So after 10 years of teaching I have my set of library favorites. Here is a list of books I do with each grade level. They are good "intro to library" books that allow the kids to learn about the library and our procedures while listening to a great book.
Kindergarten
- During the first class I always read the Library Dragon by Carmen Deedy.
I substitute the school and teacher name in the book with our school name and the name of the classroom teacher.
- Mr. Wiggle's Book by Carol Thompson
I have a "Yes" and "No" box. I have various pictures or items that I pass out to the students. They come up in front of the class and we decide if it's good or bad for a library book.
- The Shelf Elf by Jackie Hopkins
I like to tell the kids that the shelf elf hides in our library and watches the children as the check out.
- We're Going on a Bookhunt by Pat Miller
I love the cards and guide that I bought with it. I have done a remake of the song and I teach the kids and dance and we stand up and sing. We check out books for the first time that day.
First Grade
- Manners in the Library by Carrie Finn.
- The Shelf Elf by Jackie Hopkins
- What Happened to Marion's Book? by Brook Berg
- A Book for Cheser by Elizabeth Bennett
- Stella LouElla's Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst.
- The Library Doors by Toni Buzzeo
I got a teacher's guide with this one so I like teaching the kids the signs that go with it.
Each book is a separate library class. I am expanding on the information included in the stories.
Second Grade
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child.
I LOVE this book. The things that Herb did to his book are very realistic and start a good conversation with the students. It's also good for identifying fairy tale characters.
- Library Jeopardy
I found template on the internet and we play that for our second class. It's a fun way for the kids to learn some basic library rules and things about me.
- Beware of the Storybook Wolves by Lauren Child
Another cute one with Herb in it.
