"The book teaches children about the importance of tolerance and cooperation.  The illustrations are colorful and captivating. "

"This book is funny and has a good lesson about kindness with adorable illustrations."

"This book has a great message, vibrant colored pictures, and interesting vocabulary."

"I love Curious George's character!"

"I recommend this book because it includes fun rhymes about the creatures who live in and around the ocean."

"I recommend this book to my students because it is about 'an ordinary boy who has the misfortune to be squashed flat by a cork notice board.' It is quite funny!"

Mrs. Causeman-Pannulla also recommends: 

• The Henry and Mudge Series by Cynthia Rylant

• The Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne

• Sun! One in a Billion by Stacy McAnulty- This book is part of a series as well. Sun provides interesting facts about himself, using kid-friendly analogies and descriptions, and each of the series has large, bright, and colorful illustrations!

Spookley and A Bad Case of the Stripes have a great moral, while the Cam Jansen series serves as a great introduction to the mystery genre!

Mrs. Wilkinson also recommends: 

• A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

• The Cam Jansen Series by David A. Adler

"My daughters can't wait for new books by Raina Telgemeier to come out.  They are in 3rd, 4th and 6th grade and all the books listed are favorites in our household!"

Mrs. Cavanaugh also recommends: 

• Ghosts (Ages 8+)

• The Babysitter's Club Series (Ages 8+)

• Guts (Ages 9+)

• Sisters (Ages 9+)

• Drama (Ages 10+)

• Smile (Ages 10+)

"It has a great message for students, reminding them to always be true to themselves."

"I would recommend this novel because the children in the story are close in age to our students that are going into middle school.  It is a classic fantasy novel, and the students would enjoy the interesting and dramatic events that occur. "

Mr. Amato also recommends: 

• Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Ages 10+)

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Ages 10+)

"This story has a great message to send to students of this age level."

"These books promote appropriate social skills and they are engaging for our students. Other recommended titles include Should I Share My Ice Cream? and My New Friend Is So Fun!.

"This is an award-winning picture book about protecting our waters.  I felt it went with the theme of Oceans of Possibilities. :)"