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Grade- 4th
Summary- Twelve year old Catherine struggles with taking care of her little brother who has autism, while also managing making new friends. She feels embarrassed of her little brother. Catherine ends up meeting Jason, who also has a disability, and learns to accept her brother and what makes him unique!
Qualities- This book has an amazing message and very colorful illustrations!
Lord, C. (2006). Rules . Scholastic Paperbacks.

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Grade- Kindergarten
Summary- Stella's class is having a Mother's Day party, but what does girl with two dads do? Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole bunch of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
Qualities- This social justice book spreads a positive message about diverse families and the LGBTQ+ community

Schiffer, M. B., & Clifton-Brown, H. (2015). Stella Brings the Family (Illustrated). Chronicle Books.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. In every family there are people who love each other.
qualities- This book spreads a positive message about inclusivity and diversity to young readers!

Ganeri, A., & Rubio, A. (2020). All Kinds of Families (All Kinds of People) (Illustrated). Crabtree Publishing Company.

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grade- 1st
summary- This book explores gender equality by explaining how the differences between boys and girls and how we are a lot more similar than you think! Throughout the book readers learn the important of respecting each other and loving everyone no matter what gender they identify as!
qualities- Includes gender equality, self-esteem, empathy, tolerance and many more important lessons!

Sanders, Jayneen, and Amanda Gulliver. No Difference between Us: Teaching Children about Gender Equality, Respectful Relationships, Feelings, Choice, Self-Esteem, Empathy, Tolerance, and Acceptance. Educate2Empower Publishing, an Imprint of UpLoad Publishing Pty Ltd, 2021.

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grade- 2nd
summary- This book is about the lives of a young boy and a tree. The tree is very giving as the boy turns into a taking teenager. The tree shares his wisdom throughout the boys life sending the message that giving and making the people that you love happy, can be more rewarding than receiving.
qualities- This story has beautiful illustrations and sends an amazing message to young readers!

Silverstein, S. (2014). The giving tree. Atria.

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grade level- 1st
summary- Auggie is a young boy who was born with a severe facial deformity, because of this he stands out from his classmates and struggles a lot with this. Throughout the story we learn all about how Auggie learns to love his differences and appreciate what makes everyone unique.
qualities- This is a younger version of the original book "Wonder" so it is perfect for the younger age group, while still spreading that amazing message.

Palacio, R. J. (2020). We're all wonders. Alfred A. Knopf.

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grade- Preschool
summary- This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting bigger and bigger to include family, friends, neighbors, community, and beyond.
qualities- This explains a very important concept to young readers in a very fun and engaging way!

Montague, B., & Montague, K. (2021). The Circles All Around Us. Dial Books.

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grade- 1st
summary- This book is all about building classroom community! It shares about the importance of being a friend to your classmate, safety in the classroom, and that it is okay to make mistakes!
qualities- This sends a great message to young students about being a friend and being respectful in the classroom. I also love that it discusses making mistakes and that it is okay!

Olsen, S., & Sonke, S. (2020). Our class is a family. Shannon Olsen.

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grade- kindergarden
summary- This is a very sweet story about a little girl named Tanisha, and what happens when she spills grape juice all over her new dress. Her classmate tries to think of ways she can help Tanisha by exploring many ways of how to be kind!
qualities- This teaches young students about kindness and what it looks like to be a good friend! The illustrations are very well done and are very colorful!

Miller, P. Z., & Hill, J. (2020). Be kind. Macmillan Children's Books.

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grade- 3rd
summary- Freda is devastated when she can’t eat all the delicious blueberries she’s picked. She has to wait a whole year before they’re back, and she doesn’t want to lose them! Then Gran reminds her that they can save blueberries in a jar, as jam. So Freda begins to save all her favorite things. But it turns out that saving everything also means she can’t enjoy anything, and Freda realizes that some things are best saved as memories.
qualities- This book has very colorful and unique illustrations that will keep readers engaged and having fun!

Brosgol, V. (2021). Memory Jars. Amsterdam University Press.

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grade- kindergarden
summary- This book is all about what it looks like to be a good friend! Author Molly Wigand emphasizes the importance of loyalty, trust, and honesty in our friendships!
qualities- This is an adorable story with great illustrations that teach a very valuable lesson about friendship for young students.

Wigand, M., & Fitzgerald, A. (2012). How to be a friend: A book about friendship. Abbey Press Publications.

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grade- 3rd
summary- This book is all about empowerment and self love! Throughout this story young readers are inspired to believe they are enough and are loved!
qualities- This book sends a very powerful message to young readers and has very diverse and colorful illustrations!

Byers, G., & Bobo, K. A. (2018). I Am Enough. HarperCollins.

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grade- 2nd
summary- A heartwarming story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. This engaging story will help children and parents talk about anxiety and worries and how to overcome them.
qualities- This story explores issues about anxiety and I have never seen a children’s book about this very real issue before!

Hussain, N., & Bailey, E. (2021). My Monster and Me. Penguin Young Readers Group.

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grade- 2nd
summary- Faizah admires older sister Asiya's new, strikingly blue and beautiful first-day-hijab, finding inner strength and pride when facing bullies at school who make fun of it.
qualities- This social justice books spreads a very powerful message about inclusivity and diversity to young readers!

Muhammad, I., Ali, S. K., & Aly, H. (2019). The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family (Illustrated). Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- This book explores all the different kinds of families and what that can look like! Readers learn all about what being a family means and how there is not one specific way a family should look! Everyone is welcome and our differences is what makes us unique!
qualities- This book sends a very meaningful message to early readers and has extremely colorful and diverse illustrations!

Hoffman, Mary, and Ros Asquith. The Great Big Book of Families. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2015.

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grade- kindergarden
summary- This book is all about what it means to spread positivity and joy throughout your day. It explains how everyone starts their day with an invisible bucket, and its purpose is to carry all of your good thoughts and feelings about yourself that day. This book asks the question "Have you filled our bucket today?" as a reminder for the reader to encourage positive thinking.
qualities- This story spreads a very valuable lesson about positivity and self love. This book also has very colorful and realistic illustrations.

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grade- Kindergarden
summary- This book celebrates diversity and is all about inclusivity for everyone! Throughout the story readers learn the importance of respecting all types of people no matter their skin color, what they wear, what they eat, or anything else that makes people unique!
qualities- This book sends an amazing message to young readers and teaching many important lessons such as diversity and inclusivity!

Penfold, Alexandra, and Suzanne Kaufman. All Are Welcome. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.

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grade level- kindergarten
summary- This story goes through the alphabet each letter at a time with a corresponding breathing exercise to go with the letter! Each letter is unique and allows students to take time to "breathe" before each class.
qualities- This is an amazing way to introduce the alphabet while also giving students time to settle into their seats before starting class.

Willard, C., Rechtschaffen, D. J., & Clifton-Brown, H. (2022). Alphabreaths: The abcs of mindful breathing. Sounds True.

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grade- 1st
summary- This is a very sweet story all about different kinds of hats from all around the world. At the end of each page that shows a new colorful and unique hat, the author asks, "Do you have a hat?". Some of the characters are famous, and some are just regular people from all around the globe!
qualities- This book is very diverse and represents hats from many different cultures. This story also has very colorful and unique illustrations!

Spinelli, E., & Valerio, G. (2004). Do You Have a Hat? Simon & Schuster.

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grade- 2nd
summary- This story is about a girl named Macy who feels different from everyone else. Throughout the book readers follow Macy on her journey to learn to love what makes her different and unique. By the end of the story Macy finds her place in the world and spreads her love to everyone else!
qualities- This book represents self=love and teaches young readers the importance of loving what makes you different!

Avis, Heather, and Sarah Mensinga. Different: A Great Thing to Be! WaterBrook, an Imprint of Random House, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2021.

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Grade- 4th-5th
summary- Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, he knows exactly what he must do: He has to mail himself to the North.
qualities- This book introduces readers to a very heavy topic in a very well written way!

Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom. (n.d.).

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grades- 2-4
summary- During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Marshall Loman's dad has lost his job. Although there's little money, there are plenty of beans! Beans start looking better when Marshall sees the contest posted in the furniture store window. His ma needs that new sewing machine, but how can he possibly guess the amount of beans in the jar?
qualities- This book is all about real life struggles and finding solutions! This book sends such an amazing message for young readers about very real life experiences!

Birtha, B., & Tadgell, N. (2010). Lucky Beans. Albert Whitman.

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grade- 5th
summary- Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico, but a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and her mom to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't prepared for all of the hard work she is about to do. When mom gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to find for her mom and her family!
qualities- This story is extremely heartfelt and takes readers through a very real family situation in a way young readers can understand.

Ryan, P. M. (2002). Esperanza Rising. Scholastic, Inc.

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grade- kindergarden
summary- Mini is the littlest Pilgrim in her village, she is way too little to sew or to bake or to fish. This story takes readers on Minis journey to make a friend!
qualities- This book is perfect for early readers and was always my favorite story to read around the fall!

Dougherty, B., & Richards, K. (2008). The Littlest Pilgrim. Scholastic.

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grades- 3-5
summary- Marcel absolutely loves riding his bicycle! He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race! But ever since Germany's occupation of France began in 1940, the race has been canceled. Now there are soldiers everywhere... When he later discovers that his friend's entire family is in danger, Marcel knows he can help, but it will involve taking a risky bicycle ride... readers follow Marcel on his journey to save his friend and his family!
qualities- This story tells a very unique story and has very amazing illustrations!

McDonough, Y. Z. (2016). The Bicycle Spy. Scholastic Press.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a lot of energy, luckily sleeping can be exciting if you're drifting off in the right place. Scott has fallen asleep at the bottom of the ocean in a tent on Mount Everest, and of course in space!
qualities- This is a great bedtime story for young readers and will inspire them to be imaginative!

Kelly, S., & Burton, I. (2021). Goodnight, Astronaut. Penguin Random House.

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grade- 1st-2nd
summary- This book is filled with stories of kids who are making the world a better place by following their hearts and chasing their dreams. Whether planting trees, bringing joy to others through music, fundraising for sick children or starting an inclusive dance team, these determined youth are using their talents to do amazing things!
qualities- This book teaches young readers all about making a difference and encouraging positive habits!

Bauer, S. C., & Ntamack, E. (2022). Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World! (Young Change Makers). Stacy C. Bauer.

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grade- 3rd
summary- This series focuses on the traits that kids can aspire to in order to become heroes themselves. Anne Frank, whose courage and hope during a time of terror are still an inspiration for people around the world today. While Anne and her family hid in an attic during the Holocaust, she kept a journal about all her hopes and fears. That journal and the story of her life are still read and told today.
qualities- This very well known story is written in a manner for young readers to follow and understand with unique and colorful illustrations!

Meltzer, B., & Eliopoulos, C. (2020). I am Anne Frank. Penguin Young Readers Group.

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grade- 3rd
summary- This book is all about Benjamin Franklin and how he created electricity! He was driven by his curiosity from a young age and his observations about the world became history forever!
qualities- This introduces Benjamin Franklin to early readers with colorful and fun illustrations and details about his life!

Meltzer, B. (2022). I am Benjamin Franklin (Ordinary People Change the World). generic.

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grade- 3rd
summary- This story is all about Walt Disney and how he became the icon he is today. Readers follow along as he makes dreams come true for kids all around the world!
qualities- This is my absolute favorite story because it introduces Walt Disney in such an amazing way with its illustrations and details from his life!

Meltzer, B., & Eliopoulos, C. (2019). I am Walt Disney (Ordinary People Change the World) (Illustrated). Rocky Pond Books.

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grade level- preschool
summary- This book is all about asking the reader how many fish they see on the page. Throughout the story the number of fish changes and helps students learn how to count!
qualities- Helps students learn how to count, illustrations are super fun and colorful!

Cohen, C. L. (2009). How many fish? Paw Prints.

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grade- 3rd
summary- This is a story all about a girl named Monica who is a target of bullying. Throughout the story readers experience the hard realities of bullying and how it effects Monica. Monicas mom helps her to stand up for herself and reclaim her power from her bullies.
qualities- This book spreads an extremely important message to young readers about standing up for themselves and understand they are not alone!

Ludwig, Trudy, and Abigail Marble. My Secret Bully. Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.

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grade level- Kindergarten
summary- This is based on a true story about a young girl named Vanessa who is treated badly at school. This book teaches young readers the importance of sticking up for someone when they are being treated unfairly! Throughout the story you learn about a girl who sticks up for Vanessa and tries her best to do everything she can do show Vanessa kindness.
qualities- This teaches young students a very important message and gives readers examples of how to spread kindness!

Kerascoët. (n.d.). I walk with Vanessa.

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grade- Preschool
summary- This is a heartwarming story about two parents and the dreams and excitement they have for their new baby! This book explores all of the different wonderful things you can be when you are growing up!
qualities- This book encourages young readers to never limit themselves and that they can be whatever they want to be in life! The illustrations are very colorful and unique!

Martin, Emily Winfield. The Wonderful Things You Will Be. Puffin Books, 2020.

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grade- 1st
summary- This book is all about encouraging readers to realize what they can be! The narrator takes you on an empowering journey throughout the story where he encourages readers to understand they are go getters, difference makers, and leaders! There is no limit to what you can be!
qualities- This book is very inspiring and emphasizes diversity and inclusion

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grade- 1st
summary- When an egg suddenly goes missing from the farm, the hens think they have an idea of who stole it...throughout the story the hens get to know their farm friends for who they really are. Readers are left to guess who really stole the egg!
qualities- This story is a super fun follow along book that will keep students engaged and interested!

Yip, L., & Morin, G. (n.d.). Diverse Minds.

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grade- 1st
summary- This book is all about a boy named Sam who has Autism! There are some things that Autism makes very difficult for Sam to do, but there are a lot more that he can! Throughout this book readers get to know Sam and all of the amazing things he is able to do despite what other people say!
qualities- This book spreads an amazing positive message about inclusivity and love!

Mercier, S. (2020). My Name is Sam and Yes I Can!

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grade- Preschool
summary- This book follows the journey of a little Brown Bear named Bruno. He doesn't think that other bears are as good as brown bears, but he is willing to learn. As he meets each bear, he points out their differences as flaws. Pia the Panda counters this by telling him how these flaws are actually just unique parts of each bear that make them who they are.
qualities- This book spreads a very positive message about loving others no matter if they look different from you!!

Penner, V. (2020). A Bear Like Me.

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grade- 1st
summary- Amelia Bedelia embarks on her exciting first day of school. Unfortunately, Amelia gets herself into all sorts of sticky situations as she takes everything she hears literally, such as: glue yourself to your seat Amelia. Young readers can follow Amelia as she confuses name tag; sit wherever you like; when you hear your name, say it; keep your nose in a book; sing like birds; and many more school experiences gone wrong.
qualities- I absolutely loved these stories growing up because of the super fun illustrations and storylines!

Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School. (2009). Greenwillow Books.

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grade- 1st
summary- Amelia Bedelia will do almost anything for a shiny new bike. Her parents say they'll split the cost with her, and that means Amelia Bedelia needs to put the pedal to the metal and earn some money! With Amelia Bedelia anything can happen, and it usually does!
qualities- This book is my absolute favorite because of all the funny things Amelia does to earn money!

Parish, H., & Avril, L. (2021). Amelia Bedelia Means Business: #1 (Amelia Bedelia, 1). Chapter Books.

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grade- 1st
summary- When Amelia Bedelia's neighbor and very best friend Jen moves away, Amelia Bedelia is sad. One day, a new neighbor moves in. But she isn't anything at all like Jen. She discovers that friends come in all shapes and sizes.
qualities- This book teaches young readers about change and how everything works out in the end!

Parish, H., & Avril, L. (2011). Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend. HarperCollins.

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grade- 1st
summary- In this holiday edition, Amelia Bedelia loves the warm weather, the flowers in bloom, and all the new baby animals in her town. Best of all, Amelia Bedelia and her class will be hatching chicks in her science class. But when the incubator breaks and there’s no money to buy a new one, Amelia Bedelia and her friends come up with a solution to raise money for a new incubator: a springtime fair!
qualities- This book is perfect to read in the springtime!

Parish, H., & Avril, L. (2022). Amelia Bedelia Holiday Chapter Book #3: Amelia Bedelia Hops to It. HarperCollins.

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grade- 1st
summary- It’s Amelia Bedelia’s new friend Candy’s first Halloween since coming to Oak Tree Elementary. But when Amelia Bedelia tells her new friend how spooky it will be with decorations on almost every house and store, the costume parade, the pumpkin carving contes, Candy seems unimpressed.
qualities- This holiday edition is perfect for Halloween!

Parish, H., & Avril, L. (2021a). Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday Chapter Book #2: Amelia Bedelia Scared Silly (Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday, 2). Greenwillow Books.

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grade- 3rd
summary- It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself in middle school, where "weaklings" share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and pictures as Greg records them in his diary.
qualities- This is a classic humorous series that eventually turned into a very well known movie series!

Kinney, J. (2010). Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Viking.

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grade- 3rd
summary- As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But the secret came out..
qualities- This is my favorite Diary of a Wimpy Kid book because it is super funny and relatable!

Kinney, J. (2022). Rodrick Rules (First Edition). Amulet Books.

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grade- 3rd
summary- Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. However, Greg is able to easily fight his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to toughen up.
qualities- This book is super funny and will get readers engaged and laughing!

Kinney, J. (2022). Rodrick Rules (First Edition). Amulet Books.

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grade- 3rd
summary- It’s summer vacation and everyone is outside having fun outside. But where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games... Greg, a self-confessed “indoor person,” is living out his ultimate summer fantasy with no responsibilities or rules. But Greg’s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer: one packed with outdoor activities and “family togetherness.”
qualities- This is my second favorite Diary of a Wimpy Kid book because its perfect for the summer time!

(2022). Dog Days[DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #04 DOG D][Prebound]. TurtlebackBooks.

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grade- 3rd
summary- Readers follow Greg Heffley as he navigates his way through family and school life with Rowley by his side.
qualities- This Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the 5th book to follow the original story and is super funny and engaging!

Kinney, J. (2010). The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5). Amulet books.

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grade- 2nd
summary- Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem will make readers look at the world in a new way. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end.
qualities- This book has a bunch of short poems all about the beauties in nature!

Latham, I., & Wright, J. (2020). This Poem Is a Nest. Penguin Random House.

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grade- 2nd
summary- This poetry book is full of short and sweet poems all about animals, some real and some not, that will get readers laughing! My favorite poem is about the hippopotamus that goes missing!
qualities- All of the poems are perfect for early readers and have super fun and unique illustrations of all the animals!

Prelutsky, J., & Urbanovic, J. (2012). I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus. Greenwillow Books.

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grade- 2nd
summary- In this story, you'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist!
qualities- Shel Silverstein is an amazing well known author that creates the most unique and interesting poems!

Silverstein, S. (2010). Where the Sidewalk Ends. Particular.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- In this book full of poems, you will have a talk with a chickadee, watch the fiddleheads unfurl, find a fossil, hear what an owl tells its mom before its first flight. Find out what the spring tree frog is really saying.  The forest is inviting readers to come and follow along on the journey!!
qualities- I love this book because all of the poems are super interactive with the reader and make them feel like they are following along through the forest!

VanDerwater, A. L., & Gourley, R. (2013). Forest Has a Song: Poems (Illustrated). Clarion Books.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- This book of poems is all about all the different types of dinosaurs and everything about them! The author takes readers throughout history and chronologically tell about each dinosaur!
qualities- This book is perfect for readers who love everything about dinosaurs and how they walked this earth! The illustrations in this story are extremely unique and realistic!

Elliott, D., & Trueman, M. (2018). In the Past: From Trilobites to Dinosaurs to Mammoths in More Than 500 Million Years (Illustrated). Candlewick.

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grade- 4th
summary- When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan ever...the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle?  Suddenly other people in town start saying frindle. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this craziness, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it!
qualities- This is a perfect story for early readers to challenge themselves with a longer book that is super funny and engaging!

Clements, A., & Selznick, B. (1998). Frindle (Reprint). Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

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grade- 1st
summary- This story is all about Violet and her passion for music! Violet will be singing or playing her instrument any chance she gets. No matter who is watching it does not effect Violet! She absolutely loves expressing herself no matter what anyone else thinks.
qualities- This book shows readers that it is okay to love something even if no one else is passionate about it! The illustrations are very colorful and unique!

Johnson, A., & Huliska-Beith, L. (2004). Violet’s Music (Illustrated). Dial Books.

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grade- Preschool
summary- This is all about what music means through our eyes and ears! This book takes readers through all of musics magic!
qualities- This book is perfect for super early readers just learning about what music is and what it means to use your eyes and hears to listen to all of musics magic!

Stosuy, B., & Martin, A. (2016). Music Is . . . Little Simon.

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grade- Kindergarden
summary- This story is all about a bear cub who stumbles upon an old piano in the forest, and over the years he practices everyday and learns how to eventually play it.
qualities- This is a very heartwarming story with very beautiful illustrations.

Litchfield, D. (2017). The Bear and the Piano. Van Haren Publishing.

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grade- 1st
summary- This story is all about a girl who hears music coming from somewhere around her... she does everything she can to find out what is making that noise. She dances to the rhythm and eventually everyone joins in!
qualities- This book is super sweet and has super colorful and fun illustrations!

Schofield-Morrison, F. (2014). I Got the Rhythm. Bloomsbury USA.

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grade- 1-2nd
summary- In France, a young boy named Henri drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings around the world. When he got older he got very sick and had to be put in a wheelchair; however, this did not stop him! He created paper cutout artwork that everyone adored!

Winter, J. (2013). Henri’s Scissors (Illustrated). Beach Lane Books.

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grade level- kindergarten
summary- This book is all about what will happen if you give a mouse a cookie. Throughout the story the mouse wont stop asking for more and more and more all because you gave him that cookie!
qualities- This is a super fun story that will make students laugh and has colorful illustrations!

Numeroff, L. J., & Bond, F. (2018). If you give A mouse A cookie. Seedlings Braille Books for Children.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes chaos in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat...
qualities- I absolutely loved this book growing up, it is extremely creative and will get readers imagining!

Sendak, M. (1988). Where the Wild Things Are. HarperCollins.

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grade- 2nd
summary- The BFG is not your "typical giant". He is far too sweet. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, or any of the other giants, rather than the BFG, she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking off to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help!
qualities- This book has very colorful and unique illustrations, as well as spreading a sweet and powerful message about not judging a book by its cover!

(2007). The BFG (Reprint). Viking Books for Young Readers.

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grade- Preschool
summary- “All children grow up. All except one.” That is Peter Pan. This eternal youth has carried boys and girls off to magical, marvelous Neverland. It’s a trip that all kids want to make. Along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, they’ll meet the fairy Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and the mean Captain Hook.
qualities- This is a classic fantasy story that all kids adore and the illustrations are very colorful and bright!

Barrie, J. M., & Bedford, F. D. (2022). Peter Pan (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition). Warbler Classics.

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5. Once Upon A World: The Little Mermaid

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5. Once Upon A World: The Little Mermaid

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- The Little Mermaid longs to know about the world above the ocean. When she’s finally old enough to visit, she falls in love with a prince! A sea witch agrees to give the mermaid a potion that will make her human, but the spell will be broken if the prince doesn’t love her too!
qualities- This version of the little mermaid represents Ariel as a different culture than the original version and spreads an amazing message!

Eliot, H., & Ortiz, N. (2018). The Little Mermaid (Once Upon a World) (Illustrated). Little Simon.

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1. Pete The Cat- and the Supercool Science Fair

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1. Pete The Cat- and the Supercool Science Fair

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grade- 1st
summary- This book is all about Pete the cat and his friends that build the craziest volcano the schools science fair has ever seen! Readers follow Pete and his friends through many obstacles and challenges before they take their creation to the big science fair!
qualities- This book has super fun and unique illustrations that will get readers laughing!

Dean, J., & Dean, K. (2019). Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair. HarperCollins.

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grade- 1st
summary- This educational book will teach young readers all about how our actions affect planet Earth, and the big impact we can make by the little things we do in our everyday lives!
qualities- This book spreads a very meaningful message and teaches very valuable lessons!

French, J. (2019). What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet) (Illustrated). DK Children.

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grade- 1st
summary- When Pete heads off to space camp, he gets to float in zero gravity, build rockets, and even goes on an extraordinary mission that is out of this world!
qualities- This humorous story has unique and fun illustrations!

Dean, K., & Dean, K. (2017). Pete the Cat: Out of This World. HarperCollins.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- Winter, spring, summer, fall, we all have a favorite season. Joulia Copernicus, a strong and adventurous kid scientist takes readers through all of the different seasons and what they entail!
qualities- This book teaches readers a very valuable lesson about the seasons with super colorful and fun illustrations!

Peterson, E. (2020). The Reason for the Seasons. Penguin Random House.

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grade- 1st
summary- Follow a drop of water on its journey around the world, in clouds, as ice/ snow, underground, in the sea, in plants and even in an animal. The science of the water cycle and poetic verse come together and leave readers with a sense of connection to all living creatures.
qualities- This is one of my favorite kids stories all about the water cycle! The illustrations in this story are super unique and colorful!

McKinney, B. S., & Maydak, M. S. (1998). A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids (Earth Science, Science Books For Kids, Nature Books) (Illustrated). Dawn Publications.

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grade level- kindergarten
summary- This story is all about a frog who is not satisfied with his assigned seat on a log. Throughout the story the frog asks Cat all about whether or not he can sit on other objects, as well as where other animals should sit.
qualities- This book teaches young students about questioning rights, responsibilities, and personal identity. This short story also has very colorful and fun illustrations!

Gray, K., & Field, J. (2017). Frog on a log? Scholastic Inc.

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grade level- 2nd
summary- This is a story all about a misbehaving dog and his owner that sent him to obedience school. The dog writes letters to his owner begging him to rescue him from all the terrible things happening to him at the school. In reality the obedience school is nothing like he make it out to be and readers know the truth the entire time!
qualities- This book is will make the entire class laugh! The illustrations are very colorful and also very amusing!

Teague, M. (2022). Dear mrs. LaRue: Letters from obedience school. Scholastic Press.

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grade- Preschool
summary- This story is about Emily-Elizabeth and her journey with Clifford the ginormous red dog! Emily-Elizabeth rescued Clifford as a baby and never expected him to grow that big! Readers follow Emily-Elizabeth and Clifford on their journey!
qualities- This book is super fun and will keep students engaged! The illustrations are very colorful and interesting!

Bridwell, Norman. Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Scholastic Inc., 2021.

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grade- 1st
summary- This is a story all about Peter and his journey around his neighborhood after the first snow fall! Peter goes on all sorts of adventures and is absolutely amazed by all the different things you can do in the snow!
qualities- This book is very sweet and has very pretty illustrations. This story allows readers to reminisce on snow days growing up!

Keats, Ezra Jack, and Jane Harvey. The Snowy Day. Findaway World, LLC., 2020.

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grade- 1st
summary- This story is all about navigating your feelings and understanding how everything happens for a reason! This book explores all of the differences between us and how everyone is seen equally!
qualities- This book spreads a very meaningful message to young readers and helps them to understand their emotions!

Dee, Jodi, and Sogand Seydjoo. Yes, I See You. Jodi Dee Publishing, 2022.

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grade- 2nd
summary- This is a heartwarming story all about a girl who is seen as different because she always has dirt on her hands. She doesn't understand why she is seen differently from everyone else, but throughout the story readers learn about loving your differences and what makes you unique!
qualities- This story sends a very meaningful message for young readers about loving your differences! The illustrations are very colorful and unique!

Dee, Jodi, and Sogand Seydjoo. Yes, I See You. Jodi Dee Publishing, 2022.

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grade- Kindergarten
summary- This comedic story is all about a little pigeon who really just wants to drive the bus when the driver takes a break! Throughout the story the pigeon does everything he can to have a turn driving the bus but no one seems to let him!
qualities- This book is super funny and the illustrations are very simple yet interesting!

Willems, Mo. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus ! Walker Books Ltd, 2018.

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grade- 1st
summary- This is an adorable story about a tiny snail who really just wants to see the world. When the snail hitches a ride on a whales tail they embark on an amazing journey around the world passing icebergs, volcanoes, and more.
qualities- The illustrations in this story are so beautiful and colorful! The storyline is super cute and engaging!

Donaldson, J., & Scheffler, A. (2020). The snail and the whale. Macmillan Children's Books.

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grade- 1st
summary- This book was written by one white author and one black author. The poems in this story explore race and childhood while sending a powerful message to young readers.
qualities- This book is extremely powerful and talks about very real social justice issues in an appropriate way for young readers.

Latham, I., Waters, C., Qualls, S., & Alko, S. (2019). CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship. Oneworld Publications.

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grade- 2nd
summary- Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding ... except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide. He really wants to prove that he can dance with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad.
qualities- This book has very colorful and fun illustrations!

Baptist, K. J., & Johnson, D. (2021). The Electric Slide and Kai. Adfo Books.

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grade- 4th
summary- This book is about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.
qualities- This story explores the social justice issue of racism and inequality. This book has very powerful illustrations!

Rhodes, J. (2020). Black Brother, Black Brother.

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5. Just Help!: How To Build A Better World

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5. Just Help!: How To Build A Better World

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grade level- 1st
summary- Supreme Court Justice and Author Sonia Sotomayor wrote this book inspired by her own community, and their desire for change. This book takes young readers on a journey where kids, adults, activists, and even bus drivers come together as a community to build a better world!
qualities- This book teaches young students about the power of working together as a community to fight for change. The illustrations in this story are also very diverse and colorful!

Sotomayor, S., & Dominguez, A. (2022). Just help!: How to build a Better World. Philomel Books.

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grade- 4th-6th
summary- After Kristy Thomas' mom has to make multiple phone calls to find an available baby-sitter for Kristy's younger brother, Kristy decides to start a baby-sitters club. The club would meet at specific times each week so parents would be able to reach multiple sitters at one time and with one phone number.
qualities- This is a classic series that introduces young readers into reading a longer book!

Telgemeier, R., & Martin, A. M. (2023). Kristy’s Great Idea: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #1) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) (Revised). Scholastic Inc.

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grade- 4th
summary- This story follows the adventures of Nate Wright, an incompetent, spirited, and rebellious sixth-grader. He has three best friends, Francis, Teddy, and Dee Dee who sometimes get in trouble with him.
qualities- This comedic story is engaging for early readers and will get them laughing!

Peirce, L. (2022). The Complete big Nate Volume 1. Andrews McMeel Publishing.

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grade- 4th-6th
summary- Nikki confesses everything in her first diary from her battle with her mom for an iPhone, meeting her new soon-to-be BFFs Chloe and Zoey, to falling for adorably sweet crush Brandon. Readers follow Nikki through it all!
qualities- These books are perfect for early readers and are extremely relatable and fun!

Russell, R. R. (n.d.). The Dork Diaries Collection (Dork Diaries #1-3).

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grade- 5th
summary- Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader, but one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and soon after begins a long and frustrating journey with on and off again braces, surgery, headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's regular middle school drama to deal with!
qualities- I loved this book growing up because it was so relatable and perfect for early reading!

Telgemeier, R. (2020). Smile: A Graphic Novel. Graphix.

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grade- 5th
summary- This is the story of two completely different girls:
"quiet, shy, artistic" Emmie and "popular, outgoing, athletic" Katie, and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.
qualities- This book teaches young readers all about different stereotypes and how no matter what your social status may be, everyone is the same.

Libenson, T. (2021). Emmie es invisible / Invisible Emmie. Grupo Editorial Patria.

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grade- 5-6th
summary- This story is all about Summer and her journey when her parents have to move to Japan. Summer knows that "kouun" means "good luck" in Japanese, and this year her family has none of it. Summer and her little brother are left with their grandparents.
qualities- This was one of my favorite stories growing up and is perfect for early readers to challenge themselves!

Kadohata, C., & Kuo, J. (2014). The Thing About Luck (Reprint). Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

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grade- 6th
summary- Clementine can't believe her favorite teacher, Mr. D'Matz, is leaving for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her like him. And in his place, he's left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just cant do...
qualities- This story is super relatable and funny and is perfect for young readers to challenge themselves!

Novel Units, Inc. (2015). Clementine’s Letter. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.

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grade- 4th
summary- As the war goes on and times get hard, Mr. O gives back to the community by playing his cello in the square every Wednesday. As times get harder the community comes together and realizes his special gift.
qualities- This is a very heartwarming story that is perfect for readers who love realistic and heartwarming stories.

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grade- 3rd-4th
summary- This story is all about different storms from tornadoes to hurricanes to earthquakes. This teaches readers all about global warming and everything about the world!
qualities- This is perfect for early readers who are interested in the weather and all things storm related!

Simon, S. (1989). Storms.