Brittany Hellriegel
2016
GRADES K-2 NOTABLE MATERIALS
A LIST OF RECOMMENDED MATERIALS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CHILDRENS NOTABLE LIST. ADDITIONAL
MATERIALS AND ARCHIVED LISTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.ALA.ORG/ALA/MGRPS/DIVS/ALSC/AWARDSGRANTS/
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Books
Audio Recordings
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
The Baby Tree (2014).
Sophie Blackall. Nancy
Paulsen Books. NY, New
York. Wondering how to
tactfully answer the
inevitable where do
babies come from
question? This story follows a character with that same question and also has tips
for having that conversation with your own child.
(2015). Audiobook. Narrator: Mo
Willems. Publisher: Weston Woods. 8
minutes.
A new spin on a familiar tale! With lots
of funny morals and poking fun at
the silly story arch of the original
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this
story brings life to an age-old tale.
Infinity and Me
(2015). Live Oak
Media. Audiobook. Length: 24:05
Narrator: Nancy Wu.
Go to infinity and beyond with this
recording that follows a little girl on
her journey to understanding the
concept of infinity. This recording will
help children navigate the difficult
concept with age-appropriate
examples.
Building Our House (2013). Jonathan Bean. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. NY, New York.
An inspiring tale about a girl and her familys journey building a house, and
creating a home! Tip: This story is perfect for families in transition between
homes.
The Day the Crayons Quit (2013). Drew Daywalt. Philomel Books. NY, New York.
Quit?! How can the crayons just up and quit? What will happen to all of the
pictures that need to be drawn? Tip: If your child likes this, try reading the next
book, The Day the Crayons Came Home (2015).
Jqzz for Lil' Jumpers! (2015).
Independent release. Compact Disc.
Length: Approximately 28 minutes (10
tracks).
Tired of the same old songs for children?
This audio CD will expose them to a type of
music that seems to miss mainstream
recordings for children while reinforcing
counting, letters, and more.
Videos/DVDs
Im Brave (2015). 8 min., Weston
Woods. DVD.
Follow the adventures of a very brave
firetruck as he does his job with valor
and a lot of noise! Adapted from
book written by Kate McMullan and
illustrated by Jim McMullan.
Dory Fantasmagory (2015). Abby Hanlon. Pun Books. London, UK. Be kooky and
crazy! Who cares what others think? Theyll need you eventually! Want more
Dory? This is the first in a series!
Exclamation Mark (2013) Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Scholastic Press. NY, New York.
A fun way to teach about punctuation! A tale about embracing the ways you are
dierent.
Feathers: Not Just for Flying (2014). Melissa Stewart. Charlesbridge. Watertown, MA.
Fly into the informative book that proves that when it comes to feathers, there is
more that meets the eye!
The Grasshopper and the Ants (2015). Jerry Pinkney. Little Brown Books for Young
Readers. NY, New York. This reimagined popular Aesop fable carries the same
moral as the original: work hard now and you will be prepared for the future. The
Lemonade in the Winter (2014). 12
min. Weston Woods, DVD. A
lemonade stand in the winter?! No
way! The beautifully illustrated
cartoon will inspire children to think
outside the box! Adapted from book
written by Emily Jenkins and
illustrated by G. Brian Karas.
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rich illustrations are not to be missed. Tip: Use this to teach the concept of
procrastination.
Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors (2014). Roseanne Greenfield Thong.
Chronicle Books. San Francisco, CA. Color and culture galore! This bright and
vibrant book teaches colors while exploring Latino food culture. Tip: Learn some
Spanish words! The Spanish translation for each color is provided.
I Yam a Donkey (2015) Cece Bell. Clarion Books. NY, New York. Misunderstanding
after misunderstanding will have you and your child laughing at the
mispronunciation. A great tool to teach grammar and pronunciation.
Software/Apps/Sites
Last Stop on Market Street (2015). Matt de la Pea. G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for
Young Readers. NY, New York. A grandmothers advice can help children appreciate
their own blessings and not pine after what others have.
The Moon Is Going to Addys House (2015). Ida Pearle. Dial Books. NY, New York. Is
the moon following you? Look up in the sky and decide for yourself. Tip: This is a
great bedtime read!
Disney Online Kerpoof Studios
www.kerpoof.com/, Public Library, School,
Home. $4.39/month, $24.79 for 6 months,
or $44.79 for 12 months. Free version
available.
With a plethora of activities and new ones
being added frequently, children will
never have a shortage of things to explore
in Kerpoof Studios. Spell out stories, make
cards, and even create movies!
The Most Amazing Creature in the Sea (2015). Brenda Z. Guiberson, Henry Holt and
Co. NY, New York. A fantastically illustrated informational text about all dierent
sea creatures. This is not your average dolphin tale. Get ready to learn about sea
creatures you probably did not even know existed!
Tips for Making Reading
Meaningful
The Most Magnificent Thing (2014). Ashley Spires. Kids Can Press. Toronto, CAN.
Can you make something magnificent? Can you do this without giving up? Tips:
Use this tale to teach about perseverance and creativity.
There are many ways to help children stay
engaged with books. Reading aloud to
them has many benefits and allows you to
be creative with voices, sounds, and
acting out scenes! Try asking a few
questions that pertain to the plot of the
book prior to reading. This will help create
a text-to-self connection and activate prior
knowledge! Try new activities! Here are a
few:
Go on a reading picnic. Pack and sandwich
and a nature=inspired book!
Look into programs at the local library. They
are free and catered to your childs age
group.
Create a Book I Have Read board/log and
have children record the books they have
read along with the amount of pages.
Children will take pride in their progress,
and you will have a list that will help
teachers and librarians suggest new titles.
The important thing is to keep kids
reading! Find out what interests them and
find materials that will help them become
life-long readers.
My Happy Life (2013). Rose Lagercrantz. Gecko Press. Te Aro, We"ington, New
Zealand. Optimism is sometimes hard to come by, but it can help you through
tough times. Tips: This book can help children dealing with a friend moving
away.
Red (2015). Jan De Kinder. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. Grand Rapids, MI.
Bullying is a hot topic and starts youngRed is a tale that can show children that
even pointing out silly dierences, like blushing, can turn into something very
hurtful. Tips: Share this with your child if they are feeling some peer pressure.
Tap Tap Boom Boom (2014). Elizabeth Bluemle. Candlewick. Somervi"e, MA. A great
tale about community and ending up in unexpected places, read to see what
happens when a thunderstorm brings some neighbors together under one roof!
Trombone Shorty (2015). Troy Andrews. Harry N. Abrams. NY, New York. Get
musical with this autobiographical story about Trombone Shorty and his rise to
fame!
Waiting (2015). Kevin Henkes. Greenwi"ow Books. NY, New York. When the
humans are away, the toys will play. Ever wonder what happens when you leave
the house? Waitand see! Tip: This story is perfect if your little one is struggling
with being patient.
You Are (Not) Small (2014). Anna Kang. Two Lions. Seattle, WA. Are you big or are
you small? Well, it depends! This tale teaches about context and comparison.
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