Looking through Amazon Unlimited for books to read to my students since school has shut down has provided to be somewhat problematic. Most of them seem to be for very young readers and/or chapter books. It is important that I preview all of the books before I introduce them to my students, so chapter books weren't really an option right now. However, since scouring the pages of Amazon Unlimited, my eyes have been opened to the world of Diane Alber.
Diane Alber's books are full of everyday objects that have the sweetest, most gentle, and funniest way of teaching everyone (kids and adults alike) that life is tough but we all have room to grow, get better, and overcome! On top of all that, it looks as though all of her books are available on Amazon Unlimited. So if you have a subscription, you can read them for *free*!
This is the first book of hers that I chose and from the moment I read the first page, I was hooked! This is Sticks.
Sticks is about a popsicle that takes a walk in the sun and melts. He immediately regrets his decision and wishes he never stepped foot outside. Stick meets several friends that help him see that even though he may be different than he used to be, he still has a place in this world!
Next, we have Scribble Stones!
Our book starts with a large stack of rocks. One special rock could not wait to be chosen from the pile and be put to some grand use. Unfortunately, he was the only rock not chosen and ended up as a paperweight. But wait! There are some nearby friends that give him a new purpose!
This was a highly requested book by my nieces and they loved it! It is called Never Let a Unicorn Scribble!
This book (and the others in the series) show the beauty that comes with creative imagination!
Last but not least, I wanted to share this series of books all about a little Spot. This one is a great place to start. The title is A Little Scribble Spot.
This book teaches kids about emotions and the colors that can often be associated with each one. It is a great introduction to feelings and could lead to some amazing art and craft projects! In this series, there is a book for just about every emotion - A Little Spot of Anxiety, A little Spot of Love, A Little Spot of Anger, etc. They are wonderful and perfect for counselors and to have on hand to help younger kids understand emotions and how they work!
That's it for my first official book post since 2014! What sort of books would you like to know more about?!? Let me know!
*All book images from amazon.com
