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I loved this book growing up! definitely brings back memories!

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25.) The Girl who Drank the Moon - Kelly Barnhill

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25.) The Girl who Drank the Moon - Kelly Barnhill

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This is a Bluebonnet Winner book. This is a Sticky Note Response. This is my 6th chapter book.

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24.) Daniel Finds a Poem - Micha Archer 

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24.) Daniel Finds a Poem - Micha Archer 

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This is a Poetry book. This is a Poetry Read Aloud Video. This is not a chapter book.

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This is a Traditional Tale book. This is an Infographic response. This is not a chapter book.

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22.) The Last Kids on Earth - Max Brallier, Illustrated by Douglas Holgate.

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22.) The Last Kids on Earth - Max Brallier, Illustrated by Douglas Holgate.

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This is a Graphic Novel. This is a Character Map response. This is my 5th chapter book. The first picture is the character map, the second is the picture of the book.

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This is a Poetry book. This is a Recommendation response. This is not a chapter book. The Foot Book by Dr Seuss is a great book to have for your classroom for many reasons. I recommend the ages from kindergarten to 2nd grade. You can use this book when introducing rhyming to your students. I think that this is also a great book to use when teaching children to read because it is a short book that has a lot or small, repeating words. You could also incorporate some counting into the story time by having the children count how many feet are on each page. Dr. Seuss's stories are great for all ages and such a joy to read. His sense of humor is something that children can relate to and that is why I recommend having his stories in your future classrooms.

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20.) Our Tree Named Steve - Alan Zweibel , Illustrated by David Catrow

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20.) Our Tree Named Steve - Alan Zweibel , Illustrated by David Catrow

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This is a Realistic Fiction book. This is a Defining Quote response. This is not a chapter book. "Through the years Mom and I have tried to show you, in a world filled with strangers, the peace that comes with having things you can count on and a safe place to return to after a hard day or a long trip." I think that this is a really important quote, not only for this book, but also in life. In this story, Steve, the tree, plays and important part in the lives of this family as everyone gets older. We have things like this is our own lives that we often take advantage of. It is so important to notice the impact that certain things have on your life when you have the time and this book reminded me of that.

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19.) Same, Same But Different - Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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19.) Same, Same But Different - Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw

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This is a Realistic Fiction book. This is a Review response. This is not a chapter book. Same, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw is about two boys that are pen pals. Throughout the story, the two boys share things about them to get to know each other better. Elliot and Kailash soon realize that although they live in two different countries, they are ultimately very similar. They both have families, have ways of greeting people, love to climb trees, ride a bus to school, etc. Although these things are all different in appearance, the value of these things does not change. The two boys were able to establish a friendship while learning about each other and the part of the world that they live in.

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18.) Little Red Riding Hood - Paul Galdone

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18.) Little Red Riding Hood - Paul Galdone

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This is a Traditional Tale book. This is a Story Map response. This is not a chapter book.

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17.) Goin' Someplace Special - Patricia C. Mckissack and Jerry Pinkney

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17.) Goin' Someplace Special - Patricia C. Mckissack and Jerry Pinkney

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This is a Historical Fiction book. This is a Defining Quote response. This is not a chapter book. "You are somebody, a human being- no better, no worse than anybody else in this world. Gettin' someplace special is not an easy route. But don't study on quittin', just keep walking straight ahead- and you'll make it." This quote really defines the whole story. This story is set in the days when segregation was still a big part of society. A little girl name 'Tricia Ann wanted to take on the world and go to "someplace special" without the help of her grandmother, so her grandmother let her. Along her journey, she was faced with many things that she didn't understand, such as why colored people couldn't sit in white peoples seats, why they weren't allowed in certain restaurants, why they couldn't sit on benches, etc. After feeling overwhelmed by all the Jim Crow Laws, 'Tricia Ann ran to a church and began to cry. This is when she was told to listen to what her grandmother would say if she was there. After "hearing" this quote from her grandmother, 'Tricia Ann was able to take on the journey and get to someplace special where people of any and every color were allowed.

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16.) Coming On Home Soon - Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

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16.) Coming On Home Soon - Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

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This is a Historical Fiction book. This is a Review response. This is not a chapter book. This story takes place during a war. All of the men are out fighting, therefore; the women have to leave and go find jobs to support their families. Ada is sad when her mother has to leave to go work on the railroads, but mostly stays hopeful that her mom will be "Coming On Home Soon." With the help of Ada's grandmother and kitten, she is able to comforted in her time of sorrow as she has to go through days without her mom by her side. After many days of not getting any letters or money from her mom, Ada begins to worry that her mom might never come back. Eventually Ada's mom sends a letter which contains quite a bit on money and a message that says, "Tell Ada that I'm Coming On Home Soon."

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15.) James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl, Illustrated by Lane Smith

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15.) James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl, Illustrated by Lane Smith

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This is a Fantasy book. This is a One minute book talk audio response. This is my 4th chapter book. (I keep looking away because I wrote out what I was going to say!)

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14.) Pocahontas Princess of the New World - Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by David Diaz

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14.) Pocahontas Princess of the New World - Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by David Diaz

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This is a Biography/Autobiography. This is a Review response. This is not a chapter book. Although this is an informative book about a special person in history, this book in particular is not a good book for a k-3rd grade classroom. There were many hard words that even I had trouble understanding, and the book had times that it was a bit too disturbing. I feel like the story of Pocahontas could have been told in such a different way that is more kid friendly while still being educational. However, I did still enjoy reading this book and learned some new things that I did not know before. For example, I didn't know that Pocahontas didn't know who her mother was due to her dad having multiple wives.

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13.) I am Jackie Robinson - Brad Meltzer, Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

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13.) I am Jackie Robinson - Brad Meltzer, Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

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This is a Biography/Autobiography. This is a Recommendation response. This is not a chapter book.  I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer is such a great children's book to have in any classroom. This book is told in pictures unlike most biography/autobiographys and has such a good story to it. This story tells of the daily struggles that Jackie went through from the time that he was a kid to the time he was a grown adult. You could use this book in a classroom when teaching children not to judge others, such as their classmates and friends, by the color of their skin, but by the content of their hearts. This book has many great lessons and should be used in every childhood education class, so we can plant kindness in the hearts of future generations.

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12.) Heather Has Two Mommies - Lesléa Newman, Illustrated by Laura Cornell

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12.) Heather Has Two Mommies - Lesléa Newman, Illustrated by Laura Cornell

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This is a Banned Book. This is a Letter to Teacher/Friend response. This is not a chapter book.

Dear Mrs. Solomon,
After reading this book, I am having some mixed feelings on whether it should be banned or not. The main subject of this book is about a little girl that has 2 mommies, instead of a mom and a dad. I realize that it is banned from schools due to this exact reason, however, I think that this  is not something that should be frowned upon. Some people will disagree, but if children are taught to hide things such as this, they might develop a sense of shame or guilt for something that is out of their control. They should be loved and accepted no matter what their family life is like at home or where they come from.

Your Friend,
Taylor Coppedge.

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11.) Moses - Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Kadir Nelon

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11.) Moses - Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Kadir Nelon

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This is a Coretta-Scott Kind book. This is a Sticky Note Response. This is not a chapter book.

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10.) There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books - Lucille Colandro, Illustrated by Jared Lee 

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10.) There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books - Lucille Colandro, Illustrated by Jared Lee 

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This is a Fantasy book. This is a infographic response. This is not a chapter book.

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This is a Newberry book. This is a Defining Quote response. This is my 3rd chapter book. "I raised my face to the falling rain. It was Navaho rain." This is the last 2 sentences of the book, but it really defines the whole book. All throughout the story, Bright Morning makes statements about how appreciative she is of where she comes from. After many struggles and being taken from her home land, Bright Morning becomes even more appreciative of the things that she had before she was stripped from it all. At the end of the book, when her husband and her escape and return home, it ends up raining and she is once again reminded of how lucky she is to live in a place she loves so much.

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This is a Non-fiction/Informational book. This is a Sticky Note response. This is not a chapter book.

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7.) Frog and Toad Together - Arnold Lobel

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7.) Frog and Toad Together - Arnold Lobel

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This is a Newberry Book. This is a Book Blog response. This is my 2nd chapter book.

This is a book with 5 different chapters (short stories) about the lives of Frog and Toad. This would be great to use in a classroom when teaching about friendship, life challenges, patience, things not going how they are supposed to, etc. This book could also be used when lesson planning. For example, in the upper grade levels, you could give them writing prompts over topics in the book, or you could have a circle time where the whole class shares similar experiences.

https://mrswillskindergarten.com/frog-toad-lesson-plans/ This website is very beneficial when looking for small activities to do with your class based on the book and they come at no charge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Knw5ln01I is a short, animated film, based on the book.

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6.) This book just ate my dog! - Richard Byrne

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6.) This book just ate my dog! - Richard Byrne

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This is a Post Modern Picture Book. This is a Story Map response. This is not a chapter book.

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This is a Caldecott book. This is a Recommendation response. This is not a chapter book. Big Cat, Little Cat is a children's story that has a more understandable way of learning about the circle of life. In the story a new kitten is brought into the house and the older cat teaches the kitten the rules and how to do things like take a bath, when to eat, etc. When the older cat dies, the "kitten" (now the older cat) begins to teach the next new kitten how to live. This is such a great story for 3-5 year olds as it is a short book with lots of pictures and words that are easily understood. This book would also be really beneficial when beginning to teach children to read so that they do not become discouraged by big words and lots of text.

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4.) Wedgie and Gizmo -  Suzanne Selfors, Illustrated by Barbara Fisinger. 

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4.) Wedgie and Gizmo -  Suzanne Selfors, Illustrated by Barbara Fisinger. 

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This is a Previous Bluebonnet Winner. This is a Character Map response. This is my 1st chapter book. There are 2 pages, one is the photo of the book and the second is the character analysis.

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3.) Last Stop On Market Street - Matt De La Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson

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3.) Last Stop On Market Street - Matt De La Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson

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This is a Coretta Scott King Award. This is a Defining Quote response. This is not a chapter book. "He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look." While I was reading this story, all I could think about was how every time CJ found something to complain about or question, his Nana would give him a reason to be grateful. However, it wasn't until I read this sentence from the book that I understood the true meaning of the story. This book was written to remind people that there is beauty in everything, even in the not so pretty places or situations. This would be a great story to read to a class during a hard time or when children just have a negative attitude about everything.

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2.) The Talking Eggs - Robert D. San Souci, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

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2.) The Talking Eggs - Robert D. San Souci, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

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This is a Caldecott book. This is a Review response. This is not a chapter book. While reading this story, I absolutely fell in love. Although this story is a Creole Folktale, it has a very important lesson for children of all ages. The book tells a story about a young girl that wasn't liked by her mother or sister. One day while getting water from a well, Rose met a lady that would end up being her saving grace. After doing all the things the lady said and receiving many blessings, Rose returned home to her greedy mother and sister who wanted what she had. Rose's sister Blanche set out the next day to find the lady and ended up doing the opposite of what Rose did and received nothing good in return. When the mother and Blanche returned home, they found that Rose had left to live a better life. All of this was possible for Rose because she was kind and did what she was told. This story is such a great book for any grade level and should be read in all classrooms.

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1.) So You Want to Be President? - Judith St. George and David Small

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1.) So You Want to Be President? - Judith St. George and David Small

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This is a Non-fiction/Informational book. This is a Review response. This is not a chapter book. The purpose of this book is to show and inform people about how the presidency really works verses how people interpret it to be. I found it hard to follow all the information being thrown at you. If I were to have this in an elementary classroom, it might even be hard for younger children to understand what they are reading. Although, I found it a challenging read, I enjoyed some of the facts that were in the book that I had no idea about. I don't think this book would be a good book to read to an elementary classroom. However, I believe you could incorporate this book into a lesson on President's Day, to inform students of an older age about the different backgrounds of past presidents.