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A young boy Max, gets sent to bed without dinner. Max falls asleep and his room transforms into a moonlit forest surrounded by a vast ocean. Max is excited to escape his mother's strict rules. He reaches where the wild things are and he is not scared and they realize Max is the wildest of them all, so they make him king. After days of fun, Max has had enough and sends his subjects to bed without their dinner, like his mom did. At this point, he misses his mom, and realizes being in charge is hard. He smells something delicious, his mother brought him dinner, so he sails back to the place he is loved most.
This story is useful in classrooms because it shows students to appreciate their parents. It teaches students that everything their parents do is in their kids best interest.
Sendak, M. (1963). Where the Wild Things Are. Harper. Date retrieved 8 May 2019.

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Evan has a dog, that is his best friend. They do everything together, such as playing games going on hikes, and working on their garden. When the dog passes away, Evan feels like nothing will be the same, so he ruins his garden to pieces. When weeds move in, and he tends to cater to a prickly vine. This vine begins to grow a pumpkin. This pumpkin helps Evan with his sadness. The pumpkin will never replace the dog, but the pumpkin helps him heal.
This is useful in classrooms because it teaches the students about the hardships of losing a friend, a pet. This story shows nothing will ever replace the person or thing you lossed. Staying sad and lonely is not what the person that is gone would have wanted, so always look for things to make you happy again.
Lies. B. (2018). The Rough Patch. HarperCollins. Date retrieved 8 May 2019.

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Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. His scales shimmer like the color of the rainbow. Other fish want these beautiful scales to, but the Rainbow Fish keeps the scales to himself. His decision not to share, makes him lonely. When he decides to start sharing his scales with other fish it makes other and himself feel happy.
This book is useful in a classroom because it teaches children being selfish, is not a good thing. If you are mean and does not want to share you will end up with no friends.
Pfister, M. (1992). The Rainbow Fish. NordSud Verlag. Date retrieved 8 May 2019.

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Joseph had an overcoat that was worn out and had holes in it, so he made it into a jacket. Once the jacket wears out, he makes it into a vest, scarf, a necktie, a handkerchief, and a button. Each item is wore to a location, Each item is worn to an outing, such as a wedding or a family event. Eventually he loses the button, he has nothing left, but a story to tell.
This story teachers children you can always make something out of nothing. Also students can have fun reading because as each page is turned the reader can look at the next die cut hole and guess what Joseph's coat will become.
Taback, S. (1977). Joseph Had a Little Overcoat. Viking Press. Date retrieved 7 May 2019.

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A young boy on Christmas Eve lies in bed listening for Santa's sleigh, before being told by a friend that Santa does not exist. Instead of hearing a sleigh, he hears a steam engine. This train leads to the center of town where Santa is stationed. While on the journey he makes new friends and makes new discoveries. All he asks for is a silver bell from Santa's sleigh, which he receives but loses on the way home. On Christmas morning, a small box with his name on it has the bell in it. Now the boy believes in Santa and the spirit of Christmas.
This story can teach kids to believe in anything you want to and never let anyone stop you. Make friends who support and help you.
Allsburg, C. V. (1985).  The Polar Express. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Date retrieved 7 May 2019.

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A young girl and her father decide to go on a walk at nighttime to a farm near their home to look for owls. The moon is shining bright and the snow is heavy. The father continued to call for owls, but there was no answer. The young girl remained silent because she knew in owl calling you had to. When they finally reach a place deeper in the woods. Pa calls out to an owl, and it calls back, they smile in joy. They spend a few minutes enjoying the moment then returns to their house. When going howling you do not need words or warm, just hope.
This story is useful in classrooms because it can teach students, sometimes hope is the best thing to have. Believing in something pays off more than most things.
Yolen, J. (1987). Owl Moon. Philomel Books. Date retrieved 7 May 2019.

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On a Tuesday night, when the sun sets the local frogs take over the neighborhood. the frogs do the impossible, they do exactly what the people never thought could happen. Now when you go outside at night they have to always be aware.
This story teaches that things could happen, that you never thought would happen. You should always be careful, when going outside and be aware of your surroundings. Also this book is a picture book, this can help students make observations on what is taking place in the pictures.
Wiesner, D. (1991). Tuesday. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Date retrieved 7 May 2019.

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Sylvester finds a wish-granting pebble. He soon encounters a lion, in fear he wishes he were a rock. No one searching for him would ever know he was a rock. When Sylvester finally wishes to be his real self again, he turns back into a donkey.
This story could be helpful in a classroom because it teaches kids to never wish to be someone else. To be proud of who you are and have confidence in yourself.
Steig, W. (1969). Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. Windmill Books. Date retrieved 6 May 2019.

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Lachie MacLachlan is a generous Scottish man. He lives in a small hut with his ten children and wife. Even with his house full, he still welcomes any tired traveler who walks by on  a stormy night.
This book is a good story to read to students because it teaches kids to always be generous to those in need and to not always be selfish.
Leodhas, S. N. (1965). Always Room for One More. Holt. Date retrieved 6 May 2019.

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A boy, born from the sun, sets out on a quest to find his father. On his journey he travels through the world of men, finally an Arrow Maker fitted the boy in his bow and drew it. He shot to the heavens, and he traveled to the sun. Once he arrived, he had to prove himself, and he did. The father and son rejoiced and his father tasked him to return to earth, and bring his spirit to the world of men.
Reading this book to students can open their eyes to new ways of life and how the people in that culture lived.
McDermott, G. (1974). Arrow to the Sun. Viking Press. Date retrieved 6 May 2019.