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Date Read: 03/21
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a principal who loves his school so much he makes them attend school every single day of the year. One little girl has the courage to tell him that they need a break and he realizes he has over worked everyone. I really liked this book because of the illustrations and repetition within it, which can help students who struggle with reading.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to students who like realistic fiction books.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach point of view and author's purpose.

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"Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street" by Roni Schotter

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"Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street" by Roni Schotter

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Date Read: 02/11
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl name Eva who has to write a paper about her neighborhood but has trouble starting it. She goes to her neighbors for inspiration, but it took her a while to realize how interesting her neighborhood really is. I really liked this book because many students struggle with beginning to write, so this book shows that you can find inspiration where you least expect it.
Age/Audience: This book would interesting to kids who like to read about realistic issues.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to begin a writing unit and teach students not to limit themselves in their writing.

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"The Multiplying Menace Divides" by Pam Calvert

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"The Multiplying Menace Divides" by Pam Calvert

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Date Read: 02/11
Genre: Fantasy
Review: This book is about a prince named Peter who helps save his village from a witch named Matilda and her partner Rumpelstilskin. I like this book because it secretly teaches math through an interesting story line.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like magic and math.
Possible Teaching Points: I can use this book to integrate math with reading and teach division and multiplication.

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"Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story" by Tomie de Paola 

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"Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story" by Tomie de Paola 

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Date Read: 03/02
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl named Adelita, who's father passes away and has to deal with her evil step mother and hateful step sisters. I really like this book because it has a few spanish words in it and a glossary in the back to help you if you do not know how to say the spanish word or what it means.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like retelling of Cinderella and books that they can relate to.
Possible Teaching Points: I can use this book with older kids when I am teaching them about different genres.

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"The Rough-Face Girl" by Rafe Martin & David Shannon

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"The Rough-Face Girl" by Rafe Martin & David Shannon

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Date Read: 03/02
Genre: Folk Tale
Review: This book is about a girl who is made fun of for not looking as nice as the other girls in the village. However, she is able to win the heart of the mysterious man, whom all other girls wanted. I really liked this book because it is another verision of the classic Cinderella story and the illustrations have stuck with me since I was a little girl because I always thought her brown skin and long, black hair was beautiful.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like folk tales, myths, and retellings of Cinderella.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach retelling, folk tales, and figurative language like metaphors, smilies, and personification.

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"What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?" by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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"What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?" by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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Date Read: 02/11
Genre: Informational
Review: This book is about adaptation and how animals use their eyes, ears, tails, etc. for different reasons. I like this book because it shows the difference and similarities between animals and also has a few facts about the animals mentioned in the back of the book.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like learning about animals.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach adaptations of animals.

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Date Read: 02/29
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This book is about the experience of riding a roller coaster and how everyone may feel different ways. I really liked this book because it uses onomatopoeia to make the story more interesting.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like roller coasters.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach onomatopoeia. I could also use it to teach how to write a detailed piece on a small moment.

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"Officer Buckle and Gloria" by Peggy Rathmann (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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"Officer Buckle and Gloria" by Peggy Rathmann (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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Date Read: 02/29
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about an officer who has a safety rule for everything! Nobody ever listens to him because sadly it is not entertaining enough for them. Until one day, he brings along his new dog, Gloria, along side him to present the safety rules and she captures their attention! I really liked this book because of the illustrations, the humor, and the safety rules it also teaches.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like books about pets and comedy.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach students how to use the illustrations of a text for extra support.

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"A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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"A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams (The Caldecott Medal Award Winner)

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Date Read: 02/29
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl who's mother is working as a waitress to save up enough money to be able to purchase the chair of their dreams. I really liked this book because it shows humbleness.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like books that are relatable.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach students to appreciate what they have. I could also use it to teach point of view.

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"The Magic School Bus In the Arctic: A Book About Heat" by Joanna Cole

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"The Magic School Bus In the Arctic: A Book About Heat" by Joanna Cole

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Date Read: 02/17
Genre: Science Fiction/Informational
Review: This book is about a teacher named Ms. Frizzle who takes her students to the Arctic for a closer look of what it's like. On their adventure, some students run into trouble and have to use basic concepts of heat to help them out. I liked this book because it teaches about science in a fun, adventurous way.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like science and adventures.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about heat and insulators. Also, how to read dialogue bubbles.