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By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Illustrated by Mary Azarian

The story of a scientist who loved snowflakes, perfect for teaching biography writing and scientific observation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtyLpo3cWic

Its vivid details and inspiring story show kids how to use sensory language and organize ideas. Students could write mini-biographies, descriptive pieces about their passions, or even poems inspired by snowflakes. It’s a great way to spark creativity and connect writing to real life interests!

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By Marion Dane Bauer, Illustrated by Richard Jones

A poetic story about how animals prepare for winter, encouraging students to explore nature-themed poetry and narrative writing.

https://youtu.be/qRwBH0ASJks?si=6Uz5W0mKLOaqq3KG

This book's poetic text is perfect for teaching students about rhythm, repetition, and descriptive language. Students can write their own seasonal poems or short stories about how animals prepare for winter.

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By Kenard Pak

A lyrical exploration of the transition from summer to fall, perfect for teaching seasonal transitions and descriptive language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G0l2f5RvtU

This story’s conversational tone is great for teaching dialogue. Students can write friendly letters or create a “Hello, Winter” version to explore seasonal transitions.

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By Julia Rawlinson, Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

A sweet story about seasonal change, great for teaching personification and reflective writing.

https://youtu.be/_EboJMIA7m4?si=WTgZkW_dqy6c0n8Q

With its gentle narrative and sensory details, this book supports personal narrative writing. Students could write about changes they observe in their environment or a favorite autumn memory.

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By Margaret McNamara, Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

A playful exploration of pumpkins and their seeds, perfect for teaching observation, estimation, and descriptive writing about the natural world.

https://youtu.be/clYEhN9NAho?si=EXNL8FoyiUy_d_oD

This book supports expository writing by encouraging how-to guides (e.g., counting seeds), observation journals, or fun math-based stories about pumpkins.

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By Wong Herbert Yee

A rhythmic and poetic look at summer, ideal for teaching students to use imagery and rhythm in their writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVPE2icDhPQ

This text captures the essence of summer through small, detailed moments. It’s a great mentor text for teaching small-moment writing or descriptive pieces about their favorite seasons.

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By Shel Silverstein

A timeless collection of playful and thought-provoking poems, great for students to learn rhythm, rhyme, and imagination in poetry.

https://youtu.be/8RZV46uuCW4?si=NZGj5kmla5UBrt00

This inspiring story supports informational and creative writing. Students can write a fact-based report on astronauts or a story about their own dream job in space.

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By Peter Brown

A heartwarming tale blending nature and technology, perfect for exploring character growth and speculative fiction writing.

https://youtu.be/RWV2N750qYw?si=W44YesnngDHuEWPo

This book is great for imaginative and creative writing, students can write diary entries from the robot’s perspective, design their own robot and its story, or create adventure tales.

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By Elli Woollard

A charming and humorous tale about an unlikely friendship, perfect for teaching rhyme, rhythm, and the art of crafting engaging character-driven narratives.

https://youtu.be/ktkb9-K0bwk?si=TLseavJs_B1UUB9O

This fun, rhyming story inspires students to write their own poems, fantasy tales, or letters from the dragon or knight’s point of view.

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By Yangsook Choi

Celebrates cultural identity, ideal for personal narratives and descriptive writing.

https://youtu.be/192ytnVUCUQ?si=87Baycx5FwjKh5cf

Perfect for personal narratives, students can write about the story behind their own names or create a fictional story about someone choosing a special name.

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By Ashley Spires

A story about persistence and creativity, ideal for encouraging students to write about problem-solving or create "how-to" guides.

https://youtu.be/gy3JCNBgb94?si=9auDpT7FN0J0uo8j

Perfect for teaching problem-solving and perseverance, students can write “how-to” instructions for building something magnificent or reflection pieces about solving their own challenges.

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By Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Explores themes of gratitude and community, and this book is perfect for reflective and descriptive writing.

https://youtu.be/G-Rau8rrelU?si=J3OmCtZxJ2fDtdbp

With its focus on perspective and gratitude, students can write reflective pieces about their own experiences or create dialogues between characters in unique settings.

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By Ken Wilson-Max

A relatable story of a young girl dreaming of space travel, perfect for imaginative narratives and STEM-related writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWQgk3SMWKY

This inspiring story supports informational and creative writing. Students can write a fact-based report on astronauts or a story about their own dream job in space.

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By Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

A celebration of poets and their styles, inspiring students to mimic poetic styles and rhythms.

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Out_of_Wonder_Poems_Celebrating_Poets/cc4TEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1

This book celebrates creativity and introduces poetry styles. Students can imitate the styles of featured poets or write their own poems celebrating someone who inspires them.

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By Jacqueline Woodson

A poignant story about kindness and regret, inspiring students to write reflective or personal response essays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWI12AdVmKM

This heartfelt story supports opinion writing or personal reflections on the impact of kindness, as well as creating “what happens next” extensions for the story.

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By Eric Carle

A beautifully illustrated story about a seed’s journey through the seasons, ideal for exploring life cycles and nature-themed writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LlDOMQPptOM&t=0s

With its focus on the life cycle of a seed, this book supports informational and narrative writing. Students could write how-to guides for planting seeds or create a fictional story about a seed’s journey.

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By Sara Pennypacker

A moving adventure about the bond between a boy and a fox, inspiring students to write emotional and character-driven narratives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGTmLWOrnbI

This emotional story about friendship and loyalty supports reflective writing. Students can write diary entries from Pax or Peter’s perspective, explore themes of separation and growth in personal narratives, or create alternative endings to the story.

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By Rick Riordan

A fast-paced mythological adventure that encourages students to write their own heroic journeys or mythical retellings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvCCXxeuLVg

Packed with adventure and mythology, this book is perfect for creative writing. Students can write their own myths, craft heroic tales, or create "Camp Half-Blood" journal entries describing their training and adventures.

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By Gary Paulsen

A moving adventure about the bond between a boy and a fox, inspiring students to write emotional, vivid imagery, internal conflict, and the art of building tension in narratives.

https://youtu.be/f0XiZsoPHDo?si=bZaMD_3EgpAXtjzs

This survival story supports expository and narrative writing. Students can write survival guides inspired by the book, craft detailed nature descriptions, or compose a letter Brian might write to his family about his experience.

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By Yuyi Morales

A bilingual picture book blending English and Spanish, perfect for teaching memoir writing and celebrating cultural identity.

https://youtu.be/_b_RaOhFT5U?si=rrX0hfgUvHtTSNkT

This book’s rich illustrations and themes of immigration and resilience inspire personal narratives about dreams and overcoming challenges, or students can write letters about their own journeys.

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By Pat Mora, Illustrated by John Parra

A bilingual story in English and Spanish that celebrates gratitude, great for teaching poetry and reflective writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkPa4eIrNRA

With its bilingual format, it’s great for teaching gratitude writing. Students can create thank-you notes or poems that explore what they are thankful for.

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By Isabel Quintero, Illustrated by Zeke Peña

A vibrant bilingual story capturing family and community, perfect for personal narrative and sensory detail writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJcm7NJg-Jo

This vibrant story supports descriptive writing. Students can write about special memories with family members or create a sensory-rich description of a favorite ride or place.

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By Beatrix Potter

This timeless classic mixes whimsy with cautionary themes, offering opportunities for writing moral-based stories or character-driven narratives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuTlQCGxE5Y

A classic for teaching narrative structure, students can write sequels, retellings from another character’s perspective, or even advice letters to Peter about avoiding trouble.