Mr. Peabody’s Apples This month's Project Cornerstone book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna, is inspired by a 300 year old Ukrainian tale. The story is about a respected man who is a role model in his community. Someone misinterprets his actions, and makes assumptions that he has done something wrong.  Once the rumor starts, Mr. Peabody is quickly ostracized and excluded by both adults and children in his small town. The story cautions students to slow down, think before sp...

Simon's Hook November is here, and the Project Cornerstone readers are introducing Covington students to a new book,  Simon’s Hook, by Karen Burnett.   This is a colorful and engaging story of Simon, who asks his grandmother for help after being teased at school.  His grandma Rose then uses the metaphor of fish and fishing to explore different ways reacting to teasing.   She explains that fish (students) swim freely, but sometimes come upon a baited fishi...