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- Required Reading for Our Book Report
- Recommended Reading
- Guide to Expectations
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Required Reading for Our Book Report
1) Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
2) John Reynolds Gardiner: Stone Fox
3) Free selection from our classroom library (approved by Ms. Nikovics)
For details on our book report see my Guide to Expectations below.
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Recommended Reading
The Golden Children's Bible. The Old Testament and the New Testament. The
very first and the number one book to recommend! A beautifully illustrated,
Catholic edition.
Adler, David A. - Martin Luther King, Jr.: Free at Last
Read this biography of the Baptist minister who worked unceasingly for his
dream of a world without hate, prejudice, or violence. Robert Casilla’s
black and white illustrations seem almost real. Biography.
Borden, Louise - America Is…
This poem about our country celebrates its places, its people and the
symbols that unite us as a country. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. Poetry.
Cameron, Ann - Julian, Secret Agent
After seeing wanted posters in the Post Office, Julian and his friends
decide to become crime busters. Illustrated by Diane Allison. Fiction.
Cameron, Ann - The Stories Huey Tells
Huey, Julian’s younger brother, makes the perfect breakfast surprise for his
mother’s birthday and is surprised himself when he orders trout for dinner.
Illustrated by Roberta Smith. Fiction.
Cannon, Janell - Stellaluna
If you think bats are just for Halloween, read this story and discover what
fascinating animals they really are. Picture Book.
Catling, Patrick Skene - The Chocolate Touch
At first John Midas is thrilled to discover that everything his lips touch
turns to chocolate. Then the unexpected happens. Illustrated by Margot
Apple. Fiction.
Christelow, Eileen - Vote
Chris Smith’s family learns about the electoral process when Chris runs for
mayor. You’ll learn all about voting in America. Nonfiction.
Danziger, Paula - Amber Brown is Not a Crayon
Meet Amber Brown, a 3rd grader whose best friend, Justin, is moving to a new
state. There are many Amber books like Amber Brown Goes Fourth and Amber
Brown Wants Extra Credit. Illustrated by Tony Ross. Fiction.
Ehrlich, Amy (editor) - Random House Book of Fairy Tales
All the best fairy tales are told just the way you like them. Illustrated by
Diane Goode. Folk Tale.
Gibbons, Gail - Planet Earth/Inside Out
This book describes the formation of the earth and how the earth looks
today. Read about earthquakes, glaciers, oceans, volcanoes and more.
Nonfiction.
Giovanni, Nikki - Rosa
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus on December 1, 1955, and
became famous as a person who took a stand for civil rights. Illustrated by
Bryan Collier. Biography.
Hopkinson, Deborah - Sweet Clara & the Freedom Quilt
Clara is a slave girl who uses her wits and her sewing skills to create a
remarkable quilt, one that doubles as a secret map to freedom. Illustrated
by James Ransome. Fiction.
Latham, Jean Elizabeth Blackwell - Pioneer Woman Doctor
The first woman doctor in the United States fought disease while advancing
the cause of women in the medical profession. Illustrated by Ethel Gold.
Biography.
Lester, Julius Ackamarackus - Julius Lester’s Sumptuously Silly
Fantastically Funny Fables
Julius Lester tells six zany tales full of crazy creatures -- like the bee
who loses his buzz but learns the bongo s and Adalbert the alligator who
moves from Florida to Vermont to escape the heat. Illustrated by Emilie
Chollat. Fiction.
Osborne, Mary Pope - Favorite Greek Myths
Here are twelve favorite myths that are just as well loved today as they
were in ancient times. Illustrated by Troy Howell. Nonfiction.
Sattler, Helen Roney - The Book of Eagles
Everything you ever wanted to know about eagles is in this attractive book.
Illustrated by Jean Day Zallinger. Nonfiction.
Shannon, George - Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World
If you like riddles, you’ll love this book. It is full of one-page mysteries
and puzzling tales from all over the world. Look for other books in this
series. Illustrated by Peter Sis. Nonfiction.
Turner, Ann - Shaker Hearts
The rhyming text of this book is a simple overview of the beliefs and daily
life of the Shakers. Illustrated by Wendell Minor. Nonfiction.
Van Allsburg, Chris - Two Bad Ants
Two naughty ants find themselves in one mess after another when they satisfy
their own greed rather than doing their job. Picture Book.
White, E. B. - Charlotte’s Web
A fantasy favorite, this story introduces several barnyard animals and tells
how a spider saves the life of a pig. Illustrated by Garth Williams. Fiction.
White, E. B. - Stuart Little
Follow the humorous adventures of an unusual mouse named Stuart. Illustrated
by Garth Williams. Fiction.
Wilder, Laura Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie
Laura and her sisters share adventures in frontier America. Illustrated by
Garth Williams. Fiction.
Williams, Margery - The Velveteen Rabbit
By the time the velveteen rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned,
he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called “real.”
Illustrated by Ilse Plume. Fiction.
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Guide to Expectations
In order to clarify expectations for the monthly book reports, I have
created specific guidelines for students and parents. Below is a list of
requirements for the students along to guide all of our future book reports.
Students are expected to:
1) Read their book - children are encouraged to bring their book to
school each day – they may have a couple of minutes to read when they are
done with their schoolwork.
2) Plan and create their project - choose one of the ways I've suggested to
create the book report.
3) Draft their writing first, then revise and edit their work.
4) Write or type final work neatly.
5) Check the final project to make sure that all the parts have been
completed and there no written errors.
6) Illustrate the project neatly.
7) Turn project in on time.
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