Classroom Library by Audrey Mcnally

My Crayons Talk by Patricia Hubbard

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 14:00:32 UTC

In the incredible story, "My Crayons Talk" author Patricia Hubbard illustrates a young girl bursting with creativity. Throughout this text the young girl creates mini stories about each colored crayon in the box. This story truly can showcase to students how one can make a wonderful story out of simple everyday items.

I would showcase this book to my student to help aid in gathering new ideas to write.

Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 14:18:20 UTC

In this amazing story, "Ursula Upside Down" Caldecott Honor-winning author Corey R. Tabor displays a story of being true to who you are. Ursula was a content catfish until another fish questioned why she was "upside down". Through finding this out she faced confusion and struggle. She never saw any differences between other fish and her. In a moment of struggle, Ursula pushes herself to surface and accidentally lands on a patch of sand. A Bat quickly aids Ursula in rescuing her back to water. Ursula finds that the Bat was just like her, upside down! This demonstrates to Ursula that she is never alone, and that being unique is beautiful.

This story models to students an example of incredible organization. Ursula Upside Down has a strong beginning, middle, and end to convey to readers the changes she faces. This story also requires the reader to flip the book upside, which creates a fun form of reading. I cannot wait to use this book in my future classroom.

Me and You by Genviéve Côté

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 14:32:33 UTC

In the thought-provoking story, "Me and You" author Genviéve Côté expresses the beauty of being yourself. In this story two friends begin painting on a large canvas. The bunny conveys to the pig how he wishes he was just like him. The pig responds with how he wants to be just like him. The story continues and the pair come to the realization that they admire who they both are as individuals.

In my future classroom, I would use this story to highlight strong organization and tone. This story would help connect students in a unit of comparing and contrasting.

Ralph Tells a Story by Abby Hanlon

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 14:41:45 UTC

In the inspiring book, "Ralph Tells a Story" author Abby Hanlon displays a story of change. The beginning of the story shows a young student, Ralph who is struggling to create stories. He faces challenges when writing and doesn't believe that he can write as well as other classmates and his sister. That is until he finds that he can create a story with everyday materials! This text represents that we all fall into challenges when writing. Ralph displays to readers that stories can be found in anything, you just have to dive in!

I plan to use this story to give students ideas when writing. This story also teaches the importance of including a beginning, middle, and conclusion when writing.

Beauty and the Beast by Teddy Slater

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 15:02:14 UTC

In the classic story, "Beauty and the Beast" author Teddy Slates highlights the story of a young girl named Belle. The traditional story of Beauty and the Beast expresses a strong example of organization to readers. This story shares a young girls journey through finding a sense of community and building trust. Through this classic story readers will examine how the protagonist, Belle pushes through challenges and in the end finds happiness.

In my future classroom I will read this story as a way to show organization and tone. This story uses both dialogue, text, and elements of perseverance.

The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes by Brenda Lì

audreymcnally777 — 2024-10-22 15:13:28 UTC

In the powerful picture book, "The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes" award-winning author Brenda Lí displays a message of growth mindset to readers. This story shows a girl determined to make her dreams happen. This text has powerful statements such as, "I can do this. I am strong. I am unstoppable." This showcases how I hope my students will feel after reading. I want my future students to know the importance of never giving up, and that they can do anything. Not only does this text have a strong message but it also displays different levels of tone. I hope to read this to student the first day of school. To show them from the start that they can do anything they put their mind to. We will write, learn, and grow together.

The Best Place to Read By: Debbie Bertram

audreymcnally777 — 2024-11-05 17:10:23 UTC

In the picture book, "The Best Place to Read" author Debbie Bertram displays a young boys determination to find a location to read. Through this book, students learn how exciting reading is. Students are encouraged to read through this book and examine the value of reading. This book displays clear beginning, middle, and ending. Throughout this story, I would discuss with students their predictions of the book. By asking what the believe will occur in the beginning, middle, and end. As this book is for primary grades, I would have students write a story with an order of sequence. The students would compose one introductory sentence, middle, and conclusion on their favorite place to read.

Poems About Feelings: A is Amazing By: Wendy Cooling

audreymcnally777 — 2024-11-05 17:13:23 UTC

In the inspiring poem book, "A is Amazing" author Wendy Cooling takes readers on an adventure through the Alphabet and includes poems for each letter. This poetry book also includes a variety of emotions that readers can relate to. I feel this is a perfect mentor task as it displays a variety of incredible writing elements. Children being able to view how emotions are simply part of being a human, is powerful. I would use this mentor text in my classroom by having students create their very own poem on their feelings of the day. This is a mentor text, that I truly am excited to use in the classroom.

The Little Kids Table By: Mary Ann McCabe Riehle

audreymcnally777 — 2024-11-05 17:14:38 UTC

The incredible story, "The Little Kids' Table" written by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle takes readers on a dinner at Grandmas! In this story, rhyming is used on each page, thus its a great resource to introducing rhyming to students! Each page has stanzas of rhyming poems. This is a great source to display to students multiple forms of books. Activites that I would use in this book is having students create a rhyming poem on a family tradition that they have! I truly cannot wait to use this poem in my classroom.

Those Shoes By Maribeth Boelts

audreymcnally777 — 2024-11-14 22:08:43 UTC

In this heartwarming picture book "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Belts the reader is shown a powerful message. This story displays a young boys want of getting new black sneakers with white stripes like all his peers have. I would use this book in my classroom to display a great example of beginning, middle, and end of a story. It truly encompasses how a characters views changed and developed throughout the story. An activity that I would do through this story is have students create a writing piece of a time that they helped someone. Their story must include a beginning, middle, and end.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

audreymcnally777 — 2024-12-06 14:13:14 UTC

In the classic picture book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" author Eric Carle shares a story of self-discovery. This is an incredible story for K-1st grade students as it highlights days of the week and numbers. This story shares topics of growth, change, and creating happiness. Students are able to "zoom in" on interesting details to find the meaning of the text. It shares a message that everyone can do, grow. I feel this is a powerful text for students, that will leave a lasting imprint just as it did for me.

Decibella and Her 6-inch Voice by Julia Cook

audreymcnally777 — 2024-12-06 14:33:50 UTC

In the hilarious story, "Decibella and Her 6inch Voice" author Julia Cook displays multiple modes of voice. This story shares a young girl, Decibella who begins the story speaking with a loud volume. That is until her teacher shares the 5 voice volumes. This story teaches students the importance of when volume is appropriate. As well as displays constant dialogue, thus showing students how to add it into their writings. I cannot wait to include this story, into my future teaching career.

Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen

audreymcnally777 — 2024-12-13 17:08:37 UTC

In the well illustrated picture book, "Our Class is a Family" author Shannon Olsen portrays the beauty inside a classroom. This story demonstrates the beauty of creating a welcoming, supportive, equitable classroom environment. Each student is different yet when put together, they can do anything. I love this story and feel it represents my beliefs as a preservice educator. In the classroom, I would have students do a "Show and Tell" on a family tradition to share with the class, to build connections. This is a story that I feel is appropriate to use on the first day of school, to create a successful community in the classroom.

The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo

audreymcnally777 — 2024-12-13 17:16:21 UTC

In the heartwarming story, "The Buddy Bench" author Patty Brozo highlights the importance of kindness. The Buddy Bench is used when a student feels lonely and wishes to spend time with other. It acts as a signal that a student desires time with another peer. The story represents wonderful organization as it highlights specific beginning, middle, and end of the story. It has a strong ending of all the students having a fun time on the playground all together. I wish to implement this story in my future classroom, by having my own bench in the classroom to be a signal. Students at this bench will be given a writing prompt as well to write on during their time on the bench.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff

audreymcnally777 — 2024-12-13 17:24:31 UTC

In the award wining story, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" author Laura Numeroff highlights the idea of responsibility in items. This story conveys ideas for students to gather through repetition. Students can create a whole story with one simple sentence starter. Thus highlighting how story's can come from anything! I would use this story in my classroom through giving students a sentence starter to create a story.

Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis

audreymcnally777 — 2025-09-19 19:24:31 UTC

In this incredible story, "Big Words for Little People" author Jamie Lee Curtis dives into challenging vocabulary! This story is a wonderful way to engage a student or students into diverse vocabulary that illustrates the meaning, perfectly. Along with the explanation this story promotes incredible conversation and class collaborations. I cannot wait to use this story, in my future teaching.

The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug by Brian P. Cleary

audreymcnally777 — 2025-09-19 19:31:17 UTC

In the heartwarming picture book, "The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug" author Brian P. Cleary highlights the variety of sentences. This story is a perfect way to demonstrate short vowel practice. As well as allow student practice in both reading and auditory comprehension. The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug is also an incredible story that showcases friendship.

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

audreymcnally777 — 2025-10-10 21:23:44 UTC

In the wonderful story, "A Bad Case of Stripes" by author David Shannon readers truly dive into an inspiring story. Through this story, students learn a variety of vocabulary. As well as must be able to truly dive into the deeper meaning of the text, to be yourself. I believe this story is incredible in the fact that it allows for multiple interpretations. It provides a clear and powerful beginning, middle, and end.

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

audreymcnally777 — 2025-10-10 21:44:30 UTC

Throughout this humorous story, "Dragons Love Taco" author Adam Rubin takes readers on a journey. Readers go through rhymes and different expressions that can truly foster, building students oral language. This story is an excellent resource for students to build connections and carry these expressions into their daily life.

Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

audreymcnally777 — 2025-10-29 21:08:51 UTC

As a student with Dyslexia, I was once shared this story. Through this inspiring story, "Thank you, Mr. Falker" author Patricia Polacco shows students that they are capable of greatness. This story shows students with reading difficulties that they have support. That these students are not less than but they are seen. As a future educator I plan on reading this story to my students to showcase to them, similarly to Mr. Falker I will never give up on them.

Bee and Me by Alison Jay

audreymcnally777 — 2025-10-29 21:18:03 UTC

In the wordless picture book, "Bee and Me" author Alison Jay shares a story of hope and friendship. Although this story is wordless, it tells a strong lesson. English Language learners are supported through this story, by simply using their sight to determine and interpret meaning. As a future educator I would implement this through an activity of using our five senses in this story. EL students can develop a high understanding of the story, and express their knowledge through their senses. I cannot wait to use this story in my future classroom.