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Camp Babymouse                       By:Jennifer and Matthew Holm

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Camp Babymouse                       By:Jennifer and Matthew Holm

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Date Read: 10/20/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I found this book relateable for me. When I was a child I had to go to summer camp and I was not looking forward to it at first. I loved this graghic novel.
Age/ Audience:  I think girls particularly would be drawn to this graghic novel based soley on the cover. However the content is good for anyone! It would be sutiable for almost all ages.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about making their own comics to show their inner dialouge.

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Mighty Jack                                                By:Ben Hatke

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Mighty Jack                                                By:Ben Hatke

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Date Read: 10/12/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I loved the way this novel was created. I thought it was so interesting that the story was about Jack and his autistic sister Maddy. It was a different version of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students of all ages. It is relatable to kids who are from single-parent households and those who have family with disabilities.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about disabilities. In the story, Jack must take care of his autistic sister Maddy while his single mother works two jobs. I would also teach about the similarities and differences between the original Jack and the Beanstalk.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid:  The Getaway               By: Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid:  The Getaway               By: Jeff Kinney

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Date Read: 10/13/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I found this book humorous. I liked how the author showed that there are problems everywhere and you can't escape them by going somewhere new. Everyone and every place has its ups and downs.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students 1st grade and above. I feel as if any kid could relate to Greg. He goes through a lot of scenarios a student might go through. I think most kids would be drawn to this book because of the movie.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids the lesson that the grass is not always greener on the other side. In the book, Greg and his family go to a tropical destination to relax. However, it's not all it's cracked up to be there is sunburn and venomous animals.

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Binky the Space Cat                          By:Ashley Spires

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Binky the Space Cat                          By:Ashley Spires

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Date Read: 10/11/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I lovede this book! I love how Binky thinks that the outside is outer space because he has never been out there. I found the novel full of dry humor.
Age/ Audience: I think this book would be good for kids 3rd grade and above. I believe this because I do not believe younger children would understand the humor. This book would be interesting to cat lovers.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about point of view. For example, in Binky's piint of view, outside is space because it is uunexplored and new. To humans it is just an everyday thing.

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El Deafo                                             By:Cece Bell

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El Deafo                                             By:Cece Bell

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Newberry Award
Date Read: 10/08/17
Genre:  Graphic Novel
Review: I loved how the author used pictures to tell a story about a serious topic in such a nice caring way. It helps bring awareness and promote friendship.
Age/ Audience: I think this book would be good for kids in 2nd grade and above. I think any child would enjoy the illustrations. It has a great message for any child.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about disabilities and frienship. In the book, Cece loses her hearing from meningitis. It would also be good to teac about bullies.

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Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone      By:J.K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone      By:J.K. Rowling

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Date Read: 10/25/17
Genre:  Fantasy Fiction
Review: I am a Haary Potter fan from the movies to the books. I had to include one on my list. I love how the books go much further into detail than the movies.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 4th to 8th grade. Anyone who likes magic or fantasy would enjoy this book.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about the power friendship and love. Also that your past does not define you.

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Island of the Blue Dolphins                     By:Scott O'Dell

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Island of the Blue Dolphins                     By:Scott O'Dell

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Date Read: 10/17/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I liked this book because it inspired courage within me. In the book Karana goes through many harsh situations, but she had perserverance to survive.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 4th grade and one. It would be good for any student who likes romance and adventure.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about accepting fate and how to deal with difficult situations. It teaches strength throughoput the book.

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Hatchet                                                       By: Gary Paulsen

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Hatchet                                                       By: Gary Paulsen

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Newberry Award
Date Read: 10/7/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I liked this book because it spoke about survival. I learned from the story and it kept me on my toes. It is great for any adventure lover.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 4th grade and up. It went be interesting to kids who are interested in survival or outdoors.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about survival as well about determination. Although Brian went through many harships and tribulations he never gave up.

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Andy Shane Hero at Last                           By: Jennifer Jacobson

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Andy Shane Hero at Last                           By: Jennifer Jacobson

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Date Read: 10/02/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I had never heard of this series before! I really enjoyed the fact that there were four chapters with some pictures. I think this is a great transition book for kids to chapter books.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 2nd to 3rd grade. It is relatable for most students because Andy is around their same age.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about problem-solving. I could also introduce hero's quest with this book in a modern way.

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue                       By: Kate DiCamillo

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue                       By: Kate DiCamillo

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Date Read: 10/04/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I thought this was a cute book. Mercy is such a funny character. I think children would enjoy the pictures within the book too.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 1st to 4th grade. I think kids would enjoy it because they could relate to Mercy. She gets scared in the dark just like some of them might! It is also very humorous.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about humor. It teaches kids to enjoy reading.

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Cam Jansen and the School Play Mystery    By: David Adler

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Cam Jansen and the School Play Mystery    By: David Adler

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Date Read: 10/05/17
Genre:  Fiction/ Mystery
Review: I thought this was a good beginning mystery chapter book for kids. I also liked that the book touched on plays and history.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 2nd to 4th grade. It would be interesting to kids who like mystery or history.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach my students about mystery or plays. I could even tie in history about Lincoln too.

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Frog and Toad All Year                      By:Arnold Lobel

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Frog and Toad All Year                      By:Arnold Lobel

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Date Read: 10/02/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: This is a great beginning chapter book for kids. It has five different tales within the book. I think it is cool how the book seems like an adventure through the seasons.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 1st to 3rd grade (depending on reading level).
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about the seasons. It would also be a good book to talk about friendship.

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Wonder                                                         By: R.J. Palacio

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Wonder                                                         By: R.J. Palacio

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Date Read: 10/01/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: This book is probably one of my top favorites I have ever read. I think everyone should read this book at least once in their life. It teaches us not to judge someone by what they look like.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 4th to 8th grade depending on their reading level. Auggie is beginning 5th grade so it is relatable.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about acceptance. Although we may look different on the outside we are all human beings and we deserve to be accepted for who we are.

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel                By: Nikki Grimes

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel                By: Nikki Grimes

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Date Read: 9/28/17
Genre: Fiction
Review: I adored this book. I actually read it with my student at Baggett. I love how it had an African American main character because most main characters are unfortunately not very diverse. I also like that Dyamonde's parents are divorced so it can help kids cope with their own personal lives and relate to her.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students 3-5th grade depending on if the teacher is reading it or if they are reading independently.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to help kids develop empathy. Free is the new kid and Dyamonde is in search of a friend. Being the new kid can be hard. It shows kids that we should help others feel welcome, just like Dyamonde Daniel does.

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Junie B. First Grader (at last)            By:Barbara Park 

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Junie B. First Grader (at last)            By:Barbara Park 

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Date Read: 9/27/17
Genre:  Fiction
Review: I love the Junie B. Jones series. It teaches kids great lessons that we have all gone through or felt at some point. You can't go wrong with this series.
Age/ Audience: This book would be good for students from 1st to 4th grade (depending on reading level). It is relatable for most students because Junie goes through the same things students might encounter.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids about adjusting to change. In the book Junie must adjust to new friends, teachers, and classmates.

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Brave Girl                                                        By: Michelle Market

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Brave Girl                                                        By: Michelle Market

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Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor Book
Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was great. I loved Clara's story. It was so empowering to read about how she led the largest strike of woman workers in US history! I love how the pictures look like stitching.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like history or sewing. Girls would also find this book empowering.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about female empowerment and the suffrage movement. It also sheds a light on unfair work conditions. It teaches kids we should stand up for what is right and protest injustices.

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Long May She Wave                                      By: Kristen Fulton

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Long May She Wave                                      By: Kristen Fulton

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I loved this patriotic book. It was so awesome how they showed all the people who created the Star Spangled Banner. It
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like animals, dinosaurs, and science.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to introduce evolution. It breaks it down in a simple way that children can grasp.

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Underground                                                             By: Shane W. Evans

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Underground                                                             By: Shane W. Evans

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Correta Scott King Award
Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: This book did not have many words, but had so much meaning. The illustrations are so powerful. It really puts perspectives into what African Americans had to overcome when Slavery was legal.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like history. It is good for any grade level because the pictures are so powerful.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about the underground railroad and slavery.

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Mermaid Queen                                              By: Shana Corey

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Mermaid Queen                                              By: Shana Corey

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was amazing! The cover alone made me want to read more. I loved Annette's story. It was so empowering to read about how she persevered even when men disagreed with her. I love how she helped develop the swimsuit.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like swimming or diving. Girls would also find this book empowering.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about female empowerment and the suffrage movement. Annette Kellerman helped break barriers and developed the modern bathing suit for women.

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What Charlie Heard                                       By: Mordicai Gerstein

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What Charlie Heard                                       By: Mordicai Gerstein

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was so interesting. I had never heard of Charles Ives. It was so creative how the author portrayed the life and how Charlie was shaped. It was sad that he wasn't recognized for his music until his death.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like music.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to introduce evolution. It breaks it down in a simple way that children can grasp.

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Not a Buzz to be Found                                     By: Linda Glaser

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Not a Buzz to be Found                                     By: Linda Glaser

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was very interesting. It shed light on bugs I had never heard of. The pictures are very informative.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like bugs or winter.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about insects, the seasons, or adaptations. I think kids would enjoy all the wonderfully illustrated pictures.

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Good Trick Walking Stick!                             By: Sherri Mabry Bestor

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Good Trick Walking Stick!                             By: Sherri Mabry Bestor

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was so interesting. I loved how it introduced the adaptations that the walking stick uses. The illustrations were awesome.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like animals, bugs, and science.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to introduce adaptions, science, and camouflage. It could be a great science book.

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Grandmother Fish                                                     By: Jonathan Tweet

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Grandmother Fish                                                     By: Jonathan Tweet

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I thought this book was cool how it simplified such an advanced concept. It also has great pictures that show how animals are related.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like animals, dinosaurs, and science.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to introduce evolution. It breaks it down in a simple way that children can grasp.

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Bored Bella Learns about Fiction and Nonfiction                                            By:Sandy Donovan

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Bored Bella Learns about Fiction and Nonfiction                                            By:Sandy Donovan

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I absolutely loved this book! If I taught fiction vs non-fiction, it would most definitely be a book I would choose. It has fun illustrations and great examples of fiction and non-fiction.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like to read or like pirates and space.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach the difference between nonfiction. I love how it explains that fiction and non fiction can have pictures or drawings.

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Keep On!                                                          By: Deborah Hopkinson

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Keep On!                                                          By: Deborah Hopkinson

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Date Read: 9/15/17
Genre: Children's Nonfiction
Review: I found this book to be so interesting. I never had heard of Matthew Henson before. The story was beautifully illustrated and shined a light on the African American explorer who is the reason the North Pole was discovered.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like the Arctic and/ or history.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to bring awareness of African American explorers and inventors. It has a great message that you should follow your dreams and never give up!

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Once Upon an Alphabet                           By: Oliver Jeffers

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Once Upon an Alphabet                           By: Oliver Jeffers

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Date Read: 9/30/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: This book had beautiful illustrations and had a different story for each letter. It is so cleverly created and could be used as a picture book beyond kindergarten because it has some more advanced humor.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to any kid who likes fairy tales or stories.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach phonics. Each letter has a story that is geared toward that letter. For example, the letter C is about a cup who yearns to be out of the cupboard.

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Hey, Al                                                            By: Arthur Yorkins

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Hey, Al                                                            By: Arthur Yorkins

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Caldecott Winner
Date Read: 9/11/2017
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: This book had beautiful illustrations and had a great message to be careful what you wish for. This was one of my favorite books.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like animals and friendship.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach that sometimes things are too good to be true and to make the best out of situations you encounter.

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Arthur's Dream Boat                                 By:Polly Dunbar

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Arthur's Dream Boat                                 By:Polly Dunbar

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Date Read: 9/11/2017
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I loved the soft artwork and details in this book. The story itself was a short easy read which I think younger children will appreciate.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like boats or dreaming, or have ever felt like they were being ignored.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids to dream big and never be afraid to speak up when they feel like they aren't being heard.

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The Teacher's Pet                                         By:Anica Mrose Rissi

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The Teacher's Pet                                         By:Anica Mrose Rissi

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Date Read: 9/11/2017
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: This book was such a fun read. I loved how the kids had to ban together to save their teacher. I think children would really enjoy this book.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like to be silly, have had a pet, or like animals.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids to love books. It is a fun silly book and it promotes team work to solve a problem.

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Interrupting Chicken by: David Ezra Stein 

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Interrupting Chicken by: David Ezra Stein 

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Caldecott Winner
Date Read: 9/1/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review:  I enjoyed this story because it took classic bedtime stories and showed how one warning to the main characters could change the entire story. It reminded me of watching a scary movie and trying to tell the person not to go walking in the woods alone.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like or know of classic bedtime stories.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about cause an effect. In the story, little chicken keeps interrupting the story to warn the characters about what is going to happen to them. This changes the whole bedtime story.

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Dad and the Dinosaur                              by: Gennifer Choldenko

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Dad and the Dinosaur                              by: Gennifer Choldenko

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Date Read: 9/1/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I liked this book for multiple reasons. First, the illustrations in the book are stunning. I loved the bond displayed between the father and his son as well. I would have loved to have a father like Nicholas.  Anyone will be able to relate to this book because we all have fears we have to overcome in life.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like dinosaurs and/or  look up to their dad.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach kids that they can be brave and face their fears, they just have to believe they can.

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Otto the Owl who Loved Poetry                by: Vern Kousky 

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Otto the Owl who Loved Poetry                by: Vern Kousky 

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Date Read: 9/1/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I enjoyed how this story can teach students about what poetry is and how enjoyable it can be. It also has a great message to show kids that it is okay to have hobbies and interests different from others, it makes us unique.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like poetry or haven't experienced it yet. It would also be eye catching for kids who like animals.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about poetry. It has exerts from famous poems.

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Lexie the Word Wrangler                              by: Rebecca Van Slyke

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Lexie the Word Wrangler                              by: Rebecca Van Slyke

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Hot New Books
Date Read: 9/1/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I thought this book was such a brilliant and creative way to view words. It shows how you can pull part and create words. It also showed how removing a certain letters in words can change them completely. For example, bandana with the d removed becomes banana.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like the wild west or cowboys/cowgirls.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach about breaking apart words and also putting them together. I could also use it to teach new vocabulary. It uses words like wrangler, dogies, and varmint.

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Caldecott Winner
Date Read: 9/1/17
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I loved the messages of this story. It shows that if we work together we can face our fears and overcome them. It also shows us that it is okay to be different from others around us.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like the ocean and sea animals.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach and promote team work. The story shows that if you work together you achieve anything.

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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books by: Lucille Colandro

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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books by: Lucille Colandro

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Date Read: 8/31/2017
Genre: Children's Literature
Review: I have always enjoyed the There was an Old Lady Books. I especially like this book because children love how silly it is. They always laugh each time the Old Lady eats all the school supplies.
Age/ Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like to be silly and laugh.
Possible Teaching Points: I would use this book to teach rhyming words. It is also a good first day of school ice breaker book.