August
 
Volusia Reads Stories!
Week of August 4th
August 4th Theme: Teachers
Books for Babies and Toddlers
I Love My Teacher
by Giles Andreae

A sweet a simple rhyming celebration of teachers that follows a typical school day, preparing young children for just what to expect when they start school.
Aprendo de Mi Maestro
by Robert M. Hamilton

Los niños aprenden unas cosas importantes de su maestro. Readers discover some of the important things they can learn from their teacher.
Picture Books
Olu's Teacher : A Story About Starting Preschool
by Jamel C Campbell

This sweet, reassuring story about first-day-of-school jitters follows Olu as he finds his fears allayed by his teacher, who is warm and approachable—and looks just like him!
We Love You, Teacher
by Luis Amavisca

Skunk, Squirrel, Fox, Bear Cub, Duck, Frog and Rabbit really love their teacher, Miss Gazelle, but one day when Miss Gazelle doesn't come to school, the group of friends decides to go to her house to find out what could have happened to her.
A Letter to My Teacher
by Deborah Hopkinson

Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from a student who never forgot her, a lighthearted and touching picture book describes how a little girl who prefers playing and running becomes inspired to listen and learn.
My Teacher is a Dinosaur!
by Bill Canterbury

A young child describes school life with their teach who happens to be a Tyrannosaurus rex.
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
by Andrea Beaty

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after secondgrade.
Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo

When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words “Mr. S” on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
Easy Readers
I Want to Be a Teacher
by Laura Driscoll

I never knew that there are so many different ways to be a teacher. When my family gets a new puppy, I learn that there are teachers who train dogs, teachers who teach swimming, teachers who teach music--and more!
Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher
by James Dean

When Pete's teacher is out sick for a few days, Pete is astonished when his own mother substitutes, a situation that compels the groovy kitty to explain to his mother what school is all about. Simultaneous and eBook. 20,000 first printing.
I Love My Teacher!
by Frances Gilbert

A girl loves her teacher and loves going to school so much, that at home she plays teacher to her pets.
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