Teaching students to become good people who help their communities and the world is hard, but our favorite books show how it can be done. We hope you find a book that supports, challenges, and always inspires you in the new year.
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Jamie Lynn Tatera
Do your students need help in managing their emotions as they grow? This book is full of colorful drawings, comics, and activities that teach mindfulness and self-compassion in a fun way. Children learn about resilience through animal characters on a quest through different lands like connection, freedom, and forgiveness. They discover how to handle their tricky emotions with kindness. —Margaret Golden
Poetry Comics
Grant Snider
This beautifully illustrated picture book is divided into seasons, celebrating the rhythms of the year. The comics are funny and relatable for both kids and adults, turning simple moments into amazing experiences. The book also includes “How to Write a Poem” comics, which inspired my eight-year-old daughter to write her own poem. It’s a great way to make learning poetry fun and inspiring for teachers and parents. —Lauren Lee
Why Theatre Education Matters
Thalia R. Goldstein
Goldstein offers creative ways for teachers to use drama to help students understand themselves and others better. She writes, “Theatre is about the variety of human experiences, and students need to think about people whose lives are different from their own.” Theatre opened up the world for me, and I am grateful for this book. —Vicki Zakrzewski
Magnificent Minds
Suzanne Goh
If you’re reading this, you probably want to make classrooms and schools inclusive. But what does that mean in real life? How can we make sure that children with autism (自闭症) are known for their strengths, not just their challenges? Goh says, “This is for anyone who wants to help autistic people be healthier and happier.” We need to stop seeing only the problems in autistic children and instead see them as whole people with strengths, abilities, and possibilities. —Mariah Flynn
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1.1.In whose book can we learn about managing emotion?
A Jamie Lynn Tatera.
B Margaret Golden.
C Grant Snider.
D Lauren Lee.
解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Do your students need help in managing their emotions as they grow?”“They discover how to handle their tricky emotions with kindness.”可知，在“Mindfulness and Self-Compassion”这本书里，我们可以学习到关于如何管理情绪的内容。故选A。
2.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of Poetry Comics?
A It is divided into seasons.
B The comics are only funny for kids.
C It includes “How to Write a Poem” comics.
D It makes learning poetry fun and inspiring.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“is divided into seasons”“includes ‘How to Write a Poem’ comics”“make learning poetry fun and inspiring”可知，A、C、D三项正确。根据“for both kids and adults”可知B项不正确。故选B。
3.3.What do “Why Theatre Education Matters” and “Magnificent Minds” have in common?
A They are both about drama education.
B They are written by the same author.
C They both provide tips for teachers.
D They discuss after-school activities.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据“autistic children”可知，最后一本书“Magnificent Minds”是针对特殊儿童的，A项错误；根据最后两段内容可知，两本书作者不同，均未提及课外活动，B、D项错误；根据“offers creative ways for teachers”“you probably want to make classrooms and schools...”可知，两本书都给老师提供了一些建议，C项正确。故选C。
