The Day the Crayons Quit is a MF picture book written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. This is the winner of the Young Readers Choice Award. This books features Duncan's crayon box sending letters about why they are deciding to quit being his crayons. This is an incredible story and has so many uses in the classroom. I would plan to use this as a S or RT.

Where the Wild Things Are is a MF picture book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. This book won the Caldecott medal in 1964. This book features Max and his magical transforming bedroom. He is transported to this world filled with wild things who think he is one of them because of his wolf costume. I would use this story in my classroom as a RA or S.

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is a MF picture book written by Eric Litwan and illustrated by James Dean. This book has won the heodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. In this Pete the Cat adventure Pete keeps losing the buttons off of his shirt! This does not get Pete down though, he keeps enjoying his day and singing away! I would use this a S or RT in my classroom.

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend is a MF picture book written and illustrated by Dan Santat. This book won the Caldecott Medal. Beekle is a story about an imaginary friend that journeys into the world to find his perfect match and get his name! This is a light hearted picture book that would used in my classroom as a RA.

Lon Po Po is a TL picture book by Ed Young. This book has won the Caldecott Medal. Lon Po Po is an adaption off of Little Red Riding Hood. It takes a very dark turn and I believe may be to morbid to read in a young classroom. The book tells the story of 3 sisters who come face to face with a wolf after not following their mother's instructions. I would use this book as a S or RA in an older classroom.

Voice of Freedom is a P book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. This book has won many awards including the Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, and the Caldecott Honor. This book has some incredible poetry in it giving readers an insight into the Civil Rights Movement. It allows the audience to read beautiful poetry along with looking at incredible illustrations.

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson is HF chapter book. It has won the Scott O'Dell Award and was a National Book Award finalist. It is an incredible text that is set during the Revolutionary War and gives readers an insight into Isabel's life and he struggle to find her sister after escaping slavery. This book is part of a trilogy that I hope to read the next 2 books very soon! I would use this book as a IR or LC in my classroom.

Julian is a Mermaid is a RF picture book illustrated and written by Jessica Love. This book has won the Stonewall Book Award. Julian is Mermaid is about a boy and his abuela. Julian wants nothing more than to be a mermaid like the people he saw and his abuela encourages him to dress up as one. This book is incredibly powerful and I would use it as a S in my classroom.

Hello Lighthouse is a RF picture book written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. This book has won the Caldecott Medal. It is a story the focuses on the married couple that runs the lighthouse on the sea. It showcases their life and struggles with beautiful imagery. I would use this book in my classroom as a digital S. This way the students can hear the story and see the beautiful illustrations as well.

Finding Winnie is a NF picture book illustrated by Sophie Blackall and written by Lindsay Mattick. It has won the Caldecott medal. This book features “the world's most famous bear.“ It takes you through the story how Winnie came to be! I would use this book as a RA because the pictures and writing makes for an amazing read aloud.
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Lost and Found is a MF picture book that is written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. This book is about a boy who finds a penguin at his front door and the two of them go on a journey to return the penguin home. The book ends with a pleasant heart warming surprise that will make this already adorable book one to remember. I would use this book in my classroom as a SR because students can be predicting throughout the text.

The Word Collector is a RF picture book that is written and illustrated by Peter Reynolds. This book features Jerome who instead of collecting stamps or art collects words! This book follows him through his journey to expand his vocabulary and the vocabulary of others. I would use this book as a AS. Peter Reynolds has written many amazing books and can be a great example to the students. Peter even has a national holiday for one of his books!

Red is a F picture book written and illustrated by Michael Hall. This book follows the life of a blue crayon in a red wrapper. He faces many challenges as he is expected to perform as a red crayon but is a blue crayon on the inside. He realizes that to be successful you need to be who you are and not what people want you to be. This book would be a great RA to encourage children to be who they want to be and not what others want them to be.

High Five is a MF picture book that is written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salieri. This book is a riveting championship of high fives. You come face to face to high five multiple animals that are bigger than you! Some may even have more hands than you! This book would be best as a SR or RA in my classroom.

All Are Welcome is a RF picture book that is by Alexandra Penfold and illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman. This book is an example of a school community that welcomes all students no matter their race, gender, home life or any other quality that would make students different from one another. This book is a great RA or SA on the first day of class fo help build the classroom community.

Eve of the Emperoe Penguin is a SF chapter book written by Mary Pope Osborne. This is the 40th book in the Magic Tree House series. This book follows Jack and Annie as they travel to Antarctica to find the next secret to give to Marlin. I would use this book as a IR or PR in my classroom. This book is a great resource because if the students like this book it might let dive into the series.

Here We Are is a RF picture book written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. This book is written for a child so they can have basic notes for living on Earth. This book would be a great AS due to the fact the the author also illustrates his own books. He was also a Kohl's Cares author and has written more than 14 books.

The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak is a humorous RF book with NO pictures. This book forces the reader to make crazy sounds! Do not read if you do not want to make crazy sounds. I would use this book in my classroom as a RA because that is absolutely the only way to read this amazing text.

Who Was Sally Ride? By Megan Stine and illustrated by Ted Hammond is a B chapter book focusing on the life of the first woman astronaut in space! This book talks about her life before she blasted off into space as well. This chapter book includes a few pictures and I would use this book as a IR. This book and the whole Who Was series would be a great resource for a book report.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a heart warming and nerve racking is a modern fantasy chapter book. This book has won the Newberry Medal. This book follows Ivan throughout his journey living in the Big Top Mall with his animal friends. Everything is standard quo until a new animal shows up and changes the way of life Ivan has gotten used too. I would use LCs in my classroom to enhance discussions about this wonderful text.