The First Day Jitters by Julie Danneburg. The first day of school is approaching !!! DO you have those first day jitters? Read this story to find out who all goes through those jitters with a special message to welcome you back.
*But It's Not My Fault by Julia Cook. Join Noodle on his journey as he learns not to blame others or try to find fault; but instead practices accepting responsibility.
The Recess Queen by Alexix O'Neill. Sometimes handling a bully takes just one simple question. Read the story to find out what you can say to make friends with those not being nice.
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld is a delightful book about two characters who are lonely but who discover the benefit of reaching out. Stone is a "zero" and Stick, a "one". Then they meet Pinecone who begins to bully Stone. And that leads Stick to stand up to Pinecone.
*Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller. Owl teaches Mr. Rabbit an old saying: do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you. Learning the Golden Rule has never been so fun.
*Finding Winnie by Lindsey Mattick narrates a real-life bear's story, which takes place during World War I. The book opens with a mother telling her young son, Cole, a bedtime story. She decides to tell him a true story for a change, and she picks a tale about a special bear. This is the same way that Mattick learned about Winnie.
The Elves and the Shoemaker by Brothers Grimm & Jim LaMarche . Story read from Storyline Online. Imagine opening your door to start a long day of work and realize that your work has been done for you! This story tells just that. Elves work for the shoemaker out of kindness, and the shoemaker feels like they need repay the elves. Find out what he and his wife do to show the elves of their gratitude.
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. Read by Storyline Online. A young raccoon doesn't want to leave his mother or his home. His mother gives him a magic secret called the Kissing Hand to take with him to school.
A Stone Sat Still . Brendan Wenzel.This deceptively simple, and supremely lyrical picture book is, as the title suggests, about one stone, immobile but not immutable. The stone changes its qualities, depending on the perspective of those who visit and surround it.
Write on, Irving Berlin! Leslie Kimmelman.Lives to Learn From, Hope, Love of Country The inspirational story of the self-taught musical genius, who became America’s most iconic songwriter, and his unabashed love of country (which he served overseas in World War I). “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “God Bless America,” “Always,” and “White Christmas” are just a few of his hits for stage, screen, and troops overseas.
The Seashore Book . Charlotte Zolotow. A mother explains to her son what its like at the sea’s edge, where the sky meets the sea, and the “swishswashing sound” of the waves lulls you to sleep on golden sand, and “two little gray sandpipers run past you … and when you wake up, you …see their claw prints like pencil lines in the sand. You rub your eyes and it seems there is nothing in the world except the sound of the wind and the rising and falling of the waves.” As children look longingly toward summer, this beautifully illustrated work will inspires hope and wonder.
*The Other Dog by Madeleine L'Engle. Touche L’Engle-Franklin is confused: Her mistress goes away for several days and then returns with another dog. But this dog doesn’t have a tail. She doesn’t have much hair. And she never has to go outside when it’s raining. What on earth could the family want with that inferior breed known as Baby?
*Carla's Sandwich by Debbie Herman. Read by Storyline Online. Carla brought different sandwiches everyday, but these aren't just ordinary sandwiches. Everyone ridicules her for her lunches, but find out what they think of Carla by the end of the story.
*Brave Enough For Two by Johnathan D. Voss. Olive discovers that she's not only brave, she's brave enough for two. Told with whimsical text and filled with bold, captivating illustrations, Brave Enough for Two is the story of a little girl, her stuffed-animal owl, and their loving friendship.
The Bucket Filler by Carol McCloud Helping all ages grow in kindness, self-control, resilience, and forgiveness, all leading to a happier life!
The Emperor's New Clothes uploaded by Cozy Nook. Sometimes it is very hard to admit when someone is wrong. We shouldn't be too proud to stand up and face what other's may think. Listen to the story of how a king would have not be laughed at by his kingdom had he just admitted what he knew.
The Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. This story shows how peer pressure can literally can affect a person
Hey!, That's my Monster by Amanda Noll. How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster's familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does?
Brave Irene by William Steig. When things look gloomy and you aren't sure you are going to be able to complete your task, what do you do? Well, Irene came across some very tough situations, but she stuck it out and completed her task. Read the story to see what all Irene had to go through to accomplish her job her mother had given her. The Good Egg by Jory John Meet the perfect egg! In the chaos of trying to control his carton, he cracks under all the pressure. See what he does to keep from breaking.
How I learned Geography by Tanya Lee Stone . Read by Storyline Online. Having fled from war in their troubled homeland, a boy and his family are living in poverty in a strange country. See what adventures he endured.
The Bad Seed by Jory John Read the story to determine how bad this little seed can be. Do you think it is good to be bad?
*The Golden Rule by IIene Cooper "Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you." Where did this come from and who does this rule apply too. Read the story to find out how one little boy with the help from his grandfather understands exactly what this rule means.
*Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone. Sometimes things that you are asked to do, no matter how small or how unimportant they may seem, can make the biggest difference.
The House that Jane Built by Tanya Lee Stone . Read by Storyline Online. Do you ever go and visit your town's recreation center, or community center. Ever wonder how they were started? Read the story about Jane Addams to discover a dream come true.
*Enemy Pie Derek Munsun. He ruined his summer!! He now was his number one enemy and with the help of his father he was going to give the new kid a piece of "Enemy Pie"". Listen to the story to see how it worked.
The Kitchen Knight by Margaret Hodges. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread. Little does anyone suspect that he is of noble blood and will soon be knighted by the famous Sir Lancelot.