Shameer Bismilla
The Purple Puffy Coat
This beautiful book has a moral message for all young readers and provides a good avenue for discussion during the read-aloud session....
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Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 30, 2021
Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets
What a captivating lyrical prose! I am totally in love with the paper cut illustrations. After researching about Lotte Reiniger, I was...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 29, 2021
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Everyone craves for deeper, honest and meaningful connections. This book aptly describes the beauty of life and friendship. This is a...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 28, 2021
Outside In
Deborah Underwood’s words and Cindy Derby’s gorgeous illustrations are so powerful that one has to see the story through two different...
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- Jan 25, 2021
Kindness Grows
A simple act of kindness can drive melancholy away. The popular phrase “act of kindness” that we always hear about, is actually an...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 24, 2021
Eyes That Kiss In The Corners
I loved reading “Eyes That Kiss In The Corners” to my class kids. The author talks about an Asian girl's feelings that has ‘eyes that...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 16, 2021
My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World
This book is a gem. My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World is written by Super Bowl Champion and literacy advocate Malcolm...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 16, 2021
The Couch Potato
Another addition to John Jory and Pete Oswald's funny picture book series. This is a great message for children who are too attached to...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 16, 2021
Neighbors
Love love love this book!!! We all want connections and communication is key to building relationships. This book made me ponder how many...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 16, 2021
A Thousand No's
This book is written for anyone who has faced rejections. Everyone knows that being told ‘No’ has a negative implication. Sometimes the...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 11, 2021
If All The World Were...
This is a story about family, love, and loss. It is written in a lyrical form accompanied with beautiful illustration. Every word and...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 8, 2021
Ellie's Dragon
Bob Graham has written another delightful book that focuses on inevitable changes in life as we grow up. This book is joyful and...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 5, 2021
Every Little Letter
What a clever way to teach letter knowledge, vocabulary and print awareness with a heavy emphasis on the idea of inclusitivity. I LOVE...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 2, 2021
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Who wouldn’t like a character like Molly Lou Melon? I can name a few Molly Lou Melons that exist in my class. She is loud, lively and...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 2, 2021
A Gift For Amma
“A Gift for Amma” is a gorgeously narrated book with vivid lyrical text. I love how the main character explores the marketplace in India...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 2, 2021
Looking For Smile
I love how Ellen Tarlow explores emotions. This book teaches us that we should treat all emotions with respect. Never dismiss emotions,...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 2, 2021
Every Kid A Writer
My last pick for my 2020 professional development learning journey and I just can't put it down!!!! It is thought provoking and ignites a...
Shameer Bismilla
- Jan 1, 2021
The Paper Kingdom
Daniel had to accompany his parents to a huge office building where they worked as janitors. Daniel’s reluctance to help his parents,...
Shameer Bismilla
- Dec 16, 2020
The Old Man And The Penguin
What a heartwarming tale written in rhythmic cadence that rolls off the tongue when being read aloud. It's a true story about a penguin...
Shameer Bismilla
- Dec 14, 2020
Sharing The Planet - Oceans
I can't believe that the term is over... I was thrilled to see the children digging deeper, practicing their research skills. Being a...
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