“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.”
“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.
so-soGraphic 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.“
bailedHansel 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.'
bailedLon Po Po is a folktale because it comes from traditional Chinese oral storytelling, passed down through generations before being written. It has a timeless, place-less quality, with children, a wolf, and a simple village setting rather than specific historical details. Like many folktales, it uses talking animals and disguises to teach a moral lesson—in this case, the importance of caution, cleverness, and working together to outsmart danger.
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”
bailedGoldilocks and the Three Bears feels like a fairy tale because it has talking animals, a timeless “once upon a time” kind of setting, a simple repeating pattern with the porridge, chairs, and beds, and it teaches a clear lesson about respecting others‘ things…
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!“
pick2003 🏆😒😻😢🥹🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩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.“
pick2011🩷😶🌫️🤑😘🥲🤨🤓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 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
pick2006🤓 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.
so-sothe 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.
pick2020 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.“
bailedThis 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
I would use this around earth day and talk with students about how to make our earth better.
so-soI 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 .
pickThis 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 hope I can use this in my classroom as it is lighthearted and fun and could make a fun craft.
pickThis books illustrations were very similar to creepy carrots but they are more gooey. the depth and perception draws you in.
2017
I can see myself using this book in the fall around harvest time and have the students infer and draw conclusions around the imagery
pickThis book was a super cute story about a bunny named peter that was being haunted by some creepy carrots. The pictures were taken after the movie styles in old fashioned filmed. it really took them to life.
When you go owling you don't need words or warm or anything but hope.“
In the classroom, it works beautifully for lessons on imagery, patience, and making connections between text and illustration.
panOwl Moon is a gentle, poetic story about a child and father going owling on a quiet winter night. Jane Yolen‘s lyrical language captures the stillness of nature, while John Schoenherr‘s illustrations create a peaceful, magical atmosphere.
“TAKE COURAGE! I must keep the black snake away / From my village's water. I must rally my people together“
I could use this for earth day as a lesson starter. The lyrical text and stunning artwork capture both the urgency and the hope behind the message. In the classroom, this book can spark meaningful discussions about environmental responsibility, activism, and respect for Indigenous voices.
panWe Are Water Protectors is a powerful and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the importance of protecting our environment, especially water. Inspired by Indigenous-led movements, it teaches children that they, too, have a role in caring for the Earth.
“Now, my little chicken,” said Papa, “you must try not to interrupt.”
In the classroom, this book is a great way to introduce lessons on patience, respect, and being a good listener. Kids laugh at the humor but also recognize themselves in Little Chicken, making it both entertaining and meaningful.
