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Primary Library
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items When teaching the primary grades or just at home when my kids were little, I loved having the best books to read to my kiddos!
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Chapter Books
Picture Books
Chapter Books
Junie B. Jones books are my absolute favorite books to read aloud in class or at home! They are hilarious!
Junie B. Jones Books
After finishing the hilarious Junie B. Jones books as read aloud in first grade, I always move on to the Magic Tree House series. The books provide humor, adventure, suspend and excellent historical fiction content!
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Picture Books
Chris Van Allsburg books are the best for providing kids with the opportunity to use their imagination after being surprised by the stories!
The Sweetest Fig by Chris Van Allsburg, Hardcover
This is a great book for middle to upper elementary! It has a sense of mystery like most of Van Allsburg's books and teaches a great lesson. It's always part of my Chris Van Allsburg author study.
Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg, Paperback
I cannot rave enough about this book! I highly recommend it as a read aloud but when you're finished your students will all want to look at it up close. The illustrator hides pictures of animals on each set of pages, in clouds, shadows, etc. It prov...
Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen, Mark Buehner, Paperback
These books are favorites at school and home! Not only are they engaging and fun stories, but they are incredible at helping new readers add voice as they read because there is so much dialogs. Kids love to listen to the stories as well as to start ...
Elephant and Piggie Books
Mo Wilems has created a new household and classroom name with the Pigeon series. This book is very fun to read aloud and listen to. Even children who can't read yet will gain confidence as they will want to read this book regularly and will enjoy r...
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)
I have loved the Rainbow Fish for decades now! This story is wonderful for young children to help learn how to be a good friend and be considerate to others. There are so many fun activities this book can lead to at home and in the classroom. The i...
The Rainbow Fish Big Book