Meet Biscuit! His owner tries to get him to fall asleep but he ends up wanting something else all the time. This is a precious book that I would recommend for k-2. Although there's not a lot of reading involved, I think it sends a good msg (caring for pets) & also help with independent reading for low levels. AF book! Here's a link to class activities! http://childrens-books.lovetoknow.com/Activities_for_Biscuit_Books #ucflae3414sp17

"I Shall Not Pass This Way Again.." This poetry book would be a great addition to a classroom library. It's filled w/ poems that'll connect w/ students' thoughts, feelings & experiences. It teaches children to be good to others in a poetic way *snaps fingers* #ucflae3414sp17 This link explains how to motivate reluctant readers with poetry http://teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/2011/3/11.03.01.x.html

This HF book shows the relationship between a girl & her grandma during a visit. It's filled with pictures that'll captivate children. Sometimes children forget about how special their relationship with their grandparents are &this book will remind them. #ucflae3414sp17 http://www.randomhousekids.com/media/activities/.HowBabysitGrandma_Activities.pd... This link is of a fun activity that ties with the book & ends in a best grandma certificate!

❤️❤️❤️This book teaches youngsters the importance of being kind and helpful. Clifford tries to help Tim and Emily but things just does not go as planned. Poor Clifford! He ends up finally doing a good deed (I won't tell u what) but he gets rewarded at the end of the story! #ucflae3414sp17 Here is a full lesson plan that ties in this awesome book! https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/cliffords-good...

Is Stink shrinking? This is an adorable & humorous realistic fiction book that is part of the Moody collection. Judy Moody‘s little brother, gets his own series! This would be a great read aloud that will have students laughing at Stink's thinking. If the students love this book, they'll likely independently read the rest of the collection. Here's a link to a homemade trailer of the book https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfsV2RwjEEA. #ucflae3414sp17

I'm starting off with the link to the song "Happy" by Pharrell because this is why he made the book! (Also it's a great song). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM This is a non fiction picture book. It is vibrant and I think that the photographer deserves a lot of credit. He captured many people of different cultures, sizes and ages. This would be a fun way to start the week with my students in a joyful way! #ucflae3414sp17

FUN BOOK ALERT! Larry does not want to share his book! This is a super interactive book that teaches the importance of sharing. The title itself is very inviting & once you open the book your students will not want to put it down. I would use this as part as fun Fridays while still teaching a life skill. Below is a link that explains the importance of sharing. http://www.petergmcdermott.com/2014/01/17/the-importance-of-sharing/ #ucflae3414sp17

This animal fantasy book is a wonderful choice to read to your students on the 1st day of school. It's a sweet & gentle story that includes beautiful illustrations. This book sends the message "you are loved" for every child and caters to children who are going through a difficult situation. Below is a link to a reading of this precious book. It's also useful for read aloud tips! http://www.storylineonline.net/kissing-hand/ #ucflae3414sp17

This RF book is written about the author's own memories. It's about a boy named Tommy who anticipates the arrival of a baby sis. From the beginning to end, the story follows the boy's experience from the moment he found out his mom is pregnant. Check out this lesson plan! http://otooleschoollibraryportfolio.weebly.com/uploads/4/7/8/6/4786935/thematic_... #ucflae3414sp17

This is an adorable book! This pigeon really knows what he wants..at least he thinks he does! The pigeon throws a tantrum & tries to manipulate the reader's emotions. I would read this book to introduce the responsibility of having pets to my class & to teach the moral "be careful what you wish for". The link below shows a lesson plan that uses this book. https://tqpworkshop2012.wikispaces.com/file/view/Pigeon+wants+a+puppy.doc #ucflae3414sp17

Once you open this book, you will not be able to put it down! It's won 4 medals including the newberry honor book and Scott o'dell award. It's a RF book about 3 girls who travel to Cali from NY in search of their mother who abandoned them. The mother is unapologetic and seemingly crazy! The story is set in 1968 and explores the girls' emotional journey. Below is a link about this book used for a read aloud. Http://thejoyofliteracy.blogspot

This fiction children's literature book is a sweet story about relatives coming to visit from Virginia. There's great detail on each page of the book. The illustrations are beautiful and would engage students as it engaged me! The illustrations added to the story and makes you feel warm from the love shown. Even though the house is small, the family has no issue with sleeping on the floors as long as they spend summer together. #UCFLAE3414sp17