A wonderful F book based on a true story about a gorilla held in captivity at a mall along I-95. This book is told from the point of Ivan, the silverback gorilla, which makes it a captivating read. You will absolutely fall in love with this gentle and caring gorilla as he seeks a better life for his new friend Ruby the elephant. http://theoneandonlyivan.com #UCFLAE3414su17

This F book is the first of a 7 book series written by J.K. Rowling. On his 11th birthday, Harry Potter's life changes forever when he finds out he's not just another ordinary boy, he's a wizard! And a famous one at that. This book begins Harry's journey into the wizarding world and he will soon realize the destiny that awaits him. http://edu.glogster.com/glog/jk-rowling/2lutsna4k2t #UCFLAE3414su17

I really enjoyed this P book. Written in poetic form, this book details several different types of birds and the illustrations are beautiful. It can teach kids about birds and poetry. https://www.davidelliottbooks.com #UCFLAE3414su17

"They persisted and so should you." A quote from She Persisted, a B book about 13 American women who changed the world through their persistence. This book teaches children an important lesson about the value of never giving up. A link to the publishers website http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/561884/she-persisted-by-chelsea-clinton-... #UCFLAE3414su17

This F book is about a toast loving pig named Mercy who goes for a ride every Saturday with Mr. Watson. All Mercy wants to do is drive the car and this Saturday she gets her chance! There's a reason pigs don't drive cars. Read this book and find out what happens. Here's some lesson plans to go along with this book http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763636444.btg.1.pdf #UCFLAE3414su17

This TL book is an adorable rendition of the traditional three little pigs story. It's written from the wolf's point of view and he tells of how he was framed. It definitely had me entertained. Here's some lesson plan ideas for teachers http://www.teachingheart.net/truepigs.html #UCFLAE3414su17

National Geographic Kids: Elephants is a great NF book to introduce informational text to young readers. This would be a great book to use for teaching science. The National Geographic for kids website has fun videos and games for kids that are also helping them learn and getting them interested in science. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com #UCFLAE3414su17

This TL book tells the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin. This book retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky won the Caldecott Honor Award. The illustrations throughout the book are captivating and really help to tell the story. Here's the authors website which includes a list of his other great books. http://paulozelinsky.com #UCFLAE3414su17

This RF book was such a joy to read! It was such a heartwarming story of acceptance and how tough it is to be a kid in school. I laughed and I cried throughout the book. I would absolutely recommend this book. It's also being turned into a major motion picture! Here's a link to the trailer https://youtu.be/ngiK1gQKgK8 #UCFLAE3414su17

A quote from Martins Big Words, a B book written by Doreen Rappaport. This quote illustrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream that some day everyone would be viewed as equals. This is a wonderful book touching on the life of this highly influential man. Check out this site for more inspirational books by Doreen Rappaport http://doreenrappaport.com #UCFLAE341su17

I loved this F story about Pete the cat solving the mystery of who ate the missing cupcakes. The moral of the story is forgiveness and I love that for kids. It's colorful and rhymes, making it an engaging read. I'll be reading more Pete the Cat stories after this one. Check out Pete the Cat's website for some videos to go along with the books http://www.petethecatbooks.com #UCFLAE3414SU17

This F story was a cute and entertaining book that teaches about politeness and sharing. It's a very easy read that younger kids will definitely enjoy. Mo Willems' illustrations are simple, yet very engaging. I would use it as a fun read in my future class! Visit Mo Willems website for more fun with the pigeon and links to his blog http://www.mowillems.com #UCFLAE3414SU17