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This graphic novel covers the topic of self-esteem in young adults and discusses some of the inevitable changes everyone goes through with losing and gaining friends, gaining confidence and going through life and the challenges that go along with it. I was initially drawn to this book because the main character knocks her two front teeth out at a young age and I also knocked my front teeth out at a young age, but after reading this book it goes much deeper and discusses a lot of topics that young adults can relate to. I don't think I would bring this book into my classroom to do a lesson on, but I could suggest it to my students to read in their free time if they choose.

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I loved this book because the princess was awesome and the last thing she says to him is awesome "...but you are a bum!" I would use this book in my classroom, it shows a smart resourceful young woman. The role reversal of the typical princess story is great. It was written in 1980 and ahead of it's time.

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1. Le Petit Prince is a short-novel that explores the travels of a prince across the galaxy. He visits planets and has short-comings and successes while learning about himself and his true identity.

2. I chose this book because it is the 2nd most translated book in the world after the Bible and is an essential book in french classes around the world. The book's light-hearted themes and overall nature allow french learners at many different ability levels to immerse themselves in a fantastical and enjoyable reading adventure.

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I have really fond memories of reading this book as a child in school and at home. The book is about the relationship between a boy and a tree who provided the boy with the resources he needed throughout his life. It is beautifully written; however, more recently at the 50 year anniversary there has been discussion on how this book reflects a one-way relationship.

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This is a comic strip collection detailing the adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger. The text appeals to me because it is a book that I could enjoy as a child due to the fun and engaging art style and the funny stories. As I got older I was then able to appreciate the more mature underlying themes of the story. I believe I could use this book in a modern classroom. It is engaging visually, while also introducing complex written subjects that may go over some student's heads, but can be appreciated as they get older.

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A shy mouse spills his coffee on a beautiful mouse, which leads him to go on an adventure that makes him famous.

As a kid, I did not like reading and had a hard time getting into novels. However, the Geronimo Stilton books were a great transition from picture books as they still had that creative aspect through the words. Many of the words are written in fonts that are animated to add to the story. I also found that they were all fast-paced stories that kept me engaged.

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It's written as the diary of a young girl (Victoria) who's family adopts a home girl from England and how it impacts their day to day life. This is a part of a series of different books written from the perspective of young girls in different historical periods in Canada. I loved history as a child and these books made history come alive as I could put my young self into the main characters. The writing was also very fun to read, you felt like you were in the family. I would use this book in the class but I would need to explain that it does come from a privileged perspective and doesn't show a complete version of history.

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Go Jump in the Pool is about a group of friends at an all-boys school north of Toronto that attempt to raise funds for a school pool so the best athletes do not leave to the rival school. What appealed to me about this book was the mix of humour and emotion throughout the story. Written by a young Canadian author, the book is grounded in seemingly real-life scenarios while still adventurous. I would continue to use this book in my classroom as I believe it is something students could enjoy while also learning from based on it's vocabulary, pacing and ideas.

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This book is about a boy who learns he has magic powers and then goes to a school for magic children. Charlie is given a secret task by a bookstore owner that he must complete while trying to be stopped by an evil teacher.

I enjoyed this book because it was a super exciting story. I can now recognize that it is basically Harry Potter but for younger kids. I would definitely use this book in the classroom because it helped inspire my live for reading and could hopefully do the same for other children!

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Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section - Khadijah H.

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Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section - Khadijah H.

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This book is a children's educational book with illustrations about Ancient Egypt, showing the daily life, clothing, architecture, societal roles, objects, and science of the time. I liked this book because it gave an extremely detailed and fun visual to Ancient Egyptian history. I would use it in my class to teach children about Ancient Egypt.

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This novel was the first book I remember reading independently that made me never want to put it down! It's a west-side story inspired book about two sides of town; the greasers and the soc's (socialites). When one of the greasers accidentally kills someone, they flea town and are forced to live on their own in an abandoned house. Ponyboy's struggle between doing what is right and wrong conveys a strong message about decision making and following our moral compasses.

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I remember reading this book a lot when I was in school. I primarily enjoyed it because I share the name of the princess. Now I can appreciate the princess having the role of saving the prince instead of vice versa how it often is in fairytale type of stories. I would bring it into my classroom because it has a strong female lead.

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This story is about a boy who often feels misunderstood at home and escapes to an island where he meets creatures that make him king. The book is about his journey to where the wild things live and his process of understanding emotions through dealing with the unpredictability of theirs. As a kid, I liked this book because I liked the idea that I could potentially escape like the main character, but by the end of the story, I was always grateful to be home. This book introduced me to the concept of emotional regulation!

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Percy Jackson, a demi-god, learns of his status and goes out on an adventure fighting monsters and gods. The book is very action-packed and captivating. I remember finishing this book within 2 days. It was a great introduction to Greek mythology for me and led to a peak of my interest in Greek/Roman/Egyptian mythology. I would use this book in my classroom today, specifically recommending it for book reports.

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The book that came to mind when asked what my favourite book was from my childhood is Franklin's Blanket. This book begins by showing all the ways which Franklin uses his blue blanket and why it is so important to him. One day, he wakes up and realizes he cannot find his blanket and is quite upset. In the meantime, Franklin's dad offers his old yellow blanket for Franklin to use instead. However, the yellow blanket was not the same as his blue blanket. A few days later Franklin found his blue blanket which he had used to hide his brussel sprouts that he did not want to eat for dinner one night. He gave his blue blanket a good wash after that. The book ends with Franklin speaking about how despite his blue blanket being old, it is still so important to him.

I chose this book as my favourite from my childhood as I used to read this book with my mom at bedtime frequently. Franklin's blue blanket reminds me of different things I have held onto from my childhood. I found (and still do) this book very comforting. Thanks for reading!

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The story of an elephant who looks after an egg for a lazy bird. Theme: Accountability.

Dr Seuss is so wonderful at telling a story in a fun way! There is lots of repetition, even before I could read, I could participate.

I would use this book in my class today as a fun way to talk about poetry. I may equally pull it out if our class is having a hard time following through on tasks assigned as there is a moral lesson in this book about being accountable... and it is repeated so often, I'm not sure I would as the teacher explicitly state the moral, but instead let this theme of accountability spread through the classroom.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" is a spellbinding book that offers not just a captivating story but also a magical experience to readers, making it easy to understand its global appeal and the reason why it's a favorite among many, including myself.
The book transports readers to an enchanting world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and adventure, providing a delightful escape from the mundane.  With characters of various backgrounds and personalities, many readers can see themselves reflected in the characters, creating a strong connection and investment in their journeys. Themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of choice resonate deeply, offering valuable life lessons while entertaining.

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This was a box of 12 small, french, Sponge-bob books that were easy to read, with an emphasis on phonetics. Because there were 12 of them, the plot changed constantly. I liked it because the stories were fun, I have fond memories of my parents reading them to me at bedtime. If I could, I would use this book in the classroom. Because of their simplistic nature, they would be perfect for teaching french to beginners. However, it is now impossible to find anywhere and I lost mine about 2 months ago :(

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This is a comic book about the three Bone cousins being run out of Boneville, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one they find their way into a deep forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures.

I like this book because the visual appeal was very different than others. Especially with the creatures being drawn were very original. It was also very humorous and I love a good adventurous storyline.

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Favourite Children's Lit Book - The Rainbow Fish

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Favourite Children's Lit Book - The Rainbow Fish

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A story about an extraordinary fish with beautiful shiny scales who was vein and ultimately lonely. He realized if he shared his beautiful scales with others he could admire their beauty as well as enjoy their friendships. As a child I enjoyed the beautiful imagery and that the rainbow wanted to share his beauty. I would use this book in my classroom as it is a great piece of lit to facilitate discussion and help teach the lesson that relationships mean more than possessions.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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I loved the Harry Potter series as a kid (and still do), when I was younger I read the earlier books since they were made more for youth and I grew up reading the books as they got more serious.
As most of you may know, this book is about Harry Potter an orphan boy who doesn't know he he's a wizard until he is visited on his birthday by another wizard named Hagrid. Hagrid takes Harry to Hogwarts, a school for young wizards. Harry then embarks on a journey of discovering his powers and meeting new friends. He must find the philosopher's stone to prevent the resurrection of Lorde Voldemort.

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-mistreated boy learns he is magical
-like so many other children, I was captivated by the idea of being special (having powers) and escaping the problems around me
-It's a bit long to use in class, but I believe the story is one that many students would identify with. Could maybe touch on the idea of separating the work from the artists controversial view points (is it possible?)

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Princess Elizabeth loves her Prince, Ronald, and wants to marry him until one day he's taken by a dragon. Elizabeth sets out to save him from the dragon but when he kidnapped Ronald, all of her princess dresses were burnt so she must wear a paper bag for her mission. Once she meets the dragon, she tricks him by coaxing his ego and after showing off his fantastic skills of fire breathing and flying around the world, he gets so tired he falls asleep. Princess Elizabeth is able to walk right into Ronald's prison to rescue him!  When Ronald sees Elizabeth, he ridicules her paper bag and dirty appearance, he doesn't even thank her for the rescue. Instead he tells Elizabeth to come back when she looks like a real princess. So, Elizabeth informs Ronald that while he may have nice clothes, neat hair, and does not look like he just trekked through the lands and outsmarted a dragon, he is in fact, a bum. They do no get married in the end.

I loved and still love this book since it showcases a female hero who takes on a typical male gender role. At the end she chooses to leave her bummy prince and go on her own independent way. I would bring this book into the classroom since I think it's important for young girls to see themselves as strong and capable without relying on male figures.

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2) The Dot is about a young student who finds her passion for art through the encouragement of a teacher. Later, she passes on this kindness to someone else.

3) I liked this book because it is simple, effective, and reflects a valuable lesson as a future teacher. Celebrating our students' successes, no matter how big or small, can make a huge difference in their future. Also, it reminds us that what you might think is not impressive could be very special to someone else. Lastly, it demonstrates how kindness is contagious.

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An odd librarian, Charlotte, looks for strange and funny ways to get students to love reading.
What was appealing was how its written in a way to get students to want to read more.
What made me like this book was the fact that the teacher, while reading it to us, replaced the kids'snames in the book, with ours, and creating that connection with us.

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This book is about a little girl that had to sell matches. This story takes place during cold winter times. I have a powerful connection with this book it deeply related to me when I was a kid. I felt really bad for the girl and kept thinking about her for long time after I finished reading the book.
I think I would use this book with my students. It helps to appreciate the blessing we live in.

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The main character, Darren, is forced to leave his ordinary life behind to become a half-vampire and assistant to the vampire Mr. Crepsley, who travels with a mysterious "freak show." Also, he is obsessed with spiders. Looking back at the books i loved as a kid, it seems they all had elements of fantasy, mystery, and horror. I think I enjoyed the escapism, and I also connected with stories about outsiders, people who couldn't fit into the norm.
I started reading the beginning of this book again and would not bring it into my classroom because it deals with some pretty intense themes that may be too frightening for some students; however, I would not discourage students from reading it and the rest of the series; I know I personally read through all 13 books in a month when I was in the sixth grade so I really connected with them.

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In this story, a child describes the emotions they experience when in a dark spot. The anger within the child is personified as a little tiger that grows when it doens't get its way, resulting in unfortunate consequences. The story resolves when the child learns how to train the tiger and make ammends with those who felt the tigers wrath.

The nameless child and the tiger are the only characters of substance in this book; other characters are drawn as silouettes. I like how relatable the book was - everyone feels low sometimes and needs to learn how to deal with frustration and anger. Additionally, the main character is designed to be generic in gender and diverse in cultural background. I wouldn't hesitate to use this in the classroom as it easily lends itself to discussing strategies for control of emotions.

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Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving

This book appealed to me because I read it in grade 4-6ish so the themes of the book were pretty relatable to me as a child. I think this book could be used today in the classroom because it follows a "coming of age" story that is pretty relatable for most kids.

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The book that comes to mind for my childbook were the Bone comics

The bone comics surround three cousins who go on an adventure who get involved in numerous wars, adventures, and battles. The books contain numerous themes such as adventure, action, and romance.

Since I was small I have loved video games and stories with adventure and fantasy worlds. So books like Bone and Percy Jackson have been books that have always peaked my interest. These books speak on the fight between good and evil, the vocabulary is not difficult, and the fun comics can be something that enthrall students and make them want to read.

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My Favorite Childhood Book (Shane) - The Tale of Despereaux

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My Favorite Childhood Book (Shane) - The Tale of Despereaux

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One of my favorite childhood books is about a ancient kingdom that is at war with rats, but a small mouse named Despereaux steps up to save the day and help to protect the princess. He also uses a sowing needle as a sword. I liked this story because it was from an underdog perspective, and sends the message that anyone can do anything if they set their mind to it. I think the book would be a good fiction novel for students to read on their own time but I don't believe it would be as useful in the classroom simply because of its length.

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Dork Diaries follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her experience navigating through a new school, new peers, and all the common challenges pre-teens face. Personally, this book appealed to me because I never enjoyed reading without visual cues but this book was written in the format of a personal journal with sketches. Additionally, I felt as though I could relate to the content written in this book. I would definitely use this in my classroom because it caters to different learners who may prefer visual support. In addition, it can help students feel less alone through reading Nikki Maxwell's lived experiences.

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The story of Charlotte's Web is about a friendship that is formed between a spider named Charlotte and a pig Wilbur. The pig is originally set to slaughter but the spider saves him through writing various messages in his web which makes them famous.

I loved this book growing up because it was a very touching story as usually spiders are creepy and people generally hate them, but this spider was able to save the life of the pig. Also, I grew up on a farm and my favorite animal was a pig so it made me happy that the pigs life was saved.

I would use this book in my classroom as it emphasizes the importance of friendships and being there for people, that by even doing seemingly little things for someone, you could save their life. Additionally, it shows the importance not to "judge a book by its cover". Had Wilbur the pig disregarded the spider just because he's 'scary' and different then his life would have never been saved. This book shows the importance of accepting everyone and not judging them before you know them because they could be there help you.