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I Love You the Purplest
by Barbara Joosse
Recommended for grades 3 and up
by Josie, teacher
I loved reading this book to my two boys Bennett & Connor because it represents two individual boys and a mother's love for their individual strengths and characteristics. The book also has beautiful word choice and illustrations. |
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The Very Busy Spider
by Eric Carle
Recommended for ages 0-5
by Ellen, teacher
Preschoolers love the repetition! I modified the words a little to make it work for my goals, and the students ALWAYS loved it! They would request it over and over again. |
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Bark, George
by
Jules Feiffer
Recommended for PreK-2nd grade
by Linda, librarian
I love reading this beautifully simple, yet hilarious story to preschool and kindergarten children. They are instantly captivated by the bold line drawings, and the repetitive language allows them to actively participate in the telling. George's puzzling predicament never fails to elicit lots of giggles! |
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The Twin Princes by Tedd Arnold
Recommended for grades Pre-1
by Sally, librarian
This book is clever, inspirational and shares a message without being didactic. |
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Pleasing the Ghost
by Sharon Creech
Recommended for grades 2-5
by Diane, librarian and teacher
Creech's use of language and how she plays with the language of Danny's aphasic uncle adds a suttle layer of thought to the interesting happenings of the book. |
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Caps for Sale
by Esphyr Slobodkina
Recommended for ages 4-6
by Jan, librarian and teacher
It is so fun to imitate the sound of the monkeys and the voice of the peddler. The children enjoy participating in the read aloud. |
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Burt Dow, Deep Water Man
by Robert McCloskey
Recommended for ages 8-12
by Mary Ann, librarian
The language is alliterative and onomatopoetic. The word choice is playful and easily conveys the story to create a mental DVD of the scene. |
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Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
Recommended for grades Pre-2nd
by Holly, librarian and teacher
Small children love the sheer terrror evoked by Max's
defiance. They also are entranced by Maurice Sendak's illustrations. |
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The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Recommended for grade 3
by Lynette, parent
You wanted to root and cheer on the characters!
Recommended for grade 3
by Doris, teacher |
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Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
Recommended for grades Pre-5th
by Kirsten, librarian
I am the children's librarian so I have an affinity for books set in libraries! The story is not only humorous but touching and I have read it to everyone from preschool to 5th grade, it is always a hit for both boys and girls. |
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One More Bunny (board book)
by Rick Walton
Recommended for ages 18-36 months
by Megan, parent
This book has counting and rhyming galore! The repetition of the phrase "here comes one more bunny" on each page makes my little one giggle. |
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Where the
Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
Recommended for grades 4-6
by Sharon, teacher
His descriptions paint pictures. There are parts that make you cry, no matter how tough you are!
Recommended for grades 4-5
by Sue, teacher
Kids love listening to this book. It is a classic story about loyalty and a child who has a goal. Usually the teacher can't read it without crying! |
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Recommended for grades K-3
by Carolyn, librarian
Caterpillars are fascinating. This book brings the real and the fiction together in a beautifully illustrated story.
Recommended for grades K-2
by Sharleene, child
Because I grew up with this book! |
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Stolen Children
by Peg Kehret
Recommended for grades 3 and up
by Kathie, librarian, teacher and parent
Students love to listen to this story and form the characters in their head! Great story for all students who babysit!
Recommended by Payton, age 10
it's a thrilling and mystery story
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Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
Recommended for grades 5-7
by Deanna, librarian, teacher and parent
I always read to 5th graders. Often our read aloud time with picture books is short with this grade and they so love this story. It is a story filled with hope and promise and real-life issues. |
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The Miraculous Journey
of Edward Tulane
by Kate DeCamillo
Recommended for grades 2-6
by Angie, librarian, teacher and parent
Edward Tulane is the most dynamic read aloud both for the reader and for the listeners! Edward is a stuffy China rabbit, who one day discovers that he's been sent on an unexpected journey... to unforeseen destinations... he ends up in the company of many extremely unusual characters... and in the end, he finds himself in the most unimaginable place! It's a journey you'll never forget! Edward Tulane is a story that will linger in the hearts of children of all ages! |
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The Pearl
by John Steinbeck
Recommended for all ages
by Rebekah, age 11
its interesting to read
Recommended for age 15
by Mallory, age 15
Because its fun
Recommended for ages 9-11
by Gabrielle, age 14
Recommended for 8th grade
by Mark, age 14 |
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Babushka's Doll
by Patricia Polacco
Recommended for grades K-3
by Lana, librarian
The kids love it when I use a "whiny" voice for the doll. It has a good lesson in it for the kids.
Recommended for grade 5
by Mei Ting, age 10
Recommended by Chrystal, teacher |
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