My book pick for July is, Just a Little Bit, written by Ann Tompert and illustrated by Lynn Munsinger.

Just a Little Bit is a hilarious story about an elephant and a mouse playing on a seesaw. When the elephant sits on one side of the seesaw and the mouse sits on the other, the elephant goes down and the mouse goes up. No matter how hard the mouse pushes down, the seesaw doesn’t budge. They call on their animal friends to help push down the seesaw. Many animals jump on but it is only when one tiny beetle joins them that the elephant and the rest of the animals can play on the seesaw.

Link: Just a Little Bit

My book pick for May is, Peter’s Chair, by Ezra jack Keats.

Since Peter’s baby sister arrived, lots of things have changed around the house. First Peter’s parents painted his old cradle pink. Then his crib. So when Peter spies his favorite chair, he knows he needs to take action. “Let’s run away, Willie,” he tells his dog. But when they do, Peter makes a surprising discovery….

Link: Peter’s Chair

My book pick for April is, The Camping Trip, by Jennifer K. Mann.

Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag! new flashlight! special trail mix made with Dad!) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish — eep!

Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone? In an energetic illustrated story about a first sleepover under the stars, acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reminds us that opening your mind to new experiences, no matter how challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).

Link: The Camping Trip

My book pick for March is, Manners in the Lunchroom, by Amanda Doering Tourville and Illustrated by Chris Lensch.

Mr. Coleman’s class heads to the lunchroom to eat. Leah and Carlos wait patiently in line. Leah and Carlos are using good manners.

All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Using good manners is one way we can make school a pleasant place. Waiting patiently in line, welcoming others to the table, and cleaning up are just a few good manners we can use in the lunchroom. How can YOU make your school lunchroom a better place?

Link: Manners in the Lunchroom