Jayden's Impossible Garden (2021) by Melinda Gangal and Ken Daley (Illustrator)
To see some of the images from the book, go to our educational YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziADescription: Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community gardenAmidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's).
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(Audio Only) "It Starts with Me!" by Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, and Zoe Ranucci (Illustrator)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our educational YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA"It Starts With Me!" is a heartwarming children’s book that follows the inspiring journey of Amora, a young girl who embraces kindness, courage, and connection. #storytime #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #storiesforkids
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It's Story Time! "Echo and Narcissus" Adapted by Jan Meyer (2007)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4FBjKqMEHU"Echo and Narcissus" is a timeless story of the tragic consequences of unrequited love. #storytime #readaloud
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Let's Learn about the "SL" Sound! #phonics #alphabet #blends #consonantsounds #consonantblends
WATCH this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTql2ipY_CMThis empowering educational video focuses on the "SL" sound/blend. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read 100 words with the "SL" sound. An added bonus is an engaging quiz at the end. #phonics #blends #educationalvideo #consonantblends #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #languagelesson #consonants #blends #reading #literacy #literacydevelopment #consonantsounds #consonants #alphabet #phonics #alphabetsound #educationalvideoforkids #consonantsounds #consonantsounds #educationalvideoforchildren #preschoollearning #readinglesson #educationalvideofortoddlers
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(Audio Only) Ty's Travels: Camp-Out! by Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata (Illustrator)
THANK YOU for subscribing to our educational YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avantgardebooksCelebrate Ty’s vivid imagination! Nonstop rain dampens the family’s plans to go camping. But with a boost from Ty, the Camp-Out comes out just fine! Rhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and Black Boy Joy shine on every page of this camping adventure.Ty’s Travels: Camp-Out is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling. This is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) J.The Ty’s Travels series is much acclaimed-—including a Geisel Honor for Zip, Zoom! and Camp-Out is named one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best for 2023.
Listening is the first essential language skill that humans use to learn. Babies and very young children cannot read, write, or speak, but by "hearing" rich vocabulary, they are later able to reproduce language structure and vocabulary in speaking and in writing. The infant brain is developing rapidly and it is critical that intellectual stimulation is nurtured. The truth is that children cannot produce what they have not heard and/or seen. Reading is critical to their language development and this is why the Avant-garde Books Team has created this special and engaging podcast.
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