Stories of Resilience

Books & Accompanying Learning Resources

Dominic Bean and the Mammoth Melt

A timely and contemporary middle-grade novel set against the backdrop of wildfire smoke and climate change.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Critical Thinking in Literacy, Further Research, Integrated Learning, Oral Language, Writing, Making Connections, Character Development, Comprehension Strategies, Social & Emotional Learning, Key Ideas & Details, Make Predictions, Literary Devices, Visual Elements, Developing & Creating Texts, Just for Fun!

Topics: Environment & Climate Change, Nature & the Natural World, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 to 7

Shy Me

A shy young child talks about situations when shyness takes over and what helps them engage more fully.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Oral Language, Social & Emotional Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Comprehension Strategies, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Vocabulary Acquisition, Writing, Just for Fun!

Topics: Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1

Monster Mender

A monster mender works hard to heal all wounds, but struggles to help a sea serpent who just seems … sad.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Oral Language, Vocabulary Acquisition, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Comprehension Strategies, Integrated Learning, Text Forms & Genres, Social & Emotional Learning, Developing & Creating Texts, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Mental Health, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1

Grandma, Cho Cho and Me

Some families gather for big dinners, but in my house we feast at breakfast! As Grandma and I cook our favorite Jamaican dishes, I learn why that is.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Oral Language, Make Predictions, Visual Elements, Vocabulary Acquisition, Integrated Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Comprehension Strategies, Making Connections, Developing & Creating Texts, Writing, Text Forms & Genres, Social & Emotional Learning, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Black Voices, Diversity, Emigration & Immigration, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1

Fly Away Home

Driven from her nest, Little Bird crosses paths with other migrating animals, including humans, looking for a safe place to call home.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Oral Language, Integrated Learning, Vocabulary Acquisition, Comprehension Strategies, Make Predictions, Social & Emotional Learning, Text Forms & Genres, Literary Devices, Making Connections, Visual Elements, Developing & Creating Texts, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Just for Fun!, Further Research

Topics: Diversity, Emigration & Immigration, Human Rights & Activism, Nature & the Natural World, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades P to 1