This RF, RA book it‘s a unique story that your students will love. This book shares the relationship of a young girl and her grandfather who like to tell stories through the use of tangrams. This story within a story touches on themes of wonder, imagination and family relationships, as well as elements of math. #UCFLAE3414SP21 https://tasks.illustrativemathematics.org/content-standards/tasks/1311

This B, RA book does a wonderful job sharing the story of Ruby Bridges. This book tells the story of Ruby as a young child when she became the first Black student to attend William Frantz Elementary, an all white school. This story shares the bravery and courage of Ruby, and the terrible backlash she received as a young black child in the 1960s. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This RF, LC New York Times Best Seller is a wonderful book for students to read. This story includes themes about ableism, hope and adventure. Melody wants to show the world how smart and amazing she is, but she is barred by her inability to walk or talk due to cerebral palsy. This wonderful story follows her journey to show the world her authentic self despite the limitations she has due to her disability. Get your tissues ready!. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This HF, LC book would be a wonderful story to read with small groups. This book touches on the story of the Mayflower and New World through the eyes of a fictional protagonist. Students can learn about the life and struggles of the new settlers in North America through diary entries of a young girl. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This NF, RA book would be a great addition to your NF book collection. This book includes different facts about Wallaroos! It includes great information and illustrations that will draw in your students. #UCFLAE3414SP21

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This RF, RA Newberry honor, Corretta Scott King Honor, and Caldecott Award Winning book is a phenomenal book to include in your classroom library. The theme of this book is to appreciate what you have. CJ is upset because he has to accompany his grandmother to work at a soup kitchen after church on sundays. At first CJ is upset that he cannot do what he sees his other friends do, but soon realizes the beauty that surrounds him. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This RF, LC Caldecott award winning book would be a wonderful book to use in small groups in your classroom. The book does not include any text, so the story is told only through illustrations. This story follows a dog named Daisy and her favorite ball. The ball pops, and Daisy is sad. In the end, Daisy gets a new ball. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This P, CR Caldecott award winning book is a wonderful story to read to your students. This story touches on themes of health, courage, and friendship. Madeline lived in a house with 11 other girls and was the smallest of them all. After a health scare, Madeline and the other girls learn about the importance of health awareness. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This P, RA Newberry Award winning book discusses important historical topics in a unique poetic form. This book shares the story of Henry Brown, who is trying to escape slavery. The story shares his journey throughout his life, and highlights the struggles he faces while trying to find freedom. This story told through poetry is very powerful and impactful. This story discusses topics of perseverance, struggle, loss, and bravery. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This F, RA White Read Aloud award winning picture book is beloved by many! The theme of this book is hope and perseverance. Corduroy is a teddy bear that lives in a department store who has struggled to be purchased. Because of a lost button on his overalls, a young girl is unable to convince her mom to buy him. In the end, both corduroy and the young girl hold out hope and work towards finding a solution to their problems. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This B, RA Caldecott Award Winning book shares the life of Martin Luther King jr. In this biography, we learn all about Mr. Kings life, and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
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This B, RT Coretta Scott King Award Winning book is a wonderful book about Harriet Tubman. This book tells the life story of Harriet Tubman, and how she navigated through her life as a slave. #UCFLAE3414SP21

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This RF, RA Coretta Scott King Award Winning book teaches a wonderful lesson to young readers. This story emphasizes the importance of generosity, kindness, and appreciation. A poor family who continuously experiences loss helps out another family in need even though they do not have much to give. This story highlights the power of kindness. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This RF, AS Colorado Children‘s Book award winning novel is an unconventional story that will draw in your students. The theme of this story is that perseverance is possible even in the face of adversity. The Baudelaire siblings become orphaned at a young age and are sent to live with a man who tries to steal their inheritance. The story follows the unfortunate events that happen to them while they fight against Count Olaf. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This MF, LC John Newberry Medal award winning novel would be a great small group choice for your classroom. The book touches on subjects like magic, corruption, oppression, and perseverance. A baby is sacrificed by her town in order to please a Witch. The witch accidentally gives the girl magical powers that are hard to control. The story follows the girls journey as she grows, and the sacrifices that must be made. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This TL, S book is a classic that students will love. The theme of this story is to “not judge a book by it‘s cover”. A young prince travels far to find a true princess, but is unsuccessful. When a princess shows up at the castle steps, the royal family is skeptical of her, but she later proves them wrong.
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This SF, LC multi award winning and NY Times Best seller is a great series to use with small groups in your classroom, and is a favorite among students. This dystopian novel highlights the struggles of poverty and perseverance. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to fight other children to the death in order to save her sister from her potential demise. In the end, Katniss discovers the major hardships of her world, and what needs to be done to fix it.

This MF, RA multi award winning book and New York Times Best seller will become one of your students favorite reads. The lesson of this story involves cause and effect, problem/solution etc. A young boy works hard to meet the requests of a mouse who constantly asks for solutions to his problems. By the end, the boy has learned what really will happen to you if you give a mouse a cookie.

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This RF, RA Caldecott and Corretta Scott King award winning book would be a wonderful book to read to your students. The theme of this book focuses on the importance of generosity, kindness, and gratitude. Omu made herself some wonderful smelling stew, which she shared with many neighbors until the stew was gone. In the end, gratitude and generosity brought Omu a very special gift. #UCFLAE3414SP21

This MF, RA Caldecott award winning book would be a wonderful addition to your classroom library that your children will love! The theme of this book is to not be too greedy, and to work towards finding a solution if you‘re facing a problem. Jasper rabbit frequently snacks on carrots, but soon becomes scared of them as he is convinced they‘re following him. In the end, he uses his problem solving skills to find a solution.

Creepy Carrots is a wonderful book! The illustrations are amazing and make the book very enjoyable to read. Highly recommend!!