“I dream my painting and I paint my dream.“

I would use this book in a classroom because I think the children would be very interested in this artist, especially because he cut off his own ear. This book is also good to read to a class because we can then move our discussion to his artwork and legacy.

This is a good biography to read to children because the subject's life offers interest and meaning for today's child by informing the children of an interesting artist who did not become famous until after he died.

“Love is not something you plan, it just happens.“

I would use this book in a classroom because it will help children understand the holocaust.

This is a good book because knowing this historical or contemporary figure helps children understand the past. They will have an understanding of the Holocaust.

“Spiders were hunting long before lions and tigers. They were hunting even before Tyrannosaurs rex.“

I would use this book in a classroom because the author is qualified to write about this topic, it may appeal to readers' interests about spiders, and it builds knowledge about the natural world.

I really found this book interesting and it is a good nonfiction book because the author is qualified to write about spiders. The author has his doctorate in biological sciences and has several other books.

“The world looks different to a snake.“

I would use this book in a classroom because the author is qualified to write about this topic, it may appeal to readers' interests, and it builds knowledge about the natural world.

This is a good nonfiction book that contains information about snakes. The author is qualified to write about this topic because he has a doctorate in biological sciences.

“When you fight for justice, others will follow.”

I will use this book in a classroom read-aloud because it can inform children about how people had to fight for segregation and how we can learn from this book. It also will be a tool for me when talking about racism.

I absolutely love this book and I think it is so important for children to learn about the history of our country. This is a good nonfiction book because generalizations are supported by facts and the facts are accurate.

“Fly Harriet. Your heart has wings.“

I will use the book in my classroom to build their knowledge of history and the social world.

This is a good nonfiction book because the text and illustrations reveal diversity and avoid stereotypes. The text is also appropriate for the intended audience.

“She danced his death.“

I would this book in a classroom because I think children would really love the artwork and cartoons. I also would use this because it appeals to different readers' preferences., especially if I knew some students were interested in dance.

This was a good nonfiction book because the author is qualified to write about this topic because it was about her life and experiences.

“A scientific principle called buoyancy is the key to understanding how the Hunley- or any submarine- is able to sink and resurface.“

I would use this book in a classroom setting because it can boost vocabulary and knowledge as well as address some student's interests.

This is a good nonfiction book because it provides a lot of information and can help build a child's vocabulary about submarines. It is also a children's award-winning book.

“Full-bellied, they will sleep. Until the mood wakes them again.“

I would maybe use this in a classroom setting if I provided additional information just because it could be used to help teach about coyotes and the danger of them.

I did not think this was a good nonfiction book because I do not think that the subject was adequately covered and there needed to be more information provided.

“It's gone.“

I would use this book in a classroom because it is very informative and addresses students' questions and interests of the sea and the giant squid. It also could enhance their knowledge of the natural world.

This is a good nonfiction book because the language is vivid and interesting, especially to young children. It also presents the information clearly and directly.

“Other ships sail home safe... because the lightship holds her place.

I would use this book in a future classroom because it boosts vocabulary like the word. Examples of the vocabulary used are a lantern, gin rummy, lightship, hawse, etc.

This is a good nonfiction book and I enjoyed learning about lightships while reading about them. The text is suited for ages 4-7 and the text is appropriate to the audience.

“A beetle is shy... And then...a beetle is bold!“

I would use this book in a classroom because it builds the builder's knowledge of the natural world around them

This is a good nonfiction book because the purpose of the book is to inform the reader on the different type of beetles. The book was designed to do so and it does inform the reader about beetles.

“Keep home in your heart, where no one can steal it.”

I would use this book in a classroom because it is still relevant today. It is still relevant because there are people still fighting for freedom. But it also has themes like discovering one's purpose, which children can relate to. I also love this author and have read her other book, “Speak“. I think this would be a good author to introduce to my students.

This was an excellent historical fiction book because the theme provides insight and understanding of today's problems as well as those of the past. Some people are still fighting for freedom in today's society which is one of the book's themes.

“Like all villagers, we were required to ask the steward's permission to be excused from work if ill, to grind our wheat, or bake it, to buy or sell, to travel from our parish, to marry, even to baptize our children.“

I would use this book in a classroom setting to help children have a better understanding of medieval times and to teach them about historical fiction.

This was a good historical fiction book because the stories accurately reflect the spirit and values of the time, as well as the events. The author researched and read about medieval times to have a better understanding and knowledge of this time period. The story takes place when the English spoke middle English and the author tried to keep it similar but more readable for English speakers today. So, the language of the narrative was appropriate.

“Hope is a Ferris wheel- It takes low and high; and when you reach the top, it‘s like you can touch the sky! And when it takes you down- hope becomes a thing. That, when you‘re getting off. You take with you to bring.

I would use this book in my future classroom to expose children to other types of kids and that bullying is never okay.

I read this entire book and the first chapter made me cry. It honestly portrays the realities of life for today‘s children. An example of this would be bullying. The characters are both convincing and credible to today‘s child. I feel like most children can relate to these characters or they can feel compassionate towards these characters. This book is both a window and a mirror.

“But Melissa didn‘t nod off for a moment. She couldn‘t. She was too busy remembering the best week of her life. So far.”

I would use this book in my future classroom because I think it is a good example of a mirror and a window because it helps children who either are in the LGBTQ community see themselves and it helps children view other people‘s perspectives and how their lives are different but the same. The book helps children enlarge their personal points of views of the world and I think it is beneficial to have books where children see themselves.

This was honestly such an emotional book for me to read. It‘s about a boy who feels like he is a girl and the struggles and joys of feeling this way. This book honestly portrays the realities of life for children today because more people are being welcomed for being part of of LGBTQ community. This book is such a good example of realistic fiction and checks almost every box because it is so relevant to children‘a lives today in the 21st century.

I would use this book in the classroom because it‘s fun to look at and I like the rhyming.

This is a good poetry book because it uses rhymes and it is contrived. It also uses onomatopoeias. It also has words like “stretch” stretched out which is also very cool.