#ucflae32414f19 Purple Pickle Juice is a story about a monster named Thistle who wants to grow. Thistle creates a potion that she uses every day to grow, in hopes that she actually will. Will Thistles potion actually work? Or will Thistle learn to love herself just the way she is? This story is great for second grade readers and has a great message to it that kids can relate to.

#ucflae32414f19 The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco is an award winning book (the 1988 Sydney Taylor Book Award) about diversity and culture. This book is relatable to students who may have a family culture that they practice within their home.

The lesson plan I found would fit best with this book is https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/keeping-quilt

#ucflae3414f19 The Devils Arithmetic is a book that you cannot put down once you get into it. This book is about a young Jewish girl who experiences the holocaust and what her family endured through this devastating time period. I think this book best fits students in the 5th or 6th grade as it is more on the mature side.

The book Arnie the Donut by Laurie Keller has won a Geisel award and is a fun and entertaining story about an unlikely friendship between a donut and a lonely man. Children love this book and the images that are provided with it! This book would be great for a read aloud in a whole group setting. #ucflae3414f19

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is an Audie Award for Young Listeners book. This biography is about the travels of a young Mexican mother and child to escape the Mexican government and has won a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award. The colorful story goes into detail about the struggles the two faced on their quest for freedom and happiness. This book would be great for a whole group lesson to educate about immigration! #ucflae3414f19

The classic story of the Ugly Duckling is a story with a strong message with gorgeous pictures. Although it can be a bit depressing and might hit your students soft spot, this book is a great source to open your students minds to being open and accepting of each other, and staying strong through struggles that many kids face. #ucflae3414f19

Black Cat is a gorgeous poetry book that has won a Correta Scott King award. This book is a story about a black street cat living in the city, and is told through poetry and beautiful artwork. This book would be great in the classroom for students who love music and learning about animals. #ucflae3414f19

The story Whale in a Fishbowl is a children‘s literature story with a deep message about animal captivity. This story is about a whale named Wednesday living in a small fishbowl in the middle of the city. The whale knows there is something missing in her life, but isn‘t sure what. Wednesday meets a young girl who gives her a message that she is supposed to be in the sea, and Wednesday must figure out her way to the sea. #ucflae3414f19

#ucflae3414f2019 Edward Gets Messy is a colorful and fun book about a pig that is very tidy. He is terrified of getting messy, so much that he misses out on doing fun activities with his friends without realizing it. This book would be a great book for beginner readers, the illustrations within it will lure them in.

#UCFLAE3414f2019 Julian is a Mermaid is a gorgeous multi award winning book. One of the awards it has received out of the many is the Stonewall Award. This book is the story of a young boy named Julian who goes to the swimming pool every weekend with his Abuela. While they are leaving the pool one day, Julian witnesses four mermaids leaving.

#ucflae3414f19 City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau has won a Notable Children‘s Book Award. This is a deep and riveting science fiction about how Lina Mayfleet and her friend Doon Harrow saves her post apocalyptic town “Ember”, which is slowly decaying. At the two‘s graduation, they are given assigned jobs to save their infrastructure.

#UCFLAE3414f19 Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park is a funny, silly and exciting book series about a neurotic and sassy young girl named Junie B. This particular book “Boo! And I Mean It!” is great for Holiday Book reading and literature circles.

#ucfLAE3414F19 Esperanza Rising is a Historical Non Fiction by Pam Munoz book about a young girl who lives on a ranch in with her family during the Great Depression. This book is a colorful and dramatic book about the twists and turns of Esperanza‘s life, and her struggles along the way.

#ucfLAE3414f19 Dragons love tacos is a fun and silly book the kids of younger elementary grades will enjoy. This book is about how all different creatures love tacos, and if you want them to come to your party, invite them with tacos! Adam Rubin is notorious for his fun and silly books like “Secret Pizza Party” and “Those Darn Squirrells”

#ucflae3414F2019 a personal favorite and a classic, this 25 year old silly poetry book is about a boy and his crazy adventures to find himself. This non fictional book provides an important message at the end that can even make adults feel warm and fuzzy. The UDL standards that this book follows is 2.4, which is promote understanding across language. The EL standard is encourage self talk (positive thinking)

#ucflae3414f2019 If you have read Creepy Carrots and loved it, this book is right up your alley! This book is a Traditional Literature book about a rabbit who wants a creepy pair of underwear, but soon regrets his decision. This story is great for a spooky story to the class, with a subtle message at the end.

If you are looking for a book that snatches your attention immediately and makes you feel warm and fuzzy but also curious and excited, this is the one for you my friend! This is a science fiction that won a Newbery Award. I have a love for stories of witches and creepy things so if that is not your thing, I might not recommend this book. But, I will tell you that the storyline makes it worth reading. The story of Luna and her growth is beautiful🖤