Robyn Myers: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Introduction:
I am currently a 28 year old stay at home mom. I go to school full time and have not yet started teaching. I dont have my
heart set on any particular grade that I would like to teach. I feel that at any grade level or age, I will be able to make a great impact.
My goal for reading 30 childrens books this semester is to hopefully find a few new authors that I will fall in love with. I
hope to also learn more about the different types of books that are out there and find fun, interesting and educational ways to
incorporate them into my classroom. I want my students to be able to find books and read books that can open their imagination and
allow them to create a whole new world. Do you know the four most powerful words in the English language? They are once upon
a time, (Johnson 2009). Both children and adults are reminded of fantasy and imagination when they hear these four little words. It
is amazing the effect that words and reading can have on someone.

Children who do not learn to read well early in school are more likely to fail subjects later in school, (Johnson 2009). I plan to read
to my students every day. In order to get their attention they must be books that grab their attention and they can relate too. In
choosing my books, I am looking for books that have won awards and can be found on a childs must read list. I am looking for books
with catchy titles and bright colorful pictures that will first attract the reader and encourage and motivate them to pick it up and read it.

Reflection:
Everything about this process was new to me. I have never thought so deeply about the different ways I could incorporate books into
my classroom. I hear teachers say all the time that there is not enough time with the FCAT to teach Science and History; however,
after seeing the variety of books that are out there, there is really no reason not to. I was surprised at how many books are available
for teachers to use. Teachers have the ability to teach Science and History while teaching students what they need to know for the
FCAT. Some of my favorite books from this experience are Where the Wild Things Are, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and You Read to Me,
Ill Read to you. In the future, I think I would love to have more time to sit in the library and start reading books one after another. I
think it would be great to be able to spend hours in the library reading childrens books, making a list of the different lessons I could
create from them! Also, I felt a little limited having to stick with certain genres, but I came to understand the importance of it! I will
definitely be keeping and using this list in my classroom one day. I will also have my upper grade level students create one as well. I
feel that it would be a good way to get them reading and learning about different genres of books, just as I did!
 Title, Author, Theme Personal Response to the Book Classroom Use
Copyright Summary
Genre, Pages Awards
Picture Books primary general, Sci or SS focus
Where The Wild Theme: Adventure This book is full of imagination. I believe In the classroom, I plan to use
Things Are Summary: A young boy gets in that that this book gives children the chance this book as a Readers Theater.
By: Sendak, Maurice trouble and sent to his room. In to let their imagination go wild. What could I think it would be great to have
Grade: K-3 his room, everything transforms be better than having your bedroom turn the students act out scenes from
Copyright: 1963 into a special place full of Wild into a forest!? the book. This will allow the
Genre: Picture Book Things where he gets to become students to work together and
# of Pages: 38 the King of the Wild Things. work on people skills as well.
Awards: The Caldecott Medal
Have the students rewrite the
story by working in small
groups together, and then have
them present it in front of the
class.
7x9=Trouble Theme: Math-Multiplication This book is an easy read. There are a few I feel this would be a good
By: Mills, Claudia Summary: Wilson is in 3rd pictures in the book that give it character. reading book to read to the
Grade: Grade: 4th grade and having a terrible time It is broken up into chapters and easy to class before starting to learn
5th learning his multiplication facts. follow. What I like about this book is that it multiplication tables. So, I
Copyright: 2002 Just before the weekend started, does consist of multiplication tables would read this book to the class
Genre: Picture Book Wilsons teacher sent him home throughout the book. Also, many students as a hook. There are 10
# of Pages:103 with a letter to his parents will be able to relate to the nervousness and chapters. During the week of
encouraging them to help him struggle that Wilson is facing learning his learning multiplication facts, I
study for his times tables. multiplication facts. This book would be a would read 2 chapters a day
Wilson is on a deadline now to good literature book to integrate math into. before starting the lesson.
pass the test.
Awards: N/A
Fantastic Mr. Fox Theme: Determination I loved this book. So many different ideas This book will definitely be a
By: Roald Dahl Summary: 3 farmers try to fight
Grade: 6-8th off Mr. Fox from stealing their
Copyright: 2007 food. Does Mr. Fox and his
Genre: Picture Books family stand a chance next to the
# of Pages: 96 farmers who are trying to dig
them out of their hole?
Awards: N/A
Passage to Freedom: Theme: History/Courage
The Sugihara Story Summary: Hiroki asks his
By: Ken Mochizuki government to write visas for the
Grade: K-2nd Jews to escape from the Nazis.
Copyright: 1997 They dont listen to him, but he
Genre: Picture Book is not willing to give up!
# of Pages: 32 Awards: N/A
Just A Dream Theme: Science/
By: Chris Van Pollution/Recycling
Allsburg Summary: Walter refuses to
Grade: 2nd 5th pick up trash and later has a
Copyright: 1990 dream about the Earth becoming
ran through my head while I was reading it.
I cant believe it took me this long to finally
read it.
I fell in love with this book. It is a book to
show children that we may be different on
the outside, but inside we are all the same
fighting for the same thing, wanting the
same thing. Hiroki saves the lives of
thousands of people. This book will teach
students that they can make a difference
while learning history at the same time.
I loved this book. The illustrations are
absolutely amazing. The story line is just as
good! The age for this book is 7-10 but I
feel that it could be used from 6-13. This
book is a great read aloud to any classroom.
must have for my classroom.
I will use this book for
Literature circles. I feel the
students would have a lot of fun
reading it with each other and
predicting the different
outcomes. It is an easy read so I
feel that Middle age students
wont have a problem reading it.
I would also have the students
get in groups and rewrite and
illustrate a chapter from the
book and then put the book
together as a class.
This book will be great to use in
the beginning of a history lesson
about being different, making
choices that affect the
community not just yourself.
Also, for upper elementary
grades, it is a great story to teach
about Jews and Nazis.
I would incorporate this book
into a lesson plan that involved
recycling, littering or pollution.
I feel it would be a great hook
to begin a lesson. And read
Genre: Picture over polluted. This dream aloud the book to the classroom.
Book/Science terrifies him to death and he
# of Pages: 48 makes serious changes about After reading the book, I would
littering. have the students brainstorm
Awards: N/A and create a plan of action as to
how they could clean up their
street, school, neighborhood or
community.
Traditional Literature Folk Tale, Myth, Epic, Multicultural Cinderella
Fables Of Aesop Theme: Animals/Fables/Folk I loved this book. It is full of fables with At the beginning I would ask the
By: Arnold Lobel Tale morals at the end of each story. I believe students if they were familiar
Grade: Summary: This book is filled that these fables are humorous and can be with morals and fables. Then, I
Copyright: 1980 with a variety of folk tales. Each life changing. would read 2 or 3 of the fables to
Genre: Folk has an accompanying moral at the students and ask them
Tales/Fables the end of the story for extra fun. questions about the stories and
# of Pages: 38 Awards: N/A what they feel the morals at the
end mean. At the end, I would
have the students read some of
the fables to each other and last,
I would have the students write
and illustrate a fable with a
moral of their own.
Rapunzel Theme: Folktale This book never gets old. It brought me This will definitely be one of the
By: Paul O. Zelinsky Summary: This book is a retell back to my childhood and I believe that books that I use to teach my
Grade: K-3rd of the original. Rapunzel is kept children will fall in love with this book! students about fairytales.
Copyright: 2002 imprisoned in a tower and hopes First, I would call the students to
Genre: Folk Tale to get out. the floor and read it to them. I
# of Pages: 48 Awards: Newbery Medal think it would be neat to use a
Velcro picture board to sort of
bring the characters to life.
Next, I would have the students
 write their own fairy tale or a
sequel to Rapunzel.
A Mexican Theme: Multicultural / Princess This book is extremely similar to modern -Group the students together or
Cinderella Story: Summary: Adelita loses her day Cinderella. I feel this is a great they can work individually.
Adelita father and is forced out of her example as to how an author can recreate a Have them read a fairy tale and
By: DePaola, Tomie room into the attic where she is story without losing the main point of the rewrite it into the own words.
Grade: K-5th to serve her stepmother and 2 story is. This will cover writing and
Genre: Multicultural stepsisters. She meets the prince sequencing, etc
Cinderella at a ball and leaves before he can
Copyright: 2004 find out who she really is.
# of Pages: 40 Awards: N/A

Modern Fantasy: ( primary, intermediate, upper)

Simons Book Theme: Picture Book I really enjoyed this book. I think it is a Sequencing of events-The
By: Drescher, Henrik Summary: This is a book about great book to bring a childs imagination to students could make sentence
Grade: K-3rd a young boy who begins to life. A young boy started to write a book strips and list the sentences in the
Copyright:1983 illustrate a book that he is and while he was sleeping the pages came order that they happened.
Genre: Fantasy writing. When he goes to sleep, to life.
# of Pages: 36 the book, paper, pens, ink and Cause and effect- This book can
monster all come to life. be used to teach students cause
Awards: N/A and effect.
The Miraculous Theme: Journey I fell in love with this book and the Since this is a long book, I would
Journey of Edward Summary: This is the story of a characters. It brought me back to the have the students do a character
Tulane Rabbit named Edward Tulane Velveteen Rabbit. My 2nd grade teacher walk. Have them give details
By: DiCamillo, Kate who lives in Egypt with Abilene. read the book to the class and had to have about ea Abilene and Edward.
Grade: 4th -5th They were the best of friends her assistant finish reading it because she What characteristics do they
Copyright: 2009 until one day Edward got lost. started crying. have? Personalities? Flaws?
Genre: Fantasy This love story of Edward and I feel this book would be great for children Do you compare with either one
# of Pages: 224 Abilene will take you on an in the fact that it will take them on a journey or are you different? How?
incredible journey on finding where they will fall in love, cry and in the Book Report
lost love and all the adventures end find happiness. Its a book that I feel I would also have the students
 in between. many children will be forever changed from set up an interview with at least
Awards: N/A reading. 5 questions that they would ask
either character Or interview
the author.
Holes Theme: Friendship/Adventure This was both a good book and a movie. I -For this book I would definitely
By: Sachar, Louis Summary: A young boy named think this book would be an appropriate way form literature circles. I feel too
Grade: 5th 6th Stanley gets sent to a boys to have students comparing and contrasting many times students try to avoid
Copyright: 2000 detention center. While there he and Asking questions. reading chapter books, but
Genre: Fantasy and the other boys are to dig a Its a great way to introduce the students to having them perform literature
# of pages:232 hole every day exactly 5 feet fantasy. Get them using their imagination. circles will give each of them a
wide and 5 feet deep. Stanley job to do and they will have to
soon realizes that digging holes read the book.
isnt so much a punishment as it
is the warden searching for Since the book is a movie now, I
something that he is hoping the would have the students read the
boys will uncover through book, then watch the movie. I
digging. would have them write a page on
Awards: Newbery Medal, similarities or differences. If
National Book Award, Boston they havent seen the movie,
Globe-Horn book award, asked them if they feel the
Christopher Award for Juvenile director did a suitable job in
Fiction, Bulletin Blue Ribbon, casting the characters. Are they
School Library Journal Best the same on screen as they were
book of the year and several in the book?
more.
Poetry Books (primary, intermediate, upper)
You Read to Me, Ill Theme: Poetry I heard a lot of good things about this book I will definitely incorporate this
Read To You Summary: A collection of short before ever actually reading it. I was not a book into my classroom. There
By: Hoberman, Mary poetry that allows two people bit disappointed in it. I was at the park are a couple of different ways to
Ann the chance to read poetry reading it and met an 8 year old girl who use it!
Grade: K-3rd together. asked me about it and then read it with me. - Pair up the students and assign
Copyright 2001 Awards: N/A She really enjoyed it as well and confirmed them each a poem. Let them
Genre: Poetry its future use in my class! After reading this read it with each other several
# Pages: 36 book, I actually went out and purchased it times. Afterwards they can
for my future classroom. perform it for the class.
-I will use this book to help
students practice their fluency.
- This would also be a good book
to read together with the
student.
-After reading this book, I feel it
would be a great opportunity to
let two students work together
to create and write their own
read together poem.
Falling Down the Theme: Poetry I immediately fell in love with this book. -I would have the students create
Page Summary: This book is full of a Being a poet myself, I plan to incorporate their own Falling off the Page
By: Georgia Heard variety of poetry that falls poetry into my classroom on a regular basis. poetry book.
Grade: 4th - 5th write off the page. This book is This book provides many opportunities to -Students could pair off and take
Copyright: 2009 sure to encourage children to incorporate poetry and not just through turns reading the poems to each
Genre: Poetry love reading poetry and reading and write, but acting as well. other.
# of Pages: 48 encourage them to write! -I would have the students act
Awards: N/A out some of the poems.
Oh The Places Theme: Journey/Life/Poetry This is my all time favorite book. There are -I would have the students
Youll Go Summary: This book is about so many different ways to use this book in choral read this book. Then I
By: Dr. Suess the journey that we take in life. the classroom, out of the classroom, at would have them get in groups
Grade: 5-7th The ups and the downs and homeAnd I dont feel that there is a set and talk about the new words
Copyright: 1990 everything in between. age that this book is good for. It can be read that they read and what they
Genre: Poetry Awards: N/A to a child about to begin Kindergarten or believe they mean in the context
# of Pages: 56 College! that they were used.
-I would have the students
compare this book to a
 significant moment in their life
and write their own poem.

Realistic Fiction: (primary, intermediate, upper)

Hair For Mama Theme: Love/Strength This book is a realistic fiction book. This -I would use this book to teach
By: Tinkham, Kelly Summary: A young boys little boy is so worried about his mom that the students about Cancer.
Copyright: 2007 mother has cancer and loses her he shaves his own hair so that he can give it (Health Lesson).
Grade: K-3rd hair due to her Chemo. He to her. This book shows love, life, and -I would also use this book to
Genre: Realistic spends the book trying to find problem solving. teach the students about
Fiction hair for his mama. It is right problems/solutions.
# of Pages: 32 before their annual family photo.
Will he find hair for his mama in
time for the picture?
Awards: N/A
Dear Mr. Henshaw Theme: Friendship I absolutely love this book. Reading the -I would love to spend a couple
By: Cleary, Beverly Summary: Henry Huggins letters that Henry writes to Mr. Henshaw weeks reading this book to the
Grade: 4th 5th move and is now the new kid in makes the book personal. I feel that it class in the morning or at the end
Copyright: 1983 school. He gets bullied by a kid creates a strong connection between Henry of the day. I feel it would be a
Genre: Realistic in school. When the teacher has and the reader. great way to introduce them into
Fiction the students write letters to one pen pals or a way to start an
# of Pages: 134 of their favorite authors, Henry author study. I would have the
gets a response that changes his students write letters to their
life! favorite author just like Henry
Awards: N/A does.
-Also, I think it would be great to
have the students create their
own book and then have it read
by one of their classmates or a
student in another class and write
the author letters!
Theres a Boy in the Theme: Humor/Self-Confidence
Girls Bathroom Summary: Bradley is a bright
By: Louis Sachar young boy; however, the kids at
Grade: 5th 7th school pick on him and no one
Copyright: 1988 wants to be friends with him
Genre: Realistic because he is so difficult to like.
Fiction Until one day a new school
# of Pages: 208 counselor comes in and helps
Bradley.
Awards: N/A
Understanding Sam Theme: Fiction/Family
By: Clarabelle van Summary: Sam is a young boy
Niekerk living with Aspergers
Grade: K-3rd Syndrome. His family is
Copyright: 2008 annoyed with him until he is
Genre: Realistic finally diagnosed. This story
Fiction shows the strength of a family
# of Pages: 48 when they come together.
Awards: 2010 Dolly Gray
Childrens Lit Award
This book was funny and very real. I think
we all know someone like Bradley in
school. It is a great book for children to
read to learn about self-confidence and
friendships.
This book is amazing. The strength of the
family and them coming together is
heartwarming. Too many children go
undiagnosed. It is important for families to
come together in hard times.
I would use this book in my
classroom to teach students
about bullies, friendships and
change.
I would also assign this book for
literature circles because I feel
the students could gain a lot from
reading it and sharing their views
of the book with each other.
-This book teaches children the
importance of caring and
sticking together. I would
incorporate this book into a
lesson about difference, self,
differences.
-I would read it to the class and
then have the students talk about
what they could do to help Sam!

Historical Fiction (primary, intermediate, upper)

The Door in the Theme: Heroism I feel this is a book that would benefit the This is definitely a book that I
Wall Summary: Robin, the son of a students more if it were read to them. would re-aloud to the class and
By: Marguerite De Knight is to be king one day, Students may be lost, bored and use think-a-louds along the
Angeli, Marguerite until he loses the use of his legs. overwhelmed if they arent given way. At the end of the book, I
Angeli, Ted de Angeli Until, one day he realizes that he background knowledge of the book first. would have the students write 3-
Grade 5-6th can still serve his king and his Since the book is only 120 pages, it would 5 paragraphs. One paragraph is
Copyright: 1998 country without being a knight. be easy to read the book over a week or 2 a summary, one describing what
Genre: Historical Awards: Newbery Medal weeks time. Before reading the book, I they feel the author felt while
Fiction read a ton of positive reviews. In the end, I writing the book, two on what
# of Pages: 128 feel it is a great book and again, one that we the book means to them and how
should read together to prevent any they felt, and the last one on their
confusion or frustration. overall experience of the book
and having it read to them.
Castle Diary Theme: Adventure There are so many thoughts that went This will be one of the first
By: Richard Platt Summary: This book is about through my mind while reading this book. I books that I will use in my
Grade: 4-5th 11 year old Tobias Burgess. love that it has journal entries inside of it. classroom if I ever teach 4th or 5th
Copyright: 2003 Tobias works as a page in his Reading this book I also had the chance to grade.
Genre: Historical uncles castle. While he is there, read Tobiass diary which gave it a very
Fiction he keeps a daily journal. This personal feel. This book is full of Tobys Diary
# of Pages: 128 book is written in a different entries. For this book, I will
dialect from today which gives it have the students start their
that medieval feel. There are own diary/journal. This will be
plenty of colorful illustrations in a good way to get them writing
it as well. and using words that express
Awards: N/A their feelings. They can either
write something about the
chapter that they read and how it
made them feel etcor they can
write about their on personal
experiences.

The way this book is written

would be an appropriate book for
students to read to each other
and discuss each entry
afterwards!
Dinosaurs Before Theme: Suspense/Magic The reason I like this book is that it is part There are so many things I could
Dark (Magic Tree Summary: Jack and his of a series of books, in which the author do with this book or this series of
house #1) younger sister find a tree house does a great job of bringing you back in books.
By: Mary Pope that is filled with books. They time to a certain place. I feel that starting I could read it aloud to the class
Osborn begin reading the books and
Grade: K-3rd wish to see an actual
Genre: Historical Pteranodon. At that point, they
Fiction/Fantasy are sent back in time where they
Copyright: 2008 come face to face with other
# of Pages: 80 scary dinosaurs.
Awards: N/A
The Evolution of Theme: Journey/Self Discovery
Calpurnia Tate Summary: Calpurnias heart is
By: Jacqueline Kelly in science and discovery, while
Genre: Historical her mother is raising her to be a
Fiction woman and housewife.
Grade 4th 8th Calpurnia is encouraged by her
Copyright: 2009 grandfather to continue
# of Pages: 353 experimenting and following her
heart. Calpurnia is on a journey
of self discovery.
Awards: 2011 Beehive Award
Childrens nominee, Newbery
with book 1 in the series and getting the
students involved would open up a whole
new world for them and encourage them to
continue reading books from this series. It
could be read to kindergarteners, but I think
it is appropriate for 1-3rd to read alone. It is
also a good series to get students reading
chapter books for the first time.
This book is now one of my favorite books.
It is on my list of books to buy when I start
teaching. Even though the book is 352
pages, I fell in love with Calpurnia and her
grandfather.
and do Think-a-louds.
Have the students read the books
and keep a journal of new words
that they found and have them
define them, which will get them
using a dictionary.
Have the students rewrite their
own alternate ending
I would read this book
throughout a dinosaur unit.
Also, Mary Osborn has a website
where she has created
worksheets and lesson ideas for
each of the books in this series.
Literature Circles.
I would assign the book in
sections. Then I would have the
students keep a diary from
Calpurnias point of view. The
diary will include thoughts that
she may have had, what she did
that day, The students will be
expected to keep a running
Diary that could be used as a
summary of the chapter from
Calpurnias point of view.
 Honor Literature Circles

Have the students write an essay

on how they are similar or
different to Calpurnia. Did they
like her or not? Would they
change the ending of the story?
What do they think happened to
Calpurnia after the book ended?

Non Fiction (primary, intermediate, upper)

Inventions: Great Theme: Inventing I think this is a fun subject for almost any I think this is a great topic to get
Ideas and Where Summary: This book uncovers child. Being a young child, our curious students writing and thinking.
They Come From the steps to inventing, famous minds keep us wondering where things Teaching students the steps of
By: Sarah Houghton inventors throughout history and come from, how they came about and how sequencing (much like the steps
Grade: K-3rd why people invent. they were made! This book answers many of inventing) I would have my
Copyright: 2002 Awards: N/A of those questions. students come up with an
Genre: Non-Fiction invention and write the steps to
# of Pages: 48 creating it, why it needs to be
created and what purpose it will
set.

Linnea in Monets Theme: Art I got really excited when I found this book. Many times children arent
Garden Summary: A young girl gets to I wrote a lesson plan on impressionism and taught how to look at paintings.
By: Cristina Bjork visit Monets garden. This book I wish I would have found this book prior to I think this would be a great
Grade:4-5th is written from her point of view writing it. This is a great book full of book to start off with as a Hook
Copyright: 1987 and is full of pictures from her Monets painting and a great opportunity to and grab the students attention.
Genre: Non-Fiction trip to Paris. She learns all out read aloud and talk to the class about what I would read this book aloud to
# of Pages: 56 impressionism art! to look for in Paintings. the class using think alouds:
 Awards: N/A What do you think the author felt
when he drew this picture? Why
do you think he used the colors
that he used? Do you like the
paintings? How does it make
you feel?
This is a good book to get
students understanding what to
look for when looking at
paintings.
Who Was George Theme: History/Adventure This is a great book to use in teaching I really feel this book will be a
Washington Summary: George Washington students about the first president. I feel that great book to have in my
By: Roberta Edwards was the first president of the the way the author wrote it, will be sure to classroom. Students will learn a
Grade: 5th 6th U.S. This book teaches children keep children interested in the book great deal about who exactly
Copyright: 2009 exactly who he was by taking George Washington was. I will
Genre: Non-Fiction them on an adventure. read this book to the students
# of Pages: 112 Awards: N/A prior to the beginning of a
history lesson on presidents.
After reading the book together
as a class, I will have the
students recreate scenes from the
book that visually teach us about
George Washington.
Groundhog Day Theme: Non Fiction / Holiday I think that any book that explains Holidays The week before Ground Hog
By: Michelle Aki Summary: A colorful book and its origins is excellent. I think we day, I will introduce this book to
Becker filled with facts about Ground celebrate Holidays without explaining the my class Ask them if they know
Grade: K-2nd Hog Day. background behind it! what Ground Hog day is and
Copyright: 2003 Awards: N/A why we celebrate it. What does
Genre: Non Fiction it represent? And then talk to
# of Pages: 32 them about seasons and the
holiday! I would also buy
 accompanying books for the
students.
DIVERSE POPULATIONS (primary, intermediate, upper)
The Rose Horse Theme: Multicultural I really enjoyed this book. It was I would incorporate this book into
By: Deborah Lee Summary: Lily has a little sister that fascinating to learn about the different a history lesson.
Rose is born premature. Lilys mother and Jewish customs. I feel that students
th th
Grade: 5 6 sister go out of town to take her sister would benefit and learn about I would really enjoy reading this
Copyright: 1995 to a hospital. While they are there, different cultures without realizing book to the class 15- 20 minutes a
Genre: Diverse Lilys mother is able to save a tiny that is what was taking place. day. I plan on reading to my
Population babys life by nursing them. While students at least 3 times a week if
# of Pages: 80 they are gone, Lilys aunt gets a I cant every day. I feel that
Jewish calendar to count down the students sometimes need to just
days until she comes home. sit back and listen to a good book.
Throughout the 6 weeks they discuss
Jewish customs and the reasons that After reading the book, I would
they had to leave Kishinev. have the students compare the
Awards: N/A Jewish customs with that of their
own customs.
Before We Were Theme: Multicultural/Courage I fell in love with this book Im not sure how I would
Free Summary: Anita is faced with a immediately. I feel that it is an incorporate this book into my
By: Julia Alvarez decision of a lifetime. Living in the excellent book for children to read. class. There are so many things!
Grade: 4th 5th Dominican Republic, most of her The life of Anita is one of courage and First, this would be a great book
Copyright: 2004 family has immigrated to the US. Her strength. All she wants to do is be free to read to a 4th or 5th grade class
Genre: Diverse and her family are faced with the and this book teaches how courage on a daily basis. It will definitely
Population decision of flying to the U.S and and strength can set you free! keep them interested. I feel if I
# of Pages: 192 leaving everything behind. read it to them afterwards they
Awards: Newbery Medal can write a summary over the
chapter and any thoughts or
feelings that they have. Also any
predictions!
I also feel that this is a great way
 for students to learn about our
freedom and how fortunate we
are!
Black, White, Just Theme: Multicultural/Acceptance I really think this book is a great book -I would use this book during
Right! Summary: A child of a mixed race for children. Many times, children multicultural week.
By: Marquerite W. talks about the differences of her (even adults) are afraid of people that -If I was teaching a Kindergarten
Davol parents and herself and why its ok. are different from us. I believe this class, I think it would be
Grade K-2nd Awards: N/A book will teach children that its ok to appropriate to read to my class.
Copyright: 1993 be different. -Also, for a 2nd grade class, I
Genre: Diverse would read it to my students and
Populations then have them write a story of
# of Pages: 32 how they are different from one
another even if they look the
same and why its ok!
Whoever You Are Theme: Diverse Again, this is another great book that - Again, I would use this book
By: Mem Fox Populations/Acceptance teaches children the power of being during multicultural week.
Grade: K-2nd Summary: This is a book that teaches different (in a good way). This is -I would read it to the class and
Copyright: 2006 children that even though we have another great book for the classroom. talk about the differences that we
Genre: Diverse many differences, there are many have as a class and how they bond
Populations things that bond us together! us together.
# of Pages: 32 Awards: N/A

References

Johnson, Denise. (2009). The joy of childrens literature. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company