3-5 Picture Books

                                    

This Caldecott award winner is a fascinating read that invites a young reader into the life of a slave and the role of music in the African American village communities. Based on a true oral story and with delightful illustrations, one is invite, educated and stunned by the reality of times of slavery.

                                     
Who doesn't love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? Based on a true story, this book explains to students the history of some of the balloons in the parade. This would be a great asset when teaching a lesson on occupations and the hard work that goes into an event.



                                          

This is a classic book, but one that deserve to be noted again and again. Perfect for lessons on growing up and the process of sacrificial giving. What a great tool to also teach children the deep love of Christ!!

K-2 Books

                                       
What a wonderful book by the lovable Dr. Seuss. This book could be used to humoresly teach children about imagination and the world.

                                               
In this award winning novel, readers jump into the life of little girl who lives in the inner city. Readers are invited on her journey of what beauty is in the world around her. This book can be used to appropriately introduce students to the inner city world.



                                   
Take an adventure with the cunning pig as he outsmarts the fox! In this book, a child is invited to look at the cunning mind of the pig and the deception he portrays. This could create great conversation regarding trust and friendship.

                                          
A visually stimulating and interactive book! This would give student's the opportunity to understand the size and dimensions of animals they know. Great for lessons on size and animals!

       

When celebrating the role of grandparents or when teaching the dynamics of a family tree, this Caldecott award winner would fit perfectly! Through intentional illustrations and an endearing and relatable story, a reader is invited into the relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents 

A classic Mo Williams, this funny and endearing story invites the reader to imagine the absurd. This would be a great addition to a lesson on occupations, animals or dreaming.








An engaging story on bravery in the midst of loneliness, this endearing story as told by Miriam Moss is captivating for a young audience. After reading, this would be the perfect book in personal reading time because of the tactile pages!



This fun story is an ecentric yet appropraite adventure. Perfect for talkign through family realtionships and what it means to be similar, but also different from your family. This would be a great introduction