“Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.”
– Lena Dunham
“让我们理智一点，在一周内增加第八天，专门用于阅读。”
It’s Okay To Be Different
by Todd Parr
It’s okay to need some help.
It’s okay to be a different color.
It’s okay to talk about your feelings.
This is the bestselling author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about being who you are.
Told with Todd Parr’s signature wit and wisdom, It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format.This book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence–and it’s never to early to develop a healthy self-esteem.
It’s Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, and promote character growth.
PYP Learner profile:
Open – Minded, Thinker, Courageous.
《与众不同是好的》
托德-帕尔 著
需要一些帮助是可以的。
做一个不同颜色的人也没关系。
谈论你的感受是可以的。
这是畅销书作家托德-帕尔带来的一本关于做你自己的安心之作。以托德-帕尔标志性的机智和智慧来讲述《与众不同是好的》,以一种易懂的、适合儿童的形式巧妙地传递了接受、理解和自信的重要信息。
这本书将激励孩子们通过接受他人和自信来赞美自己的个性–而且培养健康的自尊心永远不会太早。
《与众不同是好的》旨在鼓励早期识字，加强情感发展，庆祝多元文化和多样性，并促进性格成长。
培养IB学习者：思想开明、善于思考、勇于尝试。
Beautiful Oops!
by Barney Saltzberg
We all make mistakes – grown-ups and children alike. But little kids sometimes have trouble dealing with their mistakes, whether it’s a piece of artwork they’ve torn by accident, or juice they’ve spilled on their favorite drawing.
In this book, every page begins with a ‘mistake’ that ultimately unravels, lifts out, or pulls up to become a surprising work of beauty. Kids see firsthand as they go through the book that any smudge, smear or stain can lead to something absolutely marvelous – with a little imagination.
Inspiring and inventive, this interactive board book teaches a valuable lesson: ‘When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful!’
PYP Learner profile:
Open-Minded, Courageours, Thinker, Inquiring, Reflective.
《美丽的哎呀！》
巴尼-萨尔茨伯格 著
我们都会犯错–大人和小孩都一样。但是，小孩子有时很难处理他们的错误，无论是他们不小心撕碎的艺术品，还是他们洒在自己最喜欢的画上的果汁。
在这本书中，每一页都从一个 “错误 “开始，最终解开、提升或停下来成为一个令人惊讶的美丽作品。
孩子们在翻阅这本书时，只需要有一点想象力，任何污点、涂抹或污渍都可以变成绝对令人惊叹的东西。
这本互动式板书鼓舞人心，富有创造性，教给人们一个宝贵的教训：”当你认为自己犯了错误时，要把它当作一个创造美好事物的机会！
培养IB学习者：思想开明、勇于尝试、善于思考、积极探究、及时反思。
The Koala Who Could
by Rachel Bright
A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.
In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free … A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree.
Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not… And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!
WINNER of the Sainsbury’s Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize!
Learner Profile:
Open – Minded, Courgeours, Thinker, Blanced.
《能干的考拉》
雷切尔-布莱特 著
一个关于应对变化和克服焦虑的有趣的押韵故事，来自《内心的狮子》的畅销书创作者。在一个奇妙的地方，在破晓时分，微风轻拂，阳光温暖，一个生物自由奔跑的地方…。一只叫凯文的考拉紧紧抱住一棵树。
认识一下凯文—一个喜欢保持事物不变的考拉。一成不变。但有时，无论我们是否喜欢，变化就会出现……正如凯文所发现的，如果你走出你的舒适区，尝试新的东西，你可能会让你自己感到惊讶!
塞恩斯伯里图书奖和《标准晚报》奥斯卡图书奖的赢家!
培养IB学习者：思想开明；勇于尝试；积极探究；善于沟通。
Flight School
by Lita Judge
Some are born to run; little Penguin believes he was “hatched to fly.”
Although little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, his body wasn’t built to soar. But Penguin has an irrepressible spirit, and he adamantly follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind.
Learner profile:
Caring, Open-Minded, Courageours.
《飞行学校》
莉塔-贾奇 著
有些人生来就是为了奔跑，而小企鹅认为他是 “为了飞翔而被孵化”。
虽然小企鹅有鹰的灵魂，但他的身体并不是用来翱翔的。但是企鹅有一种不可抗拒的精神，他坚定地追随自己的梦想，翻转、拍打、飞翔!即使他在技术部分需要一点帮助，这只企鹅已经准备好在风中生活。
培养IB学习者：懂得关爱；思想开明；勇于尝试。
What Do You Do with a Problem?
by Kobi Yamada
This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It’s a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it’s here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem]] and yourself.
What are problems for? They challenge us, shape us, push us, and help us to discover just how strong and brave and capable we really are. Even though we don’t always want them, problems have a way of bringing unexpected gifts.
So, what will you do with your problem?
This book is encourage student engage the imagination to explore new possibilities, formulate and articulate ideas.
PYP Learner profile:
Thinker, Open – Minded, Reflective, Inquirer.
《你该如何处理一个问题？》
科比-山田 著
这是一个关于一个持续存在的问题和一个不确定该如何处理的孩子的故事。这个问题被回避的时间越长，它似乎就越大。但是，当孩子最终鼓起勇气去面对它时，问题就变成了与它表面上完全不同的东西。
这是一个适合任何年龄段的人的故事，他们都曾有过希望消失的问题。这个故事将激励你仔细观察这个问题，并找出它存在的原因。因为你可能会发现关于你的问题和你自己的一些惊人之处。
问题是为了什么？它们挑战我们，塑造我们，推动我们，并帮助我们发现我们到底有多强大、多勇敢、多能干。尽管我们并不总是想要它们，但问题总是不经意间给我们带来意外的礼物。
那么，你将如何处理你的问题？
本书鼓励学生发挥想象力，探索新的可能性，制定和表达想法。
培养IB学习者：善于思考；思想开明；及时反思；积极探究。
Milo Imagines the World
by Matt de la Pe a
Milo Imagines the World is a beautiful story that opens up a conversation about bias and empathy. Illustrator Christian Robinson based Milo’s story on his own life. When Robinson felt overwhelmed as a child, drawing gave him a sense of control.
The story is about Milo on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the face around him and imagines what their lives are like and draws pictures of them in his sketchbook. He assumes things about them based on the way they are dressed, drawing on cultural stereotypes and expectations.
This story tell us that we can’t really know/judge anyone just by looking at them.
《米洛想象的世界》
马特-德拉-佩 A 著
《米洛想象的世界》是一个美丽的故事，开启了关于偏见和同理心的对话。插画师克里斯蒂安-罗宾逊以自己的生活为基础创作了米洛的故事。当罗宾逊小时候感到不知所措时，绘画给了他一种可控感。
这个故事讲述了米洛与他的姐姐在漫长的地铁旅程中。为了打发时间，他研究周围的人，想象他们的生活是什么样的，并在他的素描本上画出他们的照片。
他根据他们的穿着打扮对他们进行推测，借鉴文化上的陈规定型观念和期望。
这个故事告诉我们，我们不能仅仅通过观察来了解/判断任何人。
Who Moved My Cheese? for Kids
by Spencer Johnson
This is a fun story of the four little characters, Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw, who make their way through a maze looking for the Magical Cheese that makes them happy.
The story revolves around how each character react when an unexpected “change” in circumstances deprives them of the cheese that they loved so dearly.
As children follow these friends through the maze of change, they can try to figure out which character they’re most like-or which they most admire-and what their own Magical Cheese might be.
The very core message of the book is this: things constantly change so we must adapt. The quicker we adapt a change the more satisfied will be with an A-Mazing way to deal with Change in our Work and in our Life.
《谁动了我的奶酪？》
斯宾塞-约翰逊 著
这是一个有趣的故事，四个小人物Sniff、Scurry、Hem和Haw，他们在迷宫中寻找使他们快乐的神奇奶酪。
故事围绕着每个人物在意外的 “变故 “中被剥夺了他们深爱的奶酪时如何反应。
当孩子们跟随这些朋友穿越变化的迷宫时，他们可以尝试找出他们最喜欢的角色–或者他们最崇拜的角色–以及他们自己的神奇奶酪可能是什么。
这本书的核心信息是：事情不断变化，所以我们必须适应。我们越快适应一个变化，就会越满意，应对我们工作和生活中的变化的一种神奇方法。
Everywhere, Wonder
by Matthew Swanson
“Open your eyes and open your window and let your story out into the world. It is a little gift from you to me.”
In this heartfelt picture book, readers are taken on a stunning journey into the imagination of a young boy–who explores everything from the pyramids of Egypt to a dusty footprint on the moon–and then back out again to the wonderful world right in front of him. From a lost balloon to an endless road, there are stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.
Everywhere, Wonder explores the wonder in the world, while encouraging young minds to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, and creatively share their stories with others.
《无处不在的奇迹》
马修-斯旺森 著
“睁开你的眼睛，打开你的窗户，让你的故事走向世界。这是你给我的一个小礼物”。
在这本感情真挚的图画书中，读者将被一个小男孩带入令人惊叹的想象之旅–他探索了从埃及金字塔到月球上一个尘土飞扬的脚印的一切，然后再回到他面前的奇妙世界。
从迷失的气球到无尽的道路，无处不在故事可以探索，可以梦想，也可以分享。
《奇迹无处不在》探索了世界上的奇迹，同时鼓励年轻人在平凡中发现不平凡，并创造性地与他人分享他们的故事。
American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
American Born Chinese is a graphic novel explores themes around identity, stereotypes, friendship, and self-acceptance through these three interweaving stories threads, the author`s purpose is to encourage young adults to accept themselves for whom they really are.
Learner profile: Thinker, Open – Minded, Reflective.
《美国出生的中国人》
杨振宁 著
《美国出生的中国人》是一部图画小说，通过这三个相互交织的故事线索，探讨了有关身份、陈规定型观念、友谊和自我接受的主题，作者的目的是鼓励年轻人接受他们真正的自己。培养IB学习者：善于思考、思想开明、及时反思。
The Alchemist
by Gene Luen Yang
The Alchemist is a classic novel in which a boy named Santiago embarks on a journey seeking treasure in the Egyptian pyramids after having a recurring dream about it and on the way meets mentors, falls in love, and most importantly, learns the true importance of who he is and how to improve himself and focus on what really matters in life.
The Alchemist reinforced this desire in me to never be afraid to think big. Santiago’s journey never came without its challenges, but he never gave up. In a way, we are all like Santiago, on our own journey of self-discovery.
《炼金术士》
保罗-科埃略 著
《炼金术士》是一部经典小说，其中一个名叫圣地亚哥的男孩在反复梦到埃及金字塔后踏上了寻找宝藏的旅程，途中遇到了导师，谈起了恋爱，最重要的是，他了解到自己真正是谁的重要性，以及如何改善自己并关注生活中真正重要的东西。
《炼金术士》加强了我的永远不要害怕梦想太遥远的这种愿望。圣地亚哥的旅程遇到过很多的挑战，但他从未放弃过。在某种程度上，我们都像圣地亚哥一样，在我们的自我发现，自我寻找之旅。
Ender’s Game
by Orson Scott Card
The novel tells the story of a young boy, Ender Wiggin, who is sent to a training academy named Battle School, located in orbit above the Earth, built to train people to become soldiers that will one day battle against a vast alien race known as “Buggers”
Compassion is the theme that runs through Ender’s life. It is the defining feature of his existence. The reason that he plays the games so well is his ability to understand the enemy and to inspire loyalty. More than that, it is compassion that saves Ender.
《安德的游戏》
奥森-斯科特-卡德 著
小说讲述了一个小男孩恩德-维金被送到一所名为 “战斗学校 “的训练学院，该学院位于地球上空的轨道上，旨在训练人们成为士兵，有朝一日与被称为 “巴格 “的庞大外星种族作战。慈悲是贯穿埃德的生活的主题。这是他存在的决定性特征。他之所以能把游戏玩得这么好，是因为他有能力理解敌人并激发出忠诚。不仅如此，是同情心拯救了埃德尔。
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe
“Things Fall Apart” tells the story of Okonkwo, a leader in an Igbo village in Nigeria in the 1890s, as he deals with his own personal struggles as well as the impact of British colonialism. The book describes the rich culture and complexities of Igbo society, articulating an insider’s sense of the African experience.
Students can learn from these leaders, take the good and ignore the bad, It is important to make each leadership experience an opportunity to learn so as to become a better leader.
《物是人非》
奇努阿-阿切贝 著
《物是人非》讲述了19世纪90年代尼日利亚伊格博村的领袖奥康克沃处理自己的个人斗争以及英国殖民主义影响的故事。该书描述了伊格博社会的丰富文化和复杂性，阐述了内部人士对非洲经验的看法。
学生们可以从这些领导人身上学习，取其精华，去其糟粕，重要的是要让每一次领导经验都成为学习的机会，从而成为一个更好的领导者。
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure story that takes place during the historical events of 1815 to 1838. This piece tells the tale of a man who seeks revenge after his escape from prision and deals with the central themes of vengeance, justice, forgiveness, and mercy.
The moral of the story is repeated in a letter from the Count to Valentine and Morrel as follows: “Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that, until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: Wait and hope!”
《基督山伯爵》
大仲马 著
《基督山伯爵》是一个冒险故事，发生在1815年至1838年的历史事件中。这部作品讲述了一个人在越狱后寻求复仇的故事，涉及复仇、正义、宽恕和怜悯等核心主题。
伯爵给瓦伦丁和莫雷尔的信中重复了这个故事的寓意，内容如下。”生活和快乐吧，我心爱的孩子们，永远不要忘记，直到有一天，上帝愿意向人类揭示未来，人类的所有智慧都包含在这些话里：等待和希望！”
Dracula
by Bram Stoker
Dracula comprises journal entries, letters, and telegrams written by the main characters. It begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, as he travels to Transylvania. Harker plans to meet with Count Dracula, a client of his firm, in order to finalize a property transaction.
《德古拉》
布拉姆-斯托克 著
《德古拉》包括主要人物写的日记、信件和电报。故事从年轻的英国律师乔纳森-哈克开始，他前往特兰西瓦尼亚。哈克计划与他公司的客户德古拉伯爵会面，以完成一项财产交易。
