Excellent New K5 Titles Summer Reading Institute July

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Excellent New K-5 Titles Summer Reading Institute July 15 th, 2008 Kristen Majkut, Librarian

Excellent New K-5 Titles Summer Reading Institute July 15 th, 2008 Kristen Majkut, Librarian Schenectady CSD

These titles target specific K-5 ELA skills: Making Connections: Ø Text to Text Ø

These titles target specific K-5 ELA skills: Making Connections: Ø Text to Text Ø Text to World Ø Text to Self Inferring: Background Knowledge + Text clues = Inferencing!

Comprehension Strategies used during Read-Alouds in Library Ø Activate background knowledge – brainstorm with

Comprehension Strategies used during Read-Alouds in Library Ø Activate background knowledge – brainstorm with students a bulleted list of book’s topic prior to reading aloud the text Ø Asking Questions: before, during and after. Chart all student-generated questions and responses Ø Visualizing: Close your eyes & visualize! Ask readers to create mental images from words in the text Ø 3 Column Chart: Fact/Question/Inference Ø Model thinking aloud for students: “I’m wondering…” Ø Compare and Contrast T-chart or Venn diagram chart

Henry’s Freedom Box Ø Ø Caldecott Honor, 2008 Picture Book, © 2007 Author, Ellen

Henry’s Freedom Box Ø Ø Caldecott Honor, 2008 Picture Book, © 2007 Author, Ellen Levine Illustrator, Kadir Nelson Summary: A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia.

Four Feet, Two Sandals Author, Karen Lynn Williams Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø

Four Feet, Two Sandals Author, Karen Lynn Williams Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: Two young Afghani girls living in a refugee camp in Pakistan share a precious pair of sandals brought by relief workers.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Ø Ø Ø Author/Illustrator, Brian Selznick Caldecott Winner, 2008

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Ø Ø Ø Author/Illustrator, Brian Selznick Caldecott Winner, 2008 This 533 page book has 300 illustrations The book depends equally on the illustrations as it does the writing Inferencing! Summary: When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.

A Taste of Colored Water Author: Matt Faulkner Ø Picture Book, © 2008 Ø

A Taste of Colored Water Author: Matt Faulkner Ø Picture Book, © 2008 Ø Summary: Young cousins Lulu and Jelly, inspired by stories told by a classmate, hitch a ride into the city hoping to take a gulp of what they imagine must be some pretty special water that comes from the "colored" drinking fountain.

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building Author: Deborah Hopkinson Ø Illustrator:

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building Author: Deborah Hopkinson Ø Illustrator: James Ransome Ø Picture Book, © 2006 Ø Summary: In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step -by-step, near their Manhattan home.

One Green Apple Author: Eve Bunting Ø Illustrator: Ted Lewin Ø Picture Book, ©

One Green Apple Author: Eve Bunting Ø Illustrator: Ted Lewin Ø Picture Book, © 2006 Ø Summary: While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young Muslim immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students' red apples.

Molly Bannaky Author: Alice Mc. Gill Ø Illustrator: Chris K. Soenpiet Ø Picture Book,

Molly Bannaky Author: Alice Mc. Gill Ø Illustrator: Chris K. Soenpiet Ø Picture Book, © 1999 Ø Summary: Relates how Benjamin Banneker's grandmother journeyed from England to Maryland in the late seventeenth century, worked as an indentured servant, began a farm of her own, and married a freed slave.

The Great Math Tattle Battle Author: Anne Bowen Ø Illustrator: A. Whitman Ø Picture

The Great Math Tattle Battle Author: Anne Bowen Ø Illustrator: A. Whitman Ø Picture Book, © 2006 Ø Summary: Harley Harrison, the biggest tattle-tale and best math student in second grade, meets his match in both areas when Emma Jean Smith joins him Mr. Hall's class.

Library Lion Author: Michelle Knudsen Ø Illustrator, Kevin Hawkes Ø Picture Book, © 2006

Library Lion Author: Michelle Knudsen Ø Illustrator, Kevin Hawkes Ø Picture Book, © 2006 Ø Summary: A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend.

Farfallina & Marcel Author: Holly Keller Ø Picture Book, © 2002 Ø Summary: A

Farfallina & Marcel Author: Holly Keller Ø Picture Book, © 2002 Ø Summary: A caterpillar and a young goose become great friends, but as they grow up they undergo changes which separate them for awhile.

Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly Ø Ø Ø Author: Alan Madison Illustrator:

Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly Ø Ø Ø Author: Alan Madison Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes Picture Book, © 2007 Summary: First grade does not go very well for Velma, whose older sisters were practically perfect students, until her class takes a trip to a butterfly conservatory and a monarch butterfly demands to be her friend.

Freedom Summer Author: Deborah Wiles Ø Illustrator, Jerome Lagarrigue Ø Picture Book, © 2001

Freedom Summer Author: Deborah Wiles Ø Illustrator, Jerome Lagarrigue Ø Picture Book, © 2001 Ø Summary: In 1964, Joe is pleased that a new law will allow his best friend John Henry, who is African-American, to share the town pool and other public places with him, but he is dismayed to find that prejudice still exists.

Remember: The Journey to School Integration Author: Toni Morrison Ø Non-fiction book, © 2004

Remember: The Journey to School Integration Author: Toni Morrison Ø Non-fiction book, © 2004 Ø Summary: Presents a selection of archival photographs that document events surrounding the integration of U. S. schools following the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, and includes captions in which Toni Morrison imagines what the people in the pictures must have been thinking and feeling.

Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins Author: Carole Weatherford Illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue Ø

Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-ins Author: Carole Weatherford Illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue Ø Picture Book, © 2005 Ø Ø Summary: The 1960 civil rights sit-ins at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, are seen through the eyes of a young Southern black girl.

Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind Author: Judy Finchler Ø Illustrator: Kevin O’Malley Ø

Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind Author: Judy Finchler Ø Illustrator: Kevin O’Malley Ø Picture Book, © 2006 Ø Summary: Miss Malarkey vows to find each of her students a book to love by the end of the school year, but one videogame loving boy proves to be a challenge.

School Lunch Author: True Kelley Ø Picture Book, © 2005 Ø Summary: When Harriet,

School Lunch Author: True Kelley Ø Picture Book, © 2005 Ø Summary: When Harriet, the cook at Lincoln School, goes on a much-needed vacation, the staff and students send her letters complaining about her replacements and trying to persuade her to return.

Twister! Author: Darlene Bailey Beard Ø Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter Ø Picture Book, © 1999

Twister! Author: Darlene Bailey Beard Ø Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter Ø Picture Book, © 1999 Ø Summary: Two children experience a tornado.

The Polar Bears Are Hungry Author: Carol Carric Ø Illustrator: Paul Carrick Ø Picture

The Polar Bears Are Hungry Author: Carol Carric Ø Illustrator: Paul Carrick Ø Picture Book, © 2002 Ø Summary: A mother polar bear takes care of her new cubs, but as temperatures rise, she finds it increasingly difficult to get enough to eat.

Wind Flyers Author: Angela Johnson Ø Illustrator: Loren Long Ø Picture Book, © 2007

Wind Flyers Author: Angela Johnson Ø Illustrator: Loren Long Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: Presents a brief story of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II through the eyes of a young boy whose dreams to fly like the wind came true when he became part of 332 nd Fighter Group in 1942.

I Miss You Everyday Ø Author: Simms Taback Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Summary:

I Miss You Everyday Ø Author: Simms Taback Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Summary: Includes envelope and card on title page. A little girl misses someone so much that she wraps herself up like a package and sends herself through the mail.

Kid Tea Author: Elizabeth Ficocelli Ø Illustrator: Clin Dibley Ø Picture Book, © 2007

Kid Tea Author: Elizabeth Ficocelli Ø Illustrator: Clin Dibley Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: On every night of the week, a new color of "kid tea" is created in the bath, depending on the activities of that day.

Santa’s Eleven Months Off: Author: Mike Reiss Ø Illustrator: Michael Montgomery Ø Picture Book,

Santa’s Eleven Months Off: Author: Mike Reiss Ø Illustrator: Michael Montgomery Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: Rhyming text reveals how Santa Claus spends his time off every year, such as trying his hand at sumo wrestling and taking a class called "Elf Esteem. "

The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians Author: Carla Morris Ø Illustrator: Brad Sneed

The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians Author: Carla Morris Ø Illustrator: Brad Sneed Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.

The Wicked Big Toddlah Author: Kevin Hawkes Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary:

The Wicked Big Toddlah Author: Kevin Hawkes Ø Picture Book, © 2007 Ø Summary: The first year of giant baby Toddie's life is full of amusing situations as his caregivers figure out how to bath, feed, and change him.

Owly series Author: Andy Runton Ø Beginner Graphic Novels Ø © 2005 -2008 Ø

Owly series Author: Andy Runton Ø Beginner Graphic Novels Ø © 2005 -2008 Ø 4 titles in the series Ø Summary: A kind, lonely little owl tries to earn an earthworm's trust and struggles with the knowledge that his new friends, a group of hummingbirds, must depart for the winter.

Amelia Rules series Author: Jimmy Gownley Ø Graphic Novels, © 2006 -2008 Ø 4

Amelia Rules series Author: Jimmy Gownley Ø Graphic Novels, © 2006 -2008 Ø 4 titles in the series Ø Summary: Collects the adventures of Amelia Louise Mc. Bride, a nine-year-old who recently moved from New York to a small town after her parents were divorced and relies on her friends and family to deal with everyday situations.

Baby Mouse series Ø Ø Author: Jennifer L. Holm Graphic Novels © 2005 -2008

Baby Mouse series Ø Ø Author: Jennifer L. Holm Graphic Novels © 2005 -2008 8 titles in the series Summary: An imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's slumber party.

The Sisters Grimm Series Ø Ø Ø Author: Michael Buckley Chapter Books © 2005

The Sisters Grimm Series Ø Ø Ø Author: Michael Buckley Chapter Books © 2005 -2008 8 titles in the series Summary: Fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother that they have always believed to be dead. They live in the town of Ferryport Landing, a community of fairy-tale characters called Ever -Afters.

Rainstorm Author: Barbara Lehman Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: In this wordless

Rainstorm Author: Barbara Lehman Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: In this wordless picture book, a boy finds a mysterious key which leads him on an adventure one rainy day.

Trainstop Author: Barbara Lehman Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: A wordless picture

Trainstop Author: Barbara Lehman Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: A wordless picture book in which a young girl takes a train and makes a stop at a most unusual place where she has an important task to perform.

Treasure Author: Suzanne Bloom Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: Bear follows Goose

Treasure Author: Suzanne Bloom Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: Bear follows Goose on what he thinks is a treasure hunt, and they soon make a wonderful discovery of a different kind.

The Sandman Author: Ralph Fletcher Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: A tiny

The Sandman Author: Ralph Fletcher Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: A tiny little man discovers that sand made from a dragon's scale will send him to dreamland, and begins carrying this magical sand to children each night to give them the gift of sleep.

Silent Music Author: James Rumford Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: As bombs

Silent Music Author: James Rumford Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: As bombs and missiles fall on Baghdad in 2003, a young boy uses the art of calligraphy to distance himself from the horror of war.

The Lemonade Club Author: Patricia Polacco Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: When

The Lemonade Club Author: Patricia Polacco Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.

Llama, Mad at Mama Author: Anna Dewdney Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary:

Llama, Mad at Mama Author: Anna Dewdney Ø Picture Book © 2007 Ø Summary: A young llama wants to play but must go shopping with his mother instead, and so he gets angry and makes a mess at the store.

My Travelin’ Eye Author: Jenny-Sue Kostecki-Shaw Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: Jenny

My Travelin’ Eye Author: Jenny-Sue Kostecki-Shaw Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: Jenny Sue loves that her "travelin' eye" lets her see the world in a special way, and so she is not happy when her teacher suggests that her parents take her to an ophthalmologist to correct her lazy eye.

Catching the Sun Local Author: Colleen Paratore Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary:

Catching the Sun Local Author: Colleen Paratore Ø Picture Book © 2008 Ø Summary: As Dylan and his mother enjoy being together at the beach early on his fifth birthday, he cannot help but think about the baby his mother will soon have, who will join them in this special time next summer.

Sometimes I’m Bombaloo Author: Rachel Vail Ø Picture Book, © 2001 Ø Summary: When

Sometimes I’m Bombaloo Author: Rachel Vail Ø Picture Book, © 2001 Ø Summary: When Katie feels angry and out of control, her mother helps her to be herself again.

The next 10 titles are some of my favorites that have older copyright dates.

The next 10 titles are some of my favorites that have older copyright dates. You may know them already!

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt Author, Deborah Hopkinson Ø Illustrator, James Ransome Ø

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt Author, Deborah Hopkinson Ø Illustrator, James Ransome Ø Picture Book, © 1995 Ø Summary: A young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.

The Summer My Father Was Ten Author: Pat Brisson Ø Illustrator: Andrea Shine Ø

The Summer My Father Was Ten Author: Pat Brisson Ø Illustrator: Andrea Shine Ø Picture Book, © 1998 Ø Summary: A father tells his son the story of how he damaged a neighbor's tomato garden when he was a boy and what he did to make amends.

The Pain and the Great One Author, Judy Blume Ø Illustrator, Irene Trivas Ø

The Pain and the Great One Author, Judy Blume Ø Illustrator, Irene Trivas Ø Picture Book, © 1974 Ø Summary: A six-year-old (The Pain) and his eight-year-old sister (The Great One) see each other as troublemakers and the best-loved in the family.

The Wall Author, Eve Bunting Ø Illustrator, Ronald Himler Ø Picture Book, © 1990

The Wall Author, Eve Bunting Ø Illustrator, Ronald Himler Ø Picture Book, © 1990 Ø Summary: A boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.

Baseball Saved Us Author, Ken Mochizuki Ø Picture Book, © 1993 Ø Summary: A

Baseball Saved Us Author, Ken Mochizuki Ø Picture Book, © 1993 Ø Summary: A Japanese American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II, and his ability to play helps him after the war is over.

A Chair for My Mother Author, Vera Williams Ø Picture Book, © 1982 Ø

A Chair for My Mother Author, Vera Williams Ø Picture Book, © 1982 Ø Caldecott Honor Ø Summary: A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.

Tea with Milk Author, Allen Say Ø Picture Book, © 1999 Ø Summary: After

Tea with Milk Author, Allen Say Ø Picture Book, © 1999 Ø Summary: After growing up near San Francisco, a young Japanese woman returns with her parents to their native Japan, but she feels foreign and out of place.

Goin’ Someplace Special Author, Patricia Mc. Kissack Ø Illustrator, Jerry Pinkney Ø Picture Book,

Goin’ Someplace Special Author, Patricia Mc. Kissack Ø Illustrator, Jerry Pinkney Ø Picture Book, © 2000 Ø Summary: In segregated 1950 s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library.

Fever, 1793 Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Ø Chapter Book, © 2000 Ø Summary: In

Fever, 1793 Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Ø Chapter Book, © 2000 Ø Summary: In 1793 Philadelphia, sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic.