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Books of the Month 2011-2012 |
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Why a book of the
month?
When a school shares a book, and family
participation is encouraged. a spirit of community is promoted. The
books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human
feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and
caring. Sharing these types of stories help to build a sense of
community among students in a classroom, in the school building, and
district-wide, through the development of positive character traits.
Instilling concepts such as generosity, responsibility,
perseverance, acceptance, honesty, respect and cooperation helps
children to experience success both academically and socially.
Usually a picture book, it can be read in one sitting
in classrooms at all grade levels. The spirit of a literate
community is fostered when the whole community has a shared reading
experience.
Every community wants to foster happy, socially-responsible
children. So ask a child you know about the book of the month! |
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previous Books of the Month |
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September 2011
The Rough-Faced Girl
by Rafe Martin
Character Trait =
Acceptance |
October
2011
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
Character Trait=
Cooperation |
November
2011
Crow Call
by Lois Lowry
Character Trait =
Compassion |
December
2011
The Patchwork Quilt
by Valerie Flournoy
Character Trait =
Generosity |
January 2012
Ruby's Wish
by Shirin Yim Bridges
Character Trait =
Self-Discipline |
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February 2012
Memoirs of a Goldfish
by Devin Scillian
Character Trait =
Friendship |
March
2012
Cabin Fever
poem by
Douglas Florian
Character Trait =
Honesty |
April
2012
This Tree Counts!
by Alison Formento
Character Trait=
Responsibility |
May 2012
Baseball Saved Us
by Ken Mochizuki
Character Trait =
Perseverance |
June 2012
Brother Eagle,
Sister Sky
ill. by Susan Jeffers
Character Trait=
Honesty
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