MOLE MUSIC

Mole lives underground and doesn't get to visit others in the world above. He decides to try to learn to play the violin. This book goes with our lesson in the library for December on perseverence. Does Mole learn to play music? What does he do to learn? What happens?

THE CARROT SEED

We will be reading The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss, when reviewing the trait of confidence. Everyone around the little boy doesn't think the carrot seed he planted will grow. See what happens that surprises the little boy's family in the end.

LITTLE TOOT

In November, we are discussing the book, Little Toot, by Hardie Gramatky, to go along with our character lesson on confidence. Little Toot eventually becomes confident as he faces a tremendous storm.

Stella Luna, by Janelle Cannon

Stella Luna is a fruit bat that falls into a bird's nest one night and thinks she is a bird. Will she always live as a bird? Parents can discuss tolerance with their children by examining how the birds treated Stella Luna even though she was different.

Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes

Do you have an unusual name? Find out what happens when Chrysanthemum goes to school, and students think she has a funny name. Parents can ask their children what they should do if they think someone has a funny name. Should they tease new students or tolerate and accept them?

The Best Place to Read, by Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom

A young child searches for "the best place to read" his book. Should he read it in the kitchen? Should he read it in his older sister's room? Maybe, he should read it in his grandfather's chair. Find out what he decides.

Manners with a Library Book, by Amanda Tourville

Amanda Tourville explains how to treat library books by not writing in them and keeping them in a safe place, away from pets or food. A must for learning about respecting other's property.

How Do Dinosaurs Go To School, by Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen shows how children should behave in class by having dinosaurs react in postive and negative ways during school. Children may see themselves in some of the habits that are portrayed.

Fireboat, by Maira Kalman

This is the story of Fireboat John J. Harvey, that was slated to be retired, but was kept in use by volunteers that fell in love with the little boat in New York City. Fireboat John J. Harvey played an important role after the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York City. Read what happened.