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Publication Pages Genre or I’m wondering…I
Date Age Level Theme remember…I’m thinking
and that…I feel sorry for…I
connected to…Can you
Indicate Award, if
believe…When I
Multicultu applicable read__I…I was reminded
ral of…Wow!
The Watsons Christopher Ten year old Kenny and his 210 Historical Struggle for I was reminded of the
Go to Paul Curtis family travel from Flint, Michigan fiction civil rights values prevalent in the
Birmingham— to visit their family in south during the early
1963 Birmingham, Alabama during the Upper Newberry 1960’s that seem so
civil rights movement. It Honor foreign to me now. It’s
1995 chronicles the travels of this Muliticultur hard to believe that
African-American family and their al Coretta people were denied
reaction to discrimination. It Scott King basic rights based on
ends with the church bombing Honor the color of their skin.
that killed 3 little girls.
The Lion, the C.S. Lewis Four English children enter a 186 Modern Caldcott My grandmother's
Witch, and the Level magical kingdom, Narnia, Fantasy house had big, old,
Wardrobe Illustrator: through a wardrobe and get into mysterious wardrobes. I
Pauline the struggle of good and evil Intermedia also had an imaginary
Baynes there. One boy turns traitor, and te and place in the room I
1950, rpt only the supreme sacrifice of the Upper shared with my sister. I
1976 King, Aslan the Lion, can save stopped pretending
his life. They drive out evil and about it when I got my
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Books for Young Children: Chapter 4

Due 5-9
The Real Mother Blanche A collection of 128 Beginner Mother Goose When I read this Young children will delight
Goose Fisher rhymes. Seven Book book, I saw in exploring the book’s
Wright beloved verses myself wanting to touch-and-feel elements
1994 from Old read more. It is while they recite such
 Mother Goose very catchy with favorite poems as Mary
are imbued with all the rhyming. Had a Little Lamb, The
a little more Cat and the Fiddle, and
"feeling" with Pat-a-Cake. I believe this
this interactive book is good for young
version of the students to learn the
classic “FUN” in reading.
Lover Boy / Juanito Lee Merril Lover 32 Pre- Counting I chose this book, Following Lover Boy
el Carinoso: A Byrd Boy/Juanito el School to because it was through his journey of
Bilingual Counting Carinoso is a grade two one of my counting and kissing,
Book picture book favorites as a kid. Lover Boy/Juanito el
tale of one Multicultur Great pictures for Carinoso will thoroughly
young boy al the kids to look entertain children while
named Johnny at. It helped me they learn to count in two
who was very learn a little languages.
affectionate Spanish. It has an
and expressed easy text for
it through giving children to
kisses, earning understand.
him the
nickname of
"Lover Boy".
The Animal ABC Lesli Baker This book is 40 Pre- Alphabet I chose this book This book shows animals
about School because the of all shapes and sizes
identifying upper and which join forces in this
animals that lowercase letters introductory to ABCs.
start with each are clear and Showing everyone the
letter of the easy to read; the book while you show them
alphabet. only other text is each letter will be a fun
the creature's and interesting way to
name, which reach your students.
appears at the
bottom of each
watercolor
painting. The
animals
themselves are
naturalistically
depicted and
easily
recognizable
which makes it
easy to teach the
ABCs.
Bunny Money Rosemary This story is 32 Young Concept I picked this book I would use this book in
Wells about an Children out because I front of a class for story
Sept.1, 1997 elephant that remember how time. Everyone can follow
lives in a popular this book this book because of its
jungle, and very was as a boy. catchy text and
little “whos” Everyone wanted recognizable illustrations.
who become to read it because
friends despite of it’s catchy text
there size. and weird
illustrations .
Ginger Bear Mini Grey This a good 32 Preschool Wordless This a good book I would use this book for
book for a child, for a child, something like silent
2007 because it because it reading. This is a book a
teaches you teaches you that child can only enjoy
that patience patience will be themselves. Using their
will be rewarded. It also imagination and looking at
rewarded. has great pictures.
Horace's mom pictures, and
gives him a shows kids
lump of dough, having an
and he uses a imagination is a
cookie cutter to special thing.
make a
gingerbread
bear, but
whenever
 Horace is about
to take a
chomp, his
mother makes
him wait; finally,
it's time for bed.
As Horace
sleeps, the
bear wakes up
and decides to
do some
baking.
Beautiful Feast for Bill Martin In this story 32 Young Predictable This book is This book is perfect for
a Big King Cat each time the Children/P great! My 3 year teaching a lesson about
small mouse re-school- old nephew the dangers of teasing. It
teases the cat-- Kindergart laughs every time is presented in a delightful
" Big cat, big en we read it. The package. Also, the
cat, / catch me mouse insists on dialogue appears in
if you can! "--he teasing the italics, encouraging
is saved by his sleeping or readers to dramatize the
intrepid mother, relaxing cat, who story. The young children
who yanks the then pursues him. will find it easier to follow
cat's tail or The mouse runs along.
tweaks his to mommy to
nose with the protect him.
fireplace tongs. However, during
The third time the last chase,
around, mommy cannot
however, the help and the
cat takes a mouse has to
shortcut and figure out how to
catches his save himself.
prey. There are some
real slapstick
scenes which me
and my nephew
love. The cat has
his nose tweaked,
the cat falls off of
his hammock,
typical three year
old humor.
Picture Books: Chapter 5
Due 5-19
A, B, See! Tana This is a great 14 Nonfiction Alphabet This I such a Using this book in the
1982 Hoban lift-the-flap photograp different type of classroom would be great
introduction to hy book. It took me to reinforce where each
the alphabet. On a minute to adjust letter is in relationship to
each spread, my eyes and the other letters. As an
two large Beginner adapt to her style art assignment I could
uppercase of art. have the students mimic
letters are the artwork and create an
presented alphabet book using
before gradually negative space. Also, this
morphing book would work nicely
through three one-on-one or with a
shape-shifting group of children in a
boxes into a story hour setting.
creature whose
name begins
with that letter.
For example,
the A becomes
an alligator, and
B transforms
into a beaver.
Janovitz's use
of colorful
creatures will
 have great
appeal to
youngsters and
keep them
engaged while
they are learning
their letters
What Do you Do Steve This book is 24 Non fiction Multicultural I think that this To begin I will give the
With a Tail like Jenkins great for the would be a great students pictures of
this? curious readers. Elementar Diversity/ book to talk about different animals. I will
Children will y Animals diversity with your then ask the students to
2003 learn that lizards students. They point to the animals the
can completely The Caldecott can see while drink from their mouth, eat
break off their Honor animals can look from their mouth, smell
tail as a defense very different they with their nose, etc. This
and that it will can also have will help students
grow back. And, many similarities. understand that the
they'll find out animals are alike in many
that crickets' ways. While reading I will
ears are on their stop and have students
knees. Most fish act out how the different
have two eyes, animals use their noses
but some have etc. This book is perfect
four, the better for this because it is a
to see above striking, thoughtfully
and below the created book with
water at the intriguing facts made
same time. more memorable through
These are just a dynamic art.
few of the
fascinating facts
of nature
dangled out
front to draw
readers into this
beautifully
illustrated book.
On each spread,
five different
animals' tails,
ears, eyes, or
other body
parts, done in
vibrant cut-
paper collage,
appear with a
simple question
("What do you
do with a- like
this?"). The next
spread shows
the five
creatures in their
entirety and
offers a brief
explanation.
Diary of a Wimpy Jeff Kinney This book is 217 Fiction Web Comic Reading this book After reading the book, I
Kid about the life of kept me laughing will ask students to create
boys on the Middle to the whole way their own journal in a
2007 brink of Upper through and really notebook. For one week
adolescence brought back the students would write
hilarious. Greg memories of my and draw about their own
is a conflicted own middle daily experiences.
soul: he wants school
to do the right experiences.
thing, but the Middle school can
constant quest really be a tough
for status and time for students
girls seems to and I believe
undermine his books, such as
 every effort. His this one, helps
attempts to children to laugh
prove his about the
worthiness in situations that
the popularity they go through
race are and may really
constantly help a child
blocked by well- along.
meaning
parents, a
younger and
older brother,
and nerdy
friends. It
includes a
seventh grader's
view of the
everyday trials
and tribulations
of middle
school.
Cool Time Song Carole The book is 31 Fiction Picture book/ I liked the book’s An activity that I could do
Lexa about the concept book rich illustrations in the classroom is to
2005 Schaefer animals that live Primary full of texture, have the students write
in the desert. color, movement, their own songs in small
The book has and, most of all, groups. Each group can
vivid atmosphere. I share their song with the
descriptions of liked that the class.
how some of the book was serene
animals cope and pleasant. I
with the heat. At liked that it could
the end of the easily be linked to
long hot day, the a classroom
animals gather lesson.
at the watering
hole and sing a
cool time song.
This song
instructs to take
care of the land
and protect it.
Hugo’s Motorcycle Lorette This book is 32 Fiction Action & I really like this As a participating activity I
Rescue Broekstra about an Adventure book because it could have the students
elephant who Primary explores themes collaborate on today’s
2008 rollicks along the Transportation - such as heroes and draw pictures
avenue and Motorcycles community, of them doing their duties.
waves to bravery, and I could then hang the
passersby, while friendship. I pictures up on a bulletin
rocketing up enjoyed the board.
Magic Mountain strong colors,
on his bold illustrations,
motorcycle. and an
From the top of exciting yet
the mountain he straightforward
sees a rockslide plot.
sure to harm his
friends in the
village,
and once again,
he is called
upon to save the
day.
Traditional Literature: Chapter 6
Due 5-19
The Tale of Three Angela Once upon a 25 Children’s Moral Study I heard this story This story could be used
Trees Elwell Hunt mountain top, Fiction spoken one year as a teacher read aloud.
2004 three trees during a summer Upon the finishing of the
stood and Middle camp evening book, students could
 dreamed of what Elementar program. When journal how they felt about
they wanted to y you hear this the book and what they
become when story it hits want to be when they
they grew up. straight into your grow up.. The class would
Each of their heart and stays discuss their entries and
dreams come there. It makes why they felt that way.
true in the most you think the next Students will also be
unexpected of time you feel asked to respond to each
ways. down because other.
you didn't get
what you want,
just sit tight and
be happy
because God is
thinking of
something better
to give you.
Two of Everything: Lily Toy An old Chinese 32 Fiction Folktale This book is a I would use this stor to
A Chinese Folktale Hong man and his delight for both begin a math lesson on
wife (Mr. and Beginner Multicultural children and doubling. I would give the
1993 Mrs. Haktak) live adults alike. I students counting blocks
a very poor life really enjoy the to use as a manipulative.
in the country. colorful and This book will help
One day their comical children learn a
luck seems to illustrations mathematical concept
have changed please the soul, through an exciting
as Mr. Haktak and both the text literature book.
discovers a and the pictures
brass pot that keep the attention
will double of all school-aged
anything you put children.
into it. The
couple began
placing their
coins in the pot,
however they
end up falling
into the pot as
well. This book
is great for
teaching
students
doubling.
The Tortoise and Susan Tortoise 32 Fable Encouragement As a substitute Everyone remember this
the Jack Rabbit Lowell challenges jack Fictional teacher, I love story from when they were
rabbit to a race reading this story children. I would use this
1994 and knows she Lower to my students book to introduce a unit
we will win. After Elementar because it is on southern animals. I
starting the race y relevant for them. would have students pick
and racing off, They love one animal and work on
jack rabbit falls listening to it! I researching the animal to
asleep under feel like the find facts to introduce to
some trees. tortoise the class. I would have
While he is sometimes when each student introduce
sleeping tortoise I’m trying to get their animal to the class.
passes him and my school work That way each student will
wins the race. done. I may not have learned about
be able to get it several animals.
done really
quickly but I will
always be able to
finish it and turn it
in eventually.
Modern Fantasy: Chapter 7
Due 6-2
Charlie and the Roald Dahl This book is 176 Fiction Fantasy This is truly a fun After reading this book I
about a lucky book to read. I would have the students
Chocolate five who find a Upper Multicultural was really work in groups to talk
Factory Golden Ticket in Elementar surprised how the about something big that
their Wonka y author used such they have always
chocolate bars vivid imagery. dreamed of doing. The
and receive a Dahl was able to student would then put
private tour of make me, as the together a graphic
the factory, reader feel as if organizer showing what
given by Mr. they were taking important steps are
Wonka himself. part in this involved in meeting your
For young imaginary world goals and reaching your
Charlie Bucket, where anything is dreams. They will then
this a dream possible. share those ideas with the
come true. And, class. (Writing, Phonics,
when he finds a and Reading)
dollar bill in the
street, he can't
help but buy two
Wonka's
Whipple-
Scrumptious
Fudgemallow
Delights. But as
Charlie unwraps
the second
chocolate bar,
he sees the
glimmer of gold
just under the
wrapper! The
very next day,
Charlie, along
with his
unworthy fellow
winners Mike
Teavee, Veruca
Salt, Violet
Beauregarde,
and Augustus
Gloop, steps
through the
factory gates to
discover
whether or not
the rumors
surrounding the
Chocolate
Factory and its
mysterious
owner are true.
What they find is
that the gossip
can't compare to
the
extraordinary
truth, and for
Charlie, life will
never be the
same again.
Matilda Roald Dahl This story is 240 Fiction Fantasy I always enjoyed I would use this book for a
bout a little girl the movie Matilda vocabulary and/or phonics
1988 named Matilda. Upper when I was lesson. Before reading I
She is an Elementar younger. It really will introduce several of
extraordinarily y helped me along the challenging words in
gifted four-year- when reading this the story to the class. I will
old whose book because I write the list one the
parents a crass, was able to put a whiteboard. We will do a
dishonest used- face and plot to word web for several of
car dealer and a the characters them and also place the
self-centered, from the movie. I words up on our word
bingo addict really like the wall.
regard her as tone in this book,
 "nothing more which is
than a scab." whimsical and
Life with her magical, with a
beastly parents huge helping of
is bearable only humor and
because Matilda outrageousness.
teaches herself The characters
to read, finds the are strong and
public library, entertaining, and
and discovers the story is
literature. Also, engaging.
Matilda loves
using her lively
intelligence to
perpetrate
daring acts of
revenge on her
father. This
pastime she
further develops
when she
enrolls in
Crunchem Hall
Primary School,
whose
headmistress,
Miss Trunchbull.
Matilda does
find relief in her
amazing
teacher, Miss
Honey. Matilda
discovers that
she has the
magical ability to
move things with
her mind which
allows her to
drive her twisted
parents away,
and rid the
school of the
monster Miss
Trenchbull. At
the end Matilda
gets to live with
Ms. Honey.
Poetry: Chapter 8
Due 6-2
Salt in His Shoes Deloris Michael Jordan's 32 Multicultur Poetry I was really I would read this book to
Jordan mother and al impressed with my class and then have
2003 sister team up this book. I think every student pick a
for an Reading that the author famous athlete and do
inspirational level ages chose a great some research on that
story about this 9-12/ selection f details person. I would have the
athlete's earliest content in this book. I students complete a
on-court efforts. any really enjoy graphic organizer that
In the opening reading this book asks them to find
scenario, a bully especially being background information
intimidates a student athlete. about the athlete. They
young Jordan will also need to find a
during a quality about that person
basketball game that they like. I will ask
at a every student to get a
neighborhood large piece of construction
park, causing paper and write the quality
him to flub a on the paper. They will
pass. Michael also be asked to draw a
 felt if he were picture that depicts what
taller that they think about the
wouldn't have athlete. Once everyone is
happened." finished, the students will
When he asks take turns reading the
his mother what posters to the class and
will make him explaining their pictures.
grow, she
advises him to
put salt in his
shoes and say a
prayer every
night. One day,
his father
convinces him
that, rather than
being tall,
"practice,
determination,
and giving your
best" are the
keys to being "a
real winner," and
Michael runs off
to join his
brothers in the
park, where he
makes the
game's winning
shot. This story
portrays a
boyhood spunk
as well as
reassurance to
young athletes
impatient for a
growth spurt.
Contemporary Realistic Fiction: Chapter 9
Due 6-16
Bridge to Katherine Jess is a fifth 144 Realistic Intermediate Normally this I would use this story to
Terabithia Paterson grade boy who Fiction Grade level story might be a introduce a unit on
wants to be the bit hard to follow, creative writing. I would
fastest runner. however I loved instruct students after
Jess and Leslie the movie that reading the book to
become friends was made from design a place they would
after Leslie this story and it love to go to. They would
beats Jess at made it easier to have to write or draw
the one thing he follow. The vivid about this place and use
always wanted descriptions really as many supporting
to be the best brought me into details and adjectives as
at- running. The the story. possible. The point is to
two dream up let students be creative
and build a and design a world they
fantasyland in think would be perfect for
the woods near them using their
their house that imagination and interests.
they name
Terabithia. This
is the ideal place
for the two
friends to
escape reality
and find solace
in their
friendship.
When trying to
get to Terabithia
one day without
 Jess, Leslie
drowns in the
pond and we
see Jess
painfully endure
this loss, and
decide that he
must keep
Leslie’s memory
alive by
continuing to
spend time in
Terabithia and
share it with his
sister, the new
queen of the
land.
Holes Louis This is a story 256 Realistic Family Curses, I really like this I would use this book in a
Sachar about a boy Fiction Loyalty, story because it's middle school class. I
2004 names Stanley Legends a strange story, would read it close to
Yelnats and a Upper but strangely Winter Break, so the class
family curse. Elementar Newberry compelling and could read the book and
The story goes y/ Middle Award lovely too. This is then on the last day
back and forth School a short, well before break we could
from the past to written, easy to watch the movie as well. I
the future. follow novel, would get a class set of
Stanley is which can be the books and the
accused of theft read in one students would be
and has to go to sitting. assigned a certain amount
a camp for of pages to read each
juveniles. At the night. The next day in
camp he and the class, we would talk about
other boys have what we read and work
to dig hole all out all of the details. This
day. The story book needs to be
goes on to tell discussed because it has
about his many a lot of important details
adventures at that are needed in order
the camp, and to fully comprehend it.
how Stanley
ends up saving
the boys and his
family.
Cousins Virginia Cammy, a 128 Realistic Family Life I really think this I would use this book for a
Hamilton young girl, has a Fiction is a great story for reading and writing
1992 huge family that Multicultural students to read. lesson. Before reading, I
includes five Upper In today’s society will introduce several new
cousins. Cammy Elementar Newberry there is a lot of vocabulary words to the
loves her family, y Medal rivalry between class by completing word
especially her friends, family webs. The students will
very old and loved ones. help me with the webs by
grandmother This story may determining what other
Tut. However, help students to words have similar
she cannot see that meanings.
stand her cousin sometimes the
Patty Ann who is best thing to do is
pretty, smart, look beyond
and also very people’s
rude at times. differences and
The story flaws and learn to
progresses get along.
telling how a
tragedy brings
Cammy and her
cousin close
together.
Historical Fiction: Chapter 10 Due 6-16
The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel A story of love 256 High Sin, This is a truly After reading this book,
Hawthorne and sin. A School Knowledge, and classic story. students will create a
1981 Puritan woman the Human Every teenager character web, connecting
 gives birth to a Condition remembers the characters to each
baby and reading this story. other and to situations
refuses to name This is such a within the book.
the father. touching story.
Therefore being
marked with the
Scarlet Letter.
The Copper Lady Alice Ross This book tells 48 Historical History I love the history After reading the book
Kent Ross the story of an Fiction of the statue of students will create a
orphaned liberty I enjoyed collage about the story
French boy Elementar this story about and their feeling that
1997 André and his y the statue of arose from it. Then using
adventures with Liberty. It had the the fish bowl strategy
the Statue of reading observing students will share their
Liberty. The the statue of creations to the class.
history of the Liberty for the ( Art and Reading)
statue is viewpoint of a
discussed French child so it
including why left me thinking
she was Multicultur about a part of
constructed, al American society
how they from a different
constructed her view point.
and her journey
to America.
The Crucible Arthur In 1692 nineteen 176 Historical hysteria This was my I will have my students
Miller men and women Fiction favorite piece to write about one
1953 and two dogs read. It makes relationship, good or bad,
were convicted High you want to keep that describes the
and hanged for School reading and memories and then any
witchcraft in a flipping through consequences their
small village in the pages. It is so relationship resulted from
eastern chilling, you feel the choices that were
Massachusetts. as if you are living made based on the
This play takes at that time. relationship.
you through the
chilling times of
witchcraft.
Non-Fiction: Chapter 11 Due 6-30
Hurricanes! Lorraine J. This book 48 Non- Weather I enjoyed this I will use this book during
Hopping discusses where Fiction book. Ms. a unit on natural disasters.
1995 hurricanes come Hopping presents As a class, we will first
from, what types Upper scientific facts in read the book. We will
there are, and Elementar such an engaging then formulate questions
what can be y format that he about hurricanes and
done during really enjoys the other natural disasters.
one. story. I We will read this book to
recommend this learn facts about natural
and her other disasters. We will then
Wild Weather find newspaper articles on
stories. recent disasters and make
our own timeline.
Look At Your Body Steve This is a non- 31 Non- Human I liked this book After reading this book, I
Skeleton Parker fiction book Fiction Skeleton because the would put the students in
about the information is groups and assign a
1996 human skeleton. Upper factual but section of the book to
It provides in Elementar presented in an each group. The group
depth y entertaining style will have to read and learn
information with cartoon-like their section. Each group
about bones and illustrations. Kids will teach their section to
their functions. It will want to read it the class.
also includes again and again
pictures that go and they won't
along with the realize they're
text. actually learning
as they are
reading.
Freedom's Lynne This book offers 464 Intermedia Non-Fiction It is really sad to I will use this book in a
Daughters: The Olsen a somewhat rare te Documents and hear about how middle school classroom
Unsung Heroines look at Black Journals so many people during the unit for the late
of the Civil Rights women that were mistreated. 1900s. After reading this
Movement from have valiantly Multicultur It is amazing to book, I will have the
1830 to 1970 struggled for al me that laws can students create a timeline
African be changed and for this time period. This
American Civil some people still project will be completed
and Human can’t accept in groups of four and must
Rights them. I feel that in include at least eight
throughout our some ways we important events.
history in are still battling
America. a this struggle
novel. today with
providing equal
education to all
students.
Biography: Chapter 12
Due 6-30
The Cages Ruth This reflective 256 Non- Holocaust This story Use this book when
Minsky Holocaust Fiction reminded me of working on the Holocaust
1997 Sender journal presents Historical learning about the unit. Students will read
a series of brief Holocaust in high this book and respond to
scenes from Multicultur school and the at least 15 horrible things
1939, when the al horrific scenes that happened. Include
author was 12 from movies and personal reactions to the
and Hitler books that we story as you read it and
invaded Poland, watched and respond as if you were
through the read. there.
Russian
liberation of the
Mitelsteine labor
camp in 1945.
Like many other
survivors of the
Holocaust who
have written
accounts, the
author presents
harrowing
descriptions of
life and death in
the ghetto and
concentration
camps, and
gives keen
testimonials to
the love,
strength, and
dignity that
helped make her
survival
possible.
Bard of Avon: The Diane The seasoned 48 Biography Biographical I love the Before reading this book I
Story of William Stanley narrator neatly Picture book illustrations in this will take the class through
Shakespeare pieces together Beginner book. They are a picture walk to discuss
the puzzle of so colorful. The what they think will
1998 Shakespeare's story can be told happen from the
life. with pictures illustrations. As I am
alone. I think that reading the book we will
young children discuss as a class what it
will love to look at would be like to be
the pictures of Shakespeare and what
this young the students thought
heroine. about him.
Who Was Thomas Margaret Everyone has 112 Elementar Biography I enjoyed reading Having students find
Alva Edison? Frith heard of y this book. I someone else who
Thomas Edison- learned more changed history like
but what exactly about Thomas Thomas Jefferson and
did he do? Edison. After finding out about their
Finally, here's reading this book history and the key things
the story of I learned so much they did would be a great
Thomas I didn’t know! I way for the whole class to
Edison’s life, feel children will learn about some of the
told in a fun, love this book most important people in
engaging way because it’s a history! They would do a
that clearly funny tale into his project on their person
explores the life with twists and then present to the
world he lived in and turns! This is class.
and changed. a book that keeps
the reader
interested!