Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Joseph had a Little Overcoat is a children story by Simms Taback. This book is a 2000 Caldecott Medal winner and is absolutely fantastic.

The story is about a tailor who is resourceful and keeps transforming his overcoat into smaller items. The message Simms Taback is making is that you can always make something out of nothing. Aside from the great message this story offers, the colors are rich and vibrant, and has many small details in the background.

If you haven't read it already, I recommend going out and buying it right away, or at least going to the library and checking it out :)

You can also create many great lesson plans based off of this book.

First Day Jitters

First Day Jitters is a children's book by Julie Danneberg and is absolutely WONDERFUL!

I read it for the first time last semester, and think it's a perfect book for students as well as teachers. The surprise ending will really make you smile, and your students will appreciate it as well!

If you haven't read it already, I recommend going out and getting it right away.

I think on my first day of school as a teacher, I will read this book to my students.

Read it and tell me what you think!

http://www.amazon.com/First-Day-Jitters-Julie-Danneberg/dp/158089061X