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Because of Winn Dixie (Realistic Fiction)

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Because of Winn Dixie (Realistic Fiction)

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Kate DiCamillo
Grade 3-5
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she names Winn Dixie.

This text would be useful for a child moving to a new school or those having trouble making friends in the classroom.

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Wendy Orr
Grade 3-5
A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim-a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she's not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. Besides, it's not as if no one's looking after her-she's got a sea lion to mother her and an iguana for comic relief. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father's cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she's ever been before.

This text would be useful for creative writing-- if you had to choose any animal to look after you while your parents are gone, what would you choose?

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Jane Yolen
Grade K-3
A young girl and her father take a nighttime stroll near the farm where they live to look for owls. It is a beautiful night, a moonlit winter night.

This text could be useful in teaching students the beauty in the environment around us.

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Andrew Clements
Grade 3-5
Nora Rose Rowley is a genius, but don't tell anyone. She's managed to make it to the fifth grade without anyone figuring out that she's not just an ordinary kid, and she wants to keep it that way.

This text is useful in teaching students that it is important to do well in school and that learning new things is nothing to be ashamed of

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Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal (Realistic Fiction)

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Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal (Realistic Fiction)

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Barbara Park
Grade 1-5
Lucille is having a sleepover party, and Junie B. Jones can't wait! That's because Lucille lives in her richie nanna's big giant house. But before Mother and Daddy will let her go, Junie B. has to learn all the rules of spending the night. Like no running. And no head-butting. And no talking back to the nanna. Only, what kind of dull party is that? Surely Junie B. will find some way to make things interesting...

This text is useful in getting kids excited about reading. Junie B. Jones is a honest and relatable character that tells it like it is and isn't afraid to make a fool of herself. Junie B. Jones teaches readers that the best thing they can be is themselves.

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Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride (Social Studies & History)

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Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride (Social Studies & History)

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Pam Munoz Ryan
Grade 3-5
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride by Pam Munoz Ryan | Scholastic

Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together.

This text implements true historical events and the message that women can make a difference in history too.

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Duck for President (Social Studies & History)

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Duck for President (Social Studies & History)

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Doreen Cronin
Grade PreK - 5
When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President. Teaching students about the levels of government while laughing along with Duck and the other farm animals.

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Social Studies & History)

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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Social Studies & History)

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Carole Boston Weatherford
Grade 2-5
The spirit-filled story of how Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape freedom.

This text can help students understand the culture of African Americans in the time on enslavement.

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Social Studies & History)

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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Social Studies & History)

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Doreen Rappaport
Grade 3
This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America -- and the world -- forever.

This text greatly explains the life and courage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he changed the lives of African Americans forever.

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration (Social Studies & History)

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Coming to America: The Story of Immigration (Social Studies & History)

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Betsy Mestro
Grade K - 3
This fascinating depicts the past and present diversity of the American people. Students can learn about the history of immigration in the United States.

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Where the Wild Things Are (Traditional Fiction)

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Where the Wild Things Are (Traditional Fiction)

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Maurice Sendak
Grade PreK - 5
Max is looking for a little fun, so he dresses up in a comical wolf suit. Unfortunately, his mother is tired of his antics, and sends him to bed without any supper. But unexpectedly a forest grows in his bedroom and Max is taken away to a land of Wild Things. Fortunately, the Wild Things do not eat Max; instead they make him their king. And lucky Max is allowed to continue his romp. Will Max return to his mother and finally eat his dinner?

This text can be used to teach students the importance of exploring their imagination.

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Traditional Fiction)

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Traditional Fiction)

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Jon Scieszka
Grade 1-5
Fairy tales are just for little kids, aren't they? Not when they're twisted around and retold in versions tailor-made for a second- or third-grader's sense of humor! From "Little Red Running Shorts" to "The Princess and the Bowling Ball," readers will delight as the familiar becomes ridiculous” in both words and pictures.

This text could be used to prompt a lesson where students create their own twist on traditional fiction stories.

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Amy Enrlich
Grade PreK - 2
Cinderella's transformation from poor girl to princess never fails to captivate young ones, and this stellar retelling, exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers, is a must for every library.

This text is useful in teaching kids that they can be anything they want to be, without straying from their true self.

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Little Red Riding Hood (Traditional Fiction)

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Little Red Riding Hood (Traditional Fiction)

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Trina Shart Hyman
Grade PreK - 5
When Little Red riding Hood arrives at Grandma's cottage, there's someone big and scary waiting in Grandma's bed. Will Little Red be breakfast for the big, bad wolf?

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Traditional Fiction)

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Traditional Fiction)

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Jon Scieszka
Grade 2-4
In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story The Three Little Pigs.

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Shel Silverstein
Grade 3-5
Poor Screamin' Millie is just one of the unforgettable characters in this wondrous new book of poems and drawings by the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic. Here you will also meet Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O'Dare, the dancin' bear; the Human Balloon; and Headphone Harold.

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Spectacular Science: A Book of Poems (Poetry)

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Spectacular Science: A Book of Poems (Poetry)

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Lee Bennett Hopkins
Grade 3-5
Spectacular Science shows that science is not a dry subject at all; rather it's a way of looking at the world. These poems, by poets both beloved and new, cover a wide array of topics, including tools of science, weather, seeds, animals, the processes of freezing, melting, and more.

This text is useful in incorporating a science lesson in the form of poetry.

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Robert Burleigh
Grade 3-5
What if there was but one dragon left in the world? What if dragons were more than just imaginary creatures? What if long ago they soared through our skies? And what if there was only one dragon left?

This text is useful in tying in fantasy with poetry in upper elementary levels.

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Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face: And Other Poems (Poetry)

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Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face: And Other Poems (Poetry)

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Jack Prelutsky
Grade K-5
When you're in the world of Jack Prelutsky, anything can happen. Ogres run wild, dragons sing, and baby uggs hatch. . . . Frogs wear red suspenders in a rainstorm of pigs and noodles. . . . Scranimals gallivant under a pizza the size of the sun. . . .

This text is useful in showing that poetry can be for kids too! It can be funny and creative.

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Jeff Moss
Grade 3-5
Jeff Moss, one of the original creators of the award-winning Sesame Street, in collaboration with illustrator Chris Demarest, has created this  "offering of upbeat poetry that includes the serious and the silly." -- Booklist.

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The One and Only Ivan (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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The One and Only Ivan (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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Katherine Applegate
Grade 3-5
Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all.

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Charlotte's Web (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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Charlotte's Web (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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E.B. White
Grade 3-5
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spider-web tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

This text is important in teaching students that friendship is a priceless gift.

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Amazing Magnetism (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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Amazing Magnetism (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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Rebecca Carmi
Grade K-5
Get ready for some serious science fun when the Friz takes on the most attractive topic of all: Magnetism!

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Kazu Kibuishi
Grade 3-5
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot-- and two ordinary children on a life or death mission.

This text is useful in teaching students the power in bravery and teamwork.

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The Key to Extraordinary (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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The Key to Extraordinary (Fantasy & Science Fiction)

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Natalie Lloyd
Grade 4-5

Everyone in Emma's family is special. Her ancestors include Revolutionary War spies, brilliant scientists, and famous musicians every single one of which learned of their extraordinary destiny through a dream. For Emma, her own dream can't come soon enough. Right before her mother died, Emma promised that she'd do whatever it took to fulfill her destiny, and she doesn't want to let her mother down.

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Through My Eyes (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Through My Eyes (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Ruby Bridges
Grade 3-5

This is the story of a pivotal event in history as Ruby Bridges saw it unfold around her. Ruby's poignant words, quotations from writers and from other adults who observed her, and dramatic photographs recreate an amazing story of innocence, courage, and forgiveness. Ruby Bridges' story is an inspiration to us all.

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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolf Became the Fastest Woman (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolf Became the Fastest Woman (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Kathleen Krull
Grade K-5
Wilma Rudolph had plenty of love and attention from her parents and her 21 brothers and sisters while she was growing up in the 1940s in Clarksville, Tennessee. When she contracted polio, the doctor said she would never walk again, but Wilma refused to believe him. Over the years, Wilma overcame incredible odds to become one of the world's finest athletes.

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Manfish: A Story About Jacques Cousteau (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Manfish: A Story About Jacques Cousteau (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Jennifer Berne
Grade 2-5
Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

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Eleanor (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Eleanor (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Barbara Cooney
Grade 3-5
This is an insightful rendition of the painful childhood years of Eleanor Roosevelt whose emancipation came during her boarding school years in London

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Brown Girl Dreaming (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Brown Girl Dreaming (Biography, Autobiography, & Memoir)

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Jacqueline Woodson
Grade 5-9
It's a book length memoir in verse of the author growing up in the sixties and seventies as well as some of her family history. Living in both South Carolina and then Brooklyn, New York we get to see the life of an African American family in the North and the South. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement there is a lot of history here.

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Pat Hutchins
Grade 1-2
In this book, Ma has made some delicious cookies for her children to share. But then, the doorbell rings and each time it rings more and more people come. The children need to work out how to share the cookies with each new visitor. In class, it would be fun to use real cookies and have the students share them out like in the book.

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Ten Little Monkeys: A Counting Storybook (Math)

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Ten Little Monkeys: A Counting Storybook (Math)

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Keith Faulkner
Grade K-2
So begins the tale of monkeys and mishaps that will have kids rolling with laughter as they learn an important math concept. By the time children reach the part where only one monkey is left, they will have counted down from ten to one.

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Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Grade PreK-2
One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day?

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Joan Holub
Grade K-2
Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That's what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn't add anything in addition. He's of no use in division. And don't even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he's worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable.

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Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn't Fit (Math)

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Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn't Fit (Math)

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Catherine Rayner
Grade K-3
Ernest is a rather large moose with a rather large problem. He is so big he can't fit inside his book! Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose, and he and his little chipmunk friend aren't going to give up easily.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Crockett Johnson
Grade K-5
This popular tale of fantasy, originally published in 1955, shows the wonder of the human imagination in the travels of a young boy and his purple crayon.

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The Day the Crayons Quit (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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The Day the Crayons Quit (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Drew Daywalt
Grade PreK- 3
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he only finds letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit!

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Eric Litwin
Grade PreK-2

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt, the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons?

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Angela Johnson
Grade 1-5
There's nothing Violet loves more than music, and she plays or sings every chance she gets. But where are the other kids like her, kids who think and dream music all day long? As a baby, in kindergarten, at the beach and the zoo, she never gives up looking for companions. And then one summer day...

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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball (Art/Music/Physical Education)

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Kadir Nelson
Grade 3-5
Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947

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Star Stuff: Carl Sangan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos (Science and Technology)

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Star Stuff: Carl Sangan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos (Science and Technology)

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Stephanie Roth Sisson
Grade K-3
Star Stuff follows Carl from his days star-gazing from the bedroom window of his Brooklyn apartment through his love of speculative science fiction novels to his work as an internationally renowned scientist who worked on the Voyager missions exploring the farthest reaches of space.

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It (Science and Technology)

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It (Science and Technology)

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JoAnn Deak
Grade 1-5
Did you know you can stretch and grow your own brain? Or that making mistakes is one of the best ways your brain learns? This innovative and timely picture book is a fun and engaging way to teach children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains.

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All the Water in the World (Science and Technology)

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All the Water in the World (Science and Technology)

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George Ella Lyon
Grade K-5
An award-winning author explores the water cycle - where the water comes from, and where it goes.

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On A Beam of Light (Science and Technology)

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On A Beam of Light (Science and Technology)

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by Jennifer Berne
Grade 1-5
From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe.

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How A Seed Grows (Science and Technology)

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How A Seed Grows (Science and Technology)

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by Helene J. Jordan
Grade PreK - 3
How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? This classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book shows how little seeds become the plants and trees that surround us.