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Running Total: 38

Realistic Fiction:

Bang, M. (1999). // When sophie gets angry: Really, really angry //. New York, NY: Scholastic. Realistic Fiction A little girl, Sophie, deals with her anger in constructive ways. The illustrations are whimsical and capture the child-like perspective of the world. This book is great to read to children and discuss proper ways of dealing with anger. Sophie, the character, tries several strategies to control her anger, and children can try to use any of the strategies for themselves. Interest: K-2 AR: 1.4

 Brown, M.W. (1947). // Goodnight moon //. Columbus, OH: Harper Collins Publishers.  Realistic Fiction  In this simple rhyming book, the author runs through a routine a saying goodnight to the things around a child’s room. The pictures are alternate between color and black and white -which captures the essence of nighttime.  This book is a great book to use with early readers. It can be used to teach a concept as concrete as rhyme or as abstract as appreciating even the littlest of things. Interest: K-2 AR: 1.8

Bunting, E. (1991). // Fly away home //. New York: Clarion Books. Realistic Fiction A young boy, who lives in an airport with his father, struggles to maintain hope after weeks and months of living without a home. . The little boy's life was changed drastically after his mother passed away and his father could not afford a place to live. He learns to be patient and keeps a hopeful attitude. This is a great story to teach empathy and compassion for others. Most children may not realize that people in our world are living in situations like this- in airports, bus stations, homeless shelters- living without a place to call their own. Students can discuss how they could help these people, and also how to treat those who are in this situation. Interest: K-2 AR: 2.7

Demas, C. (2004). S // aying goodbye to lulu. // New York: Little Brown and Company. Realistic Fiction This is a heart wrenchingly, honest portrayal of a young girls struggle to come to terms with the death of her beloved dog, Lulu. Beautiful illustrations help bring this story to life as the little girl moves through the grieving process, ending with the acceptance of a new puppy. Make sure a tissue box is at the ready as both students and adults read and move through the grieving process. Discussion threads and activity topics include coping with the death of a loved one, old age, the grieving process, illness, love, and emotions. nterest Level: K-2 AR Level: 2.8 DRA: 24 Lexile: 540L Fountas & Pinnell: K

Henkes, K. (2000). //Wemberly worried//. New York: GreenWillow Books. Wemberly worries all the time- about anything and everything, especially when it comes time to go to school. But once there, she finds a friend like her and realizes there might not be so much to worry about after all.

This is a very cute story to read to kids. Kids these days do worry about a lot of things, and this book would be great to read during a read-aloud or a class meeting. Kids can discuss their worries and how to handle them. I'm very excited to read this one ot my students!! Interest level: K-2 AR Level: 2.7

Realistic Fiction A truly touching story of a little girl and her father rediscovering each other after being apart for a long time due to the war. The two share a morning of dining and crow hunting and create lasting memories. A personal, true story for Lois Lowry, this story is touching to anyone who struggles to identify with others and understand who they are and what they believe- especially family members.
 * Lowry, L. (2009). // Crow call //// . // New York, NY: Scholastic **.

This story is a beautiful one and can be used to discuss autobiography. I cannot wait to use this book in writing to teach children about capturing moments in their lives that might at the time seem rather uneventful, but are actually so meaningful. Lois Lowry does an amazing job of capturing the emotions involved with this experience as well as describing the surroundings. Wonderful book! Newberry Award Winner Interest: K-3 AR: 3.8

Medearis. A.S. (1995). // Poppa’s new pants //. New York: Holiday House. Realistic Fiction When George and his poppa go to the store, Poppa picks up a new pair of pants for himself. The problem is, they are way too long. When family comes to visit, everyone decides to surprise Poppa by hemming the pants in the middle of the night, and the pants end up being too short for Poppa, but the perfect fit for George. This is a great multi-cultural book to use in the classroom to represent African-American culture and heritage. The story is told from George’s perspective and some vernacular is used. This would be a great book to use to discuss making the best of situations that don’t always turn out the way you wish and also to discuss family. Interest: Pre K-3 AR: 4.5 Lexile: 630L

Told from the voice of a little girl, this book explains the importance of a special window in a house- the hello, goodbye window, a window in which magical things happen and family tradition is grounded. This is a simple, cute story that captures childhood at its best.
 * Norton, J. & Raschka, C. (2005). // The hello, goodbye window // . Hyperion Books for Children **** . **
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The illustrations in this book are very whimsical, which add to the concept of the book. The little girl has a wild imagination and the illustrations perfectly depict that. They connote feelings of happiness and cheerfulness which a student of any age can appreciate. If you want to take a step back in time and feel the overwhelming comfort of childhood, open this book and lose yourself in its pages. Caldecott Medal Winner Interest: K-2 AR: 3.4

Polacco, P. (1998). // Thank you, Mr. Falker. // New York: Philomel Books. Realistic Fiction Tricia is so excited about learning to read just like the others in her family. However, she quickly becomes frustrated when it doesn’t seem to happen for her. To make matters worse, her classmates torment her by calling her “dumb”. Finally, 5th grade teacher, Mr. Falker notices her artistic talent and discovers her disability. He gives Tricia the keys to successfully unlock the mysterious world of reading.

This is a story that any struggling reader or student with a learning disability can identify with. It takes the reader on a journey of over coming great odds and finding success in the end. Themes presented include coping with a disability, failure, acceptance, success, and trust. Interest: K-2 AR: 4.1

Parish, H. (2002). // Calling doctor amelia bedelia //. Green Willow Books. Easy Chapter Book (more like a picture book) Realistic Fiction Amelia Bedelia, a very literal-thinking maid, helps out at a doctor’s office and causes quite a fiasco. A charming, hilarious book that will have students laughing out loud!

This book is great for teaching common phrases used in the English language. Ameila thinks very literally. Phrases such as “sick as a dog” and having a “frog in your throat” do not make much sense to Amelia. Students can learn along with her as they laugh through her comical experiences. Interest: K-2 AR: 2.4

Rylant, C. (1993). // The relatives came //. New York: Aladdin. Realistic Fiction Readers, gear up for a fun-filled summer vacation to the relative’s house where much hugging, eating, sleeping, and talking take place. Beautiful color pencil renderings bring the story to life from beginning to the short lived, sad end, where the relatives must depart to their home in Virginia in time to pick those purple grapes.

Rylant’s simple story inspires students to make connections to family memories and experiences. Extending discussions include family vacations, extended family/relatives, love, acceptance, using senses, and emotions. Interest: K-2 AR: 4.1

Viorst, J. (1987). // Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day //. New York: Aladdin. Realistic Fiction From the moment he wakes up with gum stuck in his hair to lima beans for dinner, and kissing on TV, Alexander realizes that this might possibly be the worst day ever. Despite a day filled with dramatic tale of woe and angst, Alexander’s mom helps him understand that some days are just bad no matter where you live. But tomorrow might be better. Who hasn’t had a bad day? Viorst’s humorous tale helps readers put bad days into proper perspective and realize that life has ups and downs. Teachers can help students connect to personal feelings/emotions, family relationships, friendships, and acceptance through discussions of this book. Interest:K-2 AR: 3.7

Yolen, J. and Schoenherr, J. (1987). // Owl Moon // **. New York, NY: Putnam Publishing Group. ** Realistic Fiction This is a beautiful book about a little girl experiencing the joy of going owling with her father for the first time. She is excited and anxious and trying to be brave and winds up sharing a beautiful moment that connects her with her father and with nature.

When using this book with children, I would use it primarily to teach writing and using description. The author uses so many great phrases that accurately describe feelings and sensations beautifully. Many of the kids that I will teach will never have experienced snow or seeing owls, so it would also be great for visualization. I could also use this book to discuss being patient, brave, and mature, because the little girl had to be these things in order to show her father that she was capable of following along with him in the woods. Interest: K-2 AR: 3.2 This book is a Caldecott Medal Winner.

Fantasy:

 Cronin, D. (2000). // Click, clack, moo: Cows that type. // New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.  Modern Fantasy  When the cows on farmer Brown's farm get a hold of an old typewriter, they demand electric blankets for themselves and the chickens. When farmer Brown refuses, the cows and chickens go on strike. Finally, the cows offer a deal to the farmer: they will exchange the typewriter for the blankets. Farmer Brown agrees, only to be bothered again when the ducks claim possession of the typewriter!

 This book made me laugh out loud! It is a simple, short book, but a joy. The pure whimsy of cows and ducks typing on a typewriter and writing a list of demands is both hilarious and thought-provoking. The illustrations are whimsical and supplement the fantastic story perfectly. This book is sure to get students thinking- both about animals' perspective and about animals' rights. Interest: K-2 AR: 2.3

 Cronin, D. (2003). // Diary of a worm //. New York: Scholastic. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Picture Book <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> This book is told from the perspective of an earthworm and documents several days in a worm's life. The illustrations are wonderful and show amazing detail that leads to creative thinking about how worms live. A humorous and adorable story!

<span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> This book can be a great teaching tool in the classroom. First, it can be used to teach perspective. This book is completely from a worm's perspective and shows how they "think" and "live." Also, this book could be used to teach about earthworms. Although a majority of the story is fictional, the book does depict and describe how earthworms are beneficial to soil and to the earth. I loved this book!! Interest: K-2 AR: 2.8

Small, D. (1985). //Imogene's antlers//. New York: Crown Publishers. Imogene, a little girl with rosy cheeks, wakes up one day and discovers she has grown antlers. Her family is hysterical and tries to remedy the situation. In this short but comical book, the family tries one thing after another to hide the antlers. Finally, after a nights' sleep, the antlers disappear, and Imogene awakes without them, but with peacock feathers!

Students would love this book! It would inspire their creative juices and get their imaginations wandering. Because the story is short and simple, students would not be intimidated to try to create their own similar story. This would be a great book to use to inspire creative writing! Interest: K-2 AR: 2.6

Traditional Literature:

Aardema, V. (1975). // Why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears //. New York, NY: Puffin Books. Folktale This book is a West African tale that explains why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ear through a comic story of animals and chaos that insues in the African woods.

This is a great book to use when exploring folktales and folklore. Children love hearing stories about how things came to be, and this is a great way to expose them to how other cultures explain things in the world. Students can examine how the African culture views mosquitoes and compare it with how their culture views mosquitoes. Are there similarities/ differences? The illustrations are fresh and unique- depicting the African culture in subtle ways through a more modern style- strikingly different than other more realistic illustrations. Interest: K-2 AR: 4.0 Winner of the Caldeco tt Medal.

dePaola, T. (1988). //The legend of the indian paintbrush//. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. In this retelling of the Native American legend of how the Indian Paintbrush flower came to existence, dePaola blends his simplistic writing with his beautiful illustrations depict Native American life and the feel of the culture perfectly. The little boy who follows his path and ultimately brings the sunset to earth is loved by his people and will forever be immortalized in this classic legend.

This is a touchstone to use when teaching traditional literature. Students, because we live in Texas, will be familiar with the flower because it blooms across the state every year. This is a great way to incorporate multi-cultural legends into the traditional literature unit. Students would enjoy this book and it would be great to use to compare and contrast with legends from other cultures and could spark great conversation. Interest: K-2 AR: 4.4

Hamilton, V. (200) //The girl who spun gold//. New York: Blue Sky Press. When the king comes riding through the fields, pheasant-girl Quashiba is spinning thread. Enthralled with the king, her mother proclaims that her daughter has the gift of spinning gold into golden things. The king is pleased with this and takes Quashiba as his wife- but giving her three days to produce three rooms of golden things. With the help of a magical creature, Lit'mahn, she is able to do this and ruin him in the process. A classic tale similar to the well-known Rumpelstiltskin.

This book is a great one to include in a traditional literature unit because it is another culture's account of the classic Rumpelstiltskin story most children are familiar with. It is an African American story which adds variety and multiculturalism to a genre that is traditionally European. I can't wait to read this story to my third-graders. I'm sure students of all ages would enjoy this interesting story! Interest Level: K-3 AR Level: 3.3

Osborne, M.P., & W. (2005). //Sleeping bob//. New York: Atheneum Books. Bob, a handsome prince is born to the king and queen. To celebrate, the king and queen throw a party and invite the Wise Women. Due to a shortage of china, they have to leave one out. Outraged, the uninvited Wise Woman cast an evil spell on Bob, cursing him to 100 years of deep sleep starting on his 18th birthday. After 100 years, a beautiful princess comes to rescue him from his sleep and thus awakens the castle and restores it to its former beauty and revives its energy.

This twist on the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty is so great! Most all students are familiar or have at least heard of Sleeping Beauty and will be amused by the storyline of this book. The whimsical illustrations and the simplistic wording create a child-like and imaginative story that children will want to read again. I cannot wait to include this story in my traditional literature unit. This is also a great book to inspire students to create their own twists on traditional fairy tales. Students can also read the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty and compare and contrast the two stories. Interest: K-2 AR: NA

San Souci, R. D. (1989). //The talking eggs//. New York: Scholastic. A blend of French and Creole folklore, this story depicts the good things that await those who are helpful, patient, and willing to help others with a gracious heart. It also depicts what can happen if you are selfish, greedy, and disobedient. Through this whimsical story, two sisters are put to the test of the talking eggs, and each comes through with a very different fate.

This is a great story to read to students during a folktale or folklore unit. This story of the talking eggs is mostly Creole, a culture that is studied and discussed very little. With elements like a two-deaded cow and rainbow-colored chickens, students would be amused as well as hear an important lesson. Interest: K-2 AR: 4.4

Scieszka, J. & Smith, L. (1992) //The stinky cheese man and other fairly stupid tales//. New York: Scholastic. Putting their own twist on the traditional fairy tales, the authors blend humor and story-telling to create a classic satire on fairy tales. Students will love to read this book and enjoy the interesting dialogue, illustrations, and fonts. A very unique book that should be a staple in any classroom library and included at the end of a traditional literature unit. Kids will love this! Interest Level: K-5 AR Level: 3.4

Steig, W. (1969). //Sylvester and the magic pebble//. New York: Trumpet. Sylvester loves to collect pebbles and is surprised one day when he finds a magical one that instantly grants him any wish he wishes. However, when he comes upon a lion, in fear, he wishes to become a rock. Not able to reach the pebble, Sylvester is stuck as a rock for months until finally his parents happen to picnic on him (as a rock) and find the pebble nearby. With the pebble on him, Sylvester wishes himself back a donkey and is reunited with his family.

This delightful tale is a great story to use to teach children to be careful what you wish for. Sometimes, in the heat of the moment we may wish something, but in reality, it is not something good to want. This book is a great cautionary tale of using powers and gifts carefully. A must-read in a traditional literature unit. Students would surely enjoy the idea of a donkey-turned-rock! Interest Level: K-3 AR Level: 4.0

Wood, A. (1987). //Heckedy peg//. New York: Scholastic. A mother leaves her children to go to market and leaves them with two simple instructions: don't let strangers in and don't touch fire. But when a witch comes to the door and tempts the children with a sack of gold, they give in and let her in. It is up to the mother to save her children, which the witch has turned into food, and run the with out out town. A tale of rules and consequences, this story is a classic one to include when teaching traditional literature.

I would include this book in my traditional literature unit. This book is a great story to illustrated the consequences of not following rules as well as how deep love can run. With its beautiful and intriguing illustrations, this book is one students will surely enjoy. Interest Level: K-3 AR Level: 3.2

Informational Books/Biography

Adler, D.A. (2003). // A picture book of Lewis and Clark //. New York: Holiday House. Biography With a smooth-flowing narrative and pictures that seem to capture the beauty of the American frontier, Adler and Himler describe the lives and journey of Merriwether Lewis and William Clark. The story of their summon from President Jefferson through their deaths is simple, but informational. The text is understandable and even includes details such as describing when Clark was "shot in the rear." Students would find this book enjoyable rather than dull and lackluster. A very good book to use when teaching young children about western expansion. Interest Level: 1-4 AR Level: 5.1

Bishop, N. (2008) //Frogs//. New York: Scholastic. Informational Book Frogs are amazing, interesting, and fascinating creatures. So many facts, so many amazing pictures! This book provides loads of information about all types of frogs- students will enjoy becoming experts!

This book is amazing! The pictures are incredible- they give frogs such life and emotion. Readers can enjoy learning about these creatures both through the amazing pictures and the interesting facts provided about them. This is a book that readers will return to time and time again. A must-have for the classroom. A Texas Bluebonnet book Interest: K-3 AR: 4.8

Clements, G. (2004). The picture history of great explorers. London: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Interested in learning about explorers? This book is an excellent reference book to have in the classroom to use excerpts from or have available for children to browse through. The book documents Beginning with the ancient explorers and continuing through space exploration, the book documents all major explorers and many minor ones. Each explorer has their own page with information about them and the areas they explored. A table of contents is provided at the front so students can easily locate information about a particular explorer they wish to learn more about. Interest: K-4 AR: NA

Hurst, C. O. (2001). // Rocks in his head //. New York: Greenwillow Books. Biography After a depression hits the country, Carol Hurst’s father used found that his great love of rocks that had remained strong through many years and hardships, lands him a job at a museum in which he becomes curator of mineralogy- and he didn’t even need a college degree. This is a great book to discuss how to stay true to yourself, work hard, and keep the passion that you feel for something you love. interest: K-2 AR: 3.5

Posada, M. (2007). // Guess what is growing inside this egg //. Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press. Get ready to guess! In this informational book, you are provided certain clues and from those, you must guess what animal is growing inside each egg. After the animal in the egg is revealed, interesting facts are given about each one.

This book is adorable! It gives just enough clues for students to be able to guess what is inside each egg and feel proud when they find that they are correct. It also provides just enough information on each animal to give important facts without being dull. The illustrations are dreamy and add interest to the facts, making it not feel like an informational book at all. A book I'm sure students would love to read again and again! Interest: AR: 4.0

Historical Fiction

Hall, D. (1979) // The ox-cart man. // New York: Penguin Group. Historical Fiction In this short and sweet picture book, Hall and illustrator Barbara Cooney effectively capture the life of nineteenth century New England. In describing one family's hard-working, but seemingly simple, life, the reader travels back in time and can escape in the beautiful illustrations.

This book is an excellent read to portray early American life to students. It is a great example of how families worked hard for a way of life. This is a Caldecott Medal winner. interest: K-2 AR: 4.5

<span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> Polacco, P. (1994). // Pink and Say //. New York: Philomel. <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> Historical Fiction <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> Sheldon, a wounded Union soldior, is unexpectedly saved and taken up by a colored soldier called Pink. Pink hauls Sheldon back to his home where his other helps nurse him back to heath. Pink, against the will of his mother, wants to return to the war to fight. After marauders invade the house and kill his mama, Pink convinces Sheldon, also known as Say, they must return to the war. Only shortly after they return, they are captured by Confederate soldiers and thrown into a prison camp. Say survives and goes on to live a long life. Pink dies shortly after imprisonment.

<span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> This is a very touching and emotional story that illustrates the horrors of the Civil War. It also documents the unexpected friendship that developed between a white boy and a colored boy. Although this book is slightly bias toward the Union perspective, it does an excellent job of portraying the unsetting conditions of the war and the stark prejudice against blacks. It also illustrates that not every story has a happy ending. As always, Polacco's illustrations supplement the story perfectly and portray the complex emotions felt by the characters. <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Interest: K-2 <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">AR: 3.8

<span style="color: #053df5; font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif;"> Williams, S.A. (1992). // Working cotton //. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers. <span style="color: #053df5; font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Realistic/Historical Fiction <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Working cotton in the fields is the daily life of a little girl, Shelan’s, family. However, she is too young to pick cotton; so, she tells, in her own words, about her family and how she wants to one day be able to pick cotton like her family. The illustrations are almost dream-like and beautiful, which is a stark contrast to the harsh reality of their lives. <span style="font-family: 'Marker Felt',helvetica,sans-serif;"> This book is great to introduce the role of migrant workers in our country. Discussions can be had about human resources and the role technology played in the lives of these workers later in history. Interest: K-2 AR: 2.8

Poetry

Bagert, B. (2007). //Shout: Little poems that roar//. New York: Scholastic. "ABC Boogie," "Teddy Bear," and "The Library Cheer-" just a few of the adorable poems contained in this book that students are bound to love! Accompanied with bright and child-like illustrations, these poems are sure to be classroom favorites year-round.

The is book offers such a wonderful variety of poems to use in the classroom. Some poems in this book follow a strict, repeated pattern- great for introducing students to poetry and providing them with a simple structure they can emulate. It also contains longer, more complex poems that students can study and emulate later in the poetic careers. The poems are comical, creative, and cheery- a perfect book to start or supplement a poetry unit. I can't wait to use this in the classroom! "The Library Cheer" can be used on weekly trips to the library! Interest: K-3 AR: 2.3

Feelings, T. (1993). //Soul looks back in wonder.// New York: Puffin Books. In this truly inspiring book that combines the beautiful artwork of Tom Feelings and the thought-provoking poetry of thirteen major poets, African American culture and life is celebrated. Written for African-American youth, this book inspires readers to be proud of their culture and celebrate it. A truly wonderful book.

I would use this book with high school students or mature middle school students. Because the poetry is deep and beautiful, it can also be hard to understand and analyze. The book is a collection of many poems, but each one needs its own analysis and time spent on it in order to truly enjoy and understand the book. In studying poetry, African-American culture, or the artist Tom Feeling, this is a must-have for high school literature classrooms. Interest: 6-8 AR: 4.4 Coretta Scott King Award Winner

Sidman, J. (2007). //This is just to say: Poems of apology and forgiveness.// Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Inspired by the poem "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, this book is a compilation of poems written by a sixth grade class. The students wrote their own apology poems to a person of their choice apologizing for various things. Then, the recipients of the poems write response poems back. A mix of poetic forms and the authentic children's writing makes this book a true masterpiece!

I cannot wait to use this in my classroom! I can imagine that the students would be inspired knowing that the poems in the book were written by students like them, not some obscure poet years older. The students can take the opportunity to explore different poetic forms and try them out. The whimsical illustrations that accompany the poems make the book exciting to read. A true jew to inspire poetic writing! Interest: K-2 AR: 3.9

Sidman, J. & Zagarenski, P. (2009). //Red sings from the treetops: A year in colors//. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Picture Book Wow! I am completely amazed at this book At first glance, it seems simple- with it’s short phrases of poetic writing. But once you look deeper, you realize the book so accurately describes the beauty and the emotions of each season beautifully- personifying the colors with rich phrases. I am just in love with this book!

What a great resource to use to teach poetry, imagery, personification, and to just read over and over again! On top of the wonderful verses, the illustrations are unique and special. The illustrator portrays a very unique style that captures even further the beauty of each season. She uses a mix of traditional and more modern techniques that subtly blend together to create a wonderful product of whimsy and beauty. Absolutely amazing!! Interest: K-2 AR: 3.2 Caldecott Honor Book 2009

Multicultural Books

Soto, G. (1993). // Too many tamales //. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Multicultural Book While making tamales, Maria decides to wear her mother’s diamond ring, and loses it. With the help of her cousins, she endures the pain of eating too many tamales to find the missing ring. In the end, she realizes her mother had the ring all the while, and she learns to be more careful. This book is a great multicultural book to use in the classroom to represent Mexican- American heritage and culture. But also, nearly all children can relate to wanting something that is their parents and the feeling of guilt when that something is lost. This book is a great representation of a child taking responsibility for her actions and learning an important life lesson. Interest Level: K-2 AR: 4.2 DRA: 24 Lexile: 670L F &P: M