https://youtu.be/59bWWOwqaSw

Summary: Sam McBratney has provided the young reader with a son and a father who love each other. Children will delight in the story told from the point of view of the Little Hare. The Little Hare talks about how much he loves his father.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is writing, as the students try to retell the story from the dads point of view.

https://youtu.be/-GSnmRZlgc4

Summary: Eric Litwin has provided the young reader with a creative book that that highlights a supportive environment. This book highlights family discusses about attitude and support in a family. A family may read this book together to follow Pete the Cats adventure in his white shoes.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is print awareness. Students will recognize letters and words in the text while reading the book.

https://youtu.be/bXnleuomMA4

Summary: Nancy Carlson has provided the young reader with a unique perspective on family. This story highlights that not all families are formed the same way. Children will delight in the story told from the perspective of the little girl who is narrating the story.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is writing. Students can improve on their writing skills by writing about their unique family.

https://youtu.be/3OEv5-thVNI

Summary: Leslie Patricelli has provided the young reader with a unique book relating to family. This book is read through the eyes of a toddler trying all kids of new and exciting foods. Family is included in this book because the meals are eaten as a family, the family explores with the same foods, and all the food relates to a specific background and family heritage. This book will make kids want to try all kinds of new foods.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is Vocabulary. Students will be learning new words about food that will help them expand on their vocabulary.

https://www.amazon.com/Everything-I-Never-Told-You/dp/0143127551

Summary: Celeste Ng has provided the reader with a dynamic book that takes place in the 1970s. This book is targeted for mature readers and highlights the pressure and expectations Lydia is facing from her family. Her parents put a lot of pressure on her, and in turn their family dynamic struggles. This book also discusses communication in families. The main character Lydia, shares how their families lack of communication hurts the family. With the beginning of the story discussing death, the family works the whole book to control their secrets.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is writing. Students can improve on their writing skills by writing about their family dynamic.

https://youtu.be/O3-sthWZaDo

Summary: Todd Parr has provided the young reader with a story about various types of families and different family dynamics. This book shares about all the different types of families, but all families have love and special values to connect to everyone. Children will love this heartwarming story about family, love, and acceptance.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is writing. Students can write about their special family dynamic to relate to the story.

This book is an award winner book. This book won the Gold Medal from the Parents' Choice Foundation.

https://youtu.be/WcvCUBK9s6U

Summary: Sara O'Leary has provided the young reader with a book that discusses different types of families. In the story, it talks about how one child lives with a grandmother, and one student has two dads as his parents. The girl who is narrating the story is nervous about her family dynamic, but she is able to hear about her classmates families.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is print awareness.

https://youtu.be/mwS3FOn4-Ow

Summary: Alexandra Penfold and Suzanna Kaufman have provided the young reader with a diverse book created to encourage all children. Children will delight in the story told from the point of view of the children attending school. This book is unique because it highlights children having a school family.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is fluency. Students can read this story back to an adult to read to them and improve their reading skills.

This book is an award winner book. This book won a Parents' Choice Award.

https://youtu.be/LgGE3O9loAc

Summary: Mercer Mayer has provided the young reader with a family-oriented book targeting a father and son relationship. Children will delight in the story told from the son. The young reader is able to see his thoughts and feelings while participating in activities outside with his father.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is writing. Students can try to retell the story from the dads point of view.

https://www.amazon.com/wonder-book/s?k=wonder+book

Summary: R.J. Palacio has provided the reader with a touching story about a family who has a son named Auggie. Auggie has a facial deformity and the book fosters empathy and compassion to Auggie and his family. This Book talk about Auggie going to school and struggling to make friends and fit in. This book highlights a loving family who works hard to support Auggie. This story also is unique because it talks about how Auggie struggles and how the family struggles.

A foundational literacy component that could be developed with this text is fluency. Students can read this story with an adult to help them improve their reading skills.