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home. (2), dog (2), trains (1), but different poems that could be tired into other areas of study. Poems are broken up into 4 categories : On Land (slavery (1), etc) At Sea (1), (Ship travel) At War (Sickness (1), and Sky and Cosmos (stars (1), animals) Advanced poetry (1), probably for 4th and 5th grade. Includes a 5 page biography about Walt Whitman. Great book because it introduces students to a famously acclaimed poet A read aloud level book. Neat illustrations. (1), Poetry. Poems that create a story. Follows the author through their life and their process of dreams. Starts with many definitions of the word Dream. Has illustrations from 15 internationally acclaimed artists-shows great variety. Also has a famous quote (1), Poetry. Silly poems with funny kid illustrations. Simple poems with repetition (1), Wordless book. Fantasy. Caldecott Honor Book. Shows the joys of reading and where it can take you in dreams. Great illustrations that show differences in sizes at different times (sometimes the boy is the same size as the mystical creatures (1), read emotions based on characters faces and actions. Could be used as part of a creative writing unit. (1), Fiction and Non-fiction. Real life pictures of different animals (1), Fiction. Another great African American/multicultural book by Shange. A sad story (1), Fiction/ Poetry. Creative and unique book. Gets confusing at time because there is lots of text in different places (1), Realistic/Historic Fiction. Great picture book told through poems about the African American slave experience. Mature students only-4th or 5th grade. Doesn't use the N word but uses nigra. Writing is in slang. illustrations are great (1), Non-fiction and Poetry. Great book!! Informational yet intrriguing with poems and abstract art. Talks about some well known places as well as some slightly less known (The Vortex in Southern (1), Fiction. Great illustrations. Teaches colors and associates them with different seasons (1), Fiction/ Non-fiction. Great piece of African American Literature. Great illustrations. Could be a little confusing to students because it mentions many famous people they may not know (1), Fiction. Every action as a reaction (1), consequences (Cause and effect) Cute story that shows the idea of chain of events. Characters: mouse (1), Fiction. Lessons about sharing and being nice (1), Historical Fiction. Good story about a historical event. Great story for teaching about integration and civil rights. Puts it in perspective for students. Characters: Ruby Bridges (1), Fiction. Cute story (1), Fiction. Shows that it is okay to value different friends for different reasons/qualities. Be nice to newcomers (1), Fiction. A small touch of multiculturalism (girl who buys Corduroy is African American). We should accept and love people as they are (1), Fiction. Help friends in need even if they haven't been nice to you. Sharing benefits everyone and also makes people feel good. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Characters: Pooh (1), Fiction. We all have our own responsibilities (1), Poetry. A large and diverse collection of poems discussing and addressing various issues. Not a sit down and read through the whole book style (1), maybe a few poems per session. Looks at different kinds of dragons (machine (1), Fiction. Great illustrations. Idea that clouds can take on different forms (1), with often times more than one on a single page. Caldecott Honor Book. (1), introduces them to tune of 12 Days of Christmas song. At the end provides a page of information about earth day and suggested activities. Provides musical notes for song. (1), other times he is larger). Because this book is wordless it makes children look closer at the illustrations and interpret what is happening (1), read emotions based on characters faces and actions. (1), Wordless Book. Fiction (1), adventure. Great illustrations (1), the majority of pages have more than one illustration. Themes: creativity (1), nature and animals as friends (1), problem solving. Because this book is wordless it makes children look closer at the illustrations and interpret what is happening (1), Traditional/fable literature. Basis for the character Puss in Boots in Shrek Movies. Tricky character but shows that dishonesty can lead to positive results without consequences. Maybe not the best story for teaching children. Does promote creativity and (1), Traditional/Fable Literature. Very cute! Follows the postman as he delivers different letters to various fable characters: bear family (1), and more. Has actual slots with letters you pull out and read. Great conversation/activity starter for writing snail mail letters and the joy and information they can bring people. (1), Big Book Folk Tale-Haiti: Portions of the story are singing/song. The book has otomonopias: clip clop (1), Poetry. All poems about dragons. Some have rhyming. A read aloud book with great illustrations. Pretty long to read all at once (1), clipity cloppity (1), etc. There is a glossary with definitions of native Haitian words from the song. Good multicultural story that can introduce students to many new concepts (1), including folk tales (1), and song. (1), Big Book. Neat layout with appealing design. Each page has a map of where the travelers are (1), real pictures from the locations-old and new. There are captions on the maps and photos but the main text on each page is written as a postcard. This book would be great to tie in Social Studies and Language Arts together. (1), color coded words (1), and rhyming. A Rigby book with guided notes in the back including how the book can be use (1), including comprehension questions. For Emergent readers during shared reading or independent reading. Works on thinking critically (1), exploring language (1), and processing information. (1), " students could participate in the reading of this part on each page. Read aloud book. Students could work on finding some sight words. Has online resource for the foundation that promotes dreams : Legacy Project's LifeDreams program. legacyproject.org R (1), Fiction. Night time style story. Repetition. Idea that everyone goes home at night. Characters: cat (1), Fiction. Creativitiy (1), Fiction. Black and White Photos with color drawings on top Shows a family going to a laundromat (socioeconomic tie) Trouble understanding other people (1), but you can also write about imagined things. (1), the characters became too greedy and got nothing. (1), Fiction. Won a Caldecott Medal. Deals with the issues of riots and how it affects the narrator (boy) and his mom and cat. However (1), does not really address the issue of why the riots are occurring. Could be tied into a unit about the Civil Rights movement or riots and uprisings in general. This book by Even Bunting is very different from her others in that it is a different illustrato (1), Fiction. Tells the story of a boy and his father as they go to the Vietnam Memorial wall to find the name of the boy's grandfather who died in the war. A good introduction or addition to a history unit on the Vietnam War. The author tells the book from th (1), Fiction. A stark look at the issue of homelessness. Tells the story of a boy and his dad who live in an airport because they are homeless. Also has other characters who also live in the airport. The author tells the book from the child's point of view wit (1), Historical Fiction. Great book about the Lost Boys of Sudan and the hardships that they went through. Has historical/factual information as well. This book could be used in many multicultural and historical units in the classroom. I think the Civil Wars i (1), Historical Fiction. Tells the story of two Chinese brothers and their journey of immigrating to the US to work on the railroad. "Coolies" is the term that the railroad bosses use to refer to Chinese (lowly) workers. A great multicultural story that takes (1), each section lasting 2 pages and clearly labeled and organized in the Table of Contents. Includes other important book features: index and glossary. Vocabulary words are bolded in the text and include pronunciations. A great book for teaching students abo (1), Poetry. Poems divided into sections by the season of the year that they talk about. More advanced and complex poetry than some other books. Challenges students to read between the lines and look for the deeper meanings. Could be tied to many other topics (1), especially different times of year/seasonal studies. (1), etc) and expresses different view points from various dragons. Would be thoroughly enjoyed with students with great imaginations. Could be used to teach how you can be extremely creative in your poetry and you do not have to write real things (1), World Play. Looks at phrases and things people say and does a play on words. Good book for thinking about and explaining to others how the English language can be very confusing to non-native speakers when people do not speak literally. Some interesting p (1), Fable/Fiction. A translated fable from Switzerland that looks at the issue of asking for too much when you are granted wishes. Not valuing what you have but always wanting more (1), level 8 or so reader. Shows an Asian student on her first day of school. The photo of her is real but the rest of the pictures are illustrations. On the back cover there is a write on/wipe off story board with first-next-last. Students can relate to conte (1), Traditional/Fable literature. Somewhat classic story of a good witch who cures people and has a magic pot. Looks at the consequences of not listening to directions and trying to use something that isn't yours or that you don't know how to use. Good illust (1), but they do show slaves getting whipped and other mature material. A moving and touching story. Could be used to study ebonics or the issue of slavery. (1), pinpointing the site. Good book to use in geography study. (1), Rhyming/song. Takes the common song of Skip to my Lou and integrates it into a story. I have grown up knowing this song but never put a picture or a story to it. Has the musical notes to the song at the beginning. A fun story about animals coming into the (1), would be great to use to tie together Social Studies and Language Arts. Breaks states up by regions and provides basic facts and descriptions about each state and then a poem that goes along with each state. It would also be great to use along with "Route (1), land and people. Colorful and descriptive illustrations. Would be a great book to use as an intro to a history unit on war or conflict. Could also be used in connection to a unit about conflicts and relationships and the negative events that occur when pe (1), and why having an education is a privilege. Also teaches about history and how slaves tried to learn despite the rules against it because they understood the importance of being able to read and write for their future. (1), Fiction. Introduces the idea of a Tornado and the destruction it can do. Also is a story about friendship and how when tough times happen it is important to stick together and help others out even if they are not our friend. A tractor is the main characte (1), Multicultural/Bilingual Fiction. Spanish/English book that tells the story of a child migrant worker who travels with his family and becomes connected with people and cities through the radio. Looks at how families and friends split up but often encounter (1), Multicultural/Bilingual Fiction. A girl talks about her family and the process of making Tamales. Another great Hispanic culture book for kids. Simpler language/easier read than " My Diary from here to there." Could be used in a unit about culture and how (1), Multicultural Ficton/Poetry. Chinese fiction about the term Wabi Sabi. Each page also has a Haiku poem that has been translated from Chinese (1), and then ending up having what you started with. Instead of taking one gift and being happy with it (1), Fiction. A lighter-read in consideration of the topic. Looks a the negative affects of war from the viewpoint of animals (1), fonts and sizes on each page. Would be a good book to teach Concrete Poetry though because it makes it interesting and engaging to kids. (1), Poetry. Older book with black and white stencil illustrations. Has poems that students can relate too about friends. Also shows how multiple poems can be placed consecutively to create a story. Provides good lessons about friendship. (1), Fiction. Imagination. Words/thoughts can become things: "You're a wild thing" (Mom to Max). Characters: Max (1), Fiction/Wordless book. Some pages without words (1), Fiction. Boa Constrictors as pets. Provides letter and number associations to teach understanding of their values/sounds. Everyone can be helpful. Characters: Madame Louise Bodot (1), Fiction. Don't be afraid of your teacher (1), Fiction. Sharing (1), words as expressions and motions: Ahh (1), Fiction. Cute story about nephew/uncle adventures. Fun illustrations. I don't see how it could be used as part of a lesson though. It might actually be contrary to lessons because it shows Willie and his uncle not doing what his mom said and they do not g (1), definitely a book that would get students laughing and talking. (1), ABC. A unique way to teach ABCs through a book. The challenge I can see is that if students already don't have the schema dealing with farm animals (1), and events then they are going to have trouble remembering the letter if they can't remember the word. (For example incubator and quill). However (1), this could be a very useful tool for students that have the farm schema. (1), Poetry. Very creative with fun illustrations. Silly and practical poems about school that students can relate too. This would be a great book to read a poem from each day. I really think kids would enjoy these poems. (1), Multicultural Fiction. A story with great illustrations. Would be great for a unit about why it is important to learn to read (1), Poetry. GREAT resource for teachers. Has many different types of poems and at the bottom of each page provides a short description of the type of poem. Has a table of contents that makes it easy to locate a certain type of poem. Also has longer (but still (1), with many colorful and interesting illustrations. (1), Poetry. GREAT book because it is all poetry by young authors and it shows students that they too can write poetry; it is not just adults writing great poetry. Poetry is also about topics students can relate too (1), and the sections are broken up by topics. Some poems have full page color illustrations that add to the appeal to students. (1), Poetry. Another great book (1), Biography. A Rovert F. Sibert Honor Book. Great biography about the singer Marian and the challenges she faced as an African American female singer in the beginning of the 20th century. This book could be tied to many mini-lessons about different types of (1), as well as Social Studies/History. Great illustrations as well. Includes a timeline in the back that has important details in her life (She died in Portland (1), OR). Could be used for the mini lesson Creating a Summary: The Way We Are Known. (1), Biography. A great short but informational book about Sacajawea. The information is broken up into easily understandable sections (1), the poems are also written in the Chinese characters on the pages. At the end of the book there is a short history of the term Wabi Sabi and discussion about Haiku poems. Great cultural book. Also (1), words are written so that the book has to be held sideways (like a calendar). (1), Fiction. Good book to have in the classroom to expose children to literature with LGBT characters. The prince needs to get married and he marries another guy. The Queen accepts this and moves on as if it is nothing out of the ordinary. Fun illustrations. (1), but shows a diverse group of classmates standing up for student to protect her. A stark look at racisim. Probably 3rd grade and up. (1), looking at only a few places each time. Maybe a great "end of the day" short read of one or two places. After the poem about the place it has a short paragraph of key information (1), as well as a map of the US and the State (1), School (1), Piglet (1), personification (1), Big Book (1), cat (1), water (1), girls (1), Andy (1), protesters (1), Mrgaret (1), brown bear (1), Flap (1), Church (1), 3 pigs (1), Bear (1), Mom (1), Fox (1), Brother (1), Moose (1), Papa (1), Oooh (1), her family (1), Fiction. Friendship (1), Haitian culture (1), persevearance (1), death) (1), family members (1), Laundromat (1), Grocer (1), cinderella (1), animals (1), Lewis (1), jobs (1), metaphors (1), imagination (1), slaves (1), wolf (1), Rabbit (1), etc. (1), perseverance (1), bird (1), Owl (1), US Marshals (1), things (1), seagull (1), camel (1), goldilocks (1), Tigger (1), Eyore (1), colors (1), frog (1), Ruby (1), making friends (1), monkey (1), accomplishment (1), grouchy ladybug (1), read biographies (1), discrimination (1), swamp. (1), teacher. Setting: School (1), janitor. Setting: Department store (1), Roo. Setting: Rabbit's garden (1), around the neighborhood. (1), Sister. Setting: Treehouse (1), "honey". Setting: Outside/forrest (1), Little Cloud. Setting: Sky (1), Dad. Setting: Neighborhood (1), Grandma. Setting: Home (1), grocery store. (1), dragon. Setting: sky (1), 5 wild things. Setting: home (1), other students. Setting: Home (1), wild forest. (1), pictures tell the story. Silly adventure story. Characters: Boy and animals. Setting: bedroom (1), Patty and other students and teacher. Setting: Home and School. (1), Crictor. Setting: Various places around town (1), Mrs. Green. Setting: School (1), Duck. Setting: Unclear (1), but then it has short biographies about these people at the end. Might work best to read the book (1), then read the book again. (1), shows students how to notice the colors in everyday life. Uses adjectives (1), metaphors and personification. Great book to use in various lessons (seasons (1), OR??) A long book (1), probably best read in smaller sittings (1), friends that George makes through his adventures. Setting: Various places around town. (1), community members. Setting: Various (1), Fiction. Rhyming (1), unique page sizes that show the concept of size of different animals. Characters: Nice ladybug (1), adjectives. (1), first words. Characthers: Trixie (1), hard work. Characters: Max (1), Scoot. Characters: Pigeon (1), they are your friend. Kids don't get eaten (1), destroyed. A lot of our fears are imagined. Characters: Students (1), don't say mean things about others. The true meaning of Valentine's day-being nice to others and showing them how they are valued. All characters are different animals and all look different (1), just like all people look different. Characters: Gilbert (1), watching out for friends. Characters: Witch (1), having good manners (1), not trying to fight. Being nice to others even when they are not nice to you. Uses clocks and the concept of time. Pretty illustrations (1), Non-fiction story about a police dog. Teaches students about police dogs and what they do and their lives. Explained in kid friendly and understandable language. Illustrations are real pictures. Characters: Sammy (1), and other animals. Setting: outside (1), Miss Hurley (1), shows how being curious when you are not supposed to be can lead to bad things. Also shows though that curiosity can be good and lead to new experiences and adventures. Also looks at value of hard work. Characters: Curious George (1), Man in a yellow hat (1), they are often more scared and nervous than you are. Do not be intimidated by size. Everyone enjoys making new friends. Characters: Franklin (1), Franklin's family (1), Moose's family (1), love them despite their "shortcomings" or " faults." If you really want something (1), you can work for or pay for it yourself. Characters: Corduroy (1), girl's mom (1), arguing does not accomplish anything. It takes time and effort to be clean and organized. Talking a break and talking about how to solve an issue or challenge provides a more efficient solution. Characters: Mama (1), that they can change. Great illustrations. Characters: Cloud (1), boy. Setting: boy's house. (1), Multicultural/Bilingual Fiction. A true story by the author about her journey immigrating from Mexico when she was five. The story is written in Spanish and English. This would be a great book because it is possible that students could closely relate to t (1)
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