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Book Lists by Topic

Choosing the best books for your students just got easier with my book lists! I have created this page to share my favorite books with you. Let me save you time by helping you find the best books to share on a wide variety of topics. Below you will find an alphabetized list of all of my blog posts with book lists. Each list includes books that I would recommend sharing with students in the primary grades. You can also find me sharing some of my favorite picture books on my Instagram page.

If you’re short on time, head straight over to my Amazon page. Once you’re there, you can search by topic and find all of my favorites.

100th Day of School Books

Apple Books

April Fools’ Day Books

Birthday Books

Books That Help Break Gender Stereotypes

Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety

Bravery and Courage

Camping Books

Chapter Book Read Alouds

Christmas Books

  • Christmas Tree Picture Books
  • Elf Books
  • Gingerbread Books
  • Reindeer Books

Compare & Contrast Books

Crayon-Themed Picture Books 

Creativity

Dental Health Month Books

Earth Day Books

Easter Books

End of the School Year Books

Fairy Tales

  • Cinderella Stories
  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears Stories
  • Little Red Riding Hood Stories
  • The Three Little Pigs 

First Day of School Books

Friendship Books

Garden Books

Germs and Staying Healthy

Goal Setting

Gratitude and Thankfulness Books

Groundhog Day Books

Growth Mindset Books

Guest Reader Book Suggestions

Ice Cream Books for Kids

Interrupting/Blurting Out Books

Inventions

Joke Books 

Kindness Books

Leaf Books 

Libraries and Library Books

Manners

Martin Luther King, Jr. Books

Math Books

  • Fraction Books
  • Geometry Books
  • Money Books
  • Multiplication Books
  • Place Value Books
  • Time Books 

Monster Books

Mystery Books

New Year’s Books for Kids

Nonfiction Series Books

Penguin Books

Pet Books

Picture Book Biographies

Picture Day Books

Poetry Books

Polar Bear Books

Presidents’ Day

Pumpkin Books

Recess Books

Robot Books

Rules and Expectations

Scarecrow Books

Shark Books

Sloth Books

Snow Books

Snowmen Books

Somebody Wanted But So Then (SWBST) Books 

Spring Books 

St. Patrick’s Day Books 

Summer Books

Technology Books

Telling the Truth / Honesty

Testing Season

Thanksgiving Chapter Books

Thanksgiving Picture Books

Valentine’s Day Books

Voting and Elections

Women’s History Month Books

Wordless Picture Books

Writing Picture Books

Yeti Books for Kids

 

If there’s a list you’d like to see added to this page, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I’ll do my best!

Happy Reading!

Choosing the best books for your students just got easier with my book lists! I have created this page to share my favorite books with you. Let me save you time by helping you find the best books to share on a wide variety of topics. These are all books that I would recommend sharing with students in the primary grades.

 

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What do you like to do when you need a moment to y What do you like to do when you need a moment to yourself? Do you curl up with a good book? Watch your favorite show? Head to a special spot? No matter what you choose, carving out time for yourself can help you recharge and reset. But what if a friend stops by and wants to join you?

Sometimes It’s Nice to Be Alone celebrates the quiet moments of solitude, while also acknowledging how those same moments might change when shared with a friend. Swipe to take a peek inside this book.

Thank you to @holidayhousebks for sharing this book by Amy Hest and Philip Stead with my family! 

#holidayhousebooks #kidlit #picturebooks #kidsbookstagram #raisingreaders @writtenbyamyhest @number5bus #sometimesitsnicetobealone
Took a quick trip to the local library after volun Took a quick trip to the local library after volunteering today. Here’s what made it into the bag. Which titles catch your eye?

#librarylife #libraryhaul
Whether you’re starting a plants & garden unit o Whether you’re starting a plants & garden unit or just looking for an entertaining book to share this spring, grab a copy of Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

This story follows Mr. McGreely as he finally starts the garden he’s been dreaming about for years. He plants lettuce, carrots, peas, and tomatoes. But after he goes to bed, a trio of hungry bunnies sneaks into the garden: Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

Frustrated at the sight of gnawed sprouts, Mr. McGreely places a wire fence around his garden. But after he goes to bed, a trio of hungry bunnies sneaks into the garden: Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

Mr. McGreely tries a tall wooden fence and a deep wet trench, but those hungry bunnies still manage to find a new way in. More furious than ever, Mr. McGreely builds a large creation. One that he’s sure will keep the bunnies out. But readers will delight in the final moments of the book as they discover one final surprise! 🥕🥕🥕 

This is one of my favorite books for spring. Swipe to see a peek inside along with a craft to pair with this funny story! The craft is just one part of my Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! book companion, which is available in my TPT store (tap the link in my bio). 

Have you read this story yet?

#munchamunchamuncha 
#springbooksforkids
Have you ever WANTED something so much that you fe Have you ever WANTED something so much that you felt like you NEEDED to buy it? Guilty! 

The concept of wants vs. needs can be tricky, especially for kids. So when I saw that Michael Rex wrote this new book, I knew I wanted it to have a home in my library.

The robots in this book need four things to survive:
- batteries for power
- arms to do work
- legs to move
- oil to run smoothly 

When one robot prioritizes wants before needs, it trades away its oil, arms, legs, and batteries for a pile of stuff that it can’t even enjoy. Fortunately, the author gives the robot a reboot. With a second chance, the robot is able to make better choices. In the end, the robots are happy to HAVE the things they NEED so they can ENJOY the things they WANT! 

🤖 Have you read this one yet? 

@fangbone_rex @penguinkids 

#kidlit #kidsbookstagram #classroombookaday #picturebooks #wantsvsneedsvsrobots
I am a BIG fan of fractured fairy tales! The Pois I am a BIG fan of fractured fairy tales!

The Poisoned Apple adds a dark, but humorous spin on the tale of Snow White. Like the classic version, an evil witch detests Snow White and plans to get rid of her once and for all with a poisoned apple. However, things take a detour after that.

The witch didn’t know that Snow White was on her way to deliver lunch to the dwarfs when she finally put the poisoned apple in Snow White’s hands. As a gesture of kindness, Snow White gives the apple to a dwarf. He ends up giving the apple to a hungry forest creature. Meanwhile, the witch watches her plot spiral out of control. Can she get the apple back before it’s too late? Or will this scheming witch discover that what goes around comes around?

What are your favorite fractured fairy tales?

#thepoisonedapple #fracturedfairytales #kidlit #picturebooks #classroombookaday @pagestreetkids
☘️One Week☘️ It was time to grab some St. ☘️One Week☘️

It was time to grab some St. Patrick’s Day books and get them on display. My kids may not ask for every single one of these for bedtime stories, but you can bet they will be reading their favorites on their own time.

☘️What is your go-to read aloud for St. Patrick’s Day?

#seasonalbookshelf #stpatricksdaybooks
EMPATHY We tell kids that empathy is being able t EMPATHY

We tell kids that empathy is being able to understand and share how others are feeling, or being able to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes to see things from their perspective. But how can we get kids to show empathy? One of my favorite ways is using books to share examples of empathy that kids can then emulate. When @hangingwithms.cooper told me she had a new book about empathy, I couldn’t wait to read it.

The Sunshine Rock: A Story About Empathy follows Alexis as she moves to a new city with her family. The night before her first day at a new school, her brother gives her a Sunshine Rock, which she can use whenever she needs more support. 

Alexis uses the rock to battle her nerves on the big day. After an embarrassing moment at the start of the day, the school counselor gathers the class for an important discussion about kindness and empathy. This challenges the class to find new ways to help Alexis feel welcome, included, and cared for in her new school.

This book would be great to share before welcoming a new student mid-year, but could also be read anytime your class needs a gentle reminder about showing empathy and kindness to others. A big thank you to Tahiya Cooper for sharing this new book with my family!

💛What are your favorite books about empathy?

#TheSunshineRock #picturebooks #empathy #kidlit #picturebooksaremyjam #classroombookaday

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