My Classroom Library by

Junie B. Jones

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:13:56 UTC

Junie B. Jones was a character that I related to when I was growing up. She was silly, impulsive, and tested the rules.
https://a.co/d/5uepM5M

Judy Moody

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:16:56 UTC

Judy Moody is another girl character that I related to as a child. Although her physical appearance was different than mine, I deeply connected to her frustrations and big feelings that she often experienced.
https://a.co/d/0twOHCz

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:20:24 UTC

Any book by Eric Carle was my ultimate childhood favorite, but this one in particular holds a special place in my heart. My parents spent many a night reading this book to me, and every time I was amazing at how much that tiny bug fit in his stomach. I now get to read this book to my own child.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btFCtMhF3iI
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0twOHCz

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:27:10 UTC

I connected with this book as a child because I too, had a deep love of cookies.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCDPkGjMBro
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/crWp6kC

The Twits

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:31:35 UTC

I was obsessed with anything written by Roald Dahl as a kid. This book in particular was very entertaining to me.
https://a.co/d/aVmuza4

The Boxcar Children

campbellt208 — 2023-08-23 01:34:49 UTC

This is one of the oldest series that I can remember reading as a child. I read through this entire series in the 2nd grade.
https://a.co/d/4mWLqJk

Last Stop On Market Street

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:37:05 UTC

This book is about finding joy and beauty in unexpected places.
Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4irkUDbaIA
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bl0PuZb

Creepy Carrots

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:37:21 UTC

Another “creepy” black and white holiday special!

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62KvfgPah4I

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8CLXpDC

Hot Dog

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:37:33 UTC

This 2023 Caldecott winner is an amazing choice for emergent readers due to the simplicity of text.
Read aloud by author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWreBSB9N_I
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hgVxXuS

We are Water Protectors

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:37:43 UTC

Written in response to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the book tells the story of an Ojibwe girl who fights against an oil pipeline in an effort to protect the water supply of her people. Also a Caldecott winner.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPK_mIArfM
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/17BN9Po

This Is Not My Hat

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:37:53 UTC

This sequel to “I Want My Hat Back” follows the continuing adventures of the hat as it travels animal to animal.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndCwoClbJfQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dxPsQXL

I Want My Hat Back

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:05 UTC

This is a great book for emergent readers. The simplicity of the text does not take away from the overall theme of the book.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88j5rucAiP4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/90F2rTF

The Snowy Day

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:15 UTC

The perfect winter read. Caldecott winner, perfect for sequencing events.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owd_FSIn6ss

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2N3FyzP

Owl Moon

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:23 UTC

This nature themes book is enchanting, inspiring, and heartwarming. A great winter read.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXQefRzVkIM
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/b55iqnE

Mel Fell

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:29 UTC

This book is unique because of the way the reader must turn the book throughout the story in order to read it.
Read aloud by author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ5mRq9g4es
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/irUYt78

Thank You, Omu!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:35 UTC

This book talks of gratitude and sharing, and is a Caldecott honor book.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiMizdcJcNo
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/hlVf5qL

The Polar Express

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:41 UTC

A classic winter read that was adapted into a movie.

Received a Caldecott award.

Read aloud by Liam Neeson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfd8uoaSZ2M

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cxfh2J7

Inch by Inch

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:45 UTC

This book can be a great way to introduce measurement to students. It is also a Caldecott winner.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hwjlb683Hc
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/3lh8z7h

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:51 UTC

This adventure book ends with a very peculiar ending that leaves readers thinking.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwHGSzq_OIE
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iDEWyQq

Extra Yarn

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:38:56 UTC

This book celebrates children’s ingenuity. It won a Caldecott for its illustrations.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmU5HLYb1iA
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cuKsVUA

They All Saw a Cat

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:39:01 UTC

The theme of this book is perceptions. It has great illustrations and a silly ending. This is an amazing book for emergent readers. It has lots of repeating words and a predictable pattern.
Read aloud with music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_YLeJhAP_M
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/d8eCTzy

Going Down Home with Daddy

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:39:08 UTC

This book tells the story of an African American family’s traditions and culture. It is also a Caldecott winner.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43i9zcledgo
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ghzcRtg

Frederick

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:39:38 UTC

This heartwarming story bout a hard working mouse is such a fun book for children. This author has four Caldecott winners.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-beL3UU6Mo
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ga1CqZu

Freight Train

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:39:43 UTC

Great read for pre-emergent and emergent readers. Lots of rhyming and simple words. A Caldecott winner.
Read aloud with music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y0cWEKtIl0
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/aMKE8AX

Wolf in the Snow

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:39:48 UTC

A wordless winter picture book that received a Caldecott award.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llXeEN0nGYc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/c6oPmnF

Our Class is a Family

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:07 UTC

This is the perfect book for fostering classroom community. Another great read for the first week of school.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw9NstM1Q4E
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/2P1Xkke

The Crayons Book of Feelings

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:18 UTC

This book is wonderful for emergent readers because there are very few words. Readers can analyze illustrations and create conversations together.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v0B-paeKuQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3kNsVh6

The Good Egg

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:24 UTC

The Good Egg is a book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/i7KsJum

The Sour Grape

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:29 UTC

The Sour Grape is a book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/4d5k4OL

I Am Enough

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:37 UTC

This book is a wonderful way to teach students about self worth.
This book is featured on the Netflix show “Bookmarks” episode 2.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6m8FAbM

The Dot

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:40:46 UTC

The story of a little girl finding her artistic talent.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-aGFsOk1I

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cWEfGos

All Are Welcome

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:41:01 UTC

All Are Welcome is a wonderful story of belonging. This is a great book for emergent readers.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwS3FOn4-Ow
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2amv2Eu

My Mouth is a Volcano

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:41:10 UTC

My Mouth is a Volcano teaches the importance of choosing our words wisely.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixRLRUcs4z4
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/050WBov

The Day You Begin

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:41:18 UTC

The Day You Begin tells a story of overcoming differences.
This would be a great book for the first week of school.
A virtual read aloud of this book can be found on the Netflix series “Bookmarks” episode 10, read by Jaqueline Woodson herself.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8uwHMIM

The Word Collector

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:41:39 UTC

A great way to introduce students to using a word wall.
Read aloud by the Obamas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_MUs_MCkg
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/5evul1R

Hair Love

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:42:05 UTC

The story of how a little girls hair highlights the relationship she has with her father.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Iw3gmX39Y
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0D0ZROy

When I Was Young in the Mountains

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:43:20 UTC

This book was inspired by the authors childhood memories in the mountains of West Virginia. The illustrations received a Caldecott award.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGswmfb821o
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/eKYj5Xs

Boxes For Katje

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:43:31 UTC

The tale of how two little girls turned a small Dutch town upside down during WWII.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta2JDKy_hZk
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6hzdWym

We Are Grateful

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:44:20 UTC

An award winning book enriched with Cherokee language.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18reQ6cHfSQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3c215Pt

Stacey’s Extraordinary Words

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:44:24 UTC

This would be a great book to read before a spellling bee.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAecOj6hMa0
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/byFCi8F

The Proudest Blue

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:50:03 UTC

This book teaches children to be proud of their heritage and where they come from.
Read aloud by the author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfmc_llybcU
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bHMHprr

The Name Jar

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:50:08 UTC

A little Korean girl desires to change her name to fit in at her new school. But will doing so change her identity?
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=192ytnVUCUQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5sOWDrq

Fry Bread

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:50:13 UTC

This book follows an inter generational Native American family as they make a fry bread together.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRebGb-BMD8
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/93Yonbm

Separate is Never Equal

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:50:17 UTC

The award winning book about the Mendez’s fight to end school segregation.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAg34W4bfxQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bXzSq1p

Say Something!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-26 15:50:22 UTC

A wonderful book about finding and using your voice to make a difference.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_-rP-oaRpY
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6YEdwCL

Alma: and How She Got Her Name

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:13 UTC

A great book when discussing cultures and ancestry. Also a Caldecott honor book.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZBJBSzAS7E
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/9Nxecb9

Something Beautiful

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:26 UTC

The theme of this book is finding beauty in unexpected places. A great way to introduce topics like poverty and homelessness.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYOrvuBpM2Q
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2jjZmlc

Ada’s Violin

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:34 UTC

This book is the story of the recycled orchestra of Paraguay.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTfchBlASsc
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dBuQUmO

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:42 UTC

This book is a biography about Temple Gradin, a woman scientist who was diagnosed with autism. Great to use for Women’s history month.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqHhW6uDBUo
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/aDeVxoD

Dear Abuelo

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:49 UTC

This is the story of an immigrant girl who writes letters about her new experiences and sends them to her grandmother.
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/bj61Rdt

Henry’s Freedom Box

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:02:56 UTC

This book is about a young slave who mails himself to freedom. It has received a Caldecott honor.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isn-O3bQbPo
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8oKpv9I

The Boy Who Loved Words

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:03:23 UTC

Very rich vocabulary on every page.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFVrGoOyaik
Link to purchase :https://a.co/d/heGdrq8

Each Kindness

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:04:25 UTC

This award winning book teaches about the power of kindness.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlNgYno4W14
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ifNNgLl

The Invisible Boy

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:04:25 UTC

This book is an excellent resource to create classroom community and promote kindness.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNHc2XCultQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/aZlajIA

The Recess Queen

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:04:35 UTC

This book is an excellent resource to use to teach students recess etiquette.
Read aloud:https://a.co/d/2mDEv82
Link to purchase:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E37caQCFMUo

Probuditi!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:05:57 UTC

Like most books by this author, this story has an important theme and a surprising twist!

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LesqtgsTgaE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hmQipMv

The Bad Seed

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:14:40 UTC

The Bad Seed is a book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/31cvbSD

The Couch Potato

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:14:45 UTC

The Couch Potato is a book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/hiHKppL

The Smart Cookie

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:14:49 UTC

The Smart Cookie is a book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/fWxRAm2

The Cool Bean

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:14:55 UTC

The Cool Bean is book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFTSndV4Gw8
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4VCMPaM

The Big Cheese

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:15:00 UTC

The big cheese is book in the Food Group Series. This series focuses on teaching valuable life lessons to children.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFTSndV4Gw8
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5puxO2r

Lexie the Word Wrangler

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:19:44 UTC

This book is about a cowgirl who would rather wrangle words than cattle.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq5zjafyt1g
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/29AuiP1

Stegothesaurus

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 16:19:56 UTC

This book is a great way to teach students about synonyms and introduce new vocabulary. Could easily be extended into an activity using thesaurus’s.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRs1O3NUrd4
Link to purchase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRs1O3NUrd4

Ada Twist, Scientist

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:11:55 UTC

A bubbly story of a girl who loves STEM. Great for introduction of female scientists.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAmEQ2deJQQ

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ibn0abu

Norman The Slug With The Silly Shell

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:11:59 UTC

A book filled with lots of fun alliteration. Perfect for teaching concepts of alliteration in ELA.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a604QAwUAeE

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/7YKL6o4

We Are the Shapes

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:12:06 UTC

A cute picture book introducing shapes. A great addition to a geometry unit.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0h0h2Cy

How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:12:09 UTC

A great resource for teaching young readers to count!

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-wRps6QNnk

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/drMGsX6

Lemonade in the Winter

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:12:16 UTC

Two young entrepreneurs count up their money that they made from their lemonade stand. A great addition to a money unit in math.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnmzlurv_Y

Link to purchase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnmzlurv_Y

The Girl With a Mind for Math

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:12:21 UTC

The story of a female engineer facing odds that have been stacked against her.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFVChKXoCuk

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/194CG1k

The Very Last Leaf

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:05 UTC

A fall-themed social emotional book about facing your fears.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2DaVc5KJus

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/e2u9Lp5

Too Many Pumpkins

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:16 UTC

The sweet tale of a pumpkin farmer. Can be integrated into a fall-themed science lesson.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASb5fGSwDs0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hHZi0Is

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:44 UTC

The perfect way to introduce the coming of a new season. This whole series is a great resource for teaching information about the seasons.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEuyPEgUNdk

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hjea2NL

The Leaf Thief

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:44 UTC

Help squirrel find his missing leaf in this silly autumn book.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLCfh4l477k

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dQnxRTF

The Wish Tree

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:45 UTC

A cozy, quiet read for the winter season.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOCGQVA411U

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452150656?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_DXECWSP3GAQP3WRHDJPS

The Giving Snowman

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:45 UTC

A holiday tale of kindness and gratefulness.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9hvzJCwZt8

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5WO2Q6T

How to Catch a Leprechaun

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:48 UTC

This is a great book for St. Patricks Day and has a lot of potential for great activities (like setting leprechaun traps). The “How to Catch A…” series are great for the holidays.

Read Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9dKwI4BaSY

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/4WAYPbT

Creepy Crayon

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:13:56 UTC

A silly story perfect for the fall season. Fun black and white illustrations.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62KvfgPah4I

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5ZNnNaG

Creepy Pair of Underwear

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:04 UTC

A hilarious seasonal book that is sure to get a laugh out of your students.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62KvfgPah4I

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/b31Ge9n

Crankenstein

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:13 UTC

A great social emotional tie-in to the season.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-AsqovArvw
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/031612656X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9DK94M1C0VVDGGEDQ5BQ

Love Monster

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:13 UTC

The warm and witty tale of the only monster living in Cutesville.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=encEFoFdqCg
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4Z64g0K

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:34 UTC

A great Valentine’s read that can be turned into multiple extension activities.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGAS_Aj85cA
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6sFts3u

Senorita Mariposa

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:43 UTC

A bilingual, rhythmic sing-song read aloud that is perfect for spring.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-s4plLc1OM
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/67qHLxt

School’s First Day of School

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 18:14:55 UTC

A school’s perspective of the first day of school. Very fun and unique.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3sR52xU9-Y

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/g8xYK0q

Charlotte’s Web

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:01:00 UTC

A Newbery honor filled with love, friendship, and sacrifice.

A classic tale that has been adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4CveU2M

Magic Treehouse

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:01:06 UTC

Jack and Annie are whisked away to the past in this beloved, classic book series. A wonderful option when introducing chapter books to young readers.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5656reJ

The BFG

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:01:11 UTC

A mystical tale of friendship and humor. Adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4bahMnD

Because of Winn-Dixie

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:01:19 UTC

The sweetest summer tale of Opal and Winn-Dixie.

A Newbery honor, adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dRYgR1b

My Father’s Dragon

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:01:24 UTC

A silly tale of a boy who dreams of flying. A Newbery honor book.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2CZpYIo

Where the Sidewalk Ends

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 19:02:27 UTC

A humorous and profound collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. A great collection of ELA concepts that can be taught with.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iyq6Za5

Fancy Nancy

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 22:36:58 UTC

This series is well known for its higher level vocabulary. Great for exposing students to new words.
Read aloud by a child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EjEDfqDfbQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0MyueY9

The Worrysaurus

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 22:37:04 UTC

This book is an excellent social emotional book that I think would be great to use before high stakes testing to help students who get stressed out.
Read aloud by the author herself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYV_o9Uj2jc
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cklHXlD

Don’t Let the Pidgeon Drive the Bus!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-27 22:38:40 UTC

A great book for emergent readers. Fun illustrations and storyline.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-dHeNfXtgc
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/2HAToJq

A Letter from your Teacher

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:04:12 UTC

A teacher’s perspective on the first day of school.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwCJ_Kf2hBk

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hhkfvNX

First Day Jitters

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:04:23 UTC

Sarah Jane is nervous about her first day of school. A wonderful read aloud for the first day of school.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeN-WD4Rerw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/7dcdI52

Rosie’s Glasses

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:04:40 UTC

This wordless book follows the adventure of Rosie, who finds a pair of glasses that opens a world of color.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUR9XezvlUs

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/fIgQ3fv

This Story Is Not About A Kitten

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:04:54 UTC

This book is not about a kitten. What could this book be about then?

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERvnHrSHp8Q

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hKn4xsr

Blue Bison

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:05:00 UTC

A picky bison learns some patience in this humorous story.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpyQT7JAUMg

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/g9fh7Q3

The Sweetest Fig

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:05:17 UTC

A mysterious story between fantasy and reality. An exciting read for students.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_zA880fy5M

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0zruZeb

A Boy Named Isamu

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:47:45 UTC

This award winning book tells the story of a day in the life of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpECoLuOxls
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/hwiY4OI

Madeline

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:47:51 UTC

This Caldecott winner tells the story of a little Parisan girl.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSnvPXL2Kp0
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5R8ppMH

What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:47:55 UTC

This book gives the reader a look into what everyone on 10 Garden Street is cooking for dinner. Recipes are included!
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hlLBAUa

The Cat Man of Aleppo

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:47:59 UTC

This is a true story set during the Syrian War. Students who love animals will greatly enjoy this book.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZvr2lFvpko
Link to purchase:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZvr2lFvpko

TheyCall Me Guero

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:48:09 UTC

This award winning is book is a collection of poems written by a Spanish immigrant. A great choice for upper elementary and advanced readers.
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/d3bbiWn

Islandborn

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:48:14 UTC

This award winning book tells the story of an Afro-Caribbean immigrant.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzLBrEHOxqE
Link to purchase:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzLBrEHOxqE

Carmela Full of Wishes

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:48:19 UTC

Set in a working class neighborhood, this book speaks of the power in community.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_HwgJT54fE
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/14ecBBQ

Across the Bay

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:48:49 UTC

This book follows the journey of a young boy who goes to Puerto Rico to find his father. It is an award winner.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTmypgvGWQ
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0kQpEKG

My Two Border Towns

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:48:52 UTC

This book tells the story of a boy who lives on the US-Mexican border. Contains a mixture of both English and Spanish.
Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkBgLkc2jv4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bFDzmzH

Fairy Science

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:49:01 UTC

A fairy that loves STEM. A great way to get students involved in science.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eMRVSmxys

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6hSkY4o

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:49:12 UTC

This Jewish based 2000 Caldecott winner has a great theme of using your resources wisely. The illustrations in this book are wonderful.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUmkkZmvkk
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/3eOazQa

Click, Clack, Moo

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:49:20 UTC

This book is so fun and is sure to bring a smile to students faces. It was the 2001 Caldecott winner.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UN1XrW2aIw
Link to buy: https://a.co/d/23S9b1c

Set Sail for Pancakes!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:49:44 UTC

Set sail with a grandpa and his intrepid granddaughter as they look far and wide for the perfect pancake ingredients!

Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnzqDFYjBd0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2hR5I2I

The Magical Yet

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:50:04 UTC

This book is a great resource to encourage children of all of the things they will learn to do. Great for the first week of school. Also a great book for rhyming.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pgLvFAbXiI
Link to buy: https://a.co/d/07Nr1CT

No, David!

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:50:11 UTC

A great social-emotional text with simple words and phrases.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0jeWwduJGY
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0590930028?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_AD4NTX0TJGFF0A02DVTM

Press Here

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:50:17 UTC

This interactive book is such an engaging read aloud for parents and their children! Contains post-modern elements
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg0oV-dyhG4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/fs5qiZZ

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

campbellt208 — 2023-09-28 18:50:22 UTC

This rhythmic, rhyming board book is a great resource for teaching young readers their alphabets. There are others books in this series that are great learning resources as well.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ice6wGCR3wE
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1442450703?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_H0JB48SNZC2PDPS0AHHF

The Pout-Pout Fish

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:21:34 UTC

This board book is a very fun read for young children, also good for teaching social emotional skills.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ubqURmsfZI
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87J2V2W?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S1MF9HFBFGBV57TZHX02

Moo, Baa, La La La!

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:21:43 UTC

This rhythmic rhyming book is an excellent read aloud for small children.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caphyTHVDMs
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/067144901X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QGY184SFCPSXWFBWWVY4

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:22:21 UTC

This book is another simple text that is great for teaching children the names of colors.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paw2RGSdwG0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/41KdIKN

From Head to Toe

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:22:31 UTC

This book contains simply text and is a great resource for teaching body parts.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpCebCxrPVk
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/f2rf6ri

Corduroy

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:23:08 UTC

A heartwarming book for young readers, and a great read aloud for parents.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNmcAnILJuY
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9DNz3qn

Grumpy Monkey

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:23:42 UTC

A funny book about regulating your emotions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylzbbSL668
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553537865?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YCKHZQV9FCSQTSSFAVAF

The Fort

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:24:26 UTC

A great story to teach children about the benefits of sharing.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+fort+laura+book
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1624149251?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3F5PDX0KQJJJPY6AH0H4

Knight Owl

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:24:36 UTC

A Caldecott Honor book about a little owl who learns what a true hero is.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFhj2EgEN88
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1D67QX1?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_M2BXGXPZJK2XFKQPERBF

Jumanji

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:24:52 UTC

This Caldecott winning book was made into several movies. An exciting and familiar read for many.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7mpN6t0xY
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/cdH7jul

Blueberries For Sal

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:06 UTC

This Caldecott Honor book has beautiful pen and ink illustrations that aid in telling the story.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-9p8_63xE0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/g4ko6Yp

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:14 UTC

Swimmy

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:19 UTC

This sweet story about an adventurous little fish received a Caldecott Honor for its adorable illustrations.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDrR78REU8Y
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/09OvTnt

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:24 UTC

This story of two unlikely friends received a Caldecott honor.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHVnEQsjlQ4
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9rMt5GW

Journey

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:30 UTC

In this Caldecott Honor book with no words, a little girl’s red marker opens up a new and curious world.
Read aloud accompanied by an orchestral score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoIA9DebV70
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0763660531?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_C8ZH2QG437SGDMP2MQKG

The Happy Day

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:25:36 UTC

The woodland animals awake from their winter slumber in this Caldecott Honor book.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehiUq92NwF8
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iLxjCSQ

The Mitten

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:00 UTC

A winter themed Ukrainian fairy tail.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVdHH-hGBQw
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/eNMBqWg

How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:13 UTC

This book is a fun play on all the questions children have about Santa.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/esjiiwb

Room on the Broom

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:16 UTC

A great holiday rhyming book.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHxGe44wSCI
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4vGFDKM

The Skull

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:23 UTC

The retelling of a Tyrolean folktale. The perfect high quality literature to use for seasonal occasions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDssqGU_CD0
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/9oScMbF

Acorn Was a Little Wild

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:36 UTC

The perfect fall story of the adventures of Acorn.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXAIpf8mZ_U
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/albMnyn

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:42 UTC

Being different is hard, especially when you are a ghost! Such a cute read aloud for seasonal occasions.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHC3ZLoRtg
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4m9y379

Sneezy the Snowman

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:48 UTC

A very cute and sweet winter read! Children will be giggling at Sneezy the silly snowman.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_rpFohKGhs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3HLMdXq

It Never, Ever Snows in Florida

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:27:52 UTC

A super fun seasonal read aloud for students who live in Florida. Written by a meteorologist.
Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsLY6_AtgxA
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/0Wcl4gE

Our Favorite Day of the Year

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:28:58 UTC

This book highlights multiple different cultures in a story of friendship. A great read aloud for the first week of school.
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkwmU3QEn1s
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/imT9ZdT

Circle

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:29:15 UTC

A fun way to introduce geometry into the classroom. The story of the life of Square.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaPCv5Cqouc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/ijOFPvi

Triangle

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:29:19 UTC

A fun way to introduce geometry into the classroom.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMu0quE8Wl0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iooriHY

Square

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:29:26 UTC

A fun way to introduce geometry in the classroom. A narrative story about the life of Square.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro4Jg0hdb5U

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/7DSTmR7

Enemy Pie

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:30:53 UTC

A wonderful read aloud with the theme of “killing with kindness.”
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyAqH1eeMV4
Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/fgym3Dk

A Bad Case of Stripes

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:33:31 UTC

A book highlighting self identity and bullying.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9f2UAR-yLc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hZLUFA8

Dragons Love Tacos

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:33:37 UTC

A deliciously funny read aloud.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYy9gbv44QE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9RywX6o

We Found A Hat

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:50:54 UTC

Another Jon Klassen classic, two turtles find one hat. Who will get to wear it?

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyokfJdwO8M

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/7tLOJVy

How Dinosaurs Went Extinct

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:51:02 UTC

A hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2xFk_v1fw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/05KJ9rA

Nell Plants a Tree

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:51:18 UTC

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl's careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1mdnOCxSO0

Link top purchase: https://a.co/d/9SB1XWB

How to Eat A Book

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:51:28 UTC

A super fun ode to literacy. Is the perfect book for a read aloud.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s_ajYhy0no

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9tgRMSQ

Lou

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:51:32 UTC

A deep concept of “everyone is important” wrapped up in humor.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRTRAXQDzDM

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/fpzuNVz

The Wilderness

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:51:39 UTC

A beautifully illustrated story about friendship and adventure.

Read aloud by author:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXrWUWEbNmE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2cV92IG

The Rock From The Sky

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:54:36 UTC

A wry and suspenseful Jon Klassen book.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVoEBB82euw

Link to purchase:https://a.co/d/7OdEkwu

Pax

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:55:08 UTC

The adventures of a boy and his fox who are separated and must find each other.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2gIMADL

Saturday

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:55:38 UTC

A book that teaches children how to deal with the up’s and down’s of life.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iURjU8JJ1ek

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/gvXRGOt

Things To Do

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:55:44 UTC

A great mentor text for developing ideas for student writing.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cMZim4LiiM

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dwWCCNb

The Old Truck

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:55:53 UTC

A book full of imagination. A good mentor text for the writing trait of ideas.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ8gMcEglyw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iQwFEnu

Whistle For Willie

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:55:57 UTC

The tried and true theme of “practice makes perfect.”

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umbWnSOi0iQ

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dWMea8Z

Two Bad Ants

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:02 UTC

The mischievous adventures of two disobedient ants.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHZ-OukUVcc

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/5M6OUJh

Zathura

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:14 UTC

A spin-off of his original work, Jumanji, that takes place in a space oriented environment.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XCJ3_UqJ4Y

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6dme9MW

The Stranger

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:27 UTC

Who is the stranger that Farmer Bailey hit with his truck? Read this suspenseful book to find out.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W6wJ9vhhNE

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9Tpakqa

Just A Dream

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:34 UTC

A heartwarming story on how a little boy learns to take care of the planet. A great read for earth day.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRUyO8efpa8

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iMiccij

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:48 UTC

This mystery book is sure to excite young readers as they try to decode the mystery at hand.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcUSlMSbwZ4

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/70Sf9RC

The Wreck of the Zephyr

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:53 UTC

The tale of the boy who sailed on the Zephyr.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzfjjkHsJe0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dUQJulz

The Wretched Stone

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:56:57 UTC

The tale of the glowing stone discovered by the crew of Captain Allan.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdIW_kukTAA

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9AWsweu

Queen of the Falls

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:13 UTC

The tale of a 62 year old lady who decides to go down Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PdH7Gt8-g0

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2gIMADL

The Gruffalo

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:19 UTC

A silly story of a clever mouse and a beast called the Gruffalo.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_EM-iZNguo

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dAl2go4

Cat Problems

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:22 UTC

A comedic story of a pampered cat. Also included in the series are “Penguin Problems” and “Giraffe Problems.”

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFKlzZKQ6ks

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8hROn8s

Stellaluna

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:27 UTC

A story of a little bat that teachers similarities and differences. A great resource for comparing and contrasting.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLRIvyWUzxs

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6a4bids

An Extraordinary Egg

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:31 UTC

A hilarious tale of mistaken identity.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olgMNcebZ6A

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iuKU6lg

Six Crows

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:36 UTC

The farming fable of a conflict between a farmer and six crows.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrPvOe06EU8

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3WHLuFd

Ish

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:57:41 UTC

An imaginative tale about creativity and uniqueness. Great to use for artistic students.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoDFkQJnKGw

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/2VACrVu

Clementine

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 14:58:03 UTC

The sweet book series about an adventurous girl named Clementine.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/8Vv8dl5

Bridge to Terabithia

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:09:42 UTC

Follow two imaginative children to the land of Terabithia.

A Newbery award winner. Adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/czbVgZQ

Kira-Kira

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:09:45 UTC

A Newbery winner. The story of a Japanese family who moves to the state of Georgia.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/1AyAgQh

The One And Only Ivan

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:09:50 UTC

A Newbery winning story of unlikely friendship. Told from the perspective of a gorilla in captivity.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/9r4SU2c

Moon Over Manifest

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:09:57 UTC

The story of Abilene searching for the old hidden secrets of a mysterious town. A Newbery winner.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/i2gsWb6

The Tale of Despereaux

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:10:00 UTC

A Newbery winning tale of a heroic mouse. Adapted into a movie.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bwd8nVC

A Year Down Yonder

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:10:21 UTC

A Newbery winning story of Mary Alice and her troublesome Grandmother.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/bwd8nVC

Holes

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:10:23 UTC

A darkly numerous Newbery winning story. A great read for older student audiences.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/iTIlLfQ

Shiloh

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:10:28 UTC

A Newbery winning tale of a boy and his dog. High quality literature for advancing readers.

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/4chPCRk

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:13:59 UTC

This poetic book has numerous awards and honors and highlights diversity and uniqueness.
Read aloud by actor Caleb McLaughlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1yCg2PdeEA
Link to purchase:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529500281?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6PSAK00KP862PWE00CKV

The Lion and the Mouse

campbellt208 — 2023-10-03 15:15:25 UTC

A wordless adaptation of Asap’s fables that received a Caldecott award.
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/6TyNb30

MY CHILDHOOD FAVORITES

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:20:57 UTC

This section is filled with my favorite books that I read as a child.

PRE-EMERGENT AND EMERGENT

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:21:49 UTC

This section is filled with board books that are great for readers ages 0-6

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:22:31 UTC

This section is dedicated to books that teach children important social-emotional skills and lessons.

AWARD WINNERS

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:23:18 UTC

This section is filled with books that have received prestigious awards for content and/or illustrations.

VOCABULARY

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:23:41 UTC

This section is filled with books that have rich word choice and vocabulary.

DIVERSITY

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:24:34 UTC

This section celebrates books that expose children to other cultures and experiences.

SEASONAL

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:24:53 UTC

This section is filled with books to read for every special occasions.

OTHER FAVORITES

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:25:21 UTC

This section is dedicated to some of my favorite read alouds that do not fit in other categories.

CONTENT BOOKS

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:25:56 UTC

This section contains books used to teach content areas such as math, science, social studies, etc.

CHAPTER BOOK

campbellt208 — 2023-10-04 03:26:21 UTC

This category contains chapter books for older, more advanced readers.

Watercress

campbellt208 — 2023-10-05 12:33:09 UTC

This book about the power of passing down stories received multiple awards for its excellence!
Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxeA8OY7Xgs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/dplDztP

We Are in a Book!

campbellt208 — 2023-10-10 15:14:38 UTC

This post modern book is a very fun and simple interactive book for young readers.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyB4w-nrDs
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/3IJCUV5

Voices in the Park

campbellt208 — 2023-10-10 15:16:03 UTC

A great mentor text for teaching voice and perspectives. A fun read aloud for more than 1 voice.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2genqtP9Co

Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/911wdQA

A Ball for Daisy

campbellt208 — 2023-10-10 15:20:41 UTC

This wordless book is great for young readers because it sparks conversation and imagination.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGXoSK7W_Rc
Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/hNSmmfJ

The Napping House

campbellt208 — 2023-10-10 15:28:16 UTC

This book is great for young readers because of the repetition and predictability.
Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uhyQqXs-8E
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMOQ4Q?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_CAC5Q3KEVBTWBJPMFG4D

Something, Someday

campbellt208 — 2023-10-31 15:53:18 UTC

This book is extremely adaptable and relatable to the human experience.

Read aloud:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd95nLT-AC0

Link to purchase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd95nLT-AC0

Chris Van Allsburg

campbellt208 — 2023-11-01 16:47:59 UTC

This category is dedicated to one of my favorite authors, Chris Van Allsburg.

Mission Statement

campbellt208 — 2023-11-28 16:38:14 UTC

My collection of children’s literature is all about making learning fun! I want kids to love reading, imagine exciting stories, and enjoy exploring a world of awesome books that inspire them.