

It talked about being shy and dealing with bullies. Their brains are growing exponentially learning to count and read and sort colors etc… but they are also learning new social skills and that can be difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to food, the one thing that children usually have a strong opinion about! I loved this story because it highlighted different cultures and how they might seem funny or weird to others who are not used to them. I love this story because kindergarten can be very frightening to young children. In the end, they learn that we are all different and it’s our differences that make us fun. Even the bullies of the class bring something that might seem strange and unfamiliar to Yoko. They have a potluck lunch and everyone brings something. Thankfully, Yoko has a great teacher and she uses this experience to teach the students about culture. Invisible Emmie is the story of quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie, and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day. She brings a lunch packed with sushi and her classmates turn up their noses and make fun of her. Yoko is a little Japanese cat who goes to school and encounters all kinds of fellow students who are very different from her. This is the story of two totally different girls quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie and how their lives unexpectedly. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. It also teaches children that by choosing to believe in ourselves, interestingly enough, we can inspire others to develop the confidence to do the same. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. The Dot by Paul Reynolds is one of our favorite books to teach the SEL themes of self-confidence and growth mindset showcasing all that can happen when we choose to believe in ourselves and persist in the face of challenges. She goes through her days at school doing her best to avoid attention. Emmie, the main character, is a quiet kid. And in a moving twist, Vashti’s artwork inspires children who also think they cannot draw to give it a try. Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson Invisible Emmie, by Terri Libenson, is sweet, relatable, and perfect for all ages. Soon she has created an entire collection of many different dots. The next day, Vashti finds that her dot had been hung up above her teacher’s desk, inspiring her to try painting another dot, and then another, and then another. Her art teacher, seeing Vashti struggle, helps her develop confidence in herself by telling her to try drawing just a single dot and to sign her name at the bottom. As nice as Liam has it, he has his own problems that he wants to.

A familiar favorite, The Dot by author-illustrator Paul Reynolds tells the story of a young girl named Vashti who believes she cannot draw. The main idea is that everyone feels singled out at times and wants to avoid being judged.
