Children's Books

I have a passion for reading aloud to children.  My students know they can always convince me to read one more story.  I also never say no to the same book over and over, even if I'm tired of it!  My favorite picture books to read aloud are books that contain humor, rhyme, or allow me to use silly voices. 

One book that I always share with my class is The Hungry Thing by Jan Slepian.  It is a book that I remember reading when I was little, so the majority of my students have never heard it before.  The story is great for teaching rhymes.  It also allows the children to interact and predict as you read.

 

 

As far as chapter books go, I really enjoy reading Junie B. Jones books to my Kindergartners.  She is a character who is a Kindergartner through and through.  My children can always relate with her worries and crazy antics.  Throughout the school year they get to "know" her and are able to make great predictions about how she will solve her problem in the story.  We're currently reading the last Kindergarten Junie B. Jones book.  I always get a little choked up when her teacher talks about how much she will miss her...and my little ones think it's hilarious that I'm so attached to a book character!