Picture Books by Taylor Haim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy These books would be best for students k-5th grade! en-us 2017-01-19 22:54:14 UTC 2025-10-04 21:37:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen ---- HOT book! MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/148253250 This is the CUTEST book about a little fish who steals a hat from a bigger fish. It follows the little fish through the ocean on his journey to hide from the bigger fish because after all ... he will never know WHO took it. This book would be interesting for kids who like short and sweet books, or students on a lower reading level since there are not many words on each page. I could use this book to teach young readers (K-2nd) about expression and feelings while reading based off the fish's actions throughout.

Genre: Fiction]]> 2017-01-19 22:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/148253250 Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey--- Award Winning! MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915086 Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consequences. He will soon find out the hard way! This book can be used to talk about figurative language and the importance of friendship and sharing with other students.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-02-15 03:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915086 Hotel Bruce by Ryan Higgins MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915131 When Bruce gets home from a southern migration trip with his goslings, he is tired. He is grumpy. And he is definitely not in the mood to share his home with the trio of mice who have turned his den into a hotel. There's a possum pillow fight wreaking havoc in one room, a fox luring guests into a stew in the kitchen, and a snuggly crew of critters hogging the bed. Bruce growls and grumbles and tries to throw them all out, but the entrepreneurial mice just can't take a hint. Bruce is in a little over his head, especially once the goslings join the staff. Will this grumpy bear ever get his quiet, peaceful den back to himself? This book can be used to talk about character traits and personification.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-02-15 03:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915131 It's All About Me-ow by Hudson Talbott MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915150 This adorable book follows an old house cat and a new kitten on their journey into their new friendship. The older cat takes the kitten under his wing and tries to show him the way around the house and the rules when it comes to these strange humans. He gives the kitten a crash course on what to eat (and not to eat) and the importance of purr therapy to keep the humans calm. This book can be used for a fun class read aloud. It can also be used to talk about personification and use of figurative language.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-02-15 03:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915150 Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915191 Every year, people ask Groundhog the same, boring old question. Is spring around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? Sure, they care about his shadow, but what about him and his interests? He's had enough! Groundhog packs his bags and sets out for a much-needed vacation. Now the town is holding auditions to find someone to fill his spot. None of the animals seem right for the job, though. Not Elephant, not Ostrich, and most certainly not Puppy! No one has Groundhog's flair for the dramatic, but is it too late to woo him back into the spotlight? This book can be used in the classroom around groundhogs day as a fun read for all ages of students.
Genre: Fiction]]> 2017-02-15 03:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915191 I, Crocodile by Fred Marcellino MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915222 While robbing Egypt's mummies, sphinxes, and palm trees, Napoleon can't resist bringing home a souvenir crocodile as well. All Paris is enchanted with this exotic creature. But for a crocodile with an appetite as big as his ego, being the toast of the town has its downside, too. What's a crocodile who's used to a dinner of flamingo, snake, or mongoose to make of chocolate mousse?! Oh, to return to his beloved Nile! But fickle Napoleon has other plans for our hero. This book can be used to talk about personification and cause and effect.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-02-15 03:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915222 I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915239 High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. SELF LOVE! This book can be used to teach the students a lesson about self love, and how bullying in the classroom is a big no-no because it says a lot about a person. Loving yourself just the way that you are is an important trait that needs to be taught to children at a very young age.
Genre: Realistic Fiction]]> 2017-02-15 03:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915239 Rufus Goes to Sea by Kim Griswell MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915254 Rufus is a little pig who turns his favorite stories into inspirations. Before long, he's dreaming of days fill with adventure and nights under blankets of stars. It's the pirate life for him! But the boat captain says no pigs on the pirate ship!! After all, pigs can get into so many different scenarios while on a pirate ship like getting tangled in the rat lines, picnicking in the crow's nest, and worst of all, even wipe their chins with the Jolly Roger. But that does not stop Rufus from trying to convince the captain he is able to behave correctly. This book can be used in the classroom for talking about imagination and imagery while reading.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-02-15 03:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/153915254 And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson --- Award Winning MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162858706 This adorable book is about two male penguins in a New York Zoo who just want a family like every other penguin around them. It follows them on their journey of becoming parents, even though at first they had no luck. Unlike other families around them, the two were unable to harbor a child. One day, the zoo keeper noticed the two penguins trying to hatch a rock (since they so badly wanted a baby) so he brought them a real egg that needed to be taken care of since it had no parents to keep it warm. This sweet little egg turned into their daughter, Tango, and the rest is history! This book might be hard to use in the classroom, since the main characters are two male penguins and some parents might have a problem with their children reading a story that contains a different type of family. However, if used in the classroom, it can be used to talk about as a casual read aloud to talk about family and connection.
Genre: Fiction]]> 2017-03-27 15:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162858706 Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162875468 This book tells the story of a little girl in Harlem in the year 1939. One night, up on "tar beach," the rooftop of her family's apartment building, her dream comes true. The stars lift her up, and she flies over the city. She claims the buildings as her own, even the union building, so her father won't have to worry anymore about not being allowed to join just because his father was not a member. This book shares a very real story of a struggling family. It can be used to teach about diversity, and how each family goes through different things in their homes. It can also be used to talk about metaphors and similes since there are a lot throughout this text.
Genre: Realistic Fiction ]]> 2017-03-27 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162875468 Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats ---- Award Winning MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162876045 This book takes the reader through a little boys adventures on a snowy day. It follows the little boy through his wondering of a new world as he experiences his first snowfall that occurred during the night. Follow the boy as he experiences snowfall for the first time! This book can be used in the classroom by talking about expressive language and detail, and how to incorporate it within your writing when you are writing a narrative piece. You can also use this book to create grand conversation about the students experience with the snow, which might be rare here in Georgia.
Genre: Realistic Fiction ]]> 2017-03-27 16:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162876045 The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162876650 Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year: a BIG horse. A STRONG horse! A horse fit for a WARRIOR PRINCESS! But when the day arrives, she doesn't quite get the horse of her dreams. Instead, she ends up with a cute, little pony that may not catch her interest at first, but she ends up loving him just the same as she would have loved a big, strong, horse. This book can be used to talk about character traits, personification, or detailed language within a text.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-03-27 16:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162876650 They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel --- HOT book! MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162877604 The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws. In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, the author shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do YOU see? Although this book has very few words, it can be used in the classroom to teach students about figurative language and descriptive text throughout a story.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-03-27 16:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162877604 Enemy Pie by Derek Munson MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162878832 It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turning your best enemy into your best friend. This story would be good to use in the classroom to teach a lesson about friendship and the importance of honestly and kindness towards other. It would be a good end of the day read aloud or beginning of the 
school year book.
Genre: Fiction
]]> 2017-03-27 16:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162878832 The Raft by Jim Lamarche MsHaim https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162880420 Nick is a young boy who is not looking forward to spending the summer at his grandmothers while his father is away for work. His grandma does not have a TV, and for a young boy like Nick that sounds like the end of the world. Instead, her house is full of books and drawings. One day, while he is trying to fish, a raft floats by and Nick cannot help but stop and look at it. It is covered in paintings of ancient cave animals. From that point on, Nick spends most of his time on the river and with the raft. His grandma is also familiar with the raft and it brings the two together. This story is written clearly with a beginning, middle, and end, and can be used in the classroom for such lesson. A teacher could take the events in this book and have the children respond to them, such as the ending (changing it). Also they could talk about character traits and how Nick changed throughout the book starting from the very first page.
Genre: Fiction ]]> 2017-03-27 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHaim/uqos0yu68ivy/wish/162880420