TK Schools Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Bear Snores on
Karma Wilson
Our Favorite Books! We've got 3 favorites today! Mrs. Weibel chose "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson. Ms. Jonker likes "You Are Special" by Max Lucado and Ms. Sleeman has selected "A Fish Out of Water" by Helen Palmer. Keep reading! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/0f87hh5c7O
Board Book, 2005
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Enemy Pie
Derek Munson
Our favorite books! Today we have Ms. Mosley who loves "Tacky the Penguin" books by Helen Lester and Mr. Fischer with his favorite "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson. We LOVE reading! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/sApKtq2bsS
Hardcover, 2000
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The First Rule of Punk
Celia C. Pérez
Our Favorite Books! Page Principal Mr. Bruno loves "Giggle, Giggle, Quack!" by Doreen Cronin and Mrs. Muka's favorite is "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia Perez. READ, READ, READ! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/B1cco8LJRU
Paperback, 2018
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Because I Had a Teacher
Kobi Yamada
Our Favorite Books! Ms. Johnson picked "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by Kevin Henkes as her favorite, and Ms. Brown picked "Because I had a Teacher" by Kobi Yamada. Check these books out for some good reading! #tkstong #favoritebooks https://t.co/MP8hQZ5hBV
Hardcover, 2017
$12.95$6.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Snowballs
Lois Ehlert
Shells, buttons, bright-colored paper and trim, toothpicks, yarn and fabric all worked together beautifully in Lee 2nd grade snowmen masterpieces. Students read together the book "Snowballs" by Lois Ehlert, before building their uniquely magnificent snowmen in art. #tkstrong https://t.co/iaNjUFKkkS
Paperback, 1999
$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
No Talking
Andrew Clements
Our favorite books! From Lee Elementary, Mrs. Branch selected "What the Road Said," by Cleo Wade and Mrs. Thomas loves "No Talking" by Andrew Clements. We LOVE reading every day! #tkstrong https://t.co/86cr9o19s9
Paperback, 2009
$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ground Zero
Alan Gratz
Our Favorite Books! Three favorites from Page Elementary! Ms. Keizer with "Slacker" by Gordon Korman; Ms. Rossi with "Ground Zero" by Alan Gratz; and Ms. Filipiak with "The Poisoned Apple - A Fractured Fairy Tale" by Anne Lambelet. ALL great reads! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/PjzJeoOqjw
Hardcover, 2021
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
There Is a Bird on Your Head!-An Elephant and Piggie Book
Mo Willems
Our Favorite Books! Two favorites from McFall teachers today! Ms. Koster loves "There Is A Bird on Your Head" by Mo Willems and Ms. Leep loves "Tacky the Penguin." Both great picks! Remember - keep READING! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/fd8TyomlJS
Hardcover, 2007
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear Board Book
Audrey Wood
Our Favorite Books! Ms. Havard likes "Curious George and the Puppies" by Margaret and H.A. Rey's and Ms. Heth selected "The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear" by Don and Audrey Wood. Great selections! Keep Reading! #tkstrong #favoritebooks https://t.co/0OvaUgRApY
Board Book, 2020
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Freckle Juice
Judy Blume
Some of Our Favorite Books! Here's Mrs. Reynolds from Lee Elementary with one of her favorite books - "Freckle Juice" by Judy Blume! We are SO EXCITED about READING! #tkstrong #ReadingMonth #ourfavoritebooks https://t.co/FyDwkrqmhu
Paperback, 2014
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book