“But each evening every single shiny coin goes into the jar.”

I would use this in my classroom to teach students about perseverance.

This award winner had fantastic illustrations that help to extend the text. The images have great detail and will keep readers interested.

“Joseph had a little overcoat. It was old and worn.”

I would use this in my classroom because the images would have the students engaged the whole time.

This award winner uses the illustrations to extend the text from the detail and original style the illustrator uses.

“But most of all he loved to walk and dance on a rope he tied between two trees.”

I would use this in my classroom because the plot is unexpecting and will keep readers on their toes.

This award winner uses illustrations to really bring out the text and keep the readers interested in what's going to happen next. The illustrator uses a unique technique that helps make this book original and engaging.

“'Elliot thought, “kids, masses of noisy kids.“ But he only said, “Of course. Thank you for inviting me.“'

I would use this in my classroom because the students would like the lightheartedness of the book and the illustrations.

This award winner has amazing illustrations that help extend the text with detail. Students will be able to stay engaged with this book with this topic and illustrations.

“Congo square was freedoms heart“

I would use this in my classroom when teaching about American history or a fun rhyming book.

This award winner has amazing illustrations and has an original technique that will keep the readers engaged. This book has a powerful message that will touch the hearts of the class.

“Winter was coming and that meant she had some very important knitting to do. But it wasn't getting done.“

I would use this in my classroom as a fun sense of humor book for young children.

This award winner has fantastic illustrations that will keep the readers engaged and laughing. The illustrations help to add to the humor of the story.

“They are sloppy, ugly, and sometimes weird; but somehow still beautiful”

I would use this in my classroom to encourage students to use their creativity in their artwork.

This award winner was a very enjoyable book. The images do a good job of showing how the artist felt during his youth. The illustrations are unique and help extend the text.

“Grand Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world“

I would use this in my classroom to teach about nature.

This award winner is a great read for children. The illustrations drawn are absolutely beautiful and help to extend the text.

“A kid at my school said my dad's English sounds like a thick dirty river. But to me his English sounds like gentle rain“

I would use this book in my classroom to teach students about relationships.

This award winner is a very heartfelt book about a son and father's relationship. The illustrations have a lot of detail and help to keep the readers engaged and extend the text.

“You came in as a lump of clay, a blank canvas, a slab of marble. But when my man is done with you, they'll want to post you up in a museum. That's my word“

I would use this in my classroom to teach my class how to be positive about themselves.

This award winner is a very uplifting read for children. The use of illustrations with great detail helps to extend the text and keep the reader engaged.

“The cat showed the new cat what to do, when to eat, when to drink...“ I thought this was a cute quote that shows how the big cat takes the new little cat under his wing.

This is a very good book for young readers because it is simple to read and has a plot they will be able to understand.

This award winner uses an interesting technique the grabs the readers' attention. Even though there is not a lot of color the bold text and the use of drawings will keep the readers engaged.

“Bark, bark, bark“

I would use this in my classroom to teach my students about friendship

This award winner is a heartwarming story that students will be emotionally attached too. The illustrations have good detail and use a unique technique.

“She smiled and pointed to the sky. 'Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful.“

I would use this in my classroom to show kids they should appreciate the little things in life.

This award winner uses an original stye to bring the readers' attention in. The book has a great deal of detail and helps to extend the text.

“Jasper couldn't get enough carrots... until they started following him“

I would use this in my classroom because the students would be engaged through the humor of this book.

This award winner uses a very unique illustration that is not seen in man books. The use of black and white pictures brings an engaging factor to the book and allows the reader to focus on the carrots that pop out.

“There's no greater gift than friendship“

I would use this in my classroom during the winter holidays as a fun read for the kids.

This award winner is a very fun and engaging book for young and older children. I really enjoy this book because of the imagery used in this book. The illustrations have a lot of detail that helps to extend the text.

“The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws“

I would use this in my classroom to teach my students about pets.

This award winner is a very fun read for younger kids. The big illustrations the book uses will really help keep the students engaged and helps to extend the text further.

“I don‘t want to be a bird! I‘d rather mop floors!”

I would use this in my classroom to show kids that they should appreciate what they have and the grass isn't always greener on the other side.