The Best Book Deals this Week November 1, 2020

I often get lots of questions from other teachers about building a classroom library without breaking the bank, so each week, I share 4-7 books that are on sale right now. I also share books that YOU might like to read as well!

If you see other great deals, I'd love if you would let me know about them!

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog.  All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love.  

BOOK DEALS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK!

Turkey Trouble is the perfect choice for a read aloud in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.  It tells the story of a turkey who is in trouble - big trouble (and we all know why)! 

To try to avoid being served for Thanksgiving dinner, Turkey comes up with several disguises to hide from the farmer. It is the perfect lead-in for a turkey in disguise writing project.

I love the word choice in this book for dialogue that is much more interesting than "said".  Examples in the book include: moaned, grumbled, and a whole lot more!

You can get the Kindle version for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

Speaking of word choice, The Word Collector is another one of my favorites!  I love using this book to inspire my students to look for interesting words as they read to build their vocabulary.  It's about a little boy who collects words, and the author gives lots of ideas where students can collect words as well!

I loved Beverly Cleary books when I was in elementary school, and her books are still beloved by my students today!  The Mouse and The Motorcycle (the first book in the Ralph S. Mouse series) is on sale right now.  The Kindle version is on sale for an even greater discount!

I am a huge Pig the Pug fan! The newest book in this series, Pig the Slob is set to release November 10, 2020. You can pre-order the book at a discount right now. I have not read this book yet (since it's not even release yet), but this line is amazing for teaching rhyme or poetry!

Pug was a Pug,
and I'm sorry to say,
he was shockingly lazy.
Such a shameful display...

 

What books have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below to let me know!  I am always looking for new books to read!

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The Best Book Deals this Week October 25, 2020

I often get lots of questions from other teachers about building a classroom library without breaking the bank, so each week, I share 4-7 books that are on sale right now. I also share books that YOU might like to read as well!

If you see other great deals, I'd love if you would let me know about them!

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog.  All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love.  

BOOK DEALS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK!

My students absolutely love the Mercy Watson book series by Kate DiCamillo!  These books are the perfect fit for your beginning chapter book readers.  They will love the beautiful illustrations and funny antics of this unforgettable pig!

You can get Mercy Watson to the Rescue on sale right now. Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride is also on sale.

One series that I can never keep on my classroom library book shelves is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.  You can get the Kindle version of all the books for 80% off right now!  The Kindle Versions of books have been a lifesaver for distance learning.

Another popular book is Drama by Raina Telgemeier.  It's a graphic novel which is extremely appealing right now. The story tells the tale of a middle school play.

Another graphic novel by Telgemeier that my students love is Guts. This book is a biographical story about the author's experience being sick.

What books have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below to let me know!  I am always looking for new books to read!

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Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway October 26, 2020

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The Best Book Deals this Week October 18, 2020

I often get lots of questions from other teachers about building a classroom library without breaking the bank, so each week, I share 4-7 books that are on sale right now. I also share books that YOU might like to read as well!

If you see other great deals, I'd love if you would let me know about them!

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog.  All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love.  

BOOK DEALS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK!

Eragon is a great read for your advanced readers who love adventure and fantasy! When the main character, Eragon finds a stone which later turns out to be a dragon egg, he unlocks a whole world of adventure!  You can get the Kindle version for just under $2 right now.

Fry Bread is a story about the Native American food and the families who make it.  It is also a great book to teach about figurative language including similes and onomatopoeia. 

It is illustrated by one of my favorite illustrators, Juana Martinez-Neal who wrote Alma and How She Got Her Name which is also on sale right now!

Every school year, I am bound to have Bad Kitty fans!  You can get Puppy's Big Day for almost 30% off right now.

Islandborn is about a little girl who immigrated from an island when she was just a baby.  She can't remember what it was like, so she asks family members to help her fill in the blanks.  It is over 50% off right now!

What books have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below to let me know!  I am always looking for new books to read!

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Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway October 19, 2020

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Election Books For Kids

Every four years, the people of the United States of America choose a president to lead the country.  The election time can be a great source of confusion or interest for students.  Here are some great election books for kids that can be used to teach students all about the election process rather than focusing on particular candidates.

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Many of your students may not be aware that women did not always have the right to vote.  Marching With Aunt Susan is a great book for teaching about women's suffrage.

It's also a great book to use as a starting point for  a debate, should things be divided by gender (such as colors: pink or blue, or activities)? Students can research if men and women have equal rights today.  What about in different countries?

It makes a great mentor text for teaching about writing dialogue and how to use quotation marks and create new paragraphs when different characters are speaking.

ABC ... What An Informed Voter You'll Be! gives a great overview of American government.  It introduces students to the structures of government, the Constitution, the Electoral College, influential leaders in U.S. history, and individual freedoms afforded to all people.

My students always love the Who Is and What Is series of books.  One of their newer books in the series (just released in June 2020) is perfect for teaching kids about the election. What Is a Presidential Election? gives information about all the things that it takes to run for and win one of the most powerful jobs on Earth - the president of the United States.  

The book answers questions kids may have such as:

Who can run for president?

What's the difference between Democrats and Republicans?

What is the Electoral College?

There are also activities throughout the book that prompt readers to think about the issues they care most about and consider what makes a good president. This could lead to a great persuasive writing piece: What Makes a Great President? This doesn't have to tie into either candidate, but could be a general topic focusing on the traits that make a good leader.

The Night Before Election Day is a perfect read for younger students. It tells the story of a little girl and her experiences on election day, from learning about it at school, to going with her parents to vote.

The Next President is an informative look at the past lives of prior Presidents, and an inspiring look at who might be out future President.  They could be sitting in your classroom today!  

The book says that when George Washington became the first US President, there were 10 other future presidents already alive in America.  That means that right now, there may be 10 future presidents going to school, learning how to read and write, making laws in Congress, or ???

What are some of your favorite Election Books for Kids?  I would love to hear about them in the comments below!

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