https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs Books that could be used - and may be used - in a classroom for children. en-us 2019-02-27 21:33:30 UTC 2025-05-29 12:45:34 UTC hello@padlet.com mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338148023 I was not a huge fan of this book because I am not a huge fan of snakes. I did learn a lot about snakes from this book though. I was unaware that male snakes wake up and wait for the females to wake up as well before they even attempt to go find food. I also learned that snakes can get into trees, I know what I'm doing if I see a snake.]]> 2019-03-05 21:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338148023 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338162824 I started to read this short, children's lit, chapter book when i was in an observation with a class of 3rd graders. I was surprised to find out that this story was based off of a legend that the author had heard, and I couldn't help the near waterworks I was in when I read/listened to the ending. It is so heartwarming and devastating at the same time.]]> 2019-03-05 22:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338162824 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338164036 I want to read all of the Dr. Seuss books that are in the reading clinic because I have always loved Dr. Seuss.]]> 2019-03-05 22:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338164036 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338164730 This story has always been one of my favorites of Dr. Seuss. It is inspiring and imaginative. It is fictitious, but it can also be quite realistic in what it describes. This book has been one that I look back on when I need some fun advice about how to keep going. It also helps me remember that things do get better.]]> 2019-03-05 22:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338164730 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338168369 "A person's a person, no matter how small" (Dr. Seuss). I always loved this story because of this quote and because Horton stood by what he believed regardless of what anyone in Nool thought. But looking at it now, I can see that it has aspects of diversity within it. The quote can be manipulated to say a person is a person, no matter the color of their skin, what they believe, the gender they associate with, etc. It turns out that he wrote it as a book about equality - a lesson that he had had to learn for himself. 
The movie version of this book is just as entertaining and crazy, but it does give more voice to the Whos than the book ever did. (I suggest you watch it. The ending video is below.)]]> 2019-03-05 22:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/338168369 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345439295 I was surprised to learn that this was one of the final stories that Dr. Seuss had been working on and the reason that it had such a strange form of illustration compared to the other Dr. Seuss books was due to it being finished and illustrated by people that weren't Dr. Seuss. I love this story because it talks about the many strange differences that people have and how people are celebrated for those differences. I always loved that main story lesson]]> 2019-03-26 19:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345439295 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345441066 This is one of the most popular and well-known Dr. Seuss books. It is fun and enjoyable no matter what age you are. It is has the common Dr. Seuss rhythm and beat to it as all of the others, but it has simpler language so that younger readers can also read the story. I love this book because it kind of models the chaos that is my younger brothers and I. I am Cat in the Hat while they are Thing 1 and Thing 2.]]> 2019-03-26 19:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345441066 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345443150 I knew less about this book than I do about Oh the Places You'll Go! But I love this book as much as I love the others. This books reminds me that if you set your mind to it, you can do anything. This book is great for a bit of encouragement with an abundance of silly fun that is Dr. Seuss and his stories. This book is full of rhythm that just makes you smile and enjoy the language that you're reading.]]> 2019-03-26 19:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345443150 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345446391 This Dr. Seuss book is about the shape of different things and how different things are shaped. It reminds me of the idea that no two things are the same just as no two people are the same. It reminds me that when I'm a teacher, no two students will be the same and no two lesson will be exactly the same with different students.]]> 2019-03-26 19:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345446391 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345448063 I love the creativity and ridiculousness of this Dr. Seuss book. It makes love reading because it encourages not only the creativity of imagination from closing your eyes to see the story in your mind. But it also encourages readers to read with their eyes open and read to others that may not be able to read. It showcases the Cat reading to a mini-version of himself, which always makes me think of an older sibling reading to their younger sibling, and that can encourage people to read to others and share their love of reading with them.]]> 2019-03-26 19:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345448063 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345451187 Dr. Seuss' version of the ABCs is so cute and funny. He uses his crazy non-sense words to help young readers learn and remember the ABCs. I love that I know the ABCs really well, but this book is still really fun to read for me.]]> 2019-03-26 20:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345451187 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345453457 I was not even really aware that this book existed until I found it in the Reading Clinic. I had heard that the book existed multiple times. But I had never read it until now. I like that the guy that is with the Fox in the Socks ends up getting the upper hand in the end (spoiler). It made me smile and reminded me of the way that my brothers are with each other. ]]> 2019-03-26 20:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345453457 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345454941 I want to read a bunch of books that I've never read before. There are so many stories I want to read]]> 2019-03-26 20:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345454941 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345455664 This was such a strange story to read. It was short, heartbreaking, and strange. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I found this in one of the buckets of books in one of my observations' classrooms. This is a book that could be used to model how students need to push past bad feelings and try to be kind to the people around them. ]]> 2019-03-26 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345455664 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345457607 I want re-read books that I used to love. Especially the Magic Treehouse Books because I loved the adventures that they would go on. I want to smile at old memories.]]> 2019-03-26 20:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345457607 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345458528 I have always wondered how Jack and Annie could just leave the house and not get in trouble. I was always envious of the fact that they could just leave and not have to worry about getting in trouble for it. 
I love this book because it is a short read now, but it has so much adventure and creativity in it still. I can still imagine seeing the dinosaurs that Jack and Annie encounter. I also love that this book exposes readers to facts about dinosaurs without actually stating that they are facts. You're learning while reading something fun.]]> 2019-03-26 20:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345458528 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345459958 This story is just as loved as the Dinosaurs Before Dawn. I love that I got to learn about the Ice Age without watching the movie, and I got to go on the adventure with Jack and Annie. Jack and Annie used to remind me of my relationship with my brothers when we were younger because I used to pretend that we were going on adventures together and learning new things. 
To reread this book and remember that connection that I'd made, it makes me remember how my brothers encouraged my interest in becoming a teacher as well. It was through these books that I became close with my brothers at that age.]]> 2019-03-26 20:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345459958 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345462287 I love how soft and calming this story is. I read this book when I was trying to get my mind off of everything that was spinning around my head. I decided to read this book since the ocean is seen as calming and I wanted to read about dolphins. 
This book is good at describing the reactions of marine animals in certain situations. I especially loved being back with Jack and Annie as the octopus squirted ink at them when it was spooked. I know that this book would be a good book for someone who likes marine animals - like my brother - to read as it has an interesting plot, but it still provides information on the animals in the ocean.]]> 2019-03-26 20:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/345462287 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347823149 I have dearly missed these short chapter books. In reading this book, I learned about the jungle, poachers, and tigers while Jack and Annie followed an enchanted dog named Teddy. 
I remember reading this book to my youngest brother and him deciding that his favorite animal was the tiger. I totally understand since tigers are just large, striped, endangered kitty cats. 
I recommend anyone to reread or just read this fun series.]]> 2019-04-02 20:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347823149 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347825120 I am not someone who enjoys history or enjoys reading about historical events, but I did love reading this book. It references the great San Francisco earthquake while providing the same action and adventure as the other Magic Treehouse books. 
I never felt as if I was reading a history lesson when I reread this book. I've missed the sneaky history lessons that some of these books provided me.]]> 2019-04-02 20:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347825120 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347827803 Just as I got a history lesson with Earthquake in the Early Morning, I received another lesson in this book. I learned about the Civil War in a way that was historical and interesting at the same time. I have never been a huge fan of history, and I wasn't very fond of listening to the facts of the Civil War in a previous semester, but I did love rereading this book. It has heart and adventure and historical truths that I just couldn't comprehend in any other context than following Jack and Annie on their historical adventure.
I wish I had decided to reread these books sooner so that I could have connected what I was learning in class to their adventures.]]> 2019-04-02 20:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347827803 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347830326 It took me a while to realize that the child chicken was a girl. The way that the child chicken is drawn makes it seem more like she was a "he" since she looked more like a rooster - a male chicken - than a hen - a female chicken. 
I did enjoy this book in the sense that the little chicken wasn't going to let the story characters make bad decisions and worked to fix the fairy tales she was hearing. I also loved the dynamics of the father-daughter relationship that it portrays. I just don't know what lesson the story was trying to teach just by reading it. 
Why can't more children change the bad decisions of fairy tales? It would make things so much more interesting.]]> 2019-04-02 20:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347830326 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347832814 I originally found this book and thought it was a perfect gift for my younger brother.  It would get him to read, but it would also get him to read something that would make us laugh since he loves to do that on a regular basis anyway. The problem is getting him to read it out loud to my youngest brother and I. We haven't figured out how to get him to do it yet.
But this book is perfect for encouraging students to find love in reading books without pictures while also having a pressure-less read aloud story that can be enjoyed by everyone. The whole purpose is to get children to want to read and enjoy reading]]> 2019-04-02 20:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347832814 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347834308 This is one of the strangest books that I have read. It follows a witch as she looks for a place to stay during the cold night. She gives out two regular curses and one curse in reverse. She explains that she can't give out miracles because she is a witch - totally dislike that distinction - but that she can give out curses in reverse. 
This story could be used to express the importance of kindness to others even if you don't have a lot. But it isn't a very good window or mirror]]> 2019-04-02 20:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/347834308 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349305038 Both of these Magic Treehouse books were ones of my favorites because they talked about far away places that I never believed had existed. 
The Knight at Dawn was an adventure in medieval times where knights were a common occurrence. I hadn't been aware of the truth surrounding knights, but now I can connect what I have learned about knights in literature to the knights that Jack and Annie met.
The Night of the Ninjas was all about ninjas and their codes. I enjoyed the fact that the ninjas were both male and female. It was a hit against gender role norms while it also explained some history about ninjas.]]> 2019-04-07 21:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349305038 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349306311 This is a new retelling of an old fairy tale in a way that encourages young readers to find books that they not only are capable of reading, but also where to read them and how to figure out if they are interested. 
One of my professors showed this book, and it is full of amazing strategies that I wish I had learned when I was a young reader so that I could find books that were Just Right for me.]]> 2019-04-07 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349306311 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349306928 This is a simple, easy read about a young kitten that mistakes the moon for a large bowl of milk. The kitten leaves home on a short journey to try to get the "milk", but only ends up cold and wet on its way back home where an actual bowl of milk is. 
This book is a simple book to get new, young readers interested in reading. It is only a few words to a page and the pictures are in black and white. 
I liked this cute little book about a kitten. But I'm a huge cat fan. ]]> 2019-04-07 22:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349306928 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349307320 This is one of the most amazing and inspirational books that one can read. It follows a young boy that can replicate things exactly, but learns through his little sister that he can be an artist that creates Ish pictures. 
This book is amazing at encouraging young readers not to give up even when others may not agree with you. Highly recommend this book]]> 2019-04-07 22:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349307320 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349307713 I am familiar with this version of Cinderella. It is a very Disney-like version that is well beloved. 
The art is very formal and showcases historical accuracies of what the world would look like if Cinderella had actually been a part of history.
It is a wonderful story to use when doing Emancipating Fairy tales as a strategy]]> 2019-04-07 22:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349307713 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349308324 Strega Nona Takes a Vacation: This is a hilarious book that is a part of an series of (I'm sure) equally hilarious and lovable books. 
The Art Lesson: I would compare this book to Ish because they both use art as a way to express the idea of not having to do art EXACTLY like everyone else. It is also a bio for Tomie dePaloa.
Adelita: I love this version of a classic tale. It is beautiful and colorful while it allows for an insight into a culture that I am not a part of. 
The Wuggie Norple Story: He was not the author of this book, but he did illustrate this strange story about an abnormal cat that grows. This story is crazier due to the imaginative drawings that bring it to life]]> 2019-04-07 22:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/349308324 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350538821 This is an amazing little story that is illustrated beautifully. I have walked past this book so many time and wondered what it was about. Finally reading it, I have to say that it is beautiful. 
This is the perfect book to have on hand when you want to discuss with young readers/children about how they should respond to problems. 
This is also an amazing book for any other age because I don't think anyone has realized that ignoring or worrying about a problem is going to help anything.]]> 2019-04-10 19:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350538821 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350541299 This book and its story are so heartfelt and beautiful. It is a discussion between a momma bear and her baby cub about what they are grateful for at the end of the day.
This would be the perfect book to share with students before Thanksgiving to get them to think about what they are grateful for. It could also be used as a simple read aloud to get students to think about what they have in their lives.]]> 2019-04-10 19:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350541299 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350542691 I have not seen the movie Wonder, and I have not read the book Wonder. But this picture book makes me want to. It is a short adventure from the world of Wonder that the author wrote for younger readers. 
It is so cute and interesting to see this small piece of this world that was created in a book that so many people love in a colorful and funny picture book for young readers. This is the perfect book to introduce Wonder to a young child without having to just watch the movie]]> 2019-04-10 20:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350542691 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350544143 This is a cute little story that follows along with the other books about a monster underneath a child's bed. This is imaginative and cute, and I wish I had read the others before reading this one and I wish I could have bought this book for myself because it is one I would love to share.
I always believed that I had a monster under my bed. I sometimes irrationally still believe that. But this makes it less scary and more loving. I loved this book!]]> 2019-04-10 20:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350544143 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350545031 I picked this book up believing that it would be a book about animals that were disappearing due to magic. But I found that it was actually a very factual and interesting read about some of the endangered species that are still around right now. 
It is heartbreaking to think that so many animals are disappearing. It was even more heartbreaking to think that it is a children's book because this may be the only form that they will get to see these animals in.]]> 2019-04-10 20:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350545031 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350545734 This is a book that I dug out of a pile of my younger brothers' old things . It is fun and simple read with a lot of musical rhythm. The whole book reads as a song if I'm honest. This is a good book to help really young readers learn numbers and counting.
My favorite line in the whole book is "nick-nack-clackitty-clack"]]> 2019-04-10 20:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350545734 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350551571 This is one in a series of books about a boy that has a pet Fly. The series is cute and crazy all at the same time. It is a series that is loved by many. I have never read it.
I found this book through my younger brothers, and it was cute and hilarious to read because it seemed out of nowhere that this story came from. I can see that this is a story that is well-loved by anyone that likes crazy bugs and imaginative adventures with a guy and his pet fly.]]> 2019-04-10 20:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350551571 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350552815 This is an amazing short chapter book. It is about a a border collie named Jack and his owner Luke. They start to lose sheep from the flock and discover that it is because of a rabid wolf. Jack needs to protect the sheep and the ones he loves from this wolf.
This is a beautiful story that sadly follows the boy with his dog trope. But it is seen from the dog's point of view. It is a sequel to a book that I have not read, so there were some things that I didn't quite understand. But it is an amazing book that anyone can read.]]> 2019-04-10 20:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350552815 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350554425 In asking my brothers for books to read, they handed me this series about a Minecraft Zombie. All of them revolve around one young - 12 year old - Minecraft Zombie's life. These books and this series are perfect for young readers that can sit and read a chapter book as well as have an interest in Minecraft. If they understand the game and understand what this character is, then they are sure to enjoy this funny little series.
The titles speak for themselves:
Book 1: A Scare of a Dare- peer pressure
Book 2: Bullies and Buddies- bullying
Book 3: When Nature Calls
Book 4: Zombie Swap
Book 5: School Daze - School dance and having courage
Book 6: Zombie Goes to Camp]]> 2019-04-10 20:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350554425 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350556147 For my Lit III unit, I used these books as either possible books to have students read or books that I as the teacher would read to the students. I love all of these books.
The Rough-Face Girl: It talks about beauty as something that is inside and not just outside. It also has a bit of an insight into another culture.
Little Gold Star: It is a story that centers on being kind and how that kindness is rewarded as long as you continue it. You have to be kind.
Egyptian Cinderella: I have periodically seen this cinderella around and I have always wanted to read it. I loved reading this story because it is not only a cinderella story, but also full of myths. I love myths.
Cinderella: An Islamic Tale: Is a window into a culture that I don't know about as it pertains to a story that I do. It is beautiful an I suggest that you read it.]]> 2019-04-10 20:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350556147 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350557940 The author/illustrator did multiple oil paintings for each of these classic fairy tales. They are all beautiful. The classics are longer, so if this was to be read to young children, it would have to be read slowly and over a long period of time.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: This is a classic that I was aware of before I read this. But the detailed artwork of baby bear's chair being broken and them all surrounding Goldilocks made it all the more enjoyable.
Puss in Boots: The only thing that I knew about this story was the movie version. I have to say that I truly love the wit and cleverness of Puss the cat in the story. He is smart and resourceful as well as loyal.
Little Red Riding Hood: This is another classic that I am familiar with. I have read many versions of the tale, but this is definitely the longest and most detailed. The art is just as beautiful.
Snow White: I was only ever aware of the Disney version of this story. But seeing the pictures and reading the descriptions that were made in the story, I have to say that I missed a lot.
Tom Thumb: This is a classic that I had never heard of. But it is just as beautiful and descriptive as any other classic that I have read. I wish they would make more of these classics well known to young children.
Hansel and Gretal: I've heard the story of Hansel and Gretal before. I always felt sad for them in the beginning when they were in the forest. I always disliked the witch for trying to eat them and lure them with food. But the art within this story is exquisite and makes me enjoy the story all the more.
The Frog Prince: The only thing I knew about the Frog Prince was what I had watched of it in the Disney movie - The Princess and the Frog. This version is nothing like I expected it to be. It is a good story to teach about keeping your word, and I love the ending.
Rumplestillskin: The only thing that I knew about Rumplestillskin was the fact that he could turn straw into gold and he wanted the first born child of the girl that he was helping. Reading this story, I learned even more than before. This is definitely a story that should be read so that young readers understand the importance of being truthful so that lies don't spiral out of control.
Cinderella: There are many versions of this same story. This is the classic one. It is similar to the newest Disney version - live action one - in the sense that it uses two little lizards as footmen, but it is also different from a number of versions due to the Fairy godmother returning to Cinderella after the first night of the ball as the ball lasts multiple nights. It is a good version to be shared with young readers so that they understand the importance of differing details.
Three Little Pigs: This version of the Three Little Pigs starts out with their mother deciding that her children were old enough to live on their own. It follows the same story line that we are familiar with, but expands on details that other versions hadn't. It ends with the pigs enjoying a stew.]]> 2019-04-10 21:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/350557940 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351494017 Scott Gustafson created an oil painting for each of the illustrations in these fables and fairy tales. They are beautiful and worth looking at and admiring the pure beauty in their every detail.
The Ugly Duckling: I have always loved this transformative story about a young "duckling" that feels as if it isn't beautiful before it grows up and realizes that it was not an ugly duckling at all. After reading this story, I have to admit that the statement "They went from an ugly duckling and now they are a swan" - or at least statement along those lines - makes more sense to me now. The paintings make it all the more enjoyable.
Beauty and the Beast: I love this classic tale of a strong female character that is beautiful falling in love with a beast because she sees the inside rather than the outside. This is an important story to learn so that we focus more on who a person is instead of what they look like, especially in our society.
The Crow and the Pitcher: This is an amazing little story/rhyme about a crow that is thirsty, but can't fit its beak into a pitcher of water. So the crow decides to get inventive to get the drink that it needs. This is a story that would be easily shared before we encourage students to look at water and mass as well as other scientific lessons along those lines to get students thinking.
The Emperor's New Clothes: This is a strange story about an emperor that ends up getting tricked into believing that he is wearing the finest clothing. The illustrations surprisingly depict the characters as animals that walk on two legs and wear clothes. It is a story about being greedy and naive. It was a story that I don't think I'll forget.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf: I have heard this story before, and it is short enough for a quick read to students with a lengthier discussion. The difference is that I had never read it with the detail that it provides and in the version I had heard, the wolf ate the boy because no one had believed him when he was telling the truth. This version is far more kid-friendly and teaches readers that it is not good to lie.
The Little Red Hen: I had never heard of this story before. It is a story that could be used to encourage young readers the importance of working hard to get what they want. The little red hen worked hard to do everything that she needed to to get the bread that she got to eat while her friends did nothing and were not allowed to have any.
The Mice in Council: This was a cute little story about a bunch of mice that wanted to not have to worry about a cat by putting a bell on the cat. Their problem was that they didn't know how to put the bell on the cat. This is a good story to get students talking about making goals and figuring out how they are going to achieve them. This is also a story that you could read to ask students to think about different ways that a story could be finished.
The Boy Who Went to the North Wind: This is a story about a young boy that goes to the North Wind to get his meal back as the grain had been blown away multiple times. This is a wonderful story to show that it doesn't pay to steal from others. I loved the cleverness of this boy.]]> 2019-04-14 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351494017 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351497685 This is an amazing book that has beautifully illustrated actions and characters within it. It follows a young boy that dreams of being a mermaid. He ends up seeing mermaids and decides that while his grandmother is bathing, he is going to dress like a mermaid. It has a beautiful twist that makes the story all the more heartwarming.
This story can be used to look at stereotypes and gender roles in society. It also has tones of LGBT+ ideas within it. This would be an amazing book to look at with young readers so that they can see that they can be whatever they dream of being. 
I loved this book so much because its illustrations are beautiful and it shows you the beauty of just being yourself]]> 2019-04-14 19:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351497685 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351498318 This is an amazing book to use as a mirror/window into the LGBT+ world. It uses the classic fairy tale of a prince being heroic and handsome while he searches for a spouse. But in this version, he isn't interested in any of the princesses that he is presented with. He just doesn't feel a connection with any of them and he wants to find that one. It turns out that that one is a knight that he meets while he's being heroic. 
I love this book. I wish I could own it so that I could look at the beautiful pictures and read this simple story repeatedly. I love that there is a book that shows a prince being saved and marrying a knight. I love the representation in this story. I highly recommend this story]]> 2019-04-14 19:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351498318 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351498913 I love these three magic treehouse books.
Pirates Past Noon: This is a wonderful adventure for young readers to enjoy as they learn about pirates while they are on another adventure with Jack and Annie. I loved this book because I got to enter the mysterious world that the author created while also running from pirates.
Mummies in the Morning: This is a wonderful book for readers that have the patience to sit and read chapter books, or young readers that want to take their time and delve into a story. I loved this book even more because it got me thinking about Egypt and mummies while taking me on an adventure with Jack and Annie. This book made it even more interesting to read The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo.
Ghost Town at Sundown: This book gave insight into the Wild West and the lore of ghost towns. I loved this book because I got to dive into an adventure while also learning little facts about the Wild West, cowboys, and horse thieves. This is a book that any reader can enjoy, even if they don't like history.]]> 2019-04-14 19:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351498913 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351499892 If you want to learn more about Lions, Polar Bears, and Dingoes, then these three Magic Treehouse books are perfect for you to read.
Lions at Lunchtime: I love this title because it always made me wonder who's lunchtime they were traveling to. I would never want to go meet lions if they were ready for lunch because I know that I could be that lunch. This book is perfect for those readers that want to enjoy an adventure while they learn about lions and where they live.
Polar Bears Past Bedtime: This was one of those nail-biting magic treehouse books because Jack and Annie end up on thin ice - literally - and you're wondering how they are going to get past this obstacle without falling in. This book is great at teaching young readers about polar bears, dog sleds, the Arctic, and the dangers of thin ice. 
Dingoes at Dinnertime: I was always curious about what exactly a dingo is, but I never wanted to look it up. This magic treehouse adventure taught me about dingoes as well as koalas and kangaroos that live in Australia. This book, like all of the others, combines interesting facts about a place I've never been with an adventure worth experiencing. This book is perfect for readers that are interested in Australia. ]]> 2019-04-14 19:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351499892 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351501271 I used to find this book so interesting because it was about ancient traditions and gender specific activities that could be participated in. I always compared this book to things that I was allowed and not allowed to do just because I'm a female. This book is an amazing book for looking at gender roles in history and how they may have changed or stayed the same.
Now, I take a critical eye to the facts that this book represents about Ancient Rome and Olympus as I've taken Latin in High School and I can see the factual information as it glides through this adventure. 
This is a wonderful book for anyone who's read the previous books and wants to enjoy an ancient time while following two young siblings. I highly recommend this book to any reader. It has a Fact Tracker book to accompany it should anyone want to know about Ancient Greece and the Olympics.]]> 2019-04-14 19:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351501271 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351501944 These two books are beautifully written based off of two legends that Tomie dePaola heard about. The art is just as beautiful as the words.
The Legend of the Bluebonnet: This is a wonderful book for anyone to read and enjoy as it looks at Native American legends about the origins of the Bluebonnet flower and the rewards of being selfless.
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: This is a beautiful and colorful story about the importance of being patient. It follows a boy that brings the sunset to the earth as he had painted it. 
Both of these stories could be used in a number of contexts for a classroom. They are beautiful and should be shared with readers so that they can enjoy both of these stories.]]> 2019-04-14 19:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/351501944 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352170085 Scooby-Doo Your Everyday Hero: This is a small little book that features Scooby-Doo. It is a "box book", a book that is made up of thick, tough material for pages. It is simple words for a beginning reader. This is not the type of book you would see in a lot of classrooms. But it is a book that connects a well-known and well-loved cartoon characters with a printed story. I loved finding this book because it reminded me of my youngest brother - who still loves Scooby-Doo.
Aladdin: I read this book because I recognized the cover as being from the Disney movie. This book is a printed version of the movie, and it would be appropriate to read this book and look through it on an individual basis due to watching the movie. This book is great for bridging the visual, well-known movie to the print of a book.
The Runaway Bunny: This was a really strange book to read. It could be used in a classroom if you were talking about letting your imagination run wild. It is a young bunny that is imagining what would happen if they ran away. It shows a sense of love and care while also great imagination. I loved reading this book because it was cute and colorful.
I Love You So Much: I was surprised to find out that this book was originally in a different language and was translated into English. It makes me wonder if the story has changed due to being translated. This is a book that you could use in a classroom as a relaxed read aloud when expressing the importance of patience and family love. Any number of readers could enjoy this book.]]> 2019-04-17 01:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352170085 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352173085 The Action Bible: New Testament (Graphic Novel): It is a graphic novel version of the New Testament from the Bible. I wouldn't read it in a classroom, but you could have it for students should they want it, or they could find it to better understand and connect with the teachings of the New Testament from the Bible. It was interesting and helpful to have that bridge between the denseness of the Bible and this Graphic Novel version.
Bash and the Pirate Pig: This is a bigger chapter book that is better for 13 years old and up. It follows a city boy as he visits his cousin Bash and they enjoy an adventure around a pig that they dub the Pirate Pig. It is a story that I could relate to since I'm more of a city person, so I understood the major shift of going into a place that is nothing like the city. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to read it. It is a book that talks about religion, but it does relate to more than just religion.
I loved the graphics th were included in this book and I was surprised to find out that the illustrator had worked on major Disney movies!]]> 2019-04-17 01:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352173085 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352176151 Kitty Corner: Callie: This is a cute little chapter book for young students that enjoy cats and are just getting into reading chapter books. I loved this story because it was heartfelt and I like cats. This would be a great story for students to hear someone else read to them as well.
Jedi Academy: This book was amazing to read because it was humorous, easy to read, and centered on Star Wars. It is a great book for beginning chapter book readers and up to read as it has a formatting that reminds you of a journal and it is in the perspective of a student at the Jedi Academy. It should be read and enjoyed by anyone who knows and loves the world of Star Wars.
The Narnia Chronicles: The Magician's Nephew: This is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. But I was never aware of it because I had seen the Narnia movie - The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - before I'd found the series. I ended up understanding the world of Narnia better after reading this book. It is appropriate as a read aloud or as a book for longer chapter book lovers to find and enjoy.
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Best Friends and Drama Queens: This was an adorable and amazing book to read. I was drawn in by the title because I've had best friends and I've seen drama queens. This story follows a young girl - Allie Finkle - that makes rules about life that should be followed. It is one of a series, but it can be enjoyed at any time. It is a great book for anyone to read - even if it says 'rules for girls' - if they are up for a middle set chapter book.]]> 2019-04-17 02:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352176151 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352380993 Giving Tree: This is one of the saddest books that I have ever re-read. The tree gives and gives until it has nothing left, yet the boy still comes back. I always felt really bad for the tree. This is a great book to talk about kindness and not taking others for granted. It could be read at any age or grade level and enjoyed as the lesson is still prevalent as we all grow up. The book is about the expansion of time and the love of a parent for their child.
The Rainbow Fish: I have missed reading this story. It talks of sharing and being unique even if you don't stand completely out in a crowd. I don't like the fact that in sharing his scales, the Rainbow Fish becomes like everyone else because that always reminds me of conforming to be accepted. But young readers will enjoy this book either way.
Where the Wild Things Are: This is a story that I loved to read to my brothers when we were younger because I would always joke that we were the wild things that our parents had to have and take care of. Btu this story does express the idea of being imaginative and learning to be better behaved. This is an amazing book for a read aloud and for individual reading at any age level.]]> 2019-04-17 17:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352380993 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352393179 The Lorax: This is one of the most inspiring Dr. Seuss books that I've ever read. It ends with a hopeful note of caring about something that can motivate a reader to care about something. This is an amazing book for read aloud, and you can do it in a science class before talking about the earth. Or you can just enjoy it no matter how old you are.
Hop on Pop: This is a fun little book that includes a lot of rhyming and family craziness. It is a book that can be read by most beginning readers and anyone who loves Dr. Seuss. It would be an odd book to read as just a random read aloud, but it could be used to express rhyming.
Green Eggs and Ham: This is a book that has inspired a number of crazy green dishes. But it is also a story that makes you think about trying new things. This is a great book to inspire young readers and students to try new things even if you're not quite sure  about how it will go.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: This is a book that I would use with students that need a more musical aspect to learning counting, colors , and reading. It is a book that would be better as a read aloud or read-to-someone book as it has some language that isn't easy to follow.]]> 2019-04-17 18:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/352393179 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353517403 Are You My Mother?: This is an amazing book. It follows a young bird as it searches for its mother. It shows persistence, family love, and discovery. It is better for reading to family or for simple enjoyment. But anyone can enjoy this book.
Goodnight Moon: This is a book that is meant to be a bedtime story. It is relaxing and sweet. Anyone can enjoy this story. It is soothing and reminds of home. The moon is with us anywhere we go.
These are books that are more appropriate for home. But they can be provided in a class library for students to re-enjoy or share with their families.]]> 2019-04-23 19:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353517403 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353519278 This is the perfect book to read as a first day read aloud for any age group. It shows that everyone can be nervous about the first day of school. I love this story and any student who hears this story will enjoy the simple wonder that it is. Highly recommended!!]]> 2019-04-23 19:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353519278 mrb008 https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353520475 Both of the books that I read are amazing books for beginning chapter book readers. They are shorter chapter books that have amazing stories that follow the fun adventures of twin girls - Olivia and Ivy - as they meet and try to get to know each other better.
Switched: This is the book where the girls switch places to see how the other spends their days. It is essentially the Parent Trap, only it involves one of the girls being a vampire.
Vampolicious: This is the book where the twins decide to have a party. They are preparing Ivy's home for a giant party and getting even closer. 
I highly recommend this book series because they are relatable and out of this world at the same time.]]> 2019-04-23 19:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrb008/fyosce72uzhs/wish/353520475