1. Penguins Hidden Talent by Alex Latimer
Penguin’s Hidden Talent is a modern light-hearted tale about a Penguin who would love to take part in the big annual talent show but just can’t find his own special talent. It’s a lovely reminder that we all have something special to give to the world, it just sometimes takes a little time and good friends to help us figure it out.
2. The Dot by Peter H Reynolds
Vashti says she can’t draw. Her teacher thinks she can. The Dot is an inspiring story about how the power of someone believing in you (and the opportunity to look at something from a different perspective), can reveal greatness. The Dot helps us see that there is a creative spirit in all of us.
5. Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Gerald dreads the great Jungle Dance every year because he can’t dance like the other animals who laugh at him and call him a fool. As he creeps off feeling alone, a cricket helps him realise that we are all different and some of us just dance to a different tune! This funny and delightful story shows us the importance of compassion and the beauty of diversity.
Linda/OH
07-24-2018 03:16 AM
I don't know of one book , but how about using some biographies that show a person's life and interests? Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull is excellent. Maybe Eleanor and Amelia Take a Ride.
There's a fictional book called Insects are my Life, which is a girl who loves and knows all about Insects.
Ms. J
07-23-2018 10:19 PM
The first week of school I want to have my 3rd graders fill out an interest survey, so I can learn more about them. Does anyone know of a picture book that talks about how different kids like different things-- foods, sports, etc.? Thanks in advance.
