Librarianjk recommends The Three Pigs

The Three Pigs

by David Wiesner

Summary: The three pigs escape the wolf by going into another world where they meet the cat and the fiddle, the cow that jumped over then moon, and a dragon.

This is a superb fractured fairytale. I recommend it to anyone who likes fairytales told in a new way. This book can also be used to encourage students to create work inspired by other works.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades k-3
Reading Level: grade 3

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Librarianjk recommends Ugly Pie

Ugly Pie

 by Lisa Wheeler

ummary: After baking a scrumptious ugly pie, made from ingredients donated by his neighbors, Ol' Bear invites everyone over for a slice. Includes pie recipe.

This is a fantastic book for reading aloud because of its repetitive nature. It would also be wonderful for reading before a cooking lesson, especially if making a pie or following the pie recipe at the back of the book.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3

Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends Construction Countdown

Construction Countdown

by K.C. Olson

Summary: Introduces numbers and subtraction as the reader counts construction equipment from ten to one.

This book is super for young children who love trucks and are learning numbers.

Interest Level: ages 2-4
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommends Henri, Egg Artiste

Henri, Egg Artiste

by Marcus Pfister

Summary: Tired of painting the same old Easter eggs, Henri the rabbit decides that as an artist he needs to create something different and takes his inspiration from various periods of art history.

This is a neat book. It can be used to introduce an art class for intermediate level students. A teacher could discuss either the idea of painting from inspiration of other artists or following your own heart.

Interest Level: grades 4-6
Interest Level: grade 4

Librarianjk recommends Shadow

Shadow

by Blaise Cendrars

Summary: Free verse evocation of the eerie, shifting images of Shadow which represents the beliefs and ghosts of the past and is brought to life wherever there is light, fire, and a storyteller.

This book has eerie but beautiful illustrations. I recommend this tale to older readers interested in folk tales or fairytales that do not involve princesses or fairies. I can not help but wonder if the “Shadow Man” from Disney’s The Frog and the Prince was inspired by this tale.

Interest Level: grades K-3, grades 4-6
Reading Level: grade 3

Librarianjk recommends A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

by James Preller

Summary: A young pirate and his crew embark on a grand adventure when they board the bus for the first day of first grade.

This is an awesome pirate book! I recommend it to anyone who like likes the way pirates spoke. This may be a little confusing for the very young, but there is a vocabulary section in the back for all pirate terms mentioned.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3

Reading Level: grade 3