Books

Item Description

A list of excellent read-alouds selected by Liza Stanton Hitt, our lead teacher for the "Grasshopper" Kindergarten class. Part of developing a lifelong learner is making literacy part of everyday life.

This auction package includes eight books chosen by Liza. Winning bidder will also receive a personal note from Liza about this collection.

The Tear Thief by Carol Ann Duffy
Each night, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears?

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A beloved classic is born!

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
This deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack!

Gwinna by Barbara Helen Berger
Having grown a pair of wings and felt the longing for the freedom of the skies, twelve-year-old Gwinna goes to the Mother of the Owls, who sends her on a quest to find the songs of the wind.

Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice by Judy Schachner
Skippy knows that the planet Mars is red because it's covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, he's off on a space jaunt replete with craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars.

Children of the Forest by Elsa Beskow
The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when fall comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow.

The Mitten by Jan Brett
In this modern classic, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure.

Harold's Purple Crayon Treasury, Five Adventures with the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Harold's ABC, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold's Fairy Tale, Harold's Trip to the Sky, Harold's Circus.

Item Special Note

Liza is a graduate from the College of Santa Fe, with a BA in Elementary Education with a TESOL endorsement. Liza is committed to creating a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom, which instills a love of learning within our little ones.

Books are provided by Collected Works and underwritten by Board Chair, Michael Coop.

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