by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate. A team of quirky, video game-loving suburban middle schoolers take on Zombies and other wild creatures after a monster apocalypse hits their town. This bestselling series is laugh-out-loud funny to kids (and adults) and offers lovable characters and a fast-paced plot. Jun 17, 2019 · Picture Books to Support the Australian Curriculum: Year 6. Well selected and used picture books can be powerful tools for educators. The magic of literature includes elements such as: helping children view others as equal members of society, promoting a more positive sense of self, helping children learn about the world, helping to cope with ... See full list on getepic.com 1. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander. This gorgeous and poetic title is one of the best Black history books for kids to launch a Black history unit. The artwork and poetic text are both breathtaking. The back matter is a good jumping-off point for student research about notable Black individuals.18. The Way Home Looks Now by Wendy Wan-Long Shang (4–6) This is, at its heart, a baseball story, but it’s also a story about coping with a parent’s depression, complicated parent and peer relationships, and how family members who experience a collective tragedy must each find their own ways to cope.Mar 15, 2022 - Explore LaLa Teacher Life's board "Picture Books-Upper Grades", followed by 5,335 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about books, picture book, mentor texts.6. Invisible Emmie (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson. “This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.”. 7.Mar 15, 2022 - Explore LaLa Teacher Life's board "Picture Books-Upper Grades", followed by 5,335 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about books, picture book, mentor texts.Beth: The Story of a Child Convict. Birrung the Secret Friend (The Secret History Series) Fortuyn’s Ghost. The Mayflower. Our Australian Girl: Meet Grace (Book 1) Our Australian Girl: A Friend For Grace (Book 2) Our Australian Girl: A Home For Grace (Book 4) Our Australian Girl: Grace And Glory (Book 3) I Wish I’d Sailed with Captain Cook.Buy it: Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out at Amazon. 3. How To Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead. Your students will love this STEM-informed Valentine’s tale and be inspired to spread kindness on Valentine’s Day and beyond. Buy it: How To Catch a Loveosaurus at Amazon. 4. Smooch! by Karen Kilpatrick.22. It’s Raining Pigs and Noodles by Jack Prelutsky (K–5) Jack Prelutsky is a master of the silly, tongue-twisting, giggle-inducing poetry that kids love. 23. Once I Laughed My Socks Off by Steve Attewell (2–5) This fun collection encourages reluctant young readers to enjoy poetry and marvel at the wonder of words.B&N Children's & YA Book Award Winners. Our 2023 overall winner is The Swifts by Beth Lincoln. Our Picture Book Winner is How to Eat a Book by Mrs. & Mr. Macleod. A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin is our 2023 YA Winner. The Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards discovers, champions, and celebrates the very best in Children’s ...Little, Brown and Company. The Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart is one of a series of picture books by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, with illustrations by Christine Davenier. The main character, Gerry, is a little girl who likes to dress up like a fairy princess. This story is about Valentine's Day.Feb 17, 2023 · By Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis. Jacqueline Woodson is brilliant! This story packs a powerful punch and is a fabulous picture book for 5th graders. Chloe and her crew won’t play with the new girl in school, casting Maya aside whenever she tries to make friends. One day, Maya stops coming to school. How to Eat Fried Worms. GRADES 4 - 5 • Paperback Book. $5.24 List Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.75 (25%) ADD TO CART. SAVE TO WISHLIST. An inspiring story that will encourage young activists. Horse Meets Dog by Elliott Kalan; illustrated by Tim Miller. Great for grades 2 – 4, this one works best with two distinct voices. Try asking a kid to read one of the parts. They definitely nail the school-age kid level of humour.Mar 19, 2021 · Grades 3 - 6. $11.24 $ 14.99. ADD TO CART. save to wishlist. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative of the Great Fire of 1871 and recreates the event with drama and immediacy. Sep 22, 2022 · 6. Anita and the Dragons by Hannah Carmona. Fear of “dragons” almost overcomes Anita as she and her family prepare to emigrate from their home in the Dominican Republic. Her brother reminds her, “They aren’t real dragons. They’re just planes in the sky.” Buy it: Anita and the Dragons on Amazon. 7. The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken Feb 2, 2022 · Caldecott Medal Winner:Watercress, written by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin. About the Award: Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. This award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of ALA, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Sep 22, 2022 · 6. Anita and the Dragons by Hannah Carmona. Fear of “dragons” almost overcomes Anita as she and her family prepare to emigrate from their home in the Dominican Republic. Her brother reminds her, “They aren’t real dragons. They’re just planes in the sky.” Buy it: Anita and the Dragons on Amazon. 7. The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken The power of the read-aloud is equivalent to the power of the book talk. When kids hear stories and your recommendations for stories enough, they start to listen. Colby Sharp, a 5th-grade teacher in Parma, Mi, said this past week, “This year the picture book read aloud is as close to normal as anything we are doing in my classroom.Sep 28, 2019 · This Grade 4 US Studies textbook was created by Michigan Open Textbooks Project for contribution to open education resources and by sponsorship from the Michigan State Education Department. This US Studies textbook is suitable for 4th-grade level geography syllabus in Michigan. pdf textbook – Grade 4 US Studies Textbook download. 3) The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail | By Jan and Sam Berenstain. Misadventure is the theme of this favorite outdoor book for kids. When the Berenstain Bear cubs hit the trail with Papa in hopes of earning a scout badge, nothing seems to go right. While some of the scenarios may seem a little silly, The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail is the ...Ghosts: Popular Ghost Stories for Kids. Glasses: Picture Books About Kids (and Animals) Who Wear Glasses. Global Stories: Picture Books from Countries Around the World. Goldilocks: Favorite Goldilocks Retellings. Graduation: Best Children’s Books to Give as Graduation Gifts. Grammar: Picture Books That Teach Grammar. Ghosts: Popular Ghost Stories for Kids. Glasses: Picture Books About Kids (and Animals) Who Wear Glasses. Global Stories: Picture Books from Countries Around the World. Goldilocks: Favorite Goldilocks Retellings. Graduation: Best Children’s Books to Give as Graduation Gifts. Grammar: Picture Books That Teach Grammar. Jan 24, 2023 · Buy it: Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out at Amazon. 3. How To Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead. Your students will love this STEM-informed Valentine’s tale and be inspired to spread kindness on Valentine’s Day and beyond. Buy it: How To Catch a Loveosaurus at Amazon. 4. Smooch! by Karen Kilpatrick. 27. The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Fractions Book by Jerry Pallotta (Grades 2–4) Incorporating books about math with tasty treats is a surefire way to get kids’ attention. Hershey’s chocolate bars are made up of 12 rectangles. Pass out a chocolate bar to each student. Then, use them with this book for a delicious, hands-on fractions lesson.May 28, 2020 · Charlie & Mouse Outdoors by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes. ages 5 – 9. Three short stories of bravery and adventure about Charlie’s family camping trip explore telling a story, roasting marshmallows, nature, and family. Charming. Fred and Ted Go Camping by Peter Eastman. Four Feet Two Sandals by Karen Lynn Williams. Find me on Amazon! Keeping with the refugee theme, this is another one of my favorite read aloud books for 4th grade. When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can.1. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander. This gorgeous and poetic title is one of the best Black history books for kids to launch a Black history unit. The artwork and poetic text are both breathtaking. The back matter is a good jumping-off point for student research about notable Black individuals.Mar 19, 2021 · Grades 3 - 6. $11.24 $ 14.99. ADD TO CART. save to wishlist. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative of the Great Fire of 1871 and recreates the event with drama and immediacy. Fantastically cynical picture book exploring Flood's everyday life and family history. The more you know about traditional vampires, warlocks, literary monsters and B-grade horror movies, the more you will enjoy it. Be prepared to use your brain to solve the riddles and the dictionary to get all the jokes.I See You. I See You is a book about homelessness. This book literally changed the course of my classroom. It is a wordless book that I picked up to read to my students the last 10 minutes of class one day. At the beginning of the book, we see a little boy who notices a woman, illustrated in black and white. As the book goes on, we see that she ... Jun 9, 2021 - Explore Kristin Mulholland's board "Picture books grades 4-6" on Pinterest. See more ideas about books, classroom books, picture book. Nick and Tesla Series. by Steve Hockensmith and Bob Pflugfelder. Nick and Tesla, 11-year old twins, are budding inventors and detectives who live with their inattentive scientist uncle Newt. Each story is an action-packed mystery to solve using science and technology.Feb 7, 2022 · 7. Dream Big, Little One. Dream Big, Little One. This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. 2. Super Cool Space Facts by Bruce Betts, PhD. Bursting with information about stars, planets, rockets, astronauts, and more, this book is one of the best space books for kids who love to dream about the wonders of the universe. Buy it: Super Cool Space Facts at Amazon. 3.Jan 15, 2023 · Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker. In this colorful picture book for emerging readers, each car on the train is boarded by a different animal, and each animal fills the car with more and more unlikely and amusing luggage and cargo. A great story to encourage children in grade K to read independently. Discover the best middle grade children’s books for young readers ages 9 to 12. Just like at earlier ages, try to find books that interest each child, boy or girl, by theme, topic, or genre. Once your readers love reading books for pleasure, encourage them to broaden the books that they’re reading with new topics and genres.Today I’m sharing 15 strong picture books that you can use in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom; many of them would certainly work in primary classrooms, as well. Some of the texts are long, and some are short. Some have simple vocabulary, and some use more complex language. May 19, 2022 · History Picture Books. The 5,000 Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt by Claudia Logan. Angelo by David Macauley. The Babe and I by David A. Adler. The Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare by Diane Stanley. Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki. The Bobbin Girl by Emily Arnold McCully. 2. Super Cool Space Facts by Bruce Betts, PhD. Bursting with information about stars, planets, rockets, astronauts, and more, this book is one of the best space books for kids who love to dream about the wonders of the universe. Buy it: Super Cool Space Facts at Amazon. 3.5 Min Stories Age 4-6 All Early Readers Early Readers Human Body Picture Books Picture Books School Look Out, Luthando! Luthando is very good at listening and smelling, but he walks into puddles and bumps his head. 14. The Three Little Pigs Go Camping (After Happily Ever After) by Tony Bradman (2–4) With their run-ins with the Big Bad Wolf behind them, the three pigs take a camping trip. The third pig sticks to his carefully made plan for the trip until his brothers show him the value of being open to a bit of adventure. 15.BOXED SET of Books 1 – 4 HERE. Plants vs. Zombies by Paul Tobin and Ron Chan. If your child likes these graphic novels, there are TONS of books in this funny sci-fi zombie series. Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Brian Biggs. Frank invents things.Andy and the Lion. by James Daugherty. Based on the folktale Androcles and the Lion, James Daugherty’s Caldecott Honor-winning picture book became a classic. A young boy named Andy gets a book about lions from the library. Soon, an imaginary lion follows Andy everywhere, and they have incredible adventures together. Pink is for Blobfish. Written by Jess Keating and illustrated by David DeGrand. The cover of this nonfiction picture book should grab students attention right away with the photograph of a blobfish. Pink is for Blobfish is a book full of information and pictures about animals in the world that are pink!Grades 3 - 6. $11.24 $ 14.99. ADD TO CART. save to wishlist. By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative of the Great Fire of 1871 and recreates the event with drama and immediacy.May 2, 2019 · Counting. Anno’s Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno. Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell. Eric Carle’s 123 by Eric Carle. Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On by Lois Ehlert. Zero is the Leaves on the Trees by Betsy Franco. Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh. How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. Dec 8, 2022 · Translated by James Brown. After swimming for his life, an elephant whose boat has sunk reaches a rock barely big enough to stand on. As small animals in small vessels arrive one by one to ... Jun 6, 2022 · Miracle’s Boys by Jacqueline Woodson. This story of three brothers coming together to cope in challenging times builds students’ empathy for so many common circumstances: parental loss, incarceration, the intricacies of life in urban neighborhoods, and more. 26. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Even after children have outgrown picture books they still enjoy hearing a story read aloud. Hearing a good story read well, especially if it is just a little beyond a child’s own capabilities, is an excellent way to encourage independent reading. Not all books are best read aloud; some are better enjoyed silently.May 2, 2019 · Counting. Anno’s Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno. Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell. Eric Carle’s 123 by Eric Carle. Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On by Lois Ehlert. Zero is the Leaves on the Trees by Betsy Franco. Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh. How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. 2. Super Cool Space Facts by Bruce Betts, PhD. Bursting with information about stars, planets, rockets, astronauts, and more, this book is one of the best space books for kids who love to dream about the wonders of the universe. Buy it: Super Cool Space Facts at Amazon. 3.Four Feet Two Sandals by Karen Lynn Williams. Find me on Amazon! Keeping with the refugee theme, this is another one of my favorite read aloud books for 4th grade. When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can.Mar 15, 2022 - Explore LaLa Teacher Life's board "Picture Books-Upper Grades", followed by 5,335 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about books, picture book, mentor texts.How to Eat Fried Worms. GRADES 4 - 5 • Paperback Book. $5.24 List Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.75 (25%) ADD TO CART. SAVE TO WISHLIST.27. The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Fractions Book by Jerry Pallotta (Grades 2–4) Incorporating books about math with tasty treats is a surefire way to get kids’ attention. Hershey’s chocolate bars are made up of 12 rectangles. Pass out a chocolate bar to each student. Then, use them with this book for a delicious, hands-on fractions lesson.Caldecott Medal Winner:Watercress, written by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin. About the Award: Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. This award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of ALA, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo and K. G. Campbell. Add Flora and Ulysses to your funny books for 5th graders list. This Newbery Medal winner is a funny friendship story. Comic book lover Flora is a precocious child captivated by tales of epic superheroes. When a squirrel has a bad run-in with a vacuum cleaner, Flora renames him Ulysses and ...The power of the read-aloud is equivalent to the power of the book talk. When kids hear stories and your recommendations for stories enough, they start to listen. Colby Sharp, a 5th-grade teacher in Parma, Mi, said this past week, “This year the picture book read aloud is as close to normal as anything we are doing in my classroom.Ages 0-3 = under 50 (board book – 8-24 pages) ages 2-5 = under 200 (board book – 24-32 pages) ages 4-8 / Grades PreK-2= at/under 500 (picture book – 32 pages) ages 7-10 / GR 2-4 = at/under 1,000 (picture book – 32-48 pages) ages 9-13 = at/under 2,000 (picture book or photographic nonfiction – 32-48 pages – but also consider making a ...Nov 13, 2009 · Nonfiction Picture Book — 3,000 words max, but closer to 1,000 to 2,000 words. Early Reader — 1,500 words is the max. Chapter Book — This varies widely, depending on grade and reader level, usually starting at 4,000 words and 15,000 words max. Young Middle Grade or MG — 15,000 to 25,000 words. Middle Grade or MG — 45,000 words max for ... Wonder. August Pullman—Auggie—has had numerous surgeries to correct facial anomalies, but when he enters school in fifth grade after years of homeschooling, he still has a face that draws nicknames like Freak and Freddy Krueger. R.J. Palacio’s novel presents Auggie’s perspective as well as those of friends and family members.by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate. A team of quirky, video game-loving suburban middle schoolers take on Zombies and other wild creatures after a monster apocalypse hits their town. This bestselling series is laugh-out-loud funny to kids (and adults) and offers lovable characters and a fast-paced plot. Showing 1-50 of 1,406. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Hardcover) by. Jon Scieszka. (shelved 19 times as picture-books-for-older-readers) avg rating 4.20 — 94,519 ratings — published 1992. Want to Read. Rate this book. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.Don’t Hug Doug: (He Doesn’t Like It) by Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. Doug doesn’t like hugs, but that doesn’t mean he dislikes you. Doug explains about consent in catchy, direct prose and the bright, simple illustrations are extremely kid friendly.New books for ages 6–8. An A to Z of Dreaming Differently. Tracey Dembo, Lucia Masciullo. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Lucia Masciullo, this bold and affirming picture book shouts from the rooftops that you should be you. Willa and Woof 5: Let the Games Begin.Jul 6, 2019 · This read aloud choice gets 6th-grade kids hooked on the entire series. Charlie Hernandez and the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo. When Charlie’s house burns down and his parents go missing, he’s sent to a foster home. That’s bad. 5 Min Stories Age 4-6 All Early Readers Early Readers Human Body Picture Books Picture Books School Look Out, Luthando! Luthando is very good at listening and smelling, but he walks into puddles and bumps his head. 6. Invisible Emmie (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson. “This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.”. 7.Jul 9, 2019 · Little, Brown and Company. The Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart is one of a series of picture books by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, with illustrations by Christine Davenier. The main character, Gerry, is a little girl who likes to dress up like a fairy princess. This story is about Valentine's Day. 7. Dream Big, Little One. Dream Big, Little One. This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.Feb 17, 2022 · Pete the Cat Mysteries by Peg Kehret (AR Levels 4.6 - 5.0) Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson (AR Levels 4.7 - 5.6) Picture Book Biographies by David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler (AR Levels 3.5 - 5.8) Platypus Police Squad by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (AR Levels 4.9 - 5.5) Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (AR Levels 4.3 - 5.4) When we teach children to use rich, wondrous words by filling them up with the sound of many wonderful words. We must read them children's books by authors who use astounding word choices. We must encourage them to read high-quality mentor text picture books and chapter or middle grade books filled with precise, lyrical, sensory words.How to Eat Fried Worms. GRADES 4 - 5 • Paperback Book. $5.24 List Price: $6.99 You Save: $1.75 (25%) ADD TO CART. SAVE TO WISHLIST. .