Module 5: Bibliography - Folktales & Poetry

1. Goldilocks and the Three Bears

a. Marshall, James. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Walker Books, 2013.
b. Elementary Students
c. This is a story about a little girl named Goldilocks and she goes for a walk in the
forest and ends up finding a house. Inside the house she finds three bowls of
porridge. She eats a bite of each of the balls until she finds a third one which
tastes just right. This continues on with the bear’s chairs and then their beds. The
bears that were living there then found Goldilocks had eaten their porridge, sat in
their chairs and laid in their beds.
d. Qualities that helped me choose this book was the fact that it was a classic when I
was growing up. And it was often read to me by my parents and teachers. I really
like the lesson that is taught in the book about how before taking things or trying
things we should be asking. I think that this is a really important concept that is
taught by this book and should be taught at a young age.
2. Little Red Riding Hood
a. Hood, Little Red Riding. Little Red Riding Hood. Kaye & Ward, 1973.
b. Elementary Students
c. The story is about a little girl named Little Red Riding Hood. She is on her way to
her grandma's house to bring her goods. However, in the words she is spotted by a
wolf who follows her until she gets to grandma's house. He beat Little Red Riding
Hood there and disguised himself as the grandmother.
d. What helped me choose this book was the fact that it was so popular growing up
that it is still fresh in my memory. I think that that is extremely important because
if it is something that people remember all these years then clearly it had a
purpose. This book shows a message that good always prevails evil. And that is a
really important concept for children to learn and begin to understand.
3. Cinderella
a. Ehrlich, Amy, et al. Cinderella. Dutton Children's Books Childrens, 2004.
b. Elementary Students
c. This is a classic story about a princess named Cinderella who ends up finding her
prince. She has an evil stepmother and two evil stepsisters who are out to get her.
Cinderella doesn't let this stop her from being kind all the time. She ends up going
to a royal ball where she coincidentally meets her prince.
d. I chose the story because of the important qualities that Cinderella possesses
throughout the story. No matter what Cinderella goes through or how evil others
 may be to her she always remains kind. And I think that this is a really important
lesson to show young children so that they remember it in the back of their head.

4. The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf.

a. Atkins, Alison. The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Top That! Kids,
2006.
b. Elementary Students
c. This is a story about three little pigs to go on a journey to build their own homes.
One pig decides he wants to build his house out of straw, the other from sticks,
and the other from bricks. Along came a Wolf who wanted to eat the little pigs.
He tried to blow their houses down and succeeded at the stick and straw house.
However, not at the brick house.
d. I chose this story because of the wonderful message that it relays. The pig who
built his house out of bricks put in a lot of time and dedication into building it.
And this goes to show that putting hard work into something will in return pay
off. This is a valuable lesson to teach young children and it would be a great
addition to the classroom.
5. Jack and the Beanstalk
a. Galdone, Paul. Jack and the Beanstalk. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.
b. Elementary Students
c. This story is about a boy named Jack who traded in his cow for some magic
beans. Everyone was very angry with him because he did this since they thought
the beans would have no value. However, these beans ended up growing into a
giant beanstalk that reached into the sky. Once Jack climbed the beanstalk he
found a ton of valuable items up in this magical place that could help his poor
family.
d. I chose this story because it was a classic growing up. I never quite understood the
message because of the mixed signals it kind of gives you throughout. In the end
Jack does become the hero, however, the way that he got there wasn't necessarily
the way to do so. I do think that this is still a wonderful story to be shared in the
classroom.
6. FIREFLY JULY: a Year of Very Short Poems
a. JANECZKO, PAUL B. FIREFLY JULY: a Year of Very Short Poems.
CANDLEWICK Press, 2018.
b. Elementary Students
c. This is a poem book that's filled with stories regarding the different weather and
seasons. They focus on a different part of the season per story. Sometimes the
 stories are mixed with animals or objects to make them more appealing to young
students.
d. I chose this book because of the artistic title which caught my eye. I then went
along to read a couple of the poems and I really felt that they would be a great
addition to any classroom. They have a way of educating students while also
allowing them to understand them and not be complicated.
7. It's Raining Pigs & Noodles
a. Prelutsky, Jack. It's Raining Pigs & Noodles. Harper Collins, 2008.
b. Elementary Students
c. This poem book has a lot of meat aspects to engage young readers. There is one
story where the poem is written in the shape of an infinity sign. So this is
definitely a way to challenge the brain to read in a different way. And a lot of the
stories young children can relate to which is always a bonus because they are able
to make a connection and remember the poem.
d. I chose the story because of the title. I feel that title is often interchangeable and
replaced with other words too. So I wanted to see what this book was all about. It
definitely has creative components that are able to engage young readers and I
think it would be a great addition to the classroom because of its ability to do so.
8. Falling Up
a. Silverstein, Shel. Falling Up. HarperCollins, 1996.
b. Elementary Students
c. This poetry book incorporates a lot of black and white illustrations to help tell the
story. There are a lot of stories that involve a life journey but in a kid friendly
way. The book incorporates a very southern aspect to it in my opinion just
because of how the author was telling it in the audio version and through what the
stories are sharing.
d. I chose this book because. It was on a list of top twenty-five poetry books and I
figured that it would have to be a good read if it was. The story Inc. a life dynamic
that was very real but also easy for young readers to understand. I think that it
would be a great fun poetry book to add to the classroom just because of the way
that the stories were being told.
9. Hailstones and Halibut Bones: Adventures in Poetry and Color
a. ONeill, Mary Le Duc, and John C Wallner. Hailstones and Halibut Bones:
Adventures in Poetry and Color. Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2009.
b. Elementary Students
c. This poetry book was composed of stories that talked about the differences in the
world through color and how color can relate to one's senses. And talks about the
 different colors in the sky, the ocean, the world, the trees, and I think this is a
really beautiful message that should be shared for young students.
d. I chose this book because of its beautifully illustrated cover. It really stood out to
me and I feel that it would stand out to a lot of young readers because of the
variety of colors and images that were combined to create one cover. I think that
the book has a really beautiful message and it can be interpreted in many different
ways especially as students get older.
10. The Cuckoos Haiku and Other Birding Poems
a. Rosen, Michael J., and Stanley Fellows. The Cuckoos Haiku and Other Birding
Poems. Candlewick Press, 2009.
b. Elementary Students
c. This poetry book focuses on haiku styled writing. This is probably more difficult
than the other books I've chosen although still very understandable for young
readers. It incorporates
animals into the poetry to help engage young readers to be more interested in
what is being said. The story is well constructed and easy to follow.
d. I chose this book because I think it is a lot more old-fashioned than the other
stories that I have chosen. I feel that by the title and the illustrations that one
would say so as well. However, I definitely think that it would be a popular book
in the classroom because of the beautiful illustrations inside of it which may stand
out to the students. And it is very straightforward and easy to follow.