Monday 16 July 2012

My First Linky!




Well the time has come for my very first linky! I've seen a few link-ups that I've wanted to join but never got the chance but when I saw Lindsey at The Teacher Wife was having one about must-have picture books, I just couldn't pass it up. As evidenced in past blog posts here and here, I am a HUGE fan of picture books and love to find new ones to read. Now I have to say that it took me awhile to decide on just a few to list here because I have soooo many favourites. So here are five must-haves, though there are tons more I could add.

In no particular order:

1. Ish by Peter H. Reynolds - This is such a sweet story and I like it more and more each time I read it.




2. One by Kathryn Otoshi - I really enjoy stories that are unique, whether it be in their artwork or the way they are written and this is one unique story that does a great job of tackling the topic of bullying. Great for intermediate or primary.


3. Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin - Colourful pictures, a catchy song and a great message, what more do you need?



4. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Another great message and such a sweet, sweet story.


5. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss - a book that stands the test of time. I am huge on promoting the importance of environmentalism in the class and this is the perfect book to do it. It's also a great book for teaching story elements to both intermediate and primary students.


So there's five favourites, I know I've got a zillion more must-haves. I also had to write this blog post quickly otherwise I would spend hours revising as I thought of more and more books to add to the list!
Hopefully I did everything right for my first linky!


11 comments:

  1. Thanks for linking up! Ish has been on my wishlist for a long time! :)

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  2. I just checked out your TPT store. You have so many great FREE products. I can't wait to download them. Thanks!
    ą®Rikki
    The Hive

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  3. Great books on your list! Pete the Cat is one of my new favorites! Thanks for sharing!

    newest follower,
    Nicole
    Lanier's Kindergarten Lions

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  4. I'm visiting through the Linky Party. Don't you just love picture books?!!? Great choices! Come by when you get a chance. I'm your newest follower.

    Waving from The Teacher's Chatterbox,
    Rebecca

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  5. I have seen Ish on a lot of lists...I am definitely going to have to get it! I am now your 11th follower :)
    Shawna
    The Picture Book Teacher's Edition

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  6. I love Ish! I'm a new follower!

    ✪Crystal✪
    Strive to Sparkle

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  7. You're the second person I've heard mention Ish, and I think I need to check this book out!

    The Dalton Gang

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  8. I've got to check out "ish"... I have seen it in a few top 5's today! Thanks for your book suggestions!

    Make sure to stop by and enter my giveaway!
    -Courtney
    2ndgradesnapshots.blogspot.com

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  9. I love "One." It has such a good way of presenting bullying.

    EmilyK

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  10. I am your newest follower! Thanks for sharing these books!
    Drop by anytime :)

    Tracy

    Creekside Teacher Tales

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  11. Just added Ish & One to my Amazon cart!
    I am your newest follower & I have given you an award.
    Stop by to pick it up!
    :)
    Tamera
    http://myheartbelongsinfirst.blogspot.com
    Kaizactan2001@yahoo.com

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