{I WISH YOU ... } #pb10for10

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Every year I (painstakingly) select ten (ugh, yes, only ten) picture books that I cannot live without in my classroom -- or in the case of the list I am sharing today, picture books that I cannot live without at home.

You see, I created this list of picture books for my twin daughters, who will begin their schooling journey by starting kindergarten in a short two weeks.  (I can't believe it.)  Yet, it's my Mommy duty to continue to build the excitement and their confidence (or perhaps my own) of this new adventure.  What better way to do it than with PICTURE BOOKS?!?!  A perfect #pb10for10 list of all that I wish for this coming year for my precious girls!


I wish you ...

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1.  I wish you ... COURAGE:  
The Kissing Hand 
by Audrey Penn

I wish you both to be courageous and brave as you begin kindergarten.  I know that you are ready for this big adventure!  I also know that you are relieved (and so lucky) to have each other and always have a hand to hold.  But always know that Mommy and Daddy love you and we'll be there to pick you up at the end of your day to hear all about it.



2.  I wish you ... WONDER:

What Do You Do With an Idea?
by Kobi Yamada

I wish you both to continue being curious.  Never stop wondering, asking questions, thinking about all the possibilities, and asking more questions about all things BiG and small.  I wish your teachers will also encourage your sense of wonder and nurture your curiosity and dreams.  Remember, everything starts with one little idea.




3.  I wish you ... INSPIRATION:
The Dot
by Peter H. Reynolds

I wish you both to be inspired by your teachers and to make your mark your own ways.  You will be challenged each and every day to try something new that may not be easy and you may not feel confident about doing.  I wish you to remember that little word {yet} that we talk about: You may not be able to do it ... yet.  But I wish for you to hold on to inspiration and try it!



4.  I wish you ... KINDNESS:
Each Kindness 
by Jacqueline Woodson

I wish you each kindness.  You will soon learn that some kids can be mean.  Mean with words, laughter, whispers, and ignoring.  But I wish for you to always choose kind -- no matter what.  No matter how hard it may be.   No matter if someone is being mean to you or your sister.  I wish for you to remember each kindness matters.  Always choose kind.






5.  I wish you ... FRIENDSHIP:

Yo! Yes?
 by Chris Raschka

I wish for you to know the power of a little hello or "Yo!"  I want you to always remember that to have a friend, you need to be a friend.  And it starts with just asking.  I also wish for you to find your own friends to play with, to talk with, to learn with, to read with, to enjoy spending time with -- remembering that you will always have each other, your best friend.




6.  I wish you ... PATIENCE:

Waiting is Not Easy!
by Mo Willems

I wish you patience because we all know that waiting is not easy.  But always remember the miracles that can happen when we are patient.   Hold on tight to the patience required in a full classroom of kids and only one teacher.  I also wish your teachers much patience too!  (I was waiting and waiting when our favorite author/illustrator, Mo Willems, would make the list!)





7. I wish you ... PERSEVERANCE:
The Most Magnificent Thing
by Ashley Spires

I wish you all the possibilities that are held in the creation of the most magnificent thing -- whatever that may be for you.  I wish you the struggles, the in-betweens, the wanting to give up, the mistakes, the sticking-with-it, and the triumphs.  I wish you the most magnificent first year of school in kindergarten too!




8. I wish you ... HAPPINESS:

Reading Makes You Feel Good 
by Todd Parr

You both know how much I love reading.  You're the ones who reminded me that "books are like friends."  I wish your teacher loves reading just as much because reading makes us feel good! I hope your love of reading continues to grow and grow.  Todd Parr is another favorite in our house, and I wish your teacher helps you fall in love with more authors, more illustrators and more stories.





9.  I wish you ... STORY:

Exclamation Mark!
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

I wish for you to listen for your story and make your mark in the world!  I wish you both to fit in by standing out with the help of Mommy and Daddy and your teachers to find your way.  I can't wait for the new chapter of your story to begin ...

10.  I wish you ... MORE:
I Wish You More
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

I wish you courage and wonder and inspiration.

I wish you kindness, friendship, and patience.

I wish you perseverance and happiness and story, your story.

And then I wish you more ... and more {wipe tears}.

And I wish you MORE too -- 
 more POSSIBILITIES with picture books!

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My previous #pb10for10 selections:

2014     2013     2012     2011

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Learn more about #pb10for10:  Reflect and Refine and Enjoy and Embrace Learning