Marie Lucas

Annotated Bibliography

Marie's Children's Literature Books

Title Author Summary # Genre Type within Response to text Classroom Use
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Picture Books: Chapter 4
Don't Be Judy Cox Mrs. Millie constantly uses word- 32 Fiction Time The illustrations emphasize the word-play This would be a great
Silly, Mrs. play with her Kindergarten Magazine and make this a very humorous book. It book to read to a
Millie students throughout daily Picture Best Books reminds me of how I would like to be with Kindergarten class on
activities, always making them book For my Kindergarten students because I love to their first day of school. It
(1996) laugh. They always know what Children make children laugh. will aid them in feeling
she really means to say and show Humor award comfortable through the
this by correcting her. humorous situations the
children in the book go
though with Mrs. Millie.
Rose Roberto This story is about a young 32 Historic German The illustrations help with the subtlety of the I would introduce this
Blanche Innocenti German girl named Rose during al Holocaust story and give older readers a chance for book to my class on a
, the Holocaust. She discovers a Fiction interpretation. I find it shocking that the discussion about the
(1996) Christoph concentration camp and helps the Annual main character dies in this story by the evil Holocaust. I would have
e Gallaz people she finds there. This book Picture German of the people during the Holocaust. I think it my students write about
illustrates what happens to her book National will touch the hearts of young readers and what they would do if they
during and after her discovery. Children's they will want to learn more about the were in Rose's situation.
Lliterature Holocaust and what real children went
Award through.
Click Doreen This book begins with farm 24 Fiction Alphabet I think this is a good book for children who I would read this to
Clack, Cronin animals waking up to find sleeping want to relate the alphabet with new words students who already
Quackity Betsy letters by them. They go on a picture farm or with words they already know. know the alphabet. I
Quack Lewin humorous adventure with the book animals would have them illustrate
alphabet until they reach the end. a letter of the alphabet
2005 with an illustration not in
the book.
Maisy's Lucy This book illustrates Maisy going 14 Fiction Science This is a cute book for young children to I would show this to a pre
Nature Cousins on a Nature walk. explore nature with Maisy. I think it's great school classroom. I would
Walk Picture Nature that the children get to interact with the book then take my students on
book by pulling open the flaps. a nature walk and have
2008 pop up them bring back
books something they find to the
classroom to talk about it.
Papa and Arthur A story about a Spanish speaking 32 Fiction Family This is a great book to introduce children to This would be a good
Me Dorros father and his son. This shows the Spanish Spanish. I can just imagine a child going book to read to teach
journey of the two throughout their Picture home to repeat the Spanish words after Spanish words or to read
2008 day from making pancakes in the book Reviewer's hearing this book. It also shows a great for father's day. I would
morning to playing in various Choice bond between father and son. ask my students what
places. The book always uses a award Spanish words they
Spanish word to describe what learned after reading this
they are doing such as “I can book.
climb “alto”, high, in a tree.”

Traditional Literature: Chapter 5

Why Verna This is a book about a mosquito 32 Fable Insects This is a cute book that tells the tale of why I would read this to my
Mosquitoe Aardema who tells a lie to an iguana. It sets mosquitoes buzz in peoples ears. I think that students if we were
s Buzz in off a chain of events and the Folktales older children will understand the moral of studying bugs. It would be
People's animals want to figure out how the story which could be “don't lie”. a funny story to discuss if
Ears: A everything got messed up. Caldecott these things could really
West Award happen.
African
Tale

(2004)
Mermaid Mark Meriam tells her mother a story of 32 Myth Ocean I found it surprising at the end of the book I would read this to my
Dreams Sperring her day at the beach and of being when we discover that Meriam really is a students then have them
a mermaid. This is all while her mermaid. This is a cute book for parents think of other creatures
(2006) mother is trying to put her to bed. because all parents go through their child's that are make believe.
At the end of the book we procrastination before going to bed.
discover that Meriam really is a
mermaid.
All Afloat Tony This is a twist on the story of 32 Fiction Epic I like how this book does not relate directly This would be a good
on Noah's Mitton Noah's Ark. When the animals to the Bible's telling of the story. This book is book to read when talking
Boat start to get bored, Noah has them picture Rhyming a cute story in itself and uses rhymes and about animals. There
perform a talent show. book funny illustrations to tell the story. could be a discussion on
(2007) what tricks animals can
really do.
The Penny This is a story about a poor girl in 32 Fiction Aesop's I liked when the girl felt sad that she could This book should be read
Turkey Pollock the village who earns her money Accolade not attend the dance, how the turkeys during a study on different
Girl: A by tending turkeys. She hears Fairytal award empathized and brought her a dress and cultures. The students will
Zuni about a dance and wants to go e jewelry so she could have fun. I thought this have the chance to be
Cinderalla but cannot afford it. The turkeys was a great way to show how hard the girl exposed to different
Story make it possible for her to attend always worked to take care of the turkeys versions of Cinderella and
the dance by giving her a dress and how they paid her back. they can compare it to
(1996) and beautiful jewelry. their modern American
version of the story.
There Was Pam This is a story about a woman 32 Fiction Folktale This is a funny book with very comical I would ask the children to
An Old Adams who is guilty of over-eating. She illustrations. I think children will have a great come up with other things
Lady Who eats every critter she comes in picture poetry time listening to this book and reading it the lady could have eaten.
Swallowed contact with. book themselves. I would then have them
A Fly illustrate the lady, and
whatever they came up,
(2003) with in her stomach.

Modern Fantasy: Chapter 6

The Lisa Mrs. Birmbaum is always tough on 32 Fantasy Children’s I think this book will remind any student of a I would have the students
Incredible Passen her students. She plans an end of picture horrible teacher they had in the past. They think of their own yucky
Shrinking the school year party with brussel book can insert their own teacher’s name where treats that they wouldn’t
Teacher sprout juice, prune pudding, and Mrs. Birmbaum is mentioned for a good like to have on the last
kidney bean cookies. That’s until laugh. day of school party and
(2008) the children are saved when she illustrate it.
has an accident and ends up
shrinking.
Lisa in Anne Lisa and her uncle visit NYC 32 Fantasy Numbers I thought this book was beautifully I would have a discussion
New York Gutman together when Lisa gets lost. She illustrated. It reminded me of my first visit to with the class about a time
visits all the places of NYC in Picture NYC. they might have got lost
(2002) search of her uncle. book when they went out with
their parents.
The Lynne Omri brings back his friend Little 208 Fantasy Fiction Any child will love to read this book which is This would be a good
Return of Reid Bear from the cupboard but he his the sequel to The Indian in the Cupboard. introduction on a unit of
the Indian Banks injured. Omri then decides to Native The fantasy almost seems real. Native Americans. I would
make other toys come to life with Americans have the students go
(2001) the cupboard. home and research one
well-known Native
 American and share it with
the class.

Ender’s Orson Ender is the most intelligent boy in 336 Fantasy Science I loved this book and I couldn’t put it down. The students would write
Game Scott battle school. He outranks all of Fiction Ender’s character feels so real and you can’t a poem about a character
Card the other kids which gets the help but sympathize with him. I love the in the book and make an
(2002) attention of the commanders. Adventure surprise ending! illustration.
Ender is then chosen to fight the
buggers. Hugo and
Nebula
award
Poetry : Chapter 9
The Itsy Iza The well-known song “The Itsy 32 Poetry Children’s I thought this book was a cute spin off the The students will come up
Bitsy Trapani Bitsy Spider” is told with this poem songs original. I was only familiar with the spider with another spot the
Spider that takes the spider to more going up the spout but with this book she spider can climb.
falling-outs than just the water goes many more places! Together, they will make
(2004) spout. another line in the poem.
Love to Pat Mora A collection of poems from a 32 Poetry Bilingual I love how the book has different authors This is a great book to
Mama: A variety of authors that display their poetry varying in ages from award winning authors read for Mother’s Day.
Tribute to affection toward their mother. to a 15-year old girl. I also like the bilingual The children will come up
Mothers aspect of the poetry. with a poem that they can
give to their mothers on
(2004) Mother’s Day.
Pieces: A Anna A collection of poems that tells a 32 Poetry Picture I liked how the illustration of the quilt Children will discuss their
Year in Grossnic story of the seasons with an book corresponded to the poem. It made me think favorite season of the
Poems kle Hines illustration of a quilt to accompany of when I lived in Ohio where I could year. They will draw a
and Quilts it. Seasons experience the 4 seasons. picture of the season they
like. The class will put
(2003) their pictures together to
form a quilt.
Foreign Mel A group of students are invited to 14 Poetry Mystery I love how the poems are told in dialogue Each student will come up
Exchange: Glenn stay in Hudson Landing. This 4 format. It gives the reader a chance to know with their own voice for
A Mystery book is a dialogue of poetry that Fiction the different characters from the characters the book. They will make
in Poems expresses different characters perspective. up a character for the
views of what is happening in the book based on
(1999) mystery of Kristen Clarke’s themselves and write a
murder. short poem with
inspiration from the book.
Realistic Fiction: Chapter 7
Willie Alice Willie Jerome loves playing his Realistic Fantasy This book wonderfully portrays Willie’s Students will write about a
Jerome Faye trumpet on the roof. His sister fiction dedication to his music. I love how his sister time that they tried to do
Duncan loves it too, but she seems to be Reading is moved by it. something they loved to
(1995) the only one. Willie is still Rainbow do but others did not like
dedicated to playing his trumpet. Award it.

Are You Judy Margaret is the new girl in her 16 Realistic Pre-teen When I first read this book I thought it was If a student decided to
There Blume school. Luckily she fits in with a 0 Fiction fun to read because I could relate to read this book I would
God? It’s group of girls who talk about boys, Religion Margaret moving and making new friends. have him/her write about a
Me, bras, and their first period. time they were new to
Margaret Hawaii something and what they
Nene did to fit in.
(2001) Award
Hoot Carl Roy is the new kid in his new 30 Realistic Adventure I love owls and I would have done the same I would read this book to
Hiaasen Florida school. He has no friends 4 Fiction thing as Roy. This book made me remember my class so they can see
(2006) and his life is pretty boring until he Owls all the times I was the new kid in the school. an example of a child who
finds burrowing owls in a lot. He I wish I had something to do like Roy did. stood up for what he
fights to keep the adults from Newbery believed in. I would have
building over the owls burrow. Medal my students come up with
Winner a problem they see
happening in the world.
ALA They would come up with
Notable a way to get their point
Children's across and hopefully find
Book a solution to the problem.

Texas Lone
Star
Reading
List

Freckle Judy Andrew wished he had freckles 40 Realistic Humor I thought this book was so funny when I would have my students
Juice Blume like another boy in his class. Fiction Andrew tried the secret recipe. It was also discuss something they
Another child in his class Self-image funny when he drew blue freckles all over wish they had but was
(1999) promises to sell him a secret his face. I don’t think I ever wished for impossible to attain.
recipe of “freckle juice.” The something like this when I was younger.
recipe doesn’t work and Andrew
draws his own freckles on his face
with blue marker!
Historical Fiction : Chapter 8
One David A. A flower shop owner, whom is 32 Historic Holocaust This story was very upsetting when I first I would have a class
Yellow Adler also a Holocaust victim, develops al read it. I always get emotional when reading discussion about
Daffodil: A a friendship with two of his regular Fiction Friendship about the Holocaust. I felt connected to this something each child or
Hanukah customers whom he always gives character especially because my best each child’s family has
Story more flowers to than they can Hanukah friend’s family took me in and treated me like done for someone else to
afford. They come in one Tuesday I was a part of their family when my own make them feel loved. We
(1999) and Mr. Kaplan asks what the family wasn’t there for me. could also talk about what
occasion is and the children tell we could do to make
him it’s the first day of Hanukah. someone feel loved or
They invite him over even though accepted.
he tells them he doesn’t observe
holidays anymore. Even though
this evokes powerful emotions,
Mr. Kaplan is able to feel like a
part of a family again.
The Well: Mildred The Logan’s are one of the few 96 Historic African- I think this story is great to read in order to The students will write a
David’s D. Taylor black families to own land. During al American understand how white people reacted to paragraph about a time
Story a drought, they have the only Fiction literature black people throughout history. The author when they witnessed
working well in the town. The uses very strong language which also someone being prejudiced
(1998) Logan family believes they should Racism enhances the message the story is trying to or racist. They will write
share their water with both black get across. I think children will feel very about how it makes them
and white families. The Simm’s sympathetic to the characters in the story feel and figure out a way
family hates being obliged to because they will see how nice the Logan’s to solve the problem.
blacks and the children constantly are and how mean people are to them just
start problems with the Logan’s. because of their skin color.
They even sabotage the well with
dead animals.
How the Tamara An Amazon Queen who said that 40 Historic Egypt This story reminded me of Romeo and Students will create a
Amazon Bower “Amazon women live free without al Juliet. I liked how the story is an ancient tale hieroglyphic character and
Queen men” is confronted by an Egyptian Fiction first told in hieroglyphics. I also like how share with the class what
Fought the army. They battle until darkness there are hieroglyphics on each page to get it signifies.
Prince of and they are finally able to a sense of history.
Egypt recognize each other as equals
and they join forces. They also fall
(2005) in love.
Non Fiction Biographies and Informational Books: Chapter 9
Mighty Rebecca This book details many different 10 Non- Dinosaurs I like how this book shows how to pronounce I would have the students
Dinosaurs L. dinosaurs throughout history. It 3 Fiction the dinosaurs names. I was never interested find one dinosaur that they
Grambo even covers reptiles and History in dinosaurs before picking of this book but found most interesting and
(2007) amphibians that lived in water and now I am deeply intrigued by them. I never write a poem about it.
flew in the sky during the dinosaur knew that birds are ancestors of dinosaurs. They would share the
 period. poem with the class.
Young Lesa This book tells the story of young 40 Biograp Sports I was interested in this book because my The students will illustrate
Pele: Cline- Edson (Pele), a Brazilian boy who hy friend got me into watching soccer. I liked their dream career and
Soccer’s Ransome kicked rocks and rags down the Soccer how this book showed a young boys passion write a paragraph about
First Star street for fun. He rises from a for a sport and never giving up his dream of how they will accomplish
multiracial community of poverty becoming a soccer player. their dream.
(2007) to the greatest soccer player
known.
Yes We Garen This is the biography of Barack 22 Biograp Politics This was a great book to read after the I would have the students
Can: A Thomas Obama, the United States first 4 hy election. I think it’s a great inspiration to write a presidential
Biography black president. It tells of his life children to not let anything get in the way of speech and share with the
on Barack growing up, how he wanted to be their dreams. I like how the book talks about class. The class will vote
Obama the president in Kindergarten, and Obama’s race being an issue and how he on who they think should
his struggle with achieving his overcame that. be the president based on
(2008) dream. It also tells about what he the speeches.
finds important such as his family.

Diverse Populations
Through Ruby Ruby Bridges is the only black girl 64 Non- Segregatio This book made me sad to realize that these For this book I would have
My Eyes Bridges in her new school. This is the fiction n issues very things still go on in schools today. I felt the students make gifts to
story told by Ruby now, when she sad for Ruby when she realized that she give to Ruby on her first
(1999) was in first grade. Ruby doesn’t Picture Memoir was different and that’s why she was being day of school. Instead of
notice anything is wrong or that Book treated badly. Her innocence was shown hatred, the students will
she is being hated because of her when she said in response to how highly learn to love diversity.
skin color until she sees another publicized her being the first black child in
little girl who says that they can’t New Orleans to attend a public school, “I
play because her mother said she thought it was Mardi Gras…Mardi Gras is
can’t play with black girls. It is always noisy.”
then that Ruby realizes everything
that is going on.
The Yoshiko Emi and her family are being 32 Picture Friendship I think this book is a great way to show The class will have a
Bracelet Uchida forced into a detention center Book children that we can always remember discussion about a time
during World War 2 because they World War people dear to us and material possessions they had to leave
(1996) are Japanese. Before leaving, Emi Diversit 2 are a nice gift to have, but are not necessary someone they loved. The
is given a bracelet by her friend to y to remember to love someone. I think I even class will draw a picture of
remember her by. Emi loses the learned this lesson from this book because I something that helps them
bracelet but realizes that material always get so upset when I lose something remember this person.
possessions do not hold that a friend gave to me.
friendships together and she will
always remember her friend.
Thank Patricia This is a story about Patricia 40 Picture Friendship I thought this was a good story for teachers We will have a class
You, Mr. Polacco growing up with Dyslexia and her Book to read. They will look at students with discussion about
Falker struggle in school with other kids Acceptance differences much differently and with more differences we notice in
picking on her. When she moves Diversit sympathy after reading this book. school and how important
(2001) to another town, a teacher y it is to embrace these
recognizes her disability and does differences.
all he can do to help her.