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What a great post, thank you! More great picture books to feed my addiction. I buy them “to read to my class” but everybody knows the truth.😂 I especially love Outside Over There. I find that kids enjoy books that make them wonder, “What is really going on here? Does it make sense, is it realistic or fantasy or some blend of the two? An…
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What a great post, thank you! More great picture books to feed my addiction. I buy them “to read to my class” but everybody knows the truth.😂 I especially love Outside Over There. I find that kids enjoy books that make them wonder, “What is really going on here? Does it make sense, is it realistic or fantasy or some blend of the two? And can it really be for kids if it’s dark? Is that okay???” It is super engaging and empowering for kids when they are trusted to make their own meaning of a story and not be too freaked out by any dark, creepy, or ambiguous parts--or even enjoy it a bit!