This P book showcases an adorable and humorous collection of poems all centered around different items of clothing. I'm sure it would be fun to read aloud with students and it's also great for teaching about point of view and voice. A worksheet that helps teach about voice can be found here: https://www.teachervision.com/viewpdf/Mzk4ODAtZmllbGRfcHJpbnRhYmxlX2ZpbGU%3D #UCFLAE3414su17

This B book is part of an awesome series called Ordinary People Change the World. It tells an important biographical story, but the images and comic book style make it fun for kids. This can hit ELA, SS, and STEM standards all in one! I love the idea of reading this during an aviation stem unit. Lesson plan on paper planes/ what makes planes fly here: http://www.smartspaceniu.com/just-plane-awesome-learning-what-makes-planes-fly/ #UCFLAE3414su17

This NF book is so fun but also jam packed with information! It discusses different animals & the style & function of their hair. Because kids are egocentric they ❤️ picturing animal hair on themselves. This would be great to use in a science unit- it's part of a series that also includes animal ears, teeth and more! Activity here: http://dailylearningtothecore.blogspot.com/2014/02/what-if-you-had-animal-hair-w... #UCFLAE3414su17

If you want to laugh all the way through a book, this F story by Jon Klassen is the way to do it. In this comical book, there are two turtles and only one hat. It would not be fair if only one of them gets the hat... I'll let you read the rest! An awesome teacher's guide for the entire hat trilogy can be found here: http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763656003.btg.1.pdf #UCFLAE3414su17

This HF is about 3 preteen friends and how they navigate through the hardships of life together & prepare for a beauty pageant. This story takes place in Central Florida which makes it interesting & relatable to readers. Although the book was cute, I personally found it to be slow and got bored with parts but it was still good book. A group discussion guide found here: http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763681172.bdg.1.pdf #UCFLAE3414su17

This HF book is a very sweet time piece about family and love. Coming from a big family with many relatives, I enjoyed reading this story because it reminded me of the wonderful times I've had with family and the many, many hugs. A lesson plan that aligns with standards can be found here: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceLesson/Preview/62118 #UCFLAE3414su17

This is another great F book with stunning illustrations. Although this book is comical, it actually can be a stepping stone into complex concepts such as stealing & consequences. What I love about this book is that the ending is left open for interpretation, which could be a great writing prompt for students to create their own ending. Discussion points here: https://www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org/BookModule/ThisIsNotMyHat #UCFLAE3414su17

After doing my author's study on Jon Klassen, he quickly became one of my favorite authors/illustrators. The images in this F book that he created are breathtaking and the storyline is light hearted, frustrating, and hilarious. You can find some classroom resources for this book here: http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/9999999911.kit.13.pdf #UCFLAE3414su17

As with most books by Mo Willems, the Knuffle Bunny (RF) is a humorous & fun book that will definitely engage students. The storyline of a child losing their favorite stuffed animal is something all children can relate to. The images in the book are very cool, mixing up animated drawings with b&w photos. Lesson plan here: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/knuffle-bunny-... #UCFLAE3414su17

This sweet animal fantasy (F) book is a great beginning chapter book for students. Chapters are short and easy to read and a great stepping stone into more difficult chapter books. The book follows Penny on a journey with her marble and teaches readers about having a good conscience. Discussion questions and classroom activities here: http://www.icanread.com/printables/penny-marble-teachers-guide/ #UCFLAE3414su17

This NF book tells the story of 2 animals with stubby tails & how they survived Hurricane Katrina. Bobcat is blind & Bobbie is her seeing eye dog. After getting left behind, they survive on their own for months until they find a furr-ever home. This heart warming book would be great to tie into a unit on weather/ hurricanes. Classroom activities found here: https://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/files/twobobbiesclassroomactivities.pdf #UCFLAE3414su17

The Crossover (RF) was such a smooth & interesting, novel that once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. Following the story of 2 teenage twins, this coming of age novel highlights adolescence, family, relationships, & chasing dreams. It's a great way to show the power & depth of poetry in a way that most students wouldn't expect. Reading guide for educators here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-e2daE0hoOBd0ViWUNsS2lmLUE/view #UCFLAE3414su17