Is has become one of my all time favorite books. in Ish, we follow Ramon, who loves to draw. After his older brother rags on his drawings, Ramon reall...moreIs has become one of my all time favorite books. in Ish, we follow Ramon, who loves to draw. After his older brother rags on his drawings, Ramon really looses his self esteem as far as is drawings are concerned, until he finds out that his little sister LOVES them. This is truly a story that I believe could turn a child's whole day around. For every person that brings you down, there's someone to pick you right back up, and I think that's a wonderful lesson to teach children. Their work, no matter how it looks, is valued, and they should be reminded of that often.(less)
The Dot is by the same author who wrote the amazing book, Ish. Again Peter Reynolds helps children build their self esteem through a tremendously enco...moreThe Dot is by the same author who wrote the amazing book, Ish. Again Peter Reynolds helps children build their self esteem through a tremendously encouraging story. What I also love about this book is that so many different topics can be pulled from it: circles, colors, self esteem, and encouragement. This story is another classroom must have!(less)
There's a Wocket in My Pocket is by far one of my favorite children's' book ever! I love reading it out loud to students and seeing their reaction to...moreThere's a Wocket in My Pocket is by far one of my favorite children's' book ever! I love reading it out loud to students and seeing their reaction to all the crazy words they hear. It's a great story that sparks creativity and word play with your children, and the illustrations are classic Dr. Seuss! A true classic.(less)
Such a classic story! The Cat in the Hat is a wonderful rhyming book by the famous Dr. Seuss, and is great for emerging and beginning readers. I also...moreSuch a classic story! The Cat in the Hat is a wonderful rhyming book by the famous Dr. Seuss, and is great for emerging and beginning readers. I also love this book because it encourages children to have an imagination, which is wonderful. Plus I live any story that's about rainy day fun! (reminds me of Olivia and the Haunted Hotel :)(less)
The Harry Potter series is probably my all time favorite series. Though I didn't start reading until middle school, I would imagine children in upper...moreThe Harry Potter series is probably my all time favorite series. Though I didn't start reading until middle school, I would imagine children in upper elementary school are reading the series, and loving it! The characters in the series are ones you feel truly connected to, and the storyline is quite unique. It's been a long time since anything of this caliber has come out, and it will be a series I will always have available in my classroom.(less)
This is such a classic book that every child should read. I remember having the book as a child and reading it over and over again. The creativity and...moreThis is such a classic book that every child should read. I remember having the book as a child and reading it over and over again. The creativity and imagination that Max possess in enviable, and you could only wish to have as much fun as he does. This is a wonderful and encouraging book for children who love to use their imagination! (less)