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This is a story about a mother’s continual love for her son as he goes through the stages of baby to adulthood. Every night his mother sings to him “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be”, while rocking him as he sleeps. As he grows, his mother continues even though his teen behavior which seems to be driving her crazy! Even after the boy has grown into a man his mother drives across town to hold him in her arms and sing to him. The mother eventually becomes too old and sick to carry on with this tradition. In turn, the man then drives across town, holds his mother in his arms and sings to her “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my mommy you’ll be”. As the man returns home, he goes to his daughters’ room and passes on the tradition, holding her in his arms and singing the same song to her that his mother sang to him.   This is great book to teach messages and themes to notice and understand themes that are close to their own experiences and family relationship.

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The story is about a fourth grader named Peter. He has a little brother that is 2 ½ years old. Fudge, Peter's little brother, constantly causes trouble for Peter, but goes unpunished. This is a tale of how an older brother successfully navigates the perils and trials of a younger brother.

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In Jacqueline Davies’ The Lemonade War, Jessie Treski and her brother Evan have a pretty good relationship…usually. But when Evan finds out that Jessie will be skipping third grade and will share his fourth-grade classroom, he gets pretty angry. It’s bad enough that his sister gets all the good grades, but now she is going to mess up things with his friends as well. His anger grows…and grows…and then he explodes, saying awful things to her that he knows he will regret later. Jessie responds and their argument swells until they make a wager with high odds, all riding on who can sell the most lemonade in the last five days before school starts.

Jessie is awesome at figuring out her potential profit from a pitcher of lemonade, but she isn’t really good at reading people’s body language or interpreting what they say. Evan is much better at understanding people, and he uses this to his advantage. But Evan has a hard time planning the business side of things, and so he loses money with poor financial planning. In the midst of Evan’s anger and Jessie’s bewilderment, they both have forgotten what a good team they make together.

The Lemonade War is a fun, light-hearted book that would be perfect for summer reading

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Peter's grandma had recently died from Emphysema. As a result, his grandpa has been invited to live with the family in the house. Since grandpa has a bad leg, it is inconvenient for him to move into any other room in the house, but Peter's (grandson) room. Peter is angered by this and writes an official declaration of war threatening his grandpa. Grandpa has 24 hours to vacate the room or it is WAR!! But grandpa won't give up the room without a fight. A prank war ensues combining comedy and the importance of family values. Is it possible for any side to win in a Civil War? Read this great book to find out!! Summary By: Steven Muniz

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Love this book to teach perseverance and character traits.  The little girl and her dog plan to build the most magnificent thing.  Along the way, things don’t turn out the way they plan. They fail and try again many times. Eventually, the girl becomes frustrated and quits when she slams her finger. Her dog convinces her to take a walk to rejuvenate. When they return, her renewed enthusiasm helps them achieve their goal and they finally build the most magnificent thing.

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"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.

This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return

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Mr. Lincoln follows through with his compassion when he finds a way to reach out to Eugene through his love for birds. This compassion pays off when Eugene overcomes some of his racist influences and also begins to treat other students with the compassion Mr. Lincoln showed him.Patricia Polacco’s Mr. Lincoln’s Way provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to introduce the topic of respect. Mr. Lincoln, an African American principal, tries to help Eugene, a school bully, overcome his attitude towards people of another race. He helps Eugene realize that even though people are different (race, gender, etc.), everyone should be treated with respect. Mr. Lincoln uses the school’s atrium to help him accomplish his task.
With this book, you can teach lessons on Cause and Effect, Story Elements, Character Traits, and Key Ideas/Details (just to name a few).

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The Watson's set out on an adventure from the north to the south. A sense of awareness befalls them as they experience life in their community in comparison to life in other states. I enjoy reading this book to my students in hopes of teaching diversity and compare and contrast in the life and times of the past and the present.

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Billy is a ten year boy living in The Ozark Mountains in the past. He desperately wants two hound dogs to take out hunting which will enable him to earn much needed money for his family. Unfortunately, his parents are unable to purchase the dogs for him due to lack of funds. Billy exemplifies determination and strength by secretly earning the money for the dogs himself. Once he acquires his young puppies, Old Dan and Little Ann, this story is of his journey through battles, love, danger, and ultimately loss. This is a very heart-wrenching story that teaches about compassion, life, hard work, love, and the pursuit of happiness!

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On a cold winter's night, beneath a full moon, a young girl and her father trek into the woods to go owling. In a place filled with moonlight, mystery, and magic, father and daughter hope to catch a glimpse of a great horned owl. The poetic style of this 1988 Caldecott winner, along with the exceptional descriptions and illustrations, create a memorable evening. This is an ideal book to teach Literary Devices, and Cause and Effect.

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The City of Ember is about a city with no natural light and a failing generator. The city is running out of supplies quickly. After coming across a mysterious box and pieces of a message, the two main characters, Lina and Doon, are determined to figure out the message and are convinced this will help them find a solution to save their city.
I enjoy reading The City of Ember with my 4th grade class. This book is excellent for discussing character perspective and character traits. I read this toward the end of the year and to celebrate at the end of the book, we have a City of Ember day. Students participate in 'assignment day" just like the characters in the book. They choose a job and meet with classmates assigned the same job to discuss their new responsibilities and how it will affect their life. This helps them relate to the challenges faced by the characters in the book and why they made some of the choices they made in the book. There is also a movie, which we watch and compare the plot and characters in the movie to the book.

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I love to read Chrysanthemum in the beginning of the year with my class. Chrysanthemum is a book about a girl who loves her name. When she begins school the students make fun of her name which Chrysanthemum hate her name. At the end of the book their music teacher has a long name also. With the help of their music teacher the other students soon realize that just because Chrysanthemum has a different name that does not mean she should be made fun of.
It  is a great book to teach character traits, feelings, and motivations.
It also teaches the importance of being kind to one another.

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Joey and Suds are entering Fourth Grade. Though they are friends, Joey is clearly trying to grow up fast and share the error of his ways with his friend Suds. As he tries to prove he is now a "man" in fourth grade with his horrible antics, his friend Suds reluctantly stands by while trying to maintain his own innocence until the moment he finally breaks. I love teaching character traits as well as how characters evolve and point of view through this novel. It lends to many different teaching opportunities while still being relatable to all, despite their reading level.

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This book is humorous and full of warmth and adventure. The main character Milo is bored with his entire life. He doesn't see the beauty or joy in anything, least of all the things that are right in front of us daily. Through some exciting adventures he takes in a "tollbooth" that miraculously appears in his room, he discovers all that life does have to offer, if you simply take the time to notice. I like teaching this in 5th grade to help kids realize everyday is special and some special thing happens, not always an over the top thing, but we need to appreciate the little things each day too.!

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Tom lives with his Aunt Polly and his Cousin Sid in Mississippi.This novel features just how mischievous Tom is, as he manipulates many of his peers to his advantage. Tom and his best friend Huckelberry "Huck," go as far as skipping school to go on adventures by the lake and into the woods. What i love about this story is how it potrays the strength of the friendship between these two boys. A great text to teach the theme of friendship and comparing & contrasting characters, character traits and character development.

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In this novel, a girl goes back in time to the Holocaust. This novel of survival, is a higher level book that teaches historical fiction, fantasy, symbolism and figurative language, among other literary devices.

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The Watson's Go To Birmingham 1963 is a book that takes place during the civil unrest of the 1960's.  This book centers around the social inequalities and differences of the 1960s. The Watson Family currently reside in Flint, Michigan. Their eldest son, Byron, finds himself getting into more and more trouble the older he gets. Mr. and Mrs. Watson decide that Byron would behavior better if he isn't around the negative influences he finds himself in Flint. Unfortunately, the family encounters the horrific truths of the south during the 1960's in Alabama. This book has direct correlation to the Civil Rights Movement and targets topics such as: segregation and bullying. This book also encompasses multiple teachable moments and focuses on specific reading skills like character development, symbolism, and multiple themes.

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For the first time in a decade, Willy Wonka, the reclusive and eccentric chocolate maker, is opening his doors to the public--well, five members of the public, actually. The lucky five who find a Golden Ticket in their Wonka bars will receive a private tour of the factory, given by Mr Wonka himself.

I enjoy reading CATCF with my students because we can discuss and learn about theme, compare and contrast, descriptive language, inferencing, and point of view. We work on vocabulary constantly throughout the text. Children love reading this story. Typically, I end it before the FSA and we celebrate the end of testing by watching the older movie with some candy. Once they watch the movie, we compare and contrast the book and movie.

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Although this is more of a 2nd grade book, I like to use it in the beginning of the year. I use it to teach character traits and character development. It's an easy read and the students really enjoy reading about Harry's mischiefs, or his intentions.

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level Q (Beginning of 4th Grade)
I like to use this book at the start of the Fourth grade for a few reasons. It can be used to teach and practice the standard of character analysis. It also goes into characters changing over time. The readers can engage in practices to pull evidence from text to support their ideas for character traits. This can also lead into writing paragraphs or multi paragraphs using text evidence to support a characters development within the story. Finally, theme can be introduced as students relate to the characters' transitions into the fourth grade and struggle with "becoming older".

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

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Great book based on a true story that gets students thinking about how humans treat animals. It teaches empathy while being a funny read.

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I read this book at the start of the year to teach students to be themselves and embrace differences in others. It also helps students see the effects of bullying.

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Even though this is a children's book, I feel that this book works best when it is read to children, so it is perfect for a read aloud. Through Dr. Seuss' fun and playful words, this book shares the most amazing messages for people of all ages, but especially for children that perhaps happen to be stepping up or moving on. Regardless of what stage you are at in life, you can always take something from this book.

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

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This book is AMAZING!  It is a total tear-jerker.  You can teach so many things through this beautiful piece of literature: mentor text for writing, personification, point of view, theme, time and sequence, how characters change over time, and so much more.

Synopsis:  Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely.  And then, one day, he was lost. Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

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The Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is one of my favorite books to use in the classroom. I love this book's central message of 'being yourself' even when it may not be "trendy". Also, I love the vividly colorful illustrations!

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The Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is one of my favorite books to use in the classroom. I love this book's central message of 'being yourself' even when it may not be "trendy". Also, I love the vividly colorful illustrations!

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I love the book Wonder because it teaches my students about kindness. Palacio really helps the reader feel what Auggie is feeling. Since Auggie is in 5th grade, it is also easy for my students to relate to a lot of the things he says and references he makes such as when he talks about Captain Underpants.

- Stephanie R.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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Caged Bird

By Maya Angelou More Maya Angelou

The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill for the caged bird
sings of freedom

The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings-by-maya-angelou

I love reading this poem to my students each year. It can be used to discuss literal and non-literal meanings and requires students to think critically. It can be integrated with social studies to discuss the feelings of minorities in the past. Also, this poem covers the standard RL.2.5.

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Thisis a great book, it tells the real story of what really happened in the 3 little pigs. There are many skills and standards in this book to cover and it has humor. It can be introduced any time of way.

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Great book to teach Point of View or Letter writing. When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses the

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This a great book to teach students about the character traits tolerance and kindness because it discusses accepting differences. I absolutely love the message behind this book! It can also be used to teach the standard theme.

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This is a great tale about beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  I love reading this to little girls so that they can see a different version on a fairy tale.

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Overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning to read, Trisha is dismayed when all the letters and numbers in her books are jumbled up. Only Mr. Falker recognizes her problem and takes the time to lead her to the magic of reading.

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White's Charlotte's Web is a widely read children's story first published in 1952. It tells the story of a friendship between a farmyard pig named Wilbur and a grey spider named Charlotte. Wilbur is a spring pig, and he is distressed to learn that he is being fattened for slaughter in the fall.

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This is an excellent book to use as a Read Aloud to introduce students to discrimination and one talented girl's determination to realize her dream regardless of the obstacles in her path. It makes a great springboard for discussion about many different things: theme, character analysis, Black History Month, civil rights and more can be explored.

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I love reading Tiger Rising and discussing the complex characters and themes that are in this book!

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Mr. Peabody is a loved teacher and baseball coach in a small town.  He finds himself being the victim of gossip and rumors.  This book has the underlying lesson of being careful of your words, and how they can affect others.  (This book is a great addition to any classroom library and a great tool for SEL lessons.)

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The Giving Tree

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 

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This is a great book that incorporates many mythological characters and creatures into a modern day setting. Many of my students who have been introduced to this series go on to read the entire set of Percy Jackson books

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i love this book because it is an excellent way to teach students about the different types of learners in the classroom, tolerance for students and their different learning styles, and it teaches that everyone is intelligent in their own unique way.

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I love this book because it teaches my students how we all have the opportunity during our day to have a postive or negative impact on another person. It is all about how our actions can affect other people, in both a positive or negative way. So, if you're seeing a classmate that is sitting by herself and looks a little lonely, you can fill both your buckets by talking with her and asking her to play with your group of friends. It is a wonderful text since it relates to the students and what they go through on a daily basis.

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I enjoy reading this book to my students. It is about each child being an individual and doing different activities.

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I love this book because it is a great way to introduce students to literary elements (characterization, flashbacks, figurative language, etc.) in a colorfully, interesting way. The book brings book the main character and secondary characters to life, and demonstrates how secondary characters help the main character overcome problems.
I also love Flora and Ulysses. Kate DiCamillo. She also does an amazing job bringing the characters in the hybrid text to life.

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The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

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The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

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I love reading this book to my students because it teaches students to be an individual and not to judge others. I start out each school year reading this book to my students and I put a big orange splot on my ceiling to remind them all year to be kind and accept others the way they are. My mother-in-law bought me this book shortly before she passed because she read it to my husband and his sisters growing up and she too had a big orange splot on her living room ceiling. It means a lot to me and my students truly enjoy it.

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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I enjoy reading this text to students because it a historical look at pioneer life through an autobiography in an interesting and entertaining way.

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My 5th graders loved this book! I used it as a read aloud during the third quarter. The students were captured by Nora's character and her ability to stand by what she believes in. This book lent itself to a variety of standards which showed them how applicable they are to all types of text. Mostly importantly, they felt inspired to seek out other books written by Clements.

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I love this book because it is a story about a child who is lost and doesn't know who she is. With the help of a dog named Winn-Dixie she is able to learn more about herself and make new friends in a town that is new to her. Great book to teach cause and effect, character traits, and figurative language.

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It is imaginative .

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I love this book because it addresses how looking 'different' can be okay.

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The BFG is a fun read aloud for students of all ages. It is a wonderful way to get your students to practice visualizing while reading. The language of the BFG is interesting and requires your students to make some wonderful inferences. The book also teaches a great lesson about friendship and helping other people.

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This is a great book to read aloud to students early in the year. It gives 6 students perspectives and what they each go through over the course of their 5th grade year. Mr. Terupt their teacher, teaches them an unexpected lesson and what they each learn from it, helps them both in and out of the classroom. Great read! Students also enjoy the other two books in the series on their own after this read aloud.

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The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling

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The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling

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John Midas is obsessed with candy of all kinds, but (like me!) chocolate is, hands down, his all-time favorite indulgence. This humorous story is not only a high-interest, engaging read but it also lends itself to making memorable connections to mythology.
stephanie.encin@browardschools.com

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My 5th grade students love this book. The title definitely grabs their attention. The book deals sensitively with living with a physical disability. This is a great book to teach multiple themes which include friendship, believing in yourself, making the most of the time you have, among others. Sad/joyful ending.

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Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!: The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother by Trisha Speed Shaskan 

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Seriously, Cinderella Is SO Annoying!: The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother by Trisha Speed Shaskan 

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I love using this book to teach perspective and character traits. This book offers a silly twist to the well known original tale. My Third graders always get a kick out of it!

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I enjoy using this book to teach character descriptions, friendship, celebrating differences, using creative vocabulary, and bullying.  This book easy to follow along for students of all reading levels.  It has many different characters that I use to dig deeper into describing characters, using adjectives, and if filled with a ton of awesome creative words for students to learn.

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 

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I love using this book with students as the novel allows students to become part of a magical kingdom where they have to use their imaginations. It shows students how literature can take them to places that they have never and will never experience. It also teaches them about relationships & how to not take people for granted because you don't know what tomorrow will bring!

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Amelia Bedelia by Rhonda Parrish-I loved reading these books as a kid because I felt that I could identify with her silly, goofy behavior. However, as a teacher I loved using the books to teach figurative language to my 1st and 3rd graders. 

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Amelia Bedelia by Rhonda Parrish-I loved reading these books as a kid because I felt that I could identify with her silly, goofy behavior. However, as a teacher I loved using the books to teach figurative language to my 1st and 3rd graders. 

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"Packed with energy, mystery, and danger, this explosive first book in the groundbreaking multimedia series captures attention at page one...and never lets go!" When reading some books, you create a movie in your mind. With 39 clues, you create a video game in your mind and you're in it. This is a historical fiction series with several sets. It takes you all over the word and expose you to various historical events while the characters compete to find clues that will make the winner the most powerful person in the world.

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I love reading this book to my student. It helps with character developing as well as vocabulary from the language of the giant. Of course, my voices for the story/character is always entertaining as well. I have read this book to my classes for the last few years; that when the book was turned into a movie this past summer, I had multiple past students inform me that they were excited to see the movie. Some even read the book again on their own so they could compare it to the movie.

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Reading this book to my students is always an eye-opener for myself as well. In life, we get so caught up in what we would rather have than what we currently possess. We become so confident of winning in areas we are comfortable in, only to stop other aspects in our lives from blossoming due to lack of attention. Respect needs to be paid to the process of which one had to endure, not just to the result of the process. "We can be more successful by doing things slowly and steadily than by acting quickly and carelessly."

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This novel includes the stories of two individuals. One is the true story of a boy named Salva Dut, and the other is a fictional story of a girl named Nya. They are both from Sudan and encounter great hardship. The two stories are told in different sections and occur during different time periods, but they have more in common than one would think.
sara.darley@browardschools.com

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When a dolphin named Winter loses her tail in a crab trap, it's up to a young boy named Sawyer and the staff at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to help her survive against the odds. Sawyer is quite at first, but his special connection with Winter soon brings him out of his shell.

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A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

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A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

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I really love using this book at the beginning of the school because the book sends a message to students to be themselves. I always strive to create a classroom that turns into a family of everyone marching to the beat of their own drums. I want us to feel comfortable with one another and true to ourselves, like the girl in the story has to be in order to solve her problem.

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I teach 5th graders in Parkland - where there is a large 'gifted' population... my gen ed kids always get a kick out of the title of this book and are immediately drawn in to it! Its humorous, includes fantastic vocabulary, character ed lesson opportunities and much more. Just a fun interactive read aloud!

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My favorite books are the Shiloh Trilogy. My students found this story very engaging. The videos are also available for further discussions comparing/contrasting book vs. video, etc. I am able to cover many LAF standards.  Students extended this reading to a shared research project and later to a debate/Socratic Seminar focusing on Animal Rights.

Miranti Murphy
Literacy Coach
Boulevard Heights Elementary ES

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I love to read September 12th with my students (on September 11th). It was written and illustrated by a first grade class after 9/11. It focuses on the fact that everything was okay after the 9/11 attacks and has very heartwarming child drawn pictures to accompany the words. It is age appropriate and sends a positive message on a day that is very hard to explain to elementary students. Fair warning - It is extremely touching and quite a tear jerker for adults.

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Nevermind that Jacqueline Woodson is a master of the written word so, the text is beautifully constructed.  This tale is a story of missed opportunities and their lasting effects, but hidden behind the scenes is a poignant example of resilience and joy.  Laura.McCarthy@browardschools.com