This Caldecott winner shows the early life and childhood of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. “Abraham Lincoln” is a B which depicts his life in the Kentucky frontier and him growing up to become the President. This book is perfect for children learning about Abe and his background. I would say this would be good for a PR. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=11590 #UCFLAE3414SP20

“A Wrinkle in Time” is a classic SF book that discusses about the life of Meg Murray. Meg has been without her father for the past 5 years since he went “missing”. He experimented with time-travel and discovering a new planet. Meg, alongside her brother and friend Calum, go and try to find their father in space… this book is a Newberry winner and would be perfect for a LC or IR. https://www.madeleinelengle.com/ #UCFLAE3414SP20

Lois Lowry‘s “Number the Stars” is a must have. This HF book centers around bravery and friendship, which any child can relate to. I remember reading this repeatedly because of how good it is. This book is a Newberry Medal winner in 1990 and is about a brave little girl who helps a Jewish family get away from Nazi soldiers. “Number the Stars” is good to do for a LC or IR. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=5042 #UCFLAE3414SP20

David Shannon with his famous “No, David!”. This Caldecott winner is a favorite amongst children and a great book to keep for your library! David misbehaves, gets in trouble, and does mischievous things that all children can find entertaining. No matter what, his parents still love him. This is a very cute RF book that would work great with an RA, AS, or S! Check out David Shannon‘s website to learn more about this book and others!

The Newberry Medal winner “The One and Only Ivan” is a terrific F book that is based on a true story of a gorilla named Ivan. This book in-depth of how you can achieve your goals if you believe and have the courage to do so. All lovers of animals would enjoy this book. It is told by Ivan in first person about his life and his friends in a mall zoo. This book would be perfect for IR or RA. http://www.theoneandonlyivan.com/ #UCFLAE3414SP20

“Corduroy” is a classic! I‘ve grown up reading this F, easy-to-read book series and it is absolutely terrific! This book is about Corduroy gaining a pocket for his overalls and the obstacles he had to go through to get it. All the books are a definite must read, check them out! This book is great for a RA. https://donfreeman.info/ #UCFLAE3414SP20 UDL 9.1 - Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation

“The Big Green Pocketbook” was a favorite of mine growing up, good for a RA. This RF story talks about a little girl who received the same matching pocketbook as her mother and the adventures that came out of it. She went into the city with her mom and collected things to put into her pocketbook. This is an adorable story for children who have ever owned something that they cherish. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=13416 #UCFLAE3414SP20

“The Adventures of Taxi Dog” delivers a moving book about a dog who finds his forever home. It shows children that all dogs should be loved and have a place in this world. Maxi the dog was found by a taxi driver on the streets of New York City. I would say this book is RF! Maxi is now the driver‘s trusty companion for the job and a new best friend. This book would be wonderful for a RA. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=96 #UCFLAE3414SP20

I‘m sure you all know this author… not only does David Shannon focus on “David”, here is a little girl he creates named “Alice”. It is a very cute F story for kids who use their imagination! Alice thinks that she is a fairy and shows readers that anything is possible if you just believe! This book would be great for a RA! https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=9959 #UCFLAE3414SP20

“Hello Universe” is a Newberry award winner! It tells the lives of four different kids who are meant to cross paths in unexpected ways. This book is a great RA or even IR for students! This RF book tells a story of how friendships are made and the idea that there is no such thing as a coincidence. http://www.erinentradakelly.com/books-6/ #UCFLAE3414SP20 UDL 3.2- Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships

The very first book of Lemony Snicket‘s “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. I did my author study on this man and he is absolutely incredible. This series is about three orphans who go through a lot of unlucky obstacles at the hands of Count Olaf. This series is a must read for adolescents. This RF book would be good for IR, since this series can be a lot. https://www.lemonysnicket.com/ #UCFLAE3414SP20

This Caldecott winner is perfect for any child! “Frog and Toad Are Friends” is a great F book for ID or a RA. This was one of the many books that I‘ve enjoyed while growing up. It got me thinking about where I would be in life and the friends that I would make. This book is a definite must add to your classroom library! I guarantee every child will enjoy it! It explores the many aspects of friendship, which can be a big part of a child‘s life.

“Where the Sidewalk Ends” is probably my favorite P book from Shel Silverstein. It‘s what ultimately got me into reading poetry! It delivers entertaining poems that children don‘t want to stop reading. This book is great for SR, AS, and a RA. For your classroom, reading a poem a day will be fun and engaging! http://www.shelsilverstein.com/books/where-sidewalk-ends/ #UCFLAE3414SP20
UDL 9.1- Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation

This F book was a huge part of my childhood! It is perfect for any child wanting to dream big and having optimism for all the journeys life can offer. It is also great to send off this book to anyone graduating! This story is about a boy in pajamas going on a variety amount of adventures and visiting all the places that he can go. This would be cute for a RA! https://www.seussville.com/book/43092/oh-the-places-youll-go/ #UCFLAE3414SP20

This F book by Maurice Sendak is something to always have in your classroom, or just to have in general! “Where the Wild Things Are” is a Caldecott winner and has always been a favorite of mine. It is about a boy named Max who travels far to reach this land where the wild things live. It shows students that imagination goes a long way. Overall, this book would be perfect for an RA or even S. Perfect to read on a rainy day like this one!

This F book is about a cow who lost her moo. She goes around trying to find it! This book is good for RT, it‘ll have the students engaged and to have fun with all of these animal noises! Will she find her moo? Read and find out! 💚 http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/booklist/booklist.html

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UDL 5.1- Use multiple media for communication
EL strategy #14- Simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant

This NF book educates young readers about the Narwhal, an interesting medium-sized whale with a lot to offer and learn about! It gives a lot of information about them and how they impact the world. It would be good for either IR or PR! #UCFLAE3414SP20

UDL 8.3- Foster collaboration and community

EL strategy #6- Continually monitor students‘ comprehension

“The Bracelet” is a HF book and is perfect for an RA! It is about a young Japanese girl who had to go to an internment camp with her family during World War II. She received a bracelet from her best friend before leaving, which symbolizes their friendship. She then realizes that she‘ll always have her friend in her heart, no matter what. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=975 #UCFLAE3414SP20

UDL 9.3- Develop self-assessment and reflection

This TL book is about a girl who becomes one with the horses. This Caldecott winner is beautifully drawn and written! It shows kids that if you devote your time and energy into something you believe in, you will succeed and be happy. This book is perfect for a RA or PR. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=2685 is great resource to learn more about this book and author! #UCFLAE3414SP20
UDL 3.1 - Activate or supply background knowledge

This RF book is about a girl named Chloe who is not kind to the new girl. She eventually realizes that kindness goes a long way, but she was too late to be nice to her. This Coretta Scott King and Jane Addams award winner is perfect for a RA! It can teach kids to be kind to everyone, no matter what. Like what Chloe‘s teacher said, “...everything we do goes out, like a ripple into the world.”
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