This book tells the little known story of an enslaved man on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Illustrations in this book were really really good and the story itself was very impactful. Overall, I rather enjoy this book.

“Oh Lord, this child‘s got an old spirit. She‘s been here before.”

I wouldn‘t do a lesson with this book just because it has a component of religion in it and that‘s a topic that I tend to stay away from just so parents aren‘t uncomfortable with it. However, this book would be an amazing addition to a classroom library, because it has such a powerful message of the importance of hope.

This book has very good illustrations and is very well written. This book would make an amazing addition to a classroom.

Historical fiction

“More time passed”

This book could be used to show historical change and it would be interesting to use a timeline to help students understand this concept.

This book has amazing, illustrations and an interesting storyline. Well, I enjoyed this book. It is not my favorite, but it would still make a good addition to a classroom library.

This book could make an excellent lesson on the importance of resilience and the ability to thrive where you are. This book would be an amazing classroom addition to a library.

“ deep in the woods we find a shack all wrapped in tar paper.”

The illustrations in this book were really good and I enjoyed the writing style of the author. It was also very interesting and would make a good addition to a classroom library.

Historical fiction

“Look, Uhkomi, I have sweetgrass!”

This book would be an awesome edition into Native American culture. And would be an excellent addition to classroom library.

Illustrations in this book are amazing. The contents of the story were also really good. Overall I would recommend this book for a classroom library.

“Rosa Parks said no”

This book would be an amazing addition to a whole classroom library. And the book would make a great lesson for a whole class setting and be an excellent book to help introduce the civil rights movement.

I really enjoy this book. And the illustrations were really impactful and rather beautiful. This would be an amazing addition to a classroom library.

“The star people are always with you. Look up, and you will see me among the stars.”

This book would be an amazing addition to classroom library. I believe that it would be an excellent book to help students learn about different cultures and the different histories that are still present in America.

I really enjoyed this book and think it‘d be a great addition to a classroom library. I really enjoy the illustration in this book and they were quite impactful. The story also is very meaningful.

Historical fiction

“Be KIND to our creatures. They have FEELINGS!‘ She knew it.”

I think this book can be good in the classroom for a variety of reasons. This book rhymes quite a bit so it could be a good rhyming exercise. However, this book could also be used to teach children about autism and how it‘s different from how most people think.

I enjoyed reading this book and I think it be very impactful in the classroom. The illustration style was not my favorite, but it is definitely appealing for children.

Historical fiction

“He named her Gertie. Soon he was writing stories about Gertie nearly every day. People came to the bridge just to peer over the railing and catch a glimpse of her.”

This would be a cute little book to add to a classroom library. I think it would also make a good lesson to introduce tough topics such as World War II to the class.

This is a very cute little book that I really enjoyed. The illustrations in this book are amazing and the details on the docks are so cool.

Historical fiction

“I will bridge the “gap” between black and white… And hopefully between all people.”

This book would make an amazing classroom lesson because the contents are so impactful. I would have this lesson be about equality and how we all are the same on the inside.

I enjoyed this book as it covers a very important topic in American history. The illustrations are gorgeous and very impactful. Overall would be an amazing addition to a classroom library.

Historical fiction

“It‘s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.”

This book would be an awesome addition to a classroom library and would also make a good lesson for students about the importance of being kind another even when you look different.

I remember reading this book as a child and it was awesome to spend some time reading it again. I think this would be an awesome book to spend as a class reading just because the content of it is so impactful.

“And, with his new friends, came a new idea. They would open up their own fancy restaurant – one with the food was so good, that this time it wasn‘t Samson wearing a disguise.”

This book would be an excellent addition to anyone‘s classroom library. It could used in a lesson for the whole classroom about kindness and being unique.

“The best day of my entire life, period.”

This book would be an excellent addition to your classroom library, because if somebody has a lot of allergies, they can easily relate to it. It is also a really good book to talk about kindness and the importance of friendship.

“This is my bestfriend, toothy. He‘s a great white shark.”

I wouldn‘t use this book as a lesson if my classroom, but I would keep it in my classroom library for students who may not be interested or reluctant readers.

“Scaring a helpless idiot like blurmp.”

I would not use this book for a lesson, but I would have it in my classroom library for children who may be reluctant readers.

“ forty-two days ago, I was a regular Jack Sullivan yes, living in an uneventful life in the uninteresting town of Wakefield.”

This is a book that I would encourage for older reluctant readers to get them engaged in a book. However, it is not one that I would do a full classroom lesson on just because it is a graphic novel, which is hard to read and a classroom setting.

“Where are we going to get the baby?”

This is a book I would recommend a families to help explain a new sibling in the family, but it is not one that I would use in a classroom just because it is a very personal family nature and some parents aren‘t gonna be comfortable with that.

“Steady, go that away”

This book would be an excellent addition to a classroom library. However, I would not use it in a classroom lesson because I would be concerned that it would confuse students, especially newer readers about which way we were supposed to read books from.

“ now the tiny plant from the tiny seed is all alone.”

This book would be an excellent lesson on taking care environment and a garden. I think this book could very well tie in to environmental sustainability and what we can do to protect our planet.

“Kindness and cleverness can capture a heart.”

This book would make a good lesson on bravery and what it means to be brave and to help our friends.

“Now, children, please do not act like wild animals.”