THE PRINCIPAL’S BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Principal's Book of the Month
The Principal’s Book of the Month has been a Maury tradition for years. Now, you can access these read-alouds outside of school! Listen to teachers and staff from Maury read books curated by Maury librarian Linda Cadiz-Marks.

Tangled: A Story About Shapes by Anne Miranda

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Maury Elementary

Tangled: A Story About Shapes is about a group of shapes that get caught in a playground and need rescue from their friends. Enjoy the story!  

Undefeated – Book of the Month by Ms. Battle

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Maury Elementary

Undefeated is a poem celebrating African American life, history and culture in the United States. It addresses the tragedy of slavery as well as the hope found in the persistent fight for civil rights.  

Imagine That – Book of the Month by Miss Coco

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Maury Elementary

Beloved characters Hoot and Olive return in this beautiful picture book about imagination, rainy day adventures, and the spirit of friendship. Olive is a little girl with a big, bright imagination. Hoot is her stuffed-animal owl… and her best friend. The two love adventures of all sorts. But on the rainiest of days, there is ... View the Video

Thank You, Omu!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Maury Elementary

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that’s perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu’s delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers ... View the Video

A Little Chicken

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Maury Elementary

Dot is a little chicken, who is, let’s face it, a little chicken. Can she find a way to pluck up her courage? “A gently humorous take on conquering fear that’s also a fine read-aloud.” —Kirkus Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother’s ... View the Video

Linus The Little Yellow Pencil

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Maury Elementary

Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don’t always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points out the power of sharing the creative process and sticking ... View the Video