 Author: Corey R. Tabor
Illustrator: Corey R. Tabor Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2020 Reading Level: 3rd grade Interest Level: K-3rd Short Summary: A snail is determined to cross the street to get to the cabbage on the other side. The snail encounters roadblocks, such as rain and cars. The snail befriends some ants, who help him reach his goal. Picture or Chapter Book?: Picture. Moral/Lesson/Theme: If you are determined, you can accomplish almost anything. Friendship and teamwork can help you achieve your goals. Topic: Friendship, teamwork Is it a good read aloud?: Yes.
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 Author: Lisa Mantchev
Illustrator: Taeeun Yoo Genre: Fiction Copyright: 2015 Reading Level: K-1st Interest Level: K-2 Short Summary: When a boy and his little pet elephant go to attend the Pet Club, they are not allowed. The boy and other kids who have unique animals as pets start their own club that welcomes all types of animals. This book teaches what good friends do for one another. Picture or Chapter Book?: Picture. Moral/Lesson/Theme: Exclusion is not nice. Topic: Friendship Is it a good read aloud?: Yes.  Author: Beth Ferry
Illustrator: The Fan Brothers (Eric Fan and Terry Fan) Genre: Poetry Copyright: 2019 Reading Level: 2nd grade Interest Level: K-2nd Short Summary: All the animals avoid the scarecrow, and the scarecrow is very lonely. When a young bird falls out of its nest, the scarecrow keeps it safe and close to his heart. The bird and the scarecrow become great friends, and when the bird grows up, it lays its nest in the scarecrow's overalls. Picture or Chapter Book?: Picture book. Moral/Lesson/Theme: There is power in friendship and joy in helping others. Topic: Friendship Is it a good read aloud?:  AUTHOR
Jane O’Connor ILLUSTRATOR Robin Preiss Glasser, Ted Enik GENRE Realistic fiction COPYRIGHT 2008 READING LEVEL k-1st INTEREST LEVEL (grade appropriate for) k-1st SHORT SUMMARY Nancy has a new classmate, a boy from Paris. She learns new French words and tells him how fascinated she is of Paris. They become friends. PICTURE OR CHAPTER BOOK? picture MORAL/LESSON/THEME entertainment TOPIC friendship IS IT A GOOD READ ALOUD? yes  AUTHOR Laura Joffe Numeroff ILLUSTRATOR Laura Joffe Numeroff GENRE Realistic fiction COPYRIGHT 1976 READING LEVEL 2nd grade INTEREST LEVEL (grade appropriate for) 2nd or 3rd SHORT SUMMARY Amy is very tall, and gets made fun of for it sometimes. Her best friend, Mark, is also tall. When she grows taller than him, she worries that they won’t be friends anymore. He tells her he can’t go to her birthday party because he has a baseball game, but he ends up skipping the game to go. PICTURE OR CHAPTER BOOK? Short chapter book with some pictures too. MORAL/LESSON/THEME Good friends are there for you TOPIC Friendship IS IT A GOOD READ ALOUD? Yes  AUTHOR Jarrett J. Krosoczka ILLUSTRATOR Jarrett J. Krosoczka GENRE Fiction COPYRIGHT 2014 READING LEVEL Preschool- 2nd grade INTEREST LEVEL (grade appropriate for) 1st or second grade SHORT SUMMARY Peanut Butter (a seahorse) and jellyfish are best friends who love to explore the ocean. They are constantly teased by crabby, but when he is in trouble and need their help, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish come to the rescue. Crabby apologized to Peanut Butter and Jellyfish after they help him, and the three become great friends. PICTURE OR CHAPTER BOOK? Picture book MORAL/LESSON/THEME It is brave to apologize. Help those who need it, even if they are not always nice to you. TOPIC Friendship IS IT A GOOD READ ALOUD? Yes. |
