This F, NY Times Best-selling Series by Tedd Arnold is one that children LOVE! Fly Guy has taken the world by storm! These cute simple books tell the story of Buzz and Fly Guy. I would use this book/series as an IR in my classroom as a lot of students would choose to read this story. UDL principle 7.1 and ESOL strategy 6 I would use with this book.

This Caldecott winner by Chris Van Allsburg is a great F story for the classroom. Now a major motion picture, Peter and Judy think they're playing an ordinary board game until they are transported into a crazy fantasy world. I would use this in my classroom as a RA. UDL principle 2.4 and ESOL strategy 17 would help students with this story.

This amazing story spent over a year on the NY Times Bestseller list! John Grogan writes about a family and their dog and all the love, hardships, and funny moments that they encounter. A must read for young adults! I would use this book in my classroom as a LC or IR. UDL principle 8.3 and ESOL strategy 3 would supplement this book well.

This SF story by Chris Van Allsburg is the sequel to the well known book Jumanji. Walter and Danny open a game and transport into outer space where they encounter many intergalactic issues. I would use this book as a RA in my classroom before beginning a science lesson on space.

This Newberry award winner by Madeleine L'Engle is a must have SF story! Follow Meg Murry on this journey to a brand new planet and see all the mysterious adventures! I would use this book as a LC in my classroom. UDL principle 2.1 and 3.1 along with ESOL strategy 23 would help students while reading this book!

This P book by Shel Silverstein gives poems about the humplebacked mo, the gletcher, the pointy peaked pavarius and other weird creatures. I would use this book in my classroom as a RA before doing a poetry unit. I would have my students make up their own weird creatures and write a poem about it. Attached is some worksheets to supplement the story. http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/dont_bump_the_glump_activityk...

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins is a very interesting NF book. This book gives visuals of animals that are the real sizes of them! It is interesting to see how big some animals are and also how small! The book also gives the measurements of these animals so this can be incorporated into a math lesson. UDL principle 2.3 and ESOL strategy 29 would supplement this book.

Gotta love these books! What Was the March on Washington by Kathleen Krull is a NF book about this very famous event in American history. This book can be used for IR for social studies units and also during Black history month. UDL principle 3.1 and 2.1 along with ESOL strategy 28 work well with this book.

They say you learn something new everyday! I definitely did while reading this story and finding out it is true! This HF story by April Jones Prince and illustrated by Francois Roca tells the true story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the testing of it's strength with twenty one real elephants! Use this book for a science lesson using this link! https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/paper-bridges/

Fifty Cents and a Dream Young Booker T. Washington by Jabari Asim and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a great B. A Fall 2012 Parent's Choice Silver Award Winner and an NAACP Image Award Nominee, this story brings to life the inspiring story of Washington who just aspired an education! This book could be used as an AS or RA. I would also incorporate this book during Black History Month.

What an amazing TL story by Lloyd Alexander! I read this story multiple times since discovering it and can't wait to use in my classroom! This would be a great RT or DR that the students would love. A man becomes a fortune teller without even knowing and this story has been passed down through the African culture. This story elements template works great with this story https://www.teachingbooks.net/clp.cgi?master_id=46538&lf_id=9

This P book is wonderful!! Teach math while reading poems, whats better?? Greg Tang writes a variety of math poems that students would love. This book would be great for a SR and incorporated into the math curriculum. UDL principle 3.3 and ESOL strategy 30 would supplement this book.

Such a great TL by Ann Grifalconi! This book was passed down by word of mouth in the village of Tos where Grifalconi heard this story told to her. In addition this book did receive the Caldecott honor! Stated in the jacket of the book, "Ann Grifalconi's bold dynamic art and get rhythmic storytelling make this a perfect book for reading aloud". This will definitely be used as a RA in my classroom.

This is a great HF story about Ron McNair. Ron wanted to check out books in the library but couldn't because of his skin color. He eventually gained enough courage to stand up and fight for what's right. Ron later went on to become an astronaut! This book would be great for a S! ESOL strategy 8 and UDL principle 5.2 can be used for this book.

This B, written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, about Elizabeth Coleman shares the story of the first African American woman to have a pilot license. This story won the Coretta Scott King award. Although the story is fictional it is based on the facts of Bessie Coleman's life. Attached is a teacher's resource from the authors website. https://www.nikkigrimes.com/teacher/besstg.html

This simple RF picture book written and illustrated by David Shannon is great for a RA. David continuously misbehaves and consequently is told no! With very few words and child like illustrations, this story is relatable to early elementary students. It is no surprise that this book received the Caldecott Award. UDL principle 3.3 and ESOL standard #17 would support this story during a RA.

Cannot say enough wonderful things about this RF novel! R.J. Palacio retells the life of young Auggie as he struggles with his first days of school. Auggie has a facial deformity which causes others to make fun of him. This story, used as a LC, can promote acceptance and empathy among students. It is no question that this novel was a #1 New York Times Bestseller! ESOL standard #2 would work well with a LC, also paired with UDL principle 8.3.

My favorite childhood book!! This F story by Max Lucado and illustrated by Sergio Martinez tells the story of wooden people who are constantly judged by their peers. If they are seen as good or pretty they receive a gold star but if they are seen as lesser than others, the wooden people receive a grey dot. Punchinello ends up meeting his maker and is told that he is special no matter what the others think.

This amazing F novel by Katherine Applegate follows the life of a tree in a suburban neighborhood. When a family who doesn't fit the racial mold moves into the community, issues arise. Red, the wishtree, puts it upon himself to shut down the negativity. This book is great for a LC because there are so many great aspects to discuss. UDL principle 3.2 and ESOL standard #29 would work well with this book.

This wonderful RF picture book is great for the early elementary grades and can be used as a RA! Peter H. Reynolds does a great job telling the story of a young boy who collects words as a hobby. Throughout the story there are words flying all over the pages. ESOL standard #20 and UDL principle 2.1 would work great for this book because of the large amount of vocabulary words. #LAE3414SP19