Such a great book about firefighters! Some of the words are in Spanish and are bold within the text. Great source for EL students. In the back the bold Spanish words are list of the English translation. Very informational and very creative.

This NAACP Image award winning and B picture book by Tony Dungy and illustrated by Amy June Bates. Tony writes about his brother Linden who doesn't know what his IT is. The IT would determine what he dreamed about doing. His brother Tony and his family encourage him to have faith and his IT will come to him. This book definitely does center around religion so be careful when presenting this book but would be great for a IR.

This F picture book by Judy Schachner can be used as a RA, RT, and CR. This Siamese cat called Skippyjon Jones likes to imagine himself as other animals. In this book he took the role as a chihuahua and was now called El Skippito. Such an entertaining book with a opportunities to chorally sing and even has some Spanish words. This is only one of many books about Skippyjon Jones. In the link you can find a guide with other books and how to use in

This NF book by Anne Schreiber is great for GR. The pages are full of information with all types of text features. You can easily teach text features while students learn about penguins and supports ESOL 12 by learning two objectives. Some of the pages features a joke about the penguins which I think students will love. There's even a picture glossary great for ELLs. While reading this book, most the information I

This Newbery Award winning F novel book by Bill Brittain. Thaddeus Blinn who came into Coven Tree selling wishes when 4 individuals take the chance. Eventually 3 of the 4 individuals make a wish which does come true but doesn't meet their expectations. Ultimately they all learn a lesson from their wish. The book has a few illustrations that help the reader visualize what's occurring in the book. I think it'll make students think twice.

Rules is a Newbery, Schneider Family and Dorthy Canfield Fisher award winning RF novel by Cynthia Lord. This novel can be used as a LC or SR. Catherine is a 12 year old with a brother (David) with autism wishing she had a normal life. The book captures a lot of raw moments Catherine, her mother, her father, and others encounter with their David. Throughout the book are rules that Catherine makes for David and rules even adults can learn from.

This F picture book by Leo Lionni is great for CR, PR, or RA. There are three selfish frogs who want to claim everything for only themselves. Until, they have to cling to the only thing left; one rock (toad) and themselves. It's sends a great message of sharing and being there for one another. The link is a scholastic lesson plan that includes discussion topics, songs, and craft activities. Use UDL1.2 and 1.3 to offer visual and auditory options.

The Giver is a Newbery award winning and SF novel by Lois Lowry. Jonas is living in a almost perfect futuristic world. The new path the Chief Elder has chosen for Jonas is one unlike others. He has to face receiving memories not known in his world. This book definitely made me appreciate individual expression. I would use this as a IR or LC https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/teachers/activities/migrated-files-in-bod...

This Caldecott Honor book is a HF and B picture book written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mary Grandpré. A RA would be necessary because the vocabulary is complex. Vasya Kandinsky is one the of the first abstract artist who didn't start off as an artist. As I was reading the book about this little Russian boy who always did the right thing. He didn't follow his passion because it wasn't proper. I was intrigued and then after reading

This HF Caldecott Honor picture book by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis would be great for a GR. This book takes place in the war time, early 1900s, when colored women were allowed to work while men were at war. Ada Ruth is a young girl who's mother goes to work and leaves her behind with her grandma. She has to anxiously wait; where they aren't able to hear from her and even though the days go by it doesn't get easier.

The Wonderful Book is a F picture book by Leonid Gore. There's a book in the forest and all these creatures one by one find it and don't know exactly what it is. So each of them find a way to use it until a boy comes and knows it's a book and knows it's made to be read. This book can teach children how to use and care for books in the classroom. Perfect for a RA, RT, and S. The resource is a lesson plan for a RA and visual templates about taking

This F picture book by Mo Willems is a Caldecott Honor Book. This is one of many books about a pigeon who does everything he can and yet nothing goes his way. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Is just as comical as the rest of the books by this author. Once kids start reading this book they'll want to read the other and can be perfect for AS and RA. You truly fall in love with the pigeon and can even relate sometimes.

This HF picture book by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie is a Correta Scott King and Caldecott award winning. For all the right reasons so, the book pops of vibrant colors. The story is told in poetic form about how slaves counted down the day where they were able to celebrate the freedom they have. The book also contains a foreword and a authors note about the history behind Congo Square. What I took away from this

The Three Pigs is a TL and Caldecott winning picture book written and illustrated by David Wiesner. This would be a fun book to do a DR and RT. Everyone knows the classic story about the Three Little Pigs, the wolf asked to come in but when the pigs say no, the wolf blew the houses down. He blew so hard the pigs flew out the page. The pigs find themselves in other stories we all know. Great book to connect to with other texts. Such a fun book!

Paul Bunyan is a TL picture book, a tall tale retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg. This book is a must RA funny twist that kids will enjoy. Paul Bunyan travels through our country with his friendly blue ox named Babe. Paul faces many jobs he has to tackle but never stops. The illustrations go above and beyond with detail that you can't miss out.

Fly Guy Presents Sharks is a NF and F picture book by Tedd Arnold great for GR. This fun picture book of a boy and his pet fly visiting the aquarium. During their field trip they learn about all types of facts about sharks. I love how each page has visuals, different backgrounds, very appealing to the eye, and filled with information.

This F picture book by Kevin Henkes can be used for RA and RT. Shelia Rae isn't afraid of anything and constantly tells herself she is brave and fearless. Her sister Louise is not like Shelia Rae. Until one day the tables turn. This adorable book shows that you can brave and scared too. In the picture I included the Shelia Rae in my life, my sister.

This P book are full of poems by Jack Prelutsky and drawings by James Stevenson. A Pizza the Size of the Sun is the first poem followed with a variety of poems of all shapes, sizes, and themes. From a poem about wrestling a octopus to Dan the Invisible Man who got a tan but you can't see. Each poem has a drawing that helps aid with imagery. Kids will relate to a lot of them and have fun reading them all. At least I did!

Wonder is a RF novel by R. J. Palacios is a New York Times bestseller, that can be used for IR and LC. August Pullman, the main character, was born facial deformity and for the first time is going to middle school. Wonder teaches the hardships and life lessons August goes through. Teaching the reader the meaning of being kind. The link is the trailer to Wonder and can help introduce the book to students. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiK1gQKgK8

A HF novel by Sharon M. Draper perfect for LC or IR. Stella is an eleven year old, who along with her community, faces the Ku Klux Klan appearance. Enduring multiple social injustices, Stella's family and her community work together to overcome challenges as one. Sharon M. Draper novel is page turner with strong messages of courage. I would use UDL 3.1 to activate prior knowledge about the history during 1932.

This B picture book by Doreen Rapport, illustrated by Bryan Collier is a Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award winning book. Sharing the life of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life of how he used his Big Words to make a difference in history. Martin's Big Words also, discusses some important historical events. This picture book would be great as RA and GR. Using the link attached provides guiding questions and includes the "I Have a Dream" speech.