New Kid by Jerry Craft
In the graphic novel, New Kid, Jordan loves art and has a dream to go to art school. His parents being the supportive ground for him influence him on starting a new institute that will allow him to expand his dream. The setting is different for him making him feel out of place and confused at first. After time he realizes that being himself is all he needs in order to be happy. This book is great for middle schoolers because it is at the same age that they begin to figure who they are as individuals and can learn to love themselves!Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Iggy Peck, Architect
Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty
In this story, the author uses rhyme to teach students about architecture in a fun way.
The students can begin to learn with words and also art. Iggy would always build things with his surroundings and his parents would observe.
Iggy Peck then became an amazing architect and was able to shine his talent!
Clara and Clem in Outer Space
Clara and Clem in Outer Space by Ethan Long
This story was more for the pre-k, kindergarten levels that are barely starting to read and understand words.
This allows them to start to wonder about science and the different things related to the subject.
With the help of Clara and Clem, the students are able to enjoy learning about space. This story also gives the students an introduction to rhyming and can help them understand how words can connect and sound alike.
If You Decide To Go To The Moon
If You Decide To Go To The Moon by Faith McNulty
If you decide to go to the move is a fun story for children to read. Along the lines of imagination, there is also truth to it. They are being able to learn about astronauts and different experiences that they take. This can allow the students to take interest in these kinds of subjects.
For me, science was always a much harder topic to enjoy, yet found it easy to read science-fiction because I was able to alter the content with a little imagination!
The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots
The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots by Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter's effects bring the pictures to life while following along the audiobook. Being able to hear the authors point of view and truly understand the different ways that a character sounds or acts can be very helpful when trying to understand a scenario.
This book is more for the older generations that feel comfortable following a plot that has multiple connections, for the characters found in the story can be tied back to other novels, or tales.
Eager
Eager by Helen Fox
A robot comes to life and learns from a past generation. In the book Eager, the children, Gavin and Fleur are losing their beloved robot. They recieve eager which is on a quest that can be funny and also very dark, in order to feel alive.
This science fiction book is a great read for students who enjoy an adventure and technology!
Aliens for Breakfast
Aliens for Breakfast by Stephanie Spinner and Jonathan Etra
In aliens for breakfast, Jonathan and Stephanie use a great sense of imagination. The very well known idea of aliens comes to life in front of the readers eyes as they begin their journey through the book.
In the story, Richard is a kid who lives a crazy life, just because of a cereal box. This is not an ordinary cereal box, for there is an actual alien inside. A tiny alien names Aric, who must destroy Dorf.
They proceed their day in challenge to do this. Dorf, a cool kid in Richard's class is part of the rival alien race called Dranes. Since he is so close, Aric and Richard go as far as to try and make Dorf disappear. They even give him peppers!
I Like Myself!
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont This story allows students who feel different to be happy with who they are and allows them to stand out....
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The Magic Pot by Pleasant DeSpain The Magic Pot is a Chinese folktale that speaks on being blessed with good fortune. The man did not ...
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Clara and Clem in Outer Space by Ethan Long This story was more for the pre-k, kindergarten levels that are barely starting to read and und...
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The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone In this folk tale, the author uses the idea of fairness. Since the Little red hen was doing all the work...






