Book Title: After the Fall

Author: Dan Santat

​​After the Fall, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps students understand fear, perseverance, and the importance of trying again.

Book Title: Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

Author: Laurie Keller

Do Unto Otters uses humor and clear examples to help students understand kindness, respect, and empathy, making it an engaging mentor text for teaching social-emotional skills and positive behavior.

Book Title: The Very Special Heart Words

Author: Yvette Manns

The Very Special Heart Word introduces high-frequency words in a meaningful, child-friendly way, helping students understand why some words must be learned “by heart” while building confidence and accuracy in early reading.

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Book Title: Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

Author: Doreen Cronin

Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type is a playful story told through letters and negotiation, where farm animals use written communication to make their demands known. The story’s humor and plot unfold through cause and effect, making it a strong read-aloud choice for discussion and storytelling.

Book Title: The Mitten

Author: Laurie Keller

The Mitten is a charming cumulative tale of sharing, cooperation, and sequencing as woodland animals cozy into a lost mitten.