The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

Being the new girl at school is hard enough without having a name that’s different and hard for her classmates to pronounce. Unhei (pronounced “Yoon-Hey”) recently moved to America from Korea with her family and is anxious to fit in at her new school. When asked her name on the first day, she worries her name would make her stand out and that her classmates will not like her. So,

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Great Resource for finding Children’s Books

If you’re looking for a children’s book to read, the publisher Scholastic has a great search feature on their website that lets you browse through their books. Also, there is a separate resources section for recommended reading lists for children. Feel free to browse through their website for much more.   Link to Scholastic’s Search Feature http://www.scholastic.com/parents/book-search   Link to Scholastic’s Resources http://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading    

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Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution

cover of Squirrel's New Year's Resolution

As Squirrel pins up her new nut-of-the-month calendar, the radio announces “it is January first- a great day to make a resolution.”  Squirrel sets out with her friends, Turtle, Bear, Skunk and Mole to learn what it means to make a resolution and to help others. This entertaining book, written by Pat Miller and illustrated by Kathi Ember,  introduces children to the importance of a new year and the concept

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