Great Books for Great Kids

Anita said This is the book I give to future moms at baby showers! You will either love it passionately or think it is too quirky! To me it captures the unending love between a mother and her child! Read it yourself and decide!

Anita said A brilliant little CIS figures out a way to save all of his school even after they tease him! This book honors smarts!!!!

Anita said The first book and the best!!!! The illustrations give amazing clues!!! You will love this book and so will your students. The last page gives it away!!!!

Anita said A classic rhyming book that teaches sequencing, colors, animals and reading for early learners who will want to hear it again and again! Use it to encourage students to write their own version!

Anita said Frances will only eat bread and jam. She soon discovers she needs to extend her options... great to get kids to try things

Anita said This iconic rhyming book is magically funny and a must for cultural literacy. It is also a great book to teach reading!!!

Anita said This wonderful box captures a version of a true event whereby a slave mails himself to freedom!!! Important as a means of discussing the desperate need for freedom that motivated this!

Anita said Nothing goes right for Alexander in this tale of woe everyone can relate to.

Anita said What does it feel like to make a decision to look different because of your beliefs.. this book honors the Islamic culture and girls wearing hijabs..essential in our times

Anita said Princess Elizabeth is a fierce and determined hero who comes to see her own worth!!!! This is a spectacular anti- Cinderella culture book!!!!

Anita said This book gently tackles preconceived notions about lions and by definition, about people!

Anita said This sweet book has a mom and her son picking blueberries and a momma bear and her cub doing similar foraging.. and then the littles switch...cute and respectful of animals

Anita said The irrepressible David captures how youngsters see their world!!! Everything is No David!

Anita said This book is so moving and sweet and has a Latina family saving for a new chair for the hardworking mom! It honors working families.

Anita said This book asks the ultimate question...what defines us? Does our outer appearance determine everyone’s expectations? Label us? This simple book says we determine who we are!

Anita said Homelessness is still a reality in our world and this poignant book captures this reality and brings the reader inside that world. I promise you will never forget this book and your students especially those living this will feel vindicated and empathetic

Anita said What can you say about Curious George except it is a must for all children!!!!

Anita said This is the first Strega Nona book and it pairs perfectly with the clip of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia. Kids will love it and make the connections instantly using music film and literature

Anita said Important for city kids to understand that life is different in rural communities

Anita said This book is literally a piece of my heart. You will love it but it is powerful and about losing a loved one. It is thoughtful and moving and kids will relate to it! Please read it first but do not be afraid of it. We need it during these difficult times!

Anita said A biography of young Eleanor Roosevelt whose isolated early life enabled her to develop an empathetic heart and to care for all people!

Anita said This book is a classic that is just culturally icon and fun. It was one of the first books with a feisty female hero

Anita said The courageous and adventurous Miss Rumphius makes a great impact on the world in the way of her own choosing

Anita said This was the first Chris Van Allsburg book I read and I christened it kids Twilight Zone in a really gentle and fun way! It is the perfect introduction to an author study around this unique writer!

Anita said This book speaks volumes about a child who does not fit a stereotypical gender role! Oliver loves to dance and when he performs in a recital he is labeled a sissy! But his love and friends sustain him and he triumphs. We still need this message!

Anita said This wonderful book is full of math language and mixed up concepts that kids and adults will love. It can be the source of dozens and dozens of lessons!

Anita said This wonderful book encourages everyone to appreciate the simple things in life and the value of helping and supporting others!

Anita said Based on an incident in her own life and the song she wrote about it, Dolly Parton chronicles how her coat made her a target for teasing and how she dealt with it!

Anita said What happens when a student does not fit the mold! This spectacular book demonstrates that caring teachers know the answer!

Anita said This book, like all the Anno books teach math in a beautiful and poetic way through I tired that capture concepts

Anita said This book is so much better than the movies. Kids will love it!

Anita said Heartbreaking and yet so important, this book talks to the desire of two little girls to get together though their races and a fence divide them

Anita said This truly special book shows love and caring across racial and cultural divides through the eyes of children. Do not miss this heartwarming book

Anita said This book teaches an interesting lesson about want versus need and the realities of peer pressure. Great discussion starter about financial realities as well!

Anita said If you love silly wonderful poetry you will ADORE this book as will your students!!!!

Anita said Your littles will love the adventures of the incredibly mischievous David

Anita said IEven if you are not a Chris Van Allsburg fan this wonderful book will fill you with wonder! If you are a fan look great the trademarked “Easter Egg; “ the movie is great too

Anita said This wonderful easy to read book chronicles days with two friends with different skills and personalities that hep them to support each other. Your kids will love them

Anita said A wonderful early childhood book for role play, and an introduction to reading! Great for English Language Learners

Anita said Beautiful book that will help parents and students deal with entry to school anxiety