picture book Archives - Page 3 of 685

Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: The Sunshine Garden: Being a Team Player
by Jamie Michalak (Author) and Jenna Nahyun Chung (Illustrator)
@ Amazon | Bookshop

Booktalk: Mia’s neighbor Mr. Angelo has been under the weather, so he’s asked her to take care of his garden for a bit. Mia is sure she doesn’t need help, but after hours of weeding in the sun, she realizes that gardens are a lot of work. This is a job for the Sunshine Squad!

Soon each Squad member contributes to the garden using their own “superpower” and creativity. As the garden comes together, the friends begin to see how their teamwork can pay off. Is there something special they do for Mr. Angelo? Back matter includes suggestions for how to be a team player and ideas for team projects.

Snippet: “I’m sure,” Mia replies. “I don’t need any help. How hard can it be?”

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!
by Deborah Lee Rose (Author)
@ Amazon* | Bookshop*

Booktalk: Just in time for World Penguin Day on April 25, a new picture book where readers will discover how Emperor penguins, birds that “never, ever fly”, have amazing adaptations to waddle, sled, huddle, dive, swim, leap, and snuggle their chicks to survive in the frozen world of Antarctica.

Snippet: Diving and watching underwater videos helped scientists discover that penguins use air bubbles around their bodies to speed up and out of the ocean, back onto the sea ice.

BONUS! Use the Support Materials (videos and activity guide downloads) at Reading Is Fundamental.

It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)