Community Picture Books

Cultivate empathy and boost key reading skills with this collection of 10 multicultural stories that center on friendships and school experiences. Although the characters in each story come from different cultural backgrounds, their experiences, which include feeling first-day jitters, making new friends, and conquering fears, are universally relatable. Each book provides background information and discussion prompts. Includes a family guide with reading tips and a companion website..Authentic stories foster cultural awareness and sensitivity.Mean for children ages 6/7..Each book is written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Includes online support materials.This collection of 10 multicultural stories, written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultures, fosters empathy and reading skills through relatable school and friendship experiences, with each book including background info, discussion prompts, and access to online support materials.

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Each book comes with background information and discussion prompts and is correlated with guided reading levels I, J, and K. Set includes a family guide..Age group 6-8 years.Author Katrina Ardiente Alonso.9781338837216.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Supports cultural responsiveness.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Contains a digital companion.Compelling stories expand kids' understanding and build connections across cultural experiences

Featuring themes of cultivating community and making new friends. These titles include QR codes to access online audio and animation to get kids moving and grooving. Lyrical words and fun tunes keep kids engaged while learning. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. This bundle includes: The More We Get Together (9781646865123); Twice as Many Friends (9781646868469); Rooftop Garden (9781646864966); A Farmer's Life for Me (9781646865024)..Age group 6-7 years.SINGALONG FORMAT.9798888593363.This bundle includes: The More We Get Together (9781646865123); Twice as Many Friends (9781646868469); Rooftop Garden (9781646864966); A Farmer's Life for Me (9781646865024)..AUDIO & VISUAL: Includes an online access link to audio and video animation.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..SERIES: Part of the Barefoot Singalongs series.Sing, dance and learn with our bestselling Barefoot Singalongs series

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Books include background information and discussion prompts, and are correlated with guided reading levels I, J, & K. Set includes a teaching guide with reproducible activity pages. Each set includes 40 books..Age group 6-8 years.Published by Scholastic Teaching Solutions.9781338837209.40 books.Supports cultural responsiveness.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Contains a digital companion.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities

Each book in this set focuses on friendship and how important it is to get along with others. Whether you are playing, working, or having a bad day, your mood can resonate how you are feeling. These books relate with children as they become connected with each story. This set includes 4 titles: Bea By The Sea, Errol's Garden, Big Dance, and Best Friends, Busy Friends..This set focuses on optimism, friendship, sharing, playing, success, respect, resilience.These titles open this door with subtle stories about friendship and building community.Good lessons for all children on how to be a good citizen of the world is important.4 Book set, 32 pages each

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656353.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make up different communities around the world, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: To Carnival! [Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year 2021 (9781646861620)]; Ganesha Goes Green [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (9781646869985)]; A Gift for Amma [Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year 2021 (9781646860623)]; Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs [New York Public Library Fall 2022 Picks for Kids, Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2022 (9781646866212)]..Age group 6-7 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593387.This bundle includes: To Carnival! (9781646861620); Ganesha Goes Green (9781646869985); A Gift for Amma (9781646860623); Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs (9781646866212)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySelf's I Am a Responsible Community Member inspires kids to take a more active role in being a part of their comminty and give back..Social-Emotional Learning.Newmark Learning.Recommended age 6-10 years.Paperback.English.144 pages.6 books.9781478878087.Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community..Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country..ISBN: 9781087605098.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested.Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities.With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!

Day to day adventures are introduced in each story that start off bad and turn into really great. Each situation is solved with understanding, friendship, caring and sharing. This set includes 4 soft cover picture books: And Then…, The Big Red Rock, The Jar of Happiness, and Crunch!.Each story starts with day to day adventures that start off bad and turn out really great.Various Authors.Four soft cover picture books.ISBN: 9781786285355.3-7 years.Cute illustrations.Develops beginning reading skills

They focus on a positive, cohesive message of exposing children to the benefits of being good caretakers of our world. An ideal set for teaching children about good citizenship in many ways. Running throughout each story is the idea that awareness is the first step toward caring. Each title in the set will be a valuable addition to any nature collection. Each 8 book set includes: The Lost Stars, King Leonard's Teddy, The Boy Who Lost His Bumble, The Great Googly Moogly, The Can Caravan, Errol's Garden, Tree Whispers, Rainforest..Age group 3-7 years.Child's Play Books.9781786289827.Set of 8 books..Running throughout each story is the idea that awareness is the first step toward caring..Creating a community garden, fixing broken toys, collecting discarded cans, and developing an awareness of animals in their environments, are some of the topics running through this set...Each title in the set will be a valuable addition to any nature collection..Friends of the Environment is composed of 8 paperback titles with stories that highlight the beauty of nature and our environment

Grow connections while fostering English and Spanish reading skills with these eight vibrant bilingual stories that spotlight Latine characters at home, in school, and in their communities. Each story reflects the characters' different cultural traditions and lifestyles, celebrating diversity while supporting multilingual learning. A teaching guide for families and educators helps build children's reading comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of various Hispanic heritages. Includes 8 books..Build reading skills in two languages, meeting the needs of multilingual learners..For ages 6-7 years.2 Workbooks.Support in-class and at-home learning with text-specific cultural notes and discussion prompts for each book.Grow cultural awareness, empathy, and social connections

Includes recipes in the back of each book! Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered and feature kid-friendly recipes. Features the importance of family through different family structures. This bundle includes: The Perfect Sushi [Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2023 (9781646868384)]; The Bread Pet [Nautilus Silver Book Award 2021 (9781646860654)]; Dinner on Domingos [Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2021 (9781646862948)]; Bring Back the Babka! (9798888590096)..Age group 7-8 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593394.This bundle includes: The Perfect Sushi (9781646868384); The Bread Pet (9781646860654); Dinner on Domingos (9781646862948); Bring Back the Babka! (9798888590096)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES & RECIPES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered and feature kid-friendly recipes.FAMILY: Features the importance of family through different family structures.Celebrate different cuisines from around the world with this set of picture books, while also learning lessons of global awareness and social-emotional learning

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657299.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Pura Belpré biography introduces young readers to the life of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who used bilingual storytelling to engage Hispanic children and foster inclusivity, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Have Feelings books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities. Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Improve reading skills while encouraging discussions about emotions, social interactions, and diverse relationships..Promote mindfulness and positive behavior through valuable lessons on managing moods and expressing emotions effectively..Empower children to make thoughtful decisions and navigate social interactions with confidence and empathy..This captivating collection of six books is crafted to foster essential social skills in young readers.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Have Feelings books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities. Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Help children recognize and understand feelings.Builds reading skills to meet Common Core Standards.Contains 216 characters..Each punch-out, reusable letter measures 4", printed on long-lasting coated paper.

Build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class with thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as Alma and How She Got Her Name, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, In My Mosque, and more. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in primary classrooms!.Age group 5-7 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861907.144 pages.1 book.Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss.Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Believe in Myself books inspire self-motivation, goal-setting, and optimism. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities.Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Self Awareness/Diversity.Grades PK - 2.Ellen Garcia.Pack of 6.7 5/8"H x 6"W