The Class Election From the Black Lagoon is a fiction book. Mrs. Green is having everyone run for something in the school election. The students are running against Doris, who she already got the whole school‘s vote with her ice cream. Huble doesn‘t think he stands a chance against Doris because all of the things she is doing just to stay in the race. This link talks about the book and the author along with some activities. #ucflae3414sp17

Gingerbread Jitters (Ready, Freddy!) is a Fiction book. During Christmas, Freddy‘s class is making gingerbread houses. Everyone in his class knows what to bring to decorate the gingerbread house expect for Freddy. I found a link that has comprehension questions that goes with the book. http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/eliza-d/ready-freddy-gingerbread-jitters... #ucflae3414sp17

Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One is a Fiction book. Jacob and Abagail are always fighting, They are always visiting places like the county fair, beach, and the mall. The family goes to the mall but they are not able to stay together where then Jacob gets lost. Judy Blume is talking about this book in her link. http://www.judyblume.com/books/chapter/going.php #ucflae3414sp17

Friend or fiend? with the Pain and the Great One is a Fiction book. Jacob (the pain) is embarrassed when he makes a mistake in front of the entire class and vows to never speak in class again. Abagail (the great one) is dealing with betrayal when her best friend does something to her. I found a lesson plan that goes with this book http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/lessons/lesson.asp?ID=1743. #ucflae3414sp17

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a Fiction book. It is about a nine year old boy named Peter and his relationship with his two year old brother Fudge. He doesn‘t like the behavior of his brother which he doesn‘t get punished for. Peter is always coming home from school excited because he finally has a pet turtle. I found a link that has a lesson plan. http://www.penguin.com/static/images/yr/pdf/FourthGradeNothinglessonplans.pdf #ucflae3414sp17

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a Fiction book. It follows a rhythmic pattern throughout the story. This is a great book for the little ones especially the early readers. It introduces colors and animals throughout the book. I found a link that has different activities that goes along with this book. http://www.thevirtualvine.com/brownbear.html #ucflae3414sp17

A Pocket Full of Kisses is a Fiction book. It is about a raccoon whose name is Chester. He is worried that his mother does not have enough love for both Chester and his new baby brother. He is bothered that his new baby brother is sharing everything with him even his kissing hand. I found a lesson plan that compares and contrasts this book with another book. http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceLesson/Preview/62230 #ucflae3414sp17

Wonder is a realistic fiction book. It is about August, a ten year old boy who was born with a rare medical facial deformity. August is entering a school for the first time and is struggling between who his friends really are. It is such a sad book but I loved reading it. Couldn't put the book down. I found a link that has discussion questions that teachers can ask their students. http://rjpalacio.com/for-teachers.html
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Two bobbies is a non fiction book about two animals and their survival after Hurricane Katrina. I cried when I found out that Bob Cat was actually blind and that's why Bobbi is so protective. I found an activity that links it to Social Studies.http://www.socstrpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/06558-Hubbard.pdf #ucflae3414sp17

Mercy Watson Fights Crime is a fiction book. It is about Leroy who is a small man who has a big dream of being a cowboy but for now he is thief. Leroy is robbing a house where a large pig is staying in. Leroy is stealing a toaster which is something the pig loves. I found a website that has an activity that goes along with this book along with other books in this series. http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763636444.btg.1.pdf #ucflae3414sp17

Actual size is a non-fiction book. It is illustrating animals that are both big or small at their actual size. This book is very good when giving a lesson about measurement. I found this lesson plan that goes with this book. http://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-1-2/128829-2nd-grade-measu.... #ucflae3414sp17

Rumpelstilskin is a Traditional Literature (folktale) book. This book won the Caldecott honor book which means it won best for the illustrations. The illustrations of the book is very nice. This story is about a poor girl who is suppose to spin straw to gold for the king even though she doesn't know how to. I found a link that has this book into a short story. http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Rum.shtml #ucflae3414sp17