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Author: Bill Martin Jr & John Archambault         Illustrator: Lois Ehlert

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How it supports writing: This is a very fun alphabet book with both rhymes and rhythm, so it’s perfect for little kids who are just learning letters and sounds. It can also help them hear patterns in language.

Possible writing activity: Students can make up their own short “letter stories,” where their favorite letter has an adventure, and they also use repeating words or sounds.

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Author: Matt De La Pena       Illustrator: Christian Robinson

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How it supports writing: This story shows amazing examples of description and dialogue, as well as perspective taking. And it can be easy for kids to connect to. It also models how writers can “show” what’s happening instead of just “telling" with pictures.

Possible writing activity: Students can write their own “ride story,” where they describe things they may see out the window of a bus, car, or train, while also using sensory details.

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Author: Kwame Alexander         Illustrator: Kadir Nelson

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How it supports writing: This book shows how powerful language and visuals can tell real stories. It also teaches rhythm, repetition, and imagery for students ready to write expressively.

Possible writing activity: Students brainstorm someone who inspires them (a family member, hero, or teacher). Then they would write a short poem using repetition like “This is for the…” and draw a picture to match.

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Author: Bill Martin Jr.       Illustrator: Eric Carle

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"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?"

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"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?"

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How it supports writing: The repetitive structure and pattern of this book can help beginning writers understand rhythm, sequencing, and prediction in text.

Possible writing activity: Students create their own personal class version (“Classmate, classmate, what do you see?”) and then possibly illustrate it.

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How it supports writing: This story combines counting, sequencing, and storytelling. It helps kids connect the illustrations with text and days of the week.

Possible writing activity: Students write and illustrate their own animal “hungry ___” story with a simple sequence like the cook (example could be “The Very Hungry Puppy”).

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How it supports writing: The conversational tone and humor of this story help emergent writers see how voice and persuasion work in text.

Possible writing activity: Students write their own silly “Don’t Let the Pigeon…” page, using both persuasive words and pictures.

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Author: Jacqueline Woodson         Illustrator: Rafael Lopez

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How it supports writing: This story encourages personal storytelling and using descriptive details about the persons self and culture.

Possible writing activity: Students can write about a time they felt different and how they chose to handle it.

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How it supports writing: This story uses humor and exaggeration which works very well with the younger students to show cause/effect and character change.

Possible writing activity: Students write a fun “case of ___” story about themselves (example might be “A Case of Giggles”), while practicing creative description.

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How it supports writing: This text provides a strong example of imaginative storytelling with a very clear problem/solution structure.

Possible writing activity: Students write their own “magic object” story that solves a problem, while being sure to use sequencing words.

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Author: Jacqueline Woodson       Illustrator: E.B. Lewis

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How it supports writing: This story shows how narrative can be emotional and unresolved, which helps teach the students character perspective and moral themes.

Possible writing activity: Students write about a time they had the chance to show kindness (or didn’t) and how it felt to them.

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Author: Maribeth Boelts      Illustrator: Noah Z. Jones

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How it supports writing:
This story shows major character development and empathy. It teaches the story structure (problem, solution, lesson) and helps students move from the more simple sentences to connected ideas.

Possible writing activity:
Students could write about something they wanted but couldn’t have. They describe what it was, how they felt, and what they learned. I would encourage them to use complete sentences and transition words like “first,” “then,” and “finally.”

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How it supports writing:
It encourages creative expression and risk taking in writing. It also reminds students that ideas matter more than perfection, which builds confidence in drafting.

Possible writing activity:
Students will write a short piece called “My ___ish Drawing.” Then they'll describe what they made and what it represents, focusing on creative word choice rather than neatness.

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How it supports writing:
This story teaches perseverance and process writing. It shows that stories don’t have to be perfect, they can reflect real trial and error.

Possible writing activity:
Students write a short “How I Made Something” story about a craft or toy. They would then explain the steps, including one problem and how they fixed it, then draw their “magnificent thing.”

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Author: Angela DiTerlizzi        Illustrator: Lorena Alvarez Gomez

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How it supports writing:
This book promotes a growth mindset while showing rhythmic, hopeful writing. It helps the students understand tone and theme.

Possible writing activity:
Students write about something they can’t do “yet” but want to learn. They write 4 or 5 sentences describing their goal, steps to improve, and then what it’ll feel like when they achieve it.

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Author: Karen Hesse     Illustrator: Jon J Muth

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How it supports writing:
This story shows how setting and sensory language create mood. It encourages students to use vivid description and figurative language.

Possible writing activity:
Students write about their favorite type of weather. They use sensory words (see, hear, feel, smell) to describe it, and end by saying how it makes them feel.

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Author: Tami Charles       Illustrator: Jacqueline Alcantara

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How it supports writing:
This book models how personal and cultural stories can blend together in one piece of writing. It can help students describe sensory details and family traditions.

Possible writing activity:
Students write about a food or tradition that’s special to their family. They describe what it looks like, smells like, and why it matters. Then we can make and add pictures or drawings for a class “Traditions Book.”