It's Monday! What are you reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers have adapted it to focus on Picture Books to Young Adult Books.
Here is what jumped out of the pile this week...
Books already out...
Madame Martine by Sarah Brannen (Albert Whitman, 2014) - An old woman, a dog, and a new adventure.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña (Putnam; January 8, 2015) - An outstanding story and love the message in this one.
A Letter for Leo by Sergio Ruzzier (Clarion Books, September 2014)- There are certain kinds of friendship stories that make me go "aww" and this is one of them.
Upcoming releases....
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall (HarperCollins; February 2015) - A good story to discuss differences and embracing our unique qualities.
Toad Weather by Sandra Markle (Peachtree; March 2015) - Love the cover and the lesson and the surprise at the end.
Float by Daniel Miyares (Simon & Schuster; June 2015) - A wordless picture book to add to your list.
In Mary's Garden by Tina Kugler and Carson Kugler (HMH Books for Young Readers; March 2014) - A beautifully illustrated, picture book biography that celebrates art, creativity, and imagination.
So, what are you reading?