The IB Learrner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Questions
1)  What books can be used to illustrate ... inquirers?
2)  ...knowledgeable?
3)  ...thinkers?
4)  ... communicators?
5)  ... principled?
6)  ...open-minded?
7)  ...caring?
8)  ... risk-takers?
9)  ...balanced?
10)  ...reflective?
 
Answers
1)  Q What books can be used to illustrate ... inquirers?
A

Inquirers: Their natural curiosity has been nurtured; they have acquired the skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

 

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox

Mr. Archimedes' Bath by Pamela Allen  

Power of Glass by Nomi Joval

Where do Balloons go? By Jamie Lee Curtis 

Nessa's Story by Nancy Leunn  

Jack and the Dreamsack by Laurence Anholt

The Fiddler of the Nothern Lights by Natalie Kinsey - Warnock

A New Coat for Anna by Harriet Ziefert

The Best Vacation Ever by Stuart J. Murphy

What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs? By Carol Carrick  

A Cloak for the Dreamer by Aileen Friedman

Is There Life in Outer Space by Franklyn M. Branley 

Kids during the Renaissance by Lisa A. Wroble  

Storm in the night by Mary Stolz  

2)  Q ...knowledgeable?
A

global relevance and importance. In doing so, they have acquired a critical mass of significant knowledge.

Tokyo Friends by Tokyo NoTomodachi
Power of Glass by Nomi Joval
Mary Ann by Betsy James
Nilo and the Tortoise by Ted Lewin
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French 
Strega Nona her Story by Tomie DePaola
Is There Life in Outer Space by Franklyn M. Branley 
Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordon
Colors of India by Holly Littlefield
Postcards from Spain By Helen Arnold
Kids During the Renaissance by Lisa A. Wroble
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
How to Lose all Your Friends by Nancy Carlson
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Jan and Stan Berenstain

Otter on His Own by Doe Boyle

Elvis The Camel by Barbara Devine

3)  Q ...thinkers?
A

Thinkers:  They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems.

 

Little Yau by Janell Cannon

I Will Not Ever, Never Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood

One Grain of Rice by Demi

All Stuck Up by Linda Hayward

Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby by Joel Chandler Harris  

The Tiger, the Brahmin and the Jackal by K. Lock

The Bravest Mouse by Maria Barbero

Who Can Fix It? by Leslie Ann Mackeen  

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson

Who Moved My Cheese for Kids by Spencer Johsnon

The Toy Brother by William Steig  

Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa by William Steig  

Tiger, Tiger by Dee Lillegard 

A Cloak for the Dreamer by Aileen Friedman

Big Al and Shrimpy by Andrew Clements  

What Happened to Marion's book by Brook Berg  

All by Myself by Ivan Bates

Do Not Open by Brinton Turkle

Ruby Mae has something to say by David Small

4)  Q ... communicators?
A

Communicators: They receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language, including the language of mathematical symbols.

 
Under the Lemon Tree by Edith Hope Fine 
Hello, Hello by Miriam Schlein

I Will Not Ever, Never Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child

One Grain of Rice by Demi  

Lu & Clancy's Secret Languages by Louise Dickson

Pigs On a Blanket by Amy Axelrod

The Lotus Seed by Sherry Garland

A Cloak for the Dreamer by Aileen Friedman

China 's Bravest Girl by Charlie Chin 

A Picture Book of Helen Keller by David Adler  

Strega Nona her Story by Tomie DePaola

Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordon

Colors of India by Holly Littlefield

The Wild Boy by Mordicai Gerstein 

 

5)  Q ... principled?
A

Principled: They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning. They have integrity, honesty and a sense of fairness and justice.

 

The Empty Pot by Demi

Strong to the Hoop by John Coy  

The Wise Bird retold by Sheldon Oberman

China 's Bravest Girl by Charlie Chin 
Night Boat to Freedom by Margot Theis Raven

Alistair in outer space by Marily Sadler  

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

How to lose all your friends by Nancy Carlson  

Arthur's New Puppy by Marc Brown

Finders Keepers for Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois 

That's mine, Horace by Holly Keller

The true Francine by Marc Brown  

Will you forgive me? By Sally Grindley and Penny Dann

Alex did it by Udo Weigelt

Friends Again by H. J.Arrington

Whaddayamean  by John Burningham

6)  Q ...open-minded?
A

Open minded:  They respect the views, values and  traditions of other individuals and cultures and are accustomed to seeking and considering a range of points of view.

Cleversticks by Bernard Ashley

Grandfather Journey by Allen Say

William's Doll by Charlotee Zolotow

The Way we Do It in Japan by Geneva Cobb Iijma

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz  

Sitti's Secret by Naomi Shibab Nye  

There's a Wocket in my Pocket! By Dr. Seuss  

The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg

The Copycat fish by Marcus Pfister  

Beegu by Alexis Deacon  

The Wild Boy by Mordicai Gerstein 

 
7)  Q ...caring?
A

Caring : They show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a sense of personal commitment to action and service.

 

Little Yau by Janell Cannon

It takes a village by Jane Cowen Fletcher  

Gift Stone by Robyn Eversole  

Piggybook by Anthony Browne

Babu's Song by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen  

The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven  

Brave Norman by Andrew Clements

Tenzin's Deer by Barbara Soros  

The Bharunda Bird retold Beulah Candappa

The Harmonica by Tony Johnston  

The Blue Roses by Linda Boyden  

Brave Irene by William Steig 

Mary Ann by Betsy James  

Flap you Wings by P.D. Eastman  

Lost in the Storm by Carol Carrick

The Story of Mother Teresa by Stewart Ross

The Kite by Luis Garay  

Helen Keller and the Big Storm by Paticia Lakin  

A Picture book of Helen Keller by David Adler  

Postman Pat and the mystery thief by John Cunliffe

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

Arthur's New Puppy by Marc Brown

Ira sleeps over by Bernard Waber

Elvis the camel by Barbara Devine

Yo! Yes!  by Chris Raschka

The wild boy by Mordicai Gerstein  

Raising Sweetness by Diane Stanley  

Whaddayamean  by John Burningham

8)  Q ... risk-takers?
A

Risk takers: They approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.

Urashima and the Kingdom Beneath the Sea by Ralph F. McCarthy 
Necks Out for Adventure by Timothy Basil Ering

King of the Playground by Phyllis Naylor

Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges

The Brothers Wu and the Good-Luck Eel retold by Fran Ng  

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCuly

Toestomper and the Bad Butterflies by Sharleen Collicott

The Bravest Mouse by Maria Barbero

The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg

The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson  

Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg

Who Moved My Cheese for Kids by Spencer Johnson

Swimming lessons by Betsy Jay

Players in P-igtails by Shan Corey

A Picture book of Helen Keller by David Adler  

Big Al and Shrimpy By Andrew Clements

All by myself by Ivan Bates

The Principal's New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson  

Peter and the Wolf by S.S. Prokofiev

9)  Q ...balanced?
A

Well Balanced : They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

 

Being Friends By Karen Beaumont  

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban  

Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell  

It's Going to be Perfect by Nancy Carlson  

The Feeling Book by Todd Parr

Oh! The Things You Can Do That are Good For You! By Tish Rabe  

The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster  

Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt

Cuddly Dudly by Jez Alborough

Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordon

A Safe Place Called Home by Eileen spinelli  

I'll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm  

Raising Sweetness by Diane Stanley 

10)  Q ...reflective?
A

Reflective : They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and analyze their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.


 

Being Friends by Karen Beaumont

The Day of Ahmed's Secret by Florence Parry Heide

Seven Magic Brothers by Hao

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Every Buddy Counts by Stuart J. Murphy

The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns

Left Behind by Carol Carrick

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler

Herman the Helper by Robert Kraus

Christina Katerina and the Time She Quit the Family by Patricia Lee Gauch

Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French

Players in Pigtails by Shan Corey

A picture book of Helen Keller by David Adler

Cuddly Dudly by Jez Alborough

The Copycat Fish by Marcus Pfister

How to Lose all Your Friends by Nancy Carlson

What Happened to Marion's book by Brook Berg

A Safe Place Called Home by Eileen Spinelli

Ruby Mae Has Something to say by David Small