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This is a great read with a fun surprise ending, perfect for the beginning of the school year or for a child who has to move to a new school. We follow Sarah through a difficult morning before the first day of school, where she really does not want to go. As Sarah's dad tries to get her ready for school, she tells him that she hates her new school because she does not know anyone. Once Sarah gets to school she is lead to her new classroom by the principle and introduce to the class, where we, the readers, discover that she is the new teacher! This book can help students relate to the teachers by understanding that everyone gets nervous in new situations.
https://www.charlesbridge.com/products/first-day-jitters

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The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain

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The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain

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This nonfiction book gives children tons of information on dinosaurs. Stan and Jan Berenstain flourish the book with adjectives to help children learn more about dinosaurs. The book helps relate dinosaurs to animals that we know in todays world as a gage of size and strength. This books gives children an opportunity to discover the characteristic and names of 11 dinosaurs!
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/day-of-the-dinosaur-the-by-jan-berenstain/

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This comical book displays a young boys imagination and fun with his father. As the boy and his dad play Utilizing many descriptive words, Norman brings the crocodile hunt to life as the boy splashes in the pond. Varying fonts in the book help display for children the meaning and emphasis of certain words. The book also demonstrates an idea of kindness towards animals as the young boy catches the crocodaddy and explains that there is no need for restraints.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/crocodaddy-by-kim-norman/

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This book follows Kitten as she attempts to find her purr. As Kitten travels around the farm, we are introduced to many different animals and the sounds that they make. Children will enjoy identifying animal sounds as you read the book together. The imagery in this book helps children to follow along and predict what is to come next, because the next animal that Kitten is going to ask is always displayed one page before. Having students predict what animal Kitten is going to find next is a wonderful way to have students engaged in the story.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/have-you-got-my-purr-by-judy-west/

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Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin

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Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin

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All Pete the Cat books seem to be hugely popular with one children. This book in particular is a good read for children because of the repetitive and song-like text that kids will enjoying reading aloud. It also has a wonderful message; Pete adores his new white shoes and as he steps in different things that change their color, instead of getting upset Pete decides to love them for their new color! Showing kids a way to find the good in something that could have been considered a bad situation.
https://www.harpercollins.com/9780061906220/pete-the-cat-i-love-my-white-shoes

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If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

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If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff

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This book is a fun read for children with pets. As we follow everyone that happens after a boy gives his dog a donut we can talk with children about sequencing and snowball effects. This book is also a great way to discuss with kids what materials are involved in certain activities like playing baseball or making a kite. This book could be a great familiar text for kids as they may already or could become familiar with the 'If You Give' series.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/if-you-give-a-dog-a-donut-by-laura-joffe-numeroff/

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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

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This story explains how Molly's grandmother helps her to embrace her unique qualities. When Molly moves to a new school she is bullied about those same traits, but instead of being upset, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and shows off her unique characteristics. With repetitive text, kids will be sure to want to read aloud with adults! This book is a great read for anyone struggling with bullying, insecurities, and to teach children that everyone is different and that is okay!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/336584/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon-by-patty-lovell-illustrated-by-david-catrow/9780399234163/

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This nonfiction book is a great read for the end of Fall or early Winter. Hubka utilizes rhyming to explain where a variety animals go for the winter.
A Little Golden Book: Western Publishing Company, Inc.

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Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney

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Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney

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This book is a great way to help kids navigate conflict resolution. Whether they are struggling to share with a new sibling or friend at home or school, Dewdney demonstrates how young kids often feel in situations where they do not want to share. Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu learn ways to overcome this challenge by finding something they both want to do, playing nicely with one another and sharing their toys.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/llama-llama-time-to-share-by-anna-dewdney/

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This book follows the last puppy in the litter as he hopes to adopted like the rest of the litter. This book can help children to learn about emotions as the puppy eagerly tries to get people to adopt hi. Although he is the last one to be adopted, when a little boy finally comes to bring him home, the boy says that this puppy is his first, showing that patience really pays off!
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-last-puppy-by-frank-asch/

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This heartwarming story is a great read for adults and children alike. The story follows a baby boy and his mother throughout the lifespan up to his adulthood. With some repetitive lines, children will love to read certain parts aloud with the adult. http://www.fireflybooks.com/index.php/catalogue/children-s-books/product/405-love-you-forever