One way to engage students in mathematical thinking that is rooted in authentic tasks and real-world connections is through the use of literature. Your school should have a collection of math picture books that you can use in your classroom. Here is a list of the books that should be available: Monongalia County Math Picture Books.
Check out these other resources to learn more about how you can use math literature in your math class and find collections of books that can be used to teach math concepts.