Popular Books in the Classroom:
These books are flying off my shelves right now and I think any of the students would love a copy.
If I get a new book from the series, it is gone being passed back and forth between students. I know that these books look like they are filled with Star Wars but they are really more than just a Star Wars book. Plus it is a series so it could lead to lots of future reading.
This series I am not very familiar with just yet. I have had four or five students writing about it to me this week in their Conversation Calendars. The book sounds amazing.
Gary Paulsen has become one of our go to authors. The students love his book. Students will start with Hatchet and then head to Brian's Winter and then The River and then more and more Paulsen books. He is an amazing author and I love to see how much the students have been enjoying his books.
Another author that has become quite popular right now in my room is Carl Hiaasen. Be careful though Hiaasen writes books for adults and children. Some of my favorite titles of his include Scat, Flush, Hoot, and Chomp.
Some Picture Books:
Although our students might not admit it I think that they love picture books. Here are a few titles that would make great gifts.
Quest is the next book from Aaron Becker after his amazing book Journey. I have shared Journey with the class but I have not had a chance to share Quest. The artistry in Becker's books is amazing. This book is another example of a wordless picture book which the students really seem to enjoy.
One book that has been flying around my room this year is The One and Only Ivan. This picture book tells the real story of Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla which was the basis for the book The One and Only Ivan.
Some New Books:
Just a few titles that the students may not have heard of just yet. I do not know a ton about these books except that many are saying they are some of the best of the year.
Hope this list helps and that you are having a great week.
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