Duke Ellington is a (B) book by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney. The book Duke Ellington has won the National Council of Teachers of English, Caldecott, and the Coretta Scott King award. This story is about Duke Ellington's life, experiences, accomplishments, and legacy. The book is excellent for a read-aloud (RA) because it allows having higher thinking questions and discussion. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Grand Canyon is an (HT) book because it combines F and NF. The author is Jason Chin.The book won the National Council of Teachers of English, Caldecott Honor, and The Robert F. Sibert award.Is an informative book about the Grand Canyon, and the information is shared through a girl and her dad while taking a camping trip.The book has information about animals,habitats,fossils, water bodies, and the grand canyon composition. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Nine Days to Christmas: A Story from Mexico is an (RF) book by Marie Hall Est and Aurora Labastida. In addition, Nine Days to Christmas is a Caldecott award winner. This story is about a girl named Ceci who is excited about Christmas and La Posada. La posada is a tradition in Mexico where they spend nine days in a series of celebrations. Furthermore, this book is great for shared reading (SR) because of its length and opportunity for discussions.

African Cats adapted by Cathy Hapka and photographed by Keith Scholey, Natacha Breed, Owen Newman, Marguerite Smits van Oyen, and Oliver Scholey. This (NF) book focuses on a young cub called Mara. The cub has to work hard to keep up with her pride when hunting for food and searching for water. This story is great for independent reading (IR) because it is a simple informational story and continues... Check the comment section#UCFLAE3414SP21

STAR WARS The Force Awakens is an (SF) book. It is Adapted by Elizabeth Schaefer and Illustrated by Brain Rood. The book is an adaptation of the original movie "STAR WARS The Force Awakens." The illustrator of the book uses realistic illustrations and makes the story look like the movie. Throughout the book, the author includes side notes to help readers with fictional terms. #UCFLAE3414SP21

The Undefeated is a (P) book by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. This book has Caldecott Medal, Newbery, and Coretta Scott award. The poem is a letter of encouragement to African Americans in our present and future to be brave, persevere, dream, and be undefeated. This book is excellent for a read-aloud (RA) because is inspiring and is a tribute to Black American in our history, present, and future. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Locomotive is an (RF)book by Brian Floca. It has won the Caldecott, Robert F. Sibert, and the National Council of Teachers award. This story is about all the new Locomotive's features and the experience the families who travel in it can have. At the end of the story, the author included a page with all the train parts' names and an explanation of their purpose. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Tales of Famous Heroes is a (B) by Peter and Connie Roop and Illustrated by Rebecca Zomchek. The Tales of Famous is about the biography of 25 heroes and their achievements. The biography is from the heroes of today and history. This book is terrific for independent reading (IR) because it allows the students to explore heroes they might know about and learn about heroes from our history. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Show Way is a John Newbery Medal Honor (HF) book by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Hudson Talbott. The story is about seven generations of African- American women. The book tells the story of seven generations which began with slavery and ended with freedom. Because of the story complexity and transitions, it would be great for Literature Circles (LC). #UCFLAE3414SP21

My Friend Rabbit is a Caldecott award winner; MF book by Eric Rohmann. The story is about a Rabbit and his friend the Mouse. The Mouse is always getting in trouble, and the Rabbit always tries to help him. In the story, the Mouse plane got stuck in a tree, and Rabbit found many animals to get the plane; however, wherever Mouse goes, trouble follows. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Eli's Balloon is a President's award winner (Florida Authors and Publishers Association.); RF book by Candace Ruffin and Illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams. The story is about a boy who dreams of becoming a balloon when he grows up. He wants to be a balloon because they are bright, cheery, fun, and they can float. #UCFLAE3414SP21.

Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type is a Caldecott award winner; MF book by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. The story is about cows and hens demanding electric blankets from the farmer using a typewriter. The farmer refuses, and the animals refused to give the farmer milk and eggs. The story is fun and is great for dramatic reenactment (DR). Continues.... #UCFLAE3414SP21

Ron's Big Mission is an RF book by Rose Blue,Corine Naden, and illustrated by Don Tate.The story is about a boy named Ron.He had a dream of becoming a pilot, but first, he had to overcome the obstacle in his way.Ron decided to go to the library and takes some planes book; however,when Ron was 9, only white people could check out books from the library.But Ron was having none of that; he decided he would get a library card and take the books home.

Hurricanes, Tsunamis, And Other Natural Disasters is an NF book by Andrew Langley and foreword by Bill McGuire. This book is about natural disasters. It includes various topics such as earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, fires, diseases, and many more. Each page illustrates the most catastrophic disaster around the world and teaches about the different characteristics of each disaster. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes is an MF book by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. This story is about Pete's first day of school and his love for his school shoes. Through the different settings, Pete signs about how he is rocking his school shoes. The author also uses the character and different setting to convey confidence and not worry about going to new places such as...... #UCFLAE3414SP21

The 3 Little Pigs/ Los tres cerditos is a TL book retold by John Ducan, illustrated by Wes Ware, and translated by Natalia C. Foce. This story is the classic story of the three pigs. The pigs are trying to build their houses, but the wolf destroys them. The wolf could destroy the brick house, and he was disappointed. At the end of the story, the author adds three pigs are taking the wolf to a fair to cheer him up. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Hi! Fly Guy is a 'Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor award-winning ' RF book by Tedd Arnold. This story is about a boy named Buzz who wanted to find a pet for the amazing pet show. While he is searching for the perfect pet, he finds a fly. He took the fly as his pet and named it Fly Guy. When Buzz took Fly Guy to the pet show, the judge didn't consider the fly a pet, and they said Fly guy was a pest. #UCFLAE3414SP21

How I Became A Spy is an HF book by Deborah Hopkinson. This story is about a boy named Bertie and his dog Little Roo during WWII in London. Bertie is a civil defense volunteer, and while doing his job, he found a coded notebook with important information about a traitor. Bertie, never thought he would become a spy, but through his journey Bertie,..... Continues
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Green Eggs and Ham is a P book by Dr. Seuss. This story is about Sam-I-am trying to convince another character to try green eggs and ham. They go through different settings and adventures where they meet different characters while Sam-I-am keeps trying to persuade the character to try the green eggs and ham. In the end, the character in the story tries the green eggs and ham and loves them. #UCFLAE3414SP21

Winter Wonderland is an NF book by Jill Esbaum. With its cheerful and photograph illustrations, this book conveys a sense of excitement about the cold weather and outdoor adventures. The story teaches about the most magical time of the year, Winter. It describes what Winter is, the climate changes, and activities that are commonly done during Winter.

Also, Winter Wonderland is great for independent reading (IR).
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I chose this book because of the beautiful illustrations and message.