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25. Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy 

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25. Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy 

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This is my book recommendation for the nonfiction book Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum.
This is a fun picture book that outlines the creation of bubble gum. People had been chewing on various materials for thousands of years, but it wasn't until Walter Diemer concocted a recipe for dubble bubble that bubble gum was born in 1928. It's a product that most children and even adults (myself included) enjoy, so this is a nonfiction book that many children would be interested in reading. The narrative is written in an understandable and not overly detailed way, providing just enough information without being boring or overwhelming. And the illustrations are comic and colorful. The additional biographical data about Mr. Diemer as well as the facts about gum in the back of the book provide additional information on this fun sweet. I believe that students will enjoy this read as a class.

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This is my review for the not so classic fairy tale of the Egyptian Cinderella.
I loved this book. It was a great way to promote diversity and perspective. This was an entertaining version of the classic tale. The narrative is interesting and incorporates Egyptian culture. I thought it was fascinating that the story is based on actual people and is one of the oldest versions of the 'Cinderella'-type tale. The illustrations are colorful and complement the story nicely.

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23. You Read Me and I'll Read you: Very Short Fairytales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman

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23. You Read Me and I'll Read you: Very Short Fairytales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman

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This is a book recommendation. This book has eight classic fairy tales, from "The Three Bears" and "Cinderella" to "The Princess and the Pea" and "Jack and the Beanstalk." These are used as the basis for eight very short plays for two voices. The vocabulary is basic, and the lines are short and manageable for beginning readers. The author engages the reader by using characters from the familiar fairy tales in a lively, fanciful skit that leads to the reading of the original fairy tale in the end. The teaching technique used here is clever and appealing, perhaps most significantly in that it requires both readers, whatever their level of expertise, to participate. Each has a part in the play so both readers must think about character, voice, articulation and expression. This makes the learning work shared and more enjoyable

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22. Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems

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22. Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems

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21. Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

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21. Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

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A defining quote that stood out to me in my 6th chapter book, that is also a Newberry Winner, was:

Everyone thinks children are sweet as Necco Wafers, but I've lived long enough to know the truth: kids are rotten. The only difference between grown-ups and kids is that grown -ups go to jail for murder. Kids get away with it. (1.1)

The very first sentences of the book warn us about kids. They're not the sweet, innocent little lambs everyone thinks they are—nope, they are mean, lying, sniveling brats, according to Turtle. I chose this quote because it is a statement that I would not have usually expected and it gave me a good laugh with a new insight.

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This is my Story map for a historical fiction.

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19. The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

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19. The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

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This is a blog response for my 5th chapter book the Caretta Scott winning book The Stars beneath our feet.
This story provides a realistic lens on the Black American experience and infuses it with heart, soul, and imagination. Moore plays with language, culture, stereotypes, and reality to create an engaging book that will resonate with youth in urban communities everywhere searching for positive survival techniques. From the moment I started reading The Stars Beneath Our Feet, I could’t put it down. It may not be a book for everyone, but it is certainly a worthwhile read and, I think, a real eye-opener for many. Moore’s final message in this novel - it is not just family, but also community that can help change things for kids.
Here's an interesting interview with the author! Give it a read too!
https://www.npr.org/2017/09/16/551457577/a-boy-grows-up-in-harlem-in-the-stars-beneath-our-feet

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18. Hello, Universe. by Erin Entrada Kelly

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18. Hello, Universe. by Erin Entrada Kelly

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This is my book recommendation for the 4th chapter book.
Students as well as teachers will love this Newberry winning, charming adventure that emphasizes the power of friendship, courage, and self-acceptance. Through quirky humor and the diverse, relatable characters, Hello, Universe captures what it's like to feel different and the joy of realizing you belong. There may be some frightening moments for sensitive readers, but the characters' perseverance and teamwork will inspire kids to find their own inner heroes and remind them that they're never alone.

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17. Big Cat, Little Cat. by Elisha Cooper

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17. Big Cat, Little Cat. by Elisha Cooper

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These are my sticky notes for the Caldescott Winner.

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16.Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary

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16.Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary

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A defining quote that was note worthy to me in Bluebonnet winner, "Ramona and her Father," was:
“most beautiful, magic time of the whole year. Her parents loved her, and she loved them,”
― Beverly Cleary, Ramona and Her Father
The adult problems presented in this children's book were very real. The situation Ramona's family was in is one that I related to on a personal level. It is always easy to remember things that stress us out, but difficult to remember what is really important.

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15. One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia C. DeFelice Illustrated by Andrea U'Ren

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15. One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia C. DeFelice Illustrated by Andrea U'Ren

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One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia C. DeFelice is a story about an old man and woman, Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady, who are very poor and live in a little cottage all by themselves. They survive only by eating one potato a day for every meal. One day they discover they are down to their very last potato, so they decide to keep digging to see if they overlooked one. Instead they discover a black pot that has magical powers. It doubles anything that they put inside! Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady use the magical pot to gain more food and money, and they even bring friendships into their lives. The major themes of this book are family and selflessness. The O'Grady's lived in very impoverished conditions, yet they never complained to or about the other. They only ever wished for the other person to have more. Their familial bond was very sweet to read about. Their selflessness is also shown when they decide to put the pot back in the ground so someone else can be as fortunate as them later in the future. They were not greedy and only used the pot to gain enough for them to survive.The book was very sweet and humorous to read even as an adult. I think the message is one that kids or adults of any age will pick up on right away. It will also make them think about what they would do or would have done if they were in a similar situation as the O'Grady's. I would recommend this book to either teachers or parents of elementary students to help instill selflessness in children.

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14. Theodore Roosevelt: The Adventurous President by the editors of time for kids

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14. Theodore Roosevelt: The Adventurous President by the editors of time for kids

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13. Elenor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World by by the editors of time for kids 

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13. Elenor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World by by the editors of time for kids 

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This is my infographic.

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This is my review for my 3rd chapter book.
I LOVED this book. Highly original, whimsical and moving, it tells the realistic fictional story of a group of characters connected by an apartment building in New York. Their lives converge courtesy of the titular goat, which happens to live on and around the roof of the apartment building.
I kept thinking to myself, is this a children's book? To be honest, I don't know. Yes the two main characters were children, struggling, and then overcoming their crippling anxiety and shyness. But large amounts of the book were written from adult perspectives. There's nothing unsuitable in it, it's just unusual to have adult voices in 'children's' texts. For me, that was one of the best things about it, whether its target audience would feel the same. The writing style is one barrier children might find hard. It's literary writing for children. Again, I adored this aspect. It added to its originality, and gave the author a distinctive voice.

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11. My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis Illustrated by Suzanne DeSimone

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11. My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis Illustrated by Suzanne DeSimone

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Dear Dr. Solomon,
I want to talk you about this banned book. My Princess Boy is a very well-intentioned picture book about accepting gender difference in children. The Princess Boy at the heart of the story is a little boy who likes to play dress up, wear a tiara, and twirl like a ballerina. The best thing about this book is how it treats this as a matter of fact part of life, and the way the other characters accept the Princess Boy on his own terms. Maybe that is more than enough to reasonably ask a picture to accomplish on behalf of tolerance in the world, but I still found myself wishing for more.
The illustrations, while bright and colorful, are all faceless. Which means that if you were a kid just looking at the pictures, you would not have any context for seeing that the book is about a boy who likes to dress as a princess - it would look just like a story about a princess girl. Now, maybe the faceless illustrations are some fancy post-modern statement about gender being a social construct - I don't know - but I feel like they fail to convey the uniqueness of this story. I hope this is helpful and you give it a read.

My Best,
Hannah.

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10. The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan & Peter Sis

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10. The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan & Peter Sis

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For my second chapter book I have made a story map of the Pura Belpré medalist, The Dreamer.

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9. Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics by Steve Jenkin

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9. Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics by Steve Jenkin

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To my surprise, and contrary to belief this infographic book does have a meaningful and defining quote that Jenkins included.
"When it comes to animals, numbers are especially important. How big is a whale? How fast is a cheetah? How loud is a lions roar? It would be difficult to answer these questions-even to ask them- without numbers."
This quote sets a pretense for just how important numbers are, and not just in a "math is important" kind of way. Rather, this statement gives the reader an insight on how numbers are actually a key role to the facts and figures in the graphs presented. It highlights the fact that numbers aid us in understanding our world by letting us predict, measure and compare things to each other.

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8. The Three  Pigs by David Wiesner Illistrated by Clarion Books

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8. The Three  Pigs by David Wiesner Illistrated by Clarion Books

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This is my blog response for a traditional tale.
After reading The Three Pigs for the first time, I thought this books concept was extremely clever, unexpected and unusual (in a good way.) This story takes the original fairytale, The Three Little Pigs and takes a complete new spin on it. The book itself was exceptionally creative when it came to the illustrations. Specifically as the pigs switch between multiple story realms and the art style's change completely. Overall, I thought that Wiesner made a new and unique portrayal of a fairytale that we all know and love. I joke around a lot using the phrase, "a welcomed surprise," well for lack of better explanation that is exactly what the author, David Wiesner was able to portray in this book.

For those of you interested here's a "Meet the Author" video:
https://www.teachingbooks.net/author_collection.cgi?id=47&mid=270&a=1

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Dear Dr.Solomon,

There is a certain book that belongs in the Realistic Fiction genre that I really found intriguing. This book is defined by a vivid, realistic setting, as well as its multidimensional, credible characters. This book effectively presented believable problems that are understood by the intended age group. Voices in the Park, satisfies these criteria. This is a plausible story that could happen in today’s world. An upper-class mother and son could walk their dog to the park and meet other people who may not be of the same socioeconomic status as they are. There are other parts of the story that make this book worth the read for adults. This is a realistic occurrence that can happen daily, with easily understood problems for the reader. The characters in the story make it easy for children to relate to through use of language and how they interact with each other. I hope you want to give it a read by now!

My best,
Hannah

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This nearly wordless book creates a captivating landscape of peril and compassion starring a kind, brave little girl undaunted by nature and the animal world. I cannot recommend this book enough. My friends, I need you to know that  Wolf in the Snow, which won the 2018 Caldecott Medal really earned it.
The illustration in Wolf in the Snow draws you in and makes the reader care about the characters, showing the changing emotions on the girl's face, sometimes with only her eyes showing between her jacket hood and the scarf around her neck. The only words are wolf sounds: the whine of the pup and the growls and howls of wolves. I believe very young readers will easily understand the danger and the relief as both human and animal are lost and separated from their mothers and then reunited with them, thanks to another's kindness.

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5. Follow the Moon Home by Deborah Hopkinson Philippe Cousteau Illustrated by Meilo So

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5. Follow the Moon Home by Deborah Hopkinson Philippe Cousteau Illustrated by Meilo So

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This is my Review of the realistic fiction, Follow the Moon Home. What I loved most about the story is that it is based on actual events. The story itself is well done, and the author has presented a guided "how to" to help children or students become involved and interested in being active in their communities. The emphasis or focus in the story relates to the turtles, but there is also a great message for kids who have just moved to a new place and unsure how to start over: getting involved in your community can help with feeling more at home and making friends.

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4. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Illustrated by Garth Williams

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4. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Illustrated by Garth Williams

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A defining quote that stood out to me from my first chapter book, Newberry honored Charlotte's Web was Wilbur saying,

“It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both.”

I believe that this quote highlights some of the main themes in E.B. Whites novel. Friendship and love are the central themes of Charlotte's Web. It is through the love of Fern and Charlotte that Wilbur is able to go on living, both in the beginning of the novel and in its ending. Children can learn from Wilbur and understand what the meaning of true friendship is. It also reminds readers that along with friendship comes sacrifice.

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This is my book talk audio for a graphic novel.

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2. Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle

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2. Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle

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This is my Poem Read Aloud from a Poetry Collections book.

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1. Talking to God:  Prayers for Children from the World's Religions selected and illustrated by Demi

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1. Talking to God:  Prayers for Children from the World's Religions selected and illustrated by Demi

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This is my book recommendation for the children's non fiction, Talking to God. Ever wonder how you could effectively look into, teach and learn about different religions and their prayers? If this is the case, may I fully recommend looking into this beautifully illustrated book of prayers. I believe it is a non fiction like no other. I say this because it's easy to grow a bias and forget that there are other individuals with beliefs different from our own, we learn to coexist yet forget to teach children to. When I was in high school and taking World History, that was the first encounter I ever had with any other religion than my own. This book of prayers can give any reader an insight on different beliefs and emphasizes that no religion is the same, however that every religion in the book has similar origins.