By: Tedd Arnold Fiction
Award: Notable Children‘s Books
This little guy right here is just trying to find something to eat! During his journey me meets a boy who catches him. Amazed the boy was because the fly knew what his name was! We can make friends anywhere we go :) students can definitely enjoy this read and participate in some fun activities!! Some teaching strategies that can be applied are RA, RT, SR, PR, DR!

By: Leo Lionni Fiction
Award: Caldecott Medal
A story about a little mouse! Reminds me of myself, a little lazy! Ha :) This book has awesome illustration and would be a fun read for students. It teaches how to do things and use ingenuity to keep his other friends nice and warm! Some Teaching strategies that can be incorporated in the classroom are RA, AS, RT, CR, PR!

By: Elizabeth George Speare Historical Fiction
Award: Newbery Medal
This book is a lovely read about a boy in the wilderness who builds a log cabin! He learns how to survive without any guidance from his father. It is a wonderful read for students to gain a sense of self-sufficiency! The teaching strategies that can be used from this book is LC, AS, IR, SR, PR!

By: Carl Hisssen Fiction
Award: Newbery Medal
A setting in Florida! An amazing introduction to children‘s understanding about bullying and how to treat others! This is about a boy who moved to Florida and immediately experienced something very troubling! Some teaching strategies LC! Perfect for group readings and reflections. Also, IR, SR, GR, PR.

By: Drew Daywalt Fiction
Award: Goodreads Choice Awards Best Picture Books
MUST READ!! Such a funny and awesome book. Perfect for the younger kids. It‘s about how misused these crayons feel and how they are just ready to QUIT! Many coloring and interactive activities can come from this book. We can use this book for RA, S!, RT, CR, DR! From skits to posters there are many creative things to do.

By: Gail Carson Levine- Modern Fantasy
Award: Newbery Honor Book
This story somewhat resembles the Cinderella story but it adds more mystical creatures including fairies, elves, and gnomes! The evil stepsisters to finding “love!” This story was a good one. Definitely a good book to have as part of your classroom library! Students should be exposed to different genres especially fantasy, it opens up the mind in special ways!

By: Laura Ingalls Wilder- Historical Fiction
Award: Newbery Honor Award
This book is the 7th out of the 9 books from this special series! I can somewhat relate to this book because I too want to become a teacher. Laura takes on a responsibility to help her sister make her way to a college for the blind (amazing deed) they are present with some trials but that moves on to the next book! This book is certainly an IR- students can take this book

By: Ruth Stiles Gannet- Science Fiction
Award: Newbery Honor Book
Wonderful independent read for students. This book shares a story about a boys father who runs away to rescue a baby dragon. During this journey, the boys once young father comes across many other characters- the boars, monkeys, lion, gorilla, and a few more! This book can certainly be a choice for a LC group in the classroom. Students may also participate in RT, SR, PR, GR!

By: John Keats Poetry
Sweet book for his sister, a little tongue twister- oh the good brother charm ha! This book was very interesting, the words somehow flow out of your mouth as you read this book. I found myself reader faster and faster as the pages flipped! This book can be a great addition for the classroom library. It demonstrates yet another style of poetry. The teaching strategies that can be provided by this book are RA, S, RT, SR, CR.

By: Margaret Wise Brown Traditional Literature
Lovely bedtime story for the kids! It‘s a soft and easy to read story about a bunny who is getting ready to go to sleep as it says goodnight to all the fixings and things around the room. This story in fact reminds me of my childhood, my grandmother kept this book with her and I believe she still has it to this day. I have definitely had good memories with this book, I hope my students will to!

By: Andrea David Pinkney- Biography
Award: Caldecott Medal
Vibrant picture book! A story about one of the greatest composers, Duke Ellington, and his journey toward his musical success. This book has wonderful illustration, bringing every picture to life! This book can certainly be used in the classroom for many interactive activities. This book works for RA, S, AS, RT, DR strategies.

By: Dav Pilkey- Fiction
Award: Caldecott Medal
A boy, his bike, newspapers, and a dog! What a lovely story. It can teach children about services and the lives that some children their age might be living right now.
The boy is up before anyone else is, he delivers his rounds of papers and comes back to bed while everyone is awake on their Saturday morning. It is an easy read and very comprehensible to others. This book can be included in the

By: Peter and Connie Roop- Biography
This is a great book to introduce children to when learning about important figures in our history who have made an impact! This book speaks about the accomplishments of our true leaders from then until today! 25 individuals are recognize through their dedication to others (very interpersonal!) This book can be used in the classroom in many ways- as a RA, LC(a small group can read and research more info about

By: Mo Willems- Fiction
What a fun and sneaky read! -With a little plot twist at the end, students will love this book. It shares a funny story between fowl and fox and their small journey to the fox‘s house! As you can see there are some more fun characters, the little chickens are yelling out “That is NOT a Good Idea”—- you will have to find out why! This book can be shared in the classroom with S, RT, SR, CR, DR strategies.

The Missing Tooth by Joanna Cole- Realistic Fiction

This book is a story about 2 friends, Arlo and Robby. They have similar traits, how they dress, what they like, and now they are missing the SAME tooth! Young children build friendships all the time; this books shows that even though you may be different in some ways, it is okay!

Friendships are never perfect but staying respectful and understanding can make it last forever! #Whoisyourfriend?

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
(RF)
Award: Caldecott Medal

This is a lovely read for students. A boy went on a snow adventure and had a wonderful time in his own. He played and played with the snow until it was time to go home: before he had gotten home, he rolls up 2 snowballs for later, but little did he know they would eventually melt!

We all do things with our best interest, it's important to share stories about #hope and #recognition.

By James Dean- Fiction

James Dean connects to the readers in such a fun way! His consistent art work and characters provides previous knowledge and memory for young readers. In the story, Pete and all of his friends go on a big safari, and there, Pete comes across a green caterpillar. I won't give the whole story because it is a great one.
An activity to go along with the book is a fun #science project including the cycle of the caterpillar!

Beekle by Dan Santat- Fiction
Award Won: 2015 Caldecott Medal

What a wonderful read! It is perfect for younger children as they can relate to starting new friendships no matter who it is. Beekle bring out heart felt emotions and is connecting to anyone! The visuals certainly okay a major part in the story, it adds to the tone and imagination of the students representation. #imagination #picturebooks
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Actual Size by Steve Jenkins- Non Fiction (NF)

Fascinating book, great for student #interactions during the reading. Actual size represents various animals and their different sizes! It states exciting and interesting facts about different animals we may know of or may have seen at the zoo. The physical dimensions and names of the animals can be a fun activity for the students to participate in during and at the end of the story.