I hear this question a lot. Especially during the summer as students prepare for the next grade level or begin reading chapter books for the first time. In our November newsletter for CSF, I mention Scholastic's list of top 100 books and encourage readers to learn more about some of the most popular books ever. I went through the list of 100 books and wrote down the titles I haven't read, so I can check them out from the library. My plan is to begin reading some of them over the Thanksgiving holidays. I know getting lost in the pages of a book will help my flights seem much faster! They say, "Time flies when you're having fun!"
Here is the link:
100 Greatest Books for Kids
I also wanted to share with you a fantastic blog created by a K-5 teacher-librarian named Mr Schu. Each week he features book trailers introducing new books to readers. What a great way to learn a little bit more about a book before you decide to buy it for yourself or your child. It is also a fantastic way to discover a book you might not have picked up on your own.
I can't wait to go back through his book trailers to see what new books I can discover! His blog is titled "Watch. Connect. Read" and he does a terrific job of helping students do just that!
Mr. Schu Reads
Hopefully these resources will give you some suggestions when you hear a child ask, "What book should I read?"
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