This was a fun book that taught about exploration and acceptance. The language was very easy to read and I think kids in my class would enjoy it.
Published 2016
Speculative fiction

This was an interesting book with some neat illustrations. I think it is a good book but another one that some kids may not be able to engage with a whole lot.
Published 1995
Traditional literature

This book was enjoyable but I find it hard to find a meaningful lesson in it. I think it is a fun and humerus read that kids would enjoy but doesn‘t have a lot of literary value.
Published 2008
Traditional literature

This is a very simple book but the illustrations are very pretty. I enjoyed reading this book and I think some younger children would too but I also think some students may find it boring.
Published 1962
Traditional literature

This story is always fun and I find that children of all ages seem to enjoy it. It is very engaging and entertaining.

This is a book that I had never heard of but wasn‘t one of my favorites. It didn‘t pull me in as much as many others in this sections did.

This book is great for kids of all ages as it retells a classic in a fun way while also containing repetition and personification. I really enjoyed this version of th story.

This is a very emotional version of a classic story. It talks about acceptance and identity which I enjoyed. Overall I think most versions of this story are good and this one is no exception.
Published 2005
Traditional literature

This is a fun retelling with great illustrations. It is very engaging and would be good for young children to teach about being cautious and aware of surroundings.

This is another classic that I have heard many versions of. I like this one as it teaches about respecting others things and boundaries. I could see this being great for a lot of different situations.
Published 1983
Traditional literature

This is a classic that is always fun to read different versions of. This one has some humor and would be engaging for young kids.

This was such a fun read as I didn‘t know this was a book. I think kids would find it very fun to read and it has a fun playful feel. It teaches about imagination and pushing towards one‘s dreams.
Published 1978
Speculative fiction

This is a book that I think a lot of people would enjoy but I didn‘t so much. The fact that it‘s wordless is not for everyone and I could see some students disliking that. The illustrations are good though and it‘s super creative.
Published 2013
Speculative fiction

This is a fun book that I know from experience is entertaining for kids. They love the thought of their crayons coming to life and the use of personification is very fun. It gives a good lesson on perspective which I also really like.
Published 2013
Speculative fiction

I always enjoy books about acceptance and this book was no exception. I liked the silliness of the book and think kids would find it humerus.
Published 2012
Speculative fiction

I really enjoyed the message of this book which I was surprised to see from an older book. It challenges gender norms and emphasizes problem solving which I enjoy.

This is a fun book that I enjoyed but it was a bit more boring than I thought it would be. It talks about creativity and storytelling and may be enjoyable for others but was not my favorite.

This is a great book with historical elements as well as speculative fiction. It follows a boy who wants to become an astronaut but is afraid of the dark, but he overcomes this fear. I love the lesson of embraces one‘s dreams and persevering.
Published 2016
Speculative fiction

This book had lots of themes that would be good for kids of any age. In the book a child goes to mars and meets an alien. It teaches not to judge books by their cover and has some great illustrations as well as humor.
Published 2017
Speculative fiction

This is a great book to show how different perspectives can change things a lot. It is about a dog who comes to earth for the first time and is shocked by the new world. It is a very fun book and can teach kids a good lesson.
Published 2021
Speculative fiction

This book was good and could help get readers more engaged in reading. It has themes of imagination and creativity which is super important for young kids.
Published 2017
Speculative fiction

I love this book and think it would be great for a younger classroom to teach about the value of sharing. The illustrations are great and I think younger kids would enjoy them a lot, and even some older kids.
Published 1992

This book is very touching and I personally enjoyed it. I worry that children who might not have great relationships with their parents might not connect to it so much but I could also see it having the opposite effect with some students. Overall I thought the theme of unconditional love was great and well written.
Published 1942
Picture book

While I remember reading this book a long time ago I had forgotten about it and I‘m glad that I revisited it. It is a beautiful story and it discusses a feeling that many children might deal with everyday. I think it gives the reader a sense of reassurance.
Published 1993
Picture book

I have always loved this book and the message that it teaches children. It uses repetition and language that any age child can understand and learn from. I love that it teaches perseverance and believing in one‘s self
Published 1930
Picture book

This is a good book for teaching about self expression and being yourself. I think children can relate to Olivia a lot and I like there book a lot.
Published 2000
Picture book

This is another book that is a classic and I have always enjoyed. The themes of being environmentally friendly is great for children to hear, and like most Seuss books, there are a lot of literary elements that children can learn from.
Published 1971
Picture book

The pigeon books are always a hit with younger children as they are usually funny and goofy. Like many of them though, this book is very repetitive and doesn‘t have a lot of literary focus. It is good for a quick read sometimes but not great for teaching especially older students
Published 2003
Picture book

I have always loved Eric Carle illustrations as I find they can turn a somewhat bland book into something much bigger. This book is great as it is very simple and can be read to younger children, but also teaches literary elements like rhyming. Great book.
Published 1967
Picture book

This is another great book that I have always enjoyed. It has themes of sacrifice and helping others for nothing in return. The book is very deep but can be understood at any age which makes it great to teach children that they can help others without being repaid.
Published 1964
Picture book

This book is a classic that I think children will enjoy joy forever. It deals with emotion, adventure, and exploration in a way that is very intriguing for the reader. I love this book and think it‘s engaging and inspiring for kids.
Published 1963
Picture book

This is a good book that has a very interesting story that many kids can relate to as most kids know of Winnie the Pooh. It does a good job at demonstrating friendship and meaningful connections and is overall a good book.
Published 2015
Caldecott winner

I really enjoyed this book and feel that children can learn a lot from it. It tells of an inspiring story of Jean-Michel Basquiat who was a great artist. It teaches to embrace uniqueness and creativity which is so important for young children.
Published 2016
Caldecott winner

This book is very interesting as it has no words. It still conveys the message of compassion in a very unique way. I enjoyed this book and think it could be great for certain classrooms but some groups of students may find it boring.
Published 2017
Caldecott winner

Although I enjoyed this book I don‘t know if it would make a great real aloud for my specific class. It has themes of solitude and the passing of time, and I feel some kids would love this but others may find it boring. Overall it was a good book but wouldn‘t be a great real aloud for some classes.
Published 2018
Caldecott winner

This is the first book that I reviewed that discusses African American history and culture. It does a great job at explaining the struggles of African American people through throughout history. Overall it is a very informative book that would be great in any classroom.
Published 2019
Caldecott winner

This book has a great theme of environmental awareness which I think it super beneficial to teach kids about at a young age. It emphasizes the importance of limiting pollution and creating clean water and overall is a great book.
Published 2020
Caldecott winner

This book has a lot to do with family connection and cultural identity. It follows a young girl who discovers to embrace her own heritage. Overall I really enjoyed this book and plan to use it in my classroom one day.
Published 2021
Caldecott winner

Big is a book that discusses individuality which can be very difficult for elementary age children. It is a very sweet book that I enjoyed reading and I think the uplifting message about being unique is great for kids to hear.

Great book for demonstrating what it means to be a good friend and would be great for younger grades.

This book had lots of great illustrations that were very vibrant. It does a great job at demonstrating the theme of friendship which is great for younger grades.
Published 2022
Caldecott winner

“The archduke hurled the box out of the window and shouted, ‘little girl, I curse you with my family‘s curse! You will never be happy again!”, but, it turned out she was”

This book would be great for teaching confidence and independence and does a great job at showing the importance being content with yourself.

This book was super cute and I enjoyed the lesson it taught. It is very easy to understand and flows really nicely.