Chains is a powerful story about a girl surviving slavery during the American Revolution. It‘s emotional, interesting, and helps students understand history through a real person‘s experience.

You can use this book to help students think about freedom, rights, and what life was like for enslaved people. It works well for discussions, character study, or connecting historical events to personal stories.

“I am owned by a man who once gave me my own name.”

You can use this book in the classroom to show students how math connects to real life and why sticking with something matters. It‘s also good for talking about strong role models and encouraging kids, especially girls, to feel confident in math.

it is an inspiring story that shows how Katherine Johnson used her love of math to help NASA. It‘s easy for students to understand and a great book for teaching perseverance and problem-solving

“Katherine loved to count. She counted everything.”

You can use this quote to kick off a discussion about setting and expectations in a story. Students can talk about why the character thinks nothing exciting will happen and then look for how the book proves that wrong.

is a fun book for kids because it has mystery and silly moments set on the moon. Students usually get into it pretty easily, even the ones who don‘t love reading. It‘s also nice for teachers because you can talk about clues, teamwork, and thinking through problems. It‘s just a good, easy pick for a classroom.

“Moon Base Alpha is not a place where anything exciting is supposed to happen.”

I‘d bring this book into the classroom when my students are working on animal research. It would be especially helpful for anyone who picks elephants as their topic.

The Elephant Scientist is written in a way that‘s really straightforward and simple to follow. The ideas are explained clearly, making the science easy to understand. It‘s well-matched to its readers because it uses accessible language and real-life photographs to hold attention. The authors keep it engaging by blending scientific details with their own experiences, which helps readers stay curious and learn more about elephants and how

“As an elephant scientist, she relies on patience and perseverance to identify and measure the social behaviors of the majestic mammal“

“Life, with its rules, its obligations, and its freedoms, is like a sonnet: You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself.”

in the classroom, this book offers opportunities to explore literary analysis, highlighting themes such as resilience and individuality.

Graphic novel:
This book heavily relies on the images for the emotions and actions to be displayed and understood.

I would use this story to do an alternative ending assignment, as it allows children to be creative.

“If you can't see in far enough, then get on this board and I'll push you in. There is plenty of room in the oven. Once you are inside, you can take a good look.“

Hansel and Gretel is a fairy tale because it takes place in a timeless, magical world, features a witch with supernatural powers, and uses fantasy elements like a house made of candy. It follows children on a dangerous adventure, has repeating patterns common in fairy tales, and teaches a clear lesson about courage, cleverness, and overcoming evil.

This book is a great resource for helping young children practice comparing and contrasting. By reading it alongside the original Little Red Riding Hood, students can point out the similarities and differences between the two stories.

'My little jewels,' said the wolf, 'this is your grandmother, your Po Po.'

I would use this to talk about respecting one anothers belongings.:)

“But to tell the truth Goldilocks was one of those naughty little girls who do exactly as they please”

This book is perfect for bus saftey and the end of the day pickup story.

“Hey, can I drive the bus? Please! I'll be careful. I promise!“

2003 🏆😒😻😢🥹🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩This book is a TIMELESS CLASSIC. The way the pidgeon is consistently side eyeing and getting into trouble with the simple thought bubbles that show its emotions is halarious. Not only is it captivating to read but also to look at. I am sat.

THIS WOULD BE A CUTE BOOK TO READ BEFORE A FEILDTRIP. BUT I FEAR IT COULD ONLY BE USED FOR YOUNGER GRADES ——- didn‘t realize all caps can‘t change it lol 🤓

“It was a quiet day at the zoo. But Amos McGee had a cold. And so, instead of going to the zoo, he stayed home in bed.“

2011🩷😶‍🌫️🤑😘🥲🤨🤓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 This book is absolutely amazing. I love the combination of what appears to be real life images as well as the drawings that make it almost lifelike. When I op ned the pages I was drawn in and edited by the features and lines and intricate details. THIS IS SO CUTE

“Food chain: Life in the pond begins with plants”

I would honestly use this in a science lesson and apply it to the lifecycle and habitat of the animals within

2006🤓 The art within is done by watercolors and has many depth as well as lines that draw you in. The use of negative space and details to make you feel as if you were in the water is amazing. I personally felt Captivated.

An amazing art activity could be done while using this book as well as some drawings. i would use it to lead a discussion and have them draw their own place.

“And now, cried Max, let the wild rumpus start!”

the depth and detail within the illustrations were insane. It gives you so much to look at and almost reflect on yourself. In art class we could talk about hatchworking and the intricate detail. 1963

I would use the book to talk about self care and love and how we need to live ourselves.

“She decided to make more space for herself... and was able to see a way out.“

2020 This book is beautifully illustrated and has so much symbolism within the pages. There not only is text but imagery and speach bubbles and shows a little girls emotions just within the pages.

Personally I am not a fan of this book and do not think it would have a place in my classroom. There is not much representation and it just looks old. I know that if I can not personally take the time to read and be interested that my students would also struggle.

“And when the relatives came, the house was full of hugs and laughter.“

This book is a bit older with drawings but shows lots of depth using lines and hatch working. the only thing i‘m not a huge fan of is that there is not much diversity around the images. 1986

“liam spent it preparing for spring”

I would use this around earth day and talk with students about how to make our earth better.

I personally love the way this book is set up because it moves the words and puts them around the images as well as turning the words into images. the photos show depth and detail and take up the whole page. I love the colors and brightness. 2009 Peter Brown

I would use this in my classroom to start the day or just a fun craft or during a lesson about being yourself .

“Now, children, please do not act like wild animals.”

This books pictures are structured then slowly bust out of the bubbles and change as it follows along with the story I personally loved and enjoyed the progression.

“i think they are a little too creepy”

I hope I can use this in my classroom as it is lighthearted and fun and could make a fun craft.