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“I’m sorry,” two of the most difficult words to say—especially when it isn’t your fault—or that’s the way you feel. I’M SORRY YOU GOT MAD by @kylelukoff.bsky.social & illus by Julie Kwon on Children's Book Corner blog. Interview & resources. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚 www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

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THE HARE WHO WOULDN’T SHARE by Steve Small introduces a humorous if stubborn character who comes to realize that his belief that “The more I give away, the less there is for me,” is flawed. A timely read aloud! #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World by @mattforrestvw.bsky.social illus by Jamey Christoph offers a collection of poems that celebrate rainbows across nature; sidebars offer science facts. Gr. 1-4. @ebyrbooks.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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Congratulations to @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social for winning the Schneider Family Book Award for Young Children! Find author interview and educator resources on this month’s Children Book Corner blog post! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 👍📚 Www.JudyBradbury.com/blog

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THE MIDAS TREES by DJ Brandon is a well-paced hi-lo novel-in-verse for middle graders about a girl who learns her real identity in a series of events that ultimately leads to reunion with her mother. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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Building confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, ice sculptures, & magical moments come together in A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC by @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social . Interview with the author and educator resources on Children’s Book Corner blog. www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti... #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍

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Let's talk querying! Our first Connect of the year is upon us, and you don't want to miss it. @caitdarfler.com has a great one lined up. Register now: www.scbwi.org/regions/west... #kidlit #SCBWI

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QUIET KARIMA by @nidhiart.bsky.social is a bright, upbeat nod to quiet, shy kids who choose to listen. Karima hears music in the everyday world and shares it in her unique way. Pre-K-Gr. 2 #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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BOOKIE & COOKIE by Blanca Gomez creatively incorporates the physical structure of a book into a fun story about friendship & compromise. Recommended read aloud for Pre-K-Gr. 1 #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

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THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 16 HANUKKAH STORIES edited by @henryherz.bsky.social features a range of humorous and reflective stories & poems about Hanukkah traditions for middle grades and up. Recommended. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚 👍

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A COZY WINTER DAY by Eliza Wheeler welcomes youngsters to Acorn Village where a cast of animal characters spend a winter day chasing the chill away. Find educator resources and an interview with Eliza on Children's Book Corner. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

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MY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TREE by Dahlov Ipcar, originally published in 1986, has been reissued by Tilbury House. Here’s a lyrical nature-centric holiday counting book full of details sure to engage young listeners. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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All about facing unanticipated changes, JUST US by @mbgriffinbooks.bsky.social and illus by Anait Semirdzhyan is a winning choice as we approach winter holidays, esp. in the NE where plans may be altered by Mother Nature. Rec. read aloud, ages 4-7; JLG Gold Standard Selection #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

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BELONG by Mary Rand Hess, illus by @ninamataart.bsky.social celebrates finding the courage to step out of your comfort zone to embrace new experiences and make new friends. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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QUAGMIRE TIARELLO COULDN’T BE BETTER...Truth is, he’s dealing with a lot, and he’s holding it all inside as his mom’s mental health spins out of control. Interview with author Mylisa Larsen & ed resources on Children’s Book Corner blog. #KidLit #EduSky 🍎📚 www.judybradbury.com/middle-grade...

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THANK YOU by Jarvis is my pick to add to my Thanksgiving read-aloud list and to keep on my shelf of gratitude books to recommend year-round. A busy child expresses gratitude as he plays, and reflects when he rests. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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ADDY MCBEAN NUMBERS QUEEN by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Stacy Curtis is pure fun perfectly pitched for newly independent readers and sure to spark an interest in books and reading. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍

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AUTHOR VISIT JITTERS by Julie Danneberg, illus by Judy Love is a delightful addition to this beloved school-centered pic bk series. Read aloud to find out who the special guest author is! #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

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A STAR SHINES THROUGH by Anna Desnitskaya is about a girl & her mom finding a way to make their new place in a new country feel a little less strange and a little more like home. Educator resources & interview with the author-illustrator. #Kidlit #EduSky 🍎📚 www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

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CREATING READING RAINBOW:THE UNTOLD STORY OF A BELOVED CHILDREN’S SERIES by Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino Sr., and Pam Johnson chronicles the history of this groundbreaking PBS series that encourages a love of reading and books. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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ART-IFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by David Biedrzycki featuring a robot with a dream celebrates art, creativity, and following your heart. Recommended for Gr. 2-4. #EduSky 🍎#Kidlit 📚👍

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THE MISTAKES THAT MADE US: Confessions from Twenty Poets selected by @irenelatham.bsky.social & Charles Waters, illus by Merce Lopez; poems with anecdotes invite kids to reflect on how mistakes help make us who we are. Gr. 2-8. @lernerbooks.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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THIS IS HOW WE PLAY: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by @Jessicaslice and Caroline Cupp, illustrated by @kaylaharren depicts children with an array of disabilities enjoying play. Educator resources and interview #kidlit #EduSky www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti...

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APPLE PIE TIRED by Beth Charles, illus by Hannah Brinson is a sweet family-centric seasonal treat about a girl with a plan and a list and how she handles myriad roadblocks. Perfect read-aloud as we head toward Thanksgiving. #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 👍📚

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WHERE? by Jordan Collins, illus by Phil Lesnie: gorgeously illus, evocative picture book offers insight into how the question “Where are you from?” can cause unease. Ideal for Grades 4 and up. #Edusky 🍎 #KidLit 📚👍

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Don’t miss the BIBSY CROSS chapter book series by Liz Garton Scanlon, illus by Dung Ho featuring a likable, relatable girl solving everyday challenges with pluck; for independent readers in Grades 2-3. #EduSky 🍎 KidLit 📚👍

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IS THAT THE BUS? by Libby Koponen, illus by @kdmaz.bsky.social is a winning board book just right for its target audience. A toddler awaits his sister (and playmate) as several vehicles roll by until FINALLY the school bus arrives. @charlesbridge.bsky.social #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I’M SCARED by bsky.app/profile/lisa... & ill. by Hannah George offers gentle advice for facing fears; K-3. Ed resources & interview. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 👍📚https://www.judybradbury.com/social-emotional-learning/i-can-do-it-even-if-im-scared-finding-the-brave-you/

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CLEVER CROW by Chris Butterworth & illus by Olivia Lomenech Gill is an absorbing informational pb about these plain and seemingly unremarkable (but truly smart and playful) birds found across the globe. #EduSky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

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DANTE PLAYS HIS BLUES by @allenwriteswell.bsky.social and illus by Shamar Knight-Justice follows a young boy learning to play the blues with his uncles to manage his sadness and turn his “blues into his muse.” Grades 2-4.

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ODE TO GRAPEFRUIT: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice by @karilavelle.bsky.social and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a stunning bio about perseverance and pluck. Junior Library Guild Selection ideal for middle graders. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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OCEAN illustrated by Gail Armstrong is immersive, interactive, and informative. A recommended read-aloud! #EduSky 🍎KidLit 👍📚

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IMAGINE COUNTING ALL THE STARS by Raewyn Caisley and illustrated by @gabrielevans.bsky.social is a sweet, affirming story about the joy of friendship grounded in common interests, imagination, and a wise and perceptive dad. Recommended read aloud. #Edusky🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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BIG BEAR AND LITTLE BEAR GO FISHING by Amy Hest and illustrated by Erin Stead is a recommended read-aloud for preschoolers and primary graders. Enchanting and sweetly satisfying. Expertly crafted.#EduSky 🍎#KidLit 👍📚

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SAM AND LUCY by Mary Jo Scott is a gentle, reassuring pb about a boy and his favorite chicken who is aging. It effectively & tenderly addresses grief & loss in an age-appropriate way. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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Sourgrass by bsky.app/profile/hope... & Shahrzad Maydani explores the hope & promise that keeps true friendship alive despite distance. #Interview & #educatorresources. www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti... #KidLit 📚 👍#EduSky 🍎https://www.judybradbury.com/social-emotional-learning/sourgrass/

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Looking for authentic children's or YA 📚👍🏼 recommendations that aren't self-promo? Browse KidLit & YA Recommendations feed. Thanks to contributing book boosters! Do YOU want to post recs to this feed? Read info here. #Edusky #Skybrarian

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THIS IS NOT MY LUNCH BOX! by Jennifer Dupuis, illus by Carol Schwartz is a fresh, informative pb with bright, engaging art that explores favorite foods of forest animals in a guessing game format. Rec for read aloud w/primary grades. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍

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Earth Day! We are each just one person, but together we can make a difference. Join the Cayuga Island Kids as they find a way to get their community recycling THE ADVENTURE OF THE BIG FISH BY THE SMALL CREEK. Ben Franklin Silver Award, Young People's Fiction. #earthday #stem #SEL #EduSky #KidLit

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Poems in poetic forms (cleverly explained on endpapers) pair w/facts abt historic trees in LEAFY LANDMARKS, a road trip-themed pic book by Michelle Schaub, illus by Anne Lambelet. #EduSky 🍎#KidLit 📚👍https://www.judybradbury.com/informational-picture-book/leafy-landmarks-travels-with-trees/

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MAKE YOUR MARK, MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A Kid’s Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet by @jmgalat.bsky.social is chock full of accessible info & doable initiatives. Mid-grade-up. #juniorlibraryguild #Edusky 🍎 #Kidlit 📚👍

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