his escape from his drawer. Will Little Sock reach his destination? And what will he find there? less Shannon MillerNew post about one of my favorite new books!
Little Sock by Kia Heise and Chris Park....A sweet new picture book from @SleepingBearBks for every reader and library. <3
https://t.co/i4AamXJHz8 #tlchat #futurereadylibs #kidlit #kidlitart #iowatl https://t.co/ZnbSQcxFqG (Source)
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Mark Lee, Brian Biggs | 4.28
Dinosaurs find their ideal vehicles in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing read-aloud, perfect for fans of
Dragons Love Tacos
and
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
.
When a stegosaurus, a pterodactyl, and a triceratops all show up at Uncle Otto's car lot, he doesn't have a clue how to help them. After all, he's never sold a car to a dinosaur before. Luckily, Ava and Mickey--two kids with a lot of dino knowledge--are there to help pair each customer with their perfect vehicle. But here comes the... more
Dinosaurs find their ideal vehicles in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing read-aloud, perfect for fans of
Dragons Love Tacos
and
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
.
When a stegosaurus, a pterodactyl, and a triceratops all show up at Uncle Otto's car lot, he doesn't have a clue how to help them. After all, he's never sold a car to a dinosaur before. Luckily, Ava and Mickey--two kids with a lot of dino knowledge--are there to help pair each customer with their perfect vehicle. But here comes the T. Rex, and he wants to buy a car too! And he's surprisingly hard to please.... So what kind of car does a T. Rex drive? A microcar? A convertible? A minivan? You'll just have to read to find out! less Shannon MillerNew post about an awesome new book from @PenguinBooks and how to tie it into @CapstonePub #PebbleGo and augmented reality too! https://t.co/34sglcqXV1 #futurereadylibs #tlchat #iowatl #edchat #elemed #kitlit #vanmeter #ARVRinedu https://t.co/TN1Wn0JzDa (Source)
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Hereās a book for every teen who wants to get involved in service and social change. Featuring profiles of real āDifference Makersā and practical tools readers can use to support causes they are passionate about, The Teen Guide to Global Action provides everything youth need to make a difference at the local, national, or global level.
From suggestions for reducing hunger and poverty and protecting human rights to environmental projects and efforts to promote peace, this book provides know-how teens can use to make the world a better place. Thereās also a healthy dose of... more Hereās a book for every teen who wants to get involved in service and social change. Featuring profiles of real āDifference Makersā and practical tools readers can use to support causes they are passionate about, The Teen Guide to Global Action provides everything youth need to make a difference at the local, national, or global level.
From suggestions for reducing hunger and poverty and protecting human rights to environmental projects and efforts to promote peace, this book provides know-how teens can use to make the world a better place. Thereās also a healthy dose of inspiration. Whether itās reading about Zach Hunter, who started an organization devoted to ending modern-day slavery, or Janine Licare, who is helping protect Costa Rican rain forests, teens reading these and dozens of other stories will realize they donāt have to wait to become an adult to change the world.
Upbeat, practical, and highly motivating, The Teen Guide to Global Action is a go-to source teens can use to put their volunteer spirit into practice and make an impact in their world. less See more recommendations for this book...
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Michael Dahl, Omar Lozano | 4.47
BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and WONDER WOMAN have many extraordinary abilities, but their greatest superpower of all? Family! In this new addition to the bestselling DC Super Heroes Picture Book series, the diverse family structures of the World's Greatest Heroes mirror the lives of real-life children and their equally diverse families. Along with bright, bold illustrations and poetically spare text, award-winning author Michael Dahl (Bedtime for Batman, Good Morning, Superman, and Be a Star, Wonder Woman) makes all families no matter how big or how small, feel SUPER! more BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and WONDER WOMAN have many extraordinary abilities, but their greatest superpower of all? Family! In this new addition to the bestselling DC Super Heroes Picture Book series, the diverse family structures of the World's Greatest Heroes mirror the lives of real-life children and their equally diverse families. Along with bright, bold illustrations and poetically spare text, award-winning author Michael Dahl (Bedtime for Batman, Good Morning, Superman, and Be a Star, Wonder Woman) makes all families no matter how big or how small, feel SUPER! less Shannon MillerOh, how awesome!!!! We love the Family Is A Superpower book and canāt wait to share these posters with all of our teachers at @vanmeterschools #vanmeter this fall! The perfect addition to our classrooms and school. ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø https://t.co/OBhZQe008T (Source)
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Annie Silvestro, Dream Chen | 4.56
The first day of school is excitingābut it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
āSilvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience.ā āKirkus
āA cheering first-day story.ā āPublishers Weekly
Rosie canāt wait to start kindergartenāsheās had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosieās mom reassures her... more The first day of school is excitingābut it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach.
āSilvestro and Chen take a common figure of speech and transform it, literally, into a lovely expression of a universal experience.ā āKirkus
āA cheering first-day story.ā āPublishers Weekly
Rosie canāt wait to start kindergartenāsheās had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosieās mom reassures her that itās just butterflies in her belly, and sheāll feel better soon. Much to Rosieās surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on, Rosie frees all her butterflies, and even helps another shy student let go of hers, too. less Shannon MillerThis is so sweet and what a wonderful book to kick off the first day of school! ā¤ļøš¦I know our readers would love this one at @vanmeterschools š https://t.co/Fm5Md5kYJP (Source)
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In the wooded heart of Pennsylvania, a house perches atop a waterfall. The water's tune echoes through its sunlit-dappled rooms, and the faƧade blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, an architectural masterpiece born from the marriage of meticulous research and unbounded imagination, the legacy of the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
This stunning picture book collaboration between Marc Harshman, Anna Egan Smucker, and LeUyen Pham guide readers through Wright's process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspiration to the... more In the wooded heart of Pennsylvania, a house perches atop a waterfall. The water's tune echoes through its sunlit-dappled rooms, and the faƧade blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, an architectural masterpiece born from the marriage of meticulous research and unbounded imagination, the legacy of the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
This stunning picture book collaboration between Marc Harshman, Anna Egan Smucker, and LeUyen Pham guide readers through Wright's process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspiration to the home's breathtaking culmination. It is an exploration of the creative process; a celebration of potential and the vision required to unlock it. Graceful prose and rich, dynamic illustrations breathe life into the story of Wright and of Fallingwater, a man and a home unlike any other.
-from front cover flap less Shannon MillerI love this picture book from @MacmillanKids about the creative process of designing and building Frank Lloyd Wrightās, Fallingwater home. Itās beautifully written with amazing illustrations and will leave readers wanting to learn and research even more. ā¤ļø #kidlit https://t.co/SjndRxh0X9 (Source)
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Featuring stylized illustrations from a Pixar artist and a hilarious story by Drew Daywalt, this picture book will welcome fans into the world of Toy Story 4 through the perspective of a brand-new breakout character. more Featuring stylized illustrations from a Pixar artist and a hilarious story by Drew Daywalt, this picture book will welcome fans into the world of Toy Story 4 through the perspective of a brand-new breakout character. less Shannon MillerI love this new book and activity to kick off the school year in the fall....Forky In Craft Buddy Day by the amazing @DrewDaywalt https://t.co/EzhW7za3Tb #steam #makerspace #ToyStory4 #futurereadylibs #tlchat #ISTElib #arted https://t.co/9fTp8I8hUJ (Source)
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Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skills-problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination-that will help them shape the world's future ... our future. If that's true, why isn't creativity a priority in more schools today? Educators John Spencer and A.J. Juliani know firsthand the challenges teachers face every day: School can be busy. Materials can be scarce. The creative process can seem confusing. Curriculum requirements can feel limiting. Those challenges too often bully creativity, pushing it to the... more Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skills-problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination-that will help them shape the world's future ... our future. If that's true, why isn't creativity a priority in more schools today? Educators John Spencer and A.J. Juliani know firsthand the challenges teachers face every day: School can be busy. Materials can be scarce. The creative process can seem confusing. Curriculum requirements can feel limiting. Those challenges too often bully creativity, pushing it to the side as an "enrichment activity" that gets put off or squeezed into the tiniest time block. We can do better. We must do better if we're going to prepare students for their future. LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student provides a process that can be incorporated into every class at every grade level ... even if you don't consider yourself a "creative teacher." And if you dare to innovate and view creativity as an essential skill, you will empower your students to change the world-starting right now. Look, Listen, and Learn Ask Lots of Questions Understand the Problem or Process Navigate Ideas Create Highlight What's Working and Failing Are you ready to LAUNCH? less Shannon MillerIām loving āLaunchā from the amazing @spencerideas & @_ajjulian šIām taking a class this month that is based around this @dbc_inc book. Itās focused around design thinking & creativity...perfect for our kids & teachers at @vanmeterschools ā¤ļø#LAUNCHbook #vanmeter #futurereadylibs https://t.co/emjvdnI36L (Source)
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Frank Murphy, Kayla Harren | 4.72
There's more to being a boy than sports, feats of daring, and keeping a stiff upper lip. A Boy Like You encourages every boy to embrace all the things that make him unique, to be brave and ask for help, to tell his own story and listen to the stories of those around him. In an age when boys are expected to fit into a particular mold, this book celebrates all the wonderful ways to be a boy. more There's more to being a boy than sports, feats of daring, and keeping a stiff upper lip. A Boy Like You encourages every boy to embrace all the things that make him unique, to be brave and ask for help, to tell his own story and listen to the stories of those around him. In an age when boys are expected to fit into a particular mold, this book celebrates all the wonderful ways to be a boy. less Shannon MillerI love this beautiful new picture book from @SleepingBearBks by @frankmurphy2009 & Kayla Harren ā¤ļøThis story is one for everyone as it celebrates all the wonderful ways to be a boy. I canāt wait to share it with our kids at #VanMeter š#kidlit #kidlitart #futurereadylibs #tlchat https://t.co/aTTET7jrYi (Source)
Todd NesloneyOk everyone, I donāt say this often, but WOW. This is probably my new favorite picture book EVER.
This book has everything Iād want my boys to hear. Everything. I love it soooooo much.
#sparksinthedark #KidsDeserveIt https://t.co/tKPMDivPUY (Source)
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Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!
Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon! more Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!
Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon! less Shannon MillerItās here!!!! I am in love with this new @The_Pigeon book, The Pigeon HAS To Go To School! This will be the perfect book to share in our āYouāve Been Bookādā Bags at @vanmeterschools when school starts! ā¤ļø#kidlit #kidlitart #futurereadylibs #tlchat #vanmeter https://t.co/3CDWL3VgNi (Source)
Thrifty Nifty MommyIt's @The_Pigeon party time! The brand new Mo Willems book, ''The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!' is out. So we threw a party and ate some delicious cookies. Head over to learn more and print an awesome Roll Out Sugar Cookie Recipe: https://t.co/86EVZAyziR #ReadMoWillems #recipe https://t.co/whk6hdIcR3 (Source)
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