It’s that time again! 12 bloggers are sharing their favorite read aloud for the month AND giving away four of these books for free!
Yes, I know I am only supposed to blog about one book but I just couldn’t help it this time! They were both too great 🙂
I chose {The Butterfly} by Patricia Polacco &
{Star of Fear, Star of Hope} by Joe Hoestlandt
The Butterfly is set in the Nazi era. Monique lives in a small French village and thinks she has a ghost in her attic. The ghost happens to be a young Jewish girl who had been hiding from the Nazi’s in her very own home. The two grow a strong bond, and are ultimately forced to flee from the country to save her dear friend and her friend’s family.
Star of Fear, Star of Hope is about a young girl named Helen whose best friend, Lydia is forced to wear a Star of David on her jacket. The night of Helen’s birthday, Lydia sleeps over. While Helen’s parents treat work, strangers tap on a neighbor’s door, calling out strange passwords and looking for shelter. The Nazi’s are arresting Jews. Lydia asks to go home to her family which infuriates Helen since it is her birthday. Her last words are, “Lydia you are not my friend anymore!”
She never sees Lydia again.
As the year pass, Helen wishes with all of her heart that Lydia has survived.
#iCried #TrueStory
These books are such great discussion books over tolerance, and being kind because we may not always get a second change.
Snag The Butterfly book by clicking {HERE}
Snag Star of Fear, Star of Hope by clicking {HERE}
This is a fabulous time to discuss character traits and emotions!
To snag all of these resources for FREE…
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I would love for you to win {The Butterfly} for FREE!
(*Star of Fear, Star of Hope is not a part of the giveaway*)
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Katie Knight
April 17, 2016 at 12:58 amWhat a fabulous post! I love Patricia Polacco.
Peggy Means
April 18, 2016 at 5:08 amThank you for introducing me to a beautiful new story – Star of Fear – Star of Hope! Your companion resources are perfect! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Peggy @ Primary Flourish
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April 18, 2016 at 10:41 pmThank you for such wonderful suggestions!
Kelli
April 23, 2016 at 10:14 pmThese look like the kind of books I strive to discover! I desperately need both of these- it will go so well with the Welcoming Schools program we use at my school! Thank you for the amazing resources!