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Written By: Laura Numeroff
Illustrated By: Felicia Bond
Published: 2016
Fiction
This book is great for beginning readers! This is the ninth book of the series by Numeroff. The story is all about how if you give a mouse a brownie, he will want something else. He starts with a brownie, then wants ice cream, and then needs a spoon. The story goes on from there! It's an adventure that any reader can be engaged in. Also, it's a fun book and the pictures help the reader make connections to the text.

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Written by: Leilani Sparrow
Illustrated By: Dan Taylor
*Published: 2015
Fiction
This story is about a little boy who takes part in all his firsts for his first day of school. In the story he shares how his day starts, each activity that happens in his day, and it ends with him grabbing his things, so he can return tomorrow for another fun day at school. This book is filled with great illustrations that captivate the reader and ultimately allows readers to use the pictures to understand what is happening in the story.

This story undoubtedly connects to children. Children have to attend school every day, and I think that this book is a great book for early readers. The subject is about school, and that is the primary reason that readers can connect. Whether it be a student who is in their earlier years of school or approaching say third or fourth grade, they can relate to the little boy (bear) in the story.

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Written By: Arnold Lobel
Published: 1981
Fiction
This book is all about a little boy elephant whose parents leave for sea, and end up getting lost. The baby elephant gets very sad, and later meets his Uncle Elephant who comes to visit. The two spend the next several days together, and while the baby elephant does experience his sad moment in the beginning of the story he gets to enjoy many adventures with his uncle and they get to bond with one another. In the end of the story, the baby elephants’ parents return.

This story I feel may connect to its readers but that I feel can be dependent on whether the reader has their parents in their life. The primary purpose behind this story I feel is that Lobel wants his readers to see the value of all family. Even those we may not be as close to. Because it is in the rough or sad moments that we realize how important all family is. The subject matter focuses on the different adventures the baby elephant and his uncle get to share with one another.

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Written By: Jez Alborough
Published: 2005
Fiction
This picture book is all about the pictures. Alborough tells the story with the pictures and there are only five words used throughout the story. In the beginning of the story, the monkey is walking and says "small". He then approaches a rock, and climbs it and says, "tall". Here one of his fellow animal friends approaches and then the little monkey feels small again when he sees how tall his lizard friend is. Through the story his friends help him to feel talk when he feels like he is small. He has encounters with the lizard, a lion, an elephant, and a giraffe. When he is on top of the giraffe he falls, and his mother catches him. This is when we learn the little monkeys name, which turns out to be Bobo. At the end of the story it appears as though Bobo realizes by the help of his friends and almost falling that he is just the size he is supposed to be.

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Written By: Eve Bunting
Illustrated By: Beth Spiegel
Published: 2010
Fiction
This book is all about a boy named Edwin, whose mother is having a baby! Edwin's family is all so excited, and so is he. Through the story Edwin hopes that he will get a baby brother. He even claims that if its a girl, he'll give the baby to his Aunt Elizabeth. His mother shares with him that he will get the kind he wanted all along. In the end, his mother has a baby girl, and Edwin is happier than he could've imagined! The story reminds children that sometimes what we get is better than what we wanted!

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Written By: Cece Bell
Published: 2008
This story is great for children! It has a great message, and an ending that will make kids smile. It is about a bee who doesn't really belong. Most people are afraid of him because he could sting them. Later, he ends up finding a wig and puts it on, and others think he is a boy. Jerry gets to go to school and make so many friends. He is so thrilled and is enjoying making friends! Later, he is being celebrated as the grand marshal, but then..... his wig is blown away by the wind. The end of the story does have a surprise, but you have to read it to find out! This book also has great pictures for children of all ages!

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Written By: Patricia Polacco
Published:2012
Fiction
This story is based on the authors life. The story is about Patricia who wants to be an artist. Her artistic talent gets recognized by her teacher Mr. Donavan, and he recommends her to the high school art teacher, Miss Chew. Miss Chew and Patricia become very close and Patricia is acknowledged by Miss Chew for her ability and even tells her that she reads negative space. Later in the story, Mr. Donavan leaves due to his fathers passing, and Patricia gets a substitute teacher, Mrs. Spaulding. During a test, Mrs. Spaulding takes up Patricias test, even though she isn't finished. Normally, Mr. Donavan gives Patricia extra time. Ultimately, the sub tells Patricia that she is basically wasting her time in art when really she could be studying. In the end however, it is is determined that Patricia reads patters, not words. The story is great for readers and it shows just how one teacher can impact a child's life!

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Written By: Bill Martin Jr.
Published: 2013
Fiction
This story is short and simple and all about a kitten who gets to go to school. This book is great for early readers, and the pictures help depict what is going on in the story. The book is also a rhyming book and that is great for kids! The message of the book is all looking forward to all of the exciting things that can happen at school! It truly is a simple and exciting book for younger children.

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Written By: Maurice Sendak
Published: 1970
Fiction
*Caldecott Award Winner*
This story is quite captivating and unique. The story is about a boy named Mickey, who is trying to sleep but can't because of some noise going on downstairs. Then the story takes an interesting twist, and Mickey ends up in the kitchen with three bakers. As it continues, he gets mixed into the batter by the three bakers.Before being baked he comes out of the mix an skips into bread dough. This book is all about imagination and the pictures are wonderful at telling the story. It is definitely something different for young readers to look at, but interestig and captivating for sure!

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Written By: George O'Connor
*Published: 2015
Fiction
If I Had A Triceratops is a book about a boy who has a pet triceratops. This book would be great for teaching readers about responsibility. It is much like having a dog as a pet, but O'Connor one ups and brings humor and fun to reading about having a dinosaur as a pet. Also, O'Connor uses visual humor throughout the book to help captivate his readers. The imagination of having a triceratops as a pet makes readers excited! The book is a fun-filled imaginative book. The lesson in turn is that while it would be a lot of hard work to take care of, it would all be worth it in the end!

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Written By: Rob Sanders
*Published: 2017
Fiction
Let me start by saying, this book was remarkable! It was so interesting to read and I didn't want the story to end! There isn't really a set lesson, but this book is great for young This book is great for young readers! The pictures are truly exquisite! I will also add that this book has a surprise ending, and I think that anyone who picks up this book will love it!

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Written By: L. J. R. Kelly
Published: 2013
Fiction
This story is about a young boy who gets a bear and blanket as a baby. He grows up with his bear and baby blanket. Then, one day he accidentally leaves them behind. The bear and blanket take an adventure to find their way back to the little boy. On that adventure, the bear and blanket come to an island with other lost bears and blankets. The bear and blanket decide to continue their pursuit in finding the boy. When they do, they realize he is all grown up, and that they aren't really needed anymore. This book is an ode to toys. This piece is great for children of all ages, and may cheer up children who have lost loved toys. The pictures are great and the story line is as well! Definitely, a must read!

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Written By: Marcus Pfister
Published: 1992
Fiction
The Rainbow Fish is a great story that emphasizes about the importance of beauty and friendship. The rainbow fish loves all his shiny scales, and one day a little blue fish asks for one. However, rainbow fish doesn't give him one. Then, nobody will really talk to rainbow fish. Later in the story, rainbow fish talks to the octopus for advice, and the octopus tells rainbow fish to share his shiny scales, and then he will know true happiness. This book is all about learning about inner beauty and making friendships

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Written By: Stan & Jan Berenstein
Published: 1992
Fiction
The story is about two siblings, Brother and Sister Bear who would like to participate in the upcoming Kite contest. The only issue, they don’t have a kite to participate. However, Papa Bear helps them and makes them a kite. Then, Mama helps as well with some finishing touches. Next, Brother, Sister, and Papa attend the contest. They do receive some critiques about how their kite won’t win because it’s a simple kite compared to the fancy kites that other contestants have. They end up winning the contest, because after some strong wind all the other kites tear, except for Brother and Sisters big red kite. This book definitely connects and ultimately relates to children. In this book in particular, the lesson is to try despite the odds

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Written By: John Seven
Published: 2013
Fiction
A year with Friends is about the different seasons throughout the year. This book teaches readers all about each season and that there are many ways to enjoy each season. I personally love how the pictures break down what different activities can be done in each season. This book would be wonderful for learning about each season looks like especially based on the pictures.

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Written By: Eun-mi Choi
Illustrated By: Seong-bin Noh
*Published: 2015
Non-Fiction
This story is set in Malaysia. It is great for younger readers. The main character is a young girl named Rajana. In the story Rajana lives close to the forest. There has been a heavy rain that is putting all the vegetation and crops at risk. This story teaches young readers about the environment and how what we do to the forests affects the animals who live there. Great book to bring awareness to children about vegetation and how it provides oxygen in Asia's Amazon.

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Written By: Donald Crews
Published:1991
Non-Fiction
Bigmama's is great for children ages four and up. The story is great about teaching how important family is. In the story it is all about a young boy and how his summers were spent with his grandmother (Bigmama), Bigpapa, brothers and sisters, and his mother in Cottondale. This piece would be great for kids who enjoy family stories.

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Written By: Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes
Illustrated By: Sue Cornelison
*Published: 2017
Non-Fiction
Wonderful book! Definitely a must read! This book is undoubtedly a lesson learning book. The piece is great for teaching young readers what some families endure. The story is about how a family loses their beloved cat when they are having to leave their home. Headed to Greece they lose their cat. The book will help in teaching each reader what a refugee is, as well as how important kindness is and can impact others.

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Written By: Jan Godown Annino
Illustrated By: Lisa Desimini
afterword By: Moses Jumpoer, Jr.
Published: 2010
Non-Fiction
She Sang Promise is a true uplifting story about Betty Mae Jumper, a female who was mixed and grew up in a tribe where she wasn't really accepted. We learn about her journey of success after growing up poor and as an outcast. She is a Seminole child. The pictures are truly beautiful and even kind of folk-like. This book will definitely captivate young readers, and the poetic text helps with the flow of the story from page to page. It might be a more difficult book for readers to understand alone, but it would be great for a group reading!

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Written By: Marilyn Singer
Illustrated By: Josee Masse
*Published: 2016
Non-Fiction
Echo Echo is all about perspectives. This book by Singer will teach children about ancient myths. Familiar stories such as Pandora and the Box, Perseus and Medusa, and many more. The myths are written, but then Singer writes the piece backwards to teach perspective. This book is great for teaching about point of view! Pictures are great and each myth gives a brief explanation of what it is about at the bottom of each page.

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Written By: Meghan McCarthy
Published: 2006
Non-Fiction
This book is a fun book, great to read during October close to Halloween. It's all about the radio prank that took place back in 1938 that aliens were invading the U.S.A. This book will make readers laugh and also learn about how things were different back in the day. The story mentions how television didn't exist but radios did, and their importance.

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Written By: Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Illustrated By: Brian Floca
Published: 2010
Non-Fiction
*Robert F. Sibert Award*
Ballet for Martha is a wonderful piece by Greenberg and Jordan. it is about Martha Graham and what is known as her most famous dance performance, Appalachian Spring. They bring to life the true story of Martha Graham, Aaron Coland, and Isamu Noguchi. Readers learn about dancing, choreography, and composing. It is a book about art, and how sometimes art is done when people come together. The pictures bring the book to life, thanks to Brian Floca's wonderful illustrations.