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Family Literacy Night with Pura Belpre Award bookmarks example LSSL 5360-02

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Example Bookmarks that could be used as a handout for a Family Literacy Night

Pura Belpre Award Books

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Pura  Belpré  Award Books 2010 Pura  Belpré  Honor Book for Illustration https://www.amazon.com/Gracias-Thanks-English-Spanish-Mora/dp/1600602584 Mora, P. and Parra, J. (2009).  Gracias Thanks. New York, NY:  Lee & Low Books. Summary:  Spanish American children's book emphasis on family, friends, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things the character is grateful for.  From sun up to sun down, in daily routines the young boy finds appreciation in even the littlest lady bus, the waves, family, friends, and nature.   Response:The fictional narrative has beautiful illustrations that resemble the Mexican Folk Art style among the pages.  Very young readers will enjoy reading ways to see the good in everything and always have a positive attitude. More Pat Mora books and link to purchase them! http://www.readingrockets.org/authors/pat-mora 2010 Pural  Belpré  Author Honor and Ill...

Textbook Assignment #5 Building A Community of Readers and Review Evaluating Non Fiction, Picture Books, and Why We Share Literature with Children Karen Williams LSSL 5360-02

Textbook Assignment #5 Building A Community of Readers and Review Evaluating Non Fiction, Picture Books, and Why We Share Literature with Children Karen Williams LSSL 5360-02 https://prezi.com/view/wOfRPMnDNUhrYjCNIX1j/

Prezi Presentation Textbook Assignment #4 Non Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Graphic Novels 5360-02

Prezi Presentation Textbook Assignment #4 Non Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Graphic Novels  5360-02 https://prezi.com/view/XT1CTtQ64vi3iY1b7ovj/

Prezi presentation on Textbook Assignment #3 Poetry, Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy 5360-02

Prezi presentation on Textbook Assignment #3 Poetry, Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy 5360-02 https://prezi.com/view/nU3OcSLoocgevYTguz7S/

Sample Family Literacy Night handouts in the form of bookmarks for Annotated Bibliography #3 5360-02

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Family Literacy Night Sample Bookmarks to hand out front 1 back 1  Front 2  back 2

2016 New York Times Best Seller Picture Books

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Woollvin, B. (2016).  Little Red.   London, England:  Two Hoots. Summary:  A classic fairy tale of Red Riding Hood who is not so naive as her other tales in former story books.  Red is clever, speechless on some pages, and obviously knows how to take care of herself.  Repetition of the phrase " but not this little girl", adds to the minimal use of color choices that make a big impression in the book. Response:  Kids will be glued to the page and will offer their inferences on their own. I love this book trailer!!  It sets the perfect tone for the book. https://vimeo.com/160356197 Brown, M. W. and  Robinson, C. (2016). The Dead Bird.    New York, NY :   Harper. Summary:   Children come together to care for an animal that has died.  Their love for life and the remembrance of familiar burial practices is evident in the text.  The new illustrations give life to the b...

Family Literacy Night Example using Smart Art and Word

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