Poetry: Katie Amonson

POETRY
Katie Amonson
WHERE THE SIDEWALK

ENDS
Title: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Author: Shel Silverstien
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date Published: 1974
ISBN Number: 9789657141298
Age Range: Second grade and up
Brief Summary: This is a collection of poems written by Shel Silverstein.
The book has various types of poems all with different topics.
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
A teacher could use this book
in a lot of different ways.

Because the book has a lot of
different poems, a teacher
could have students preform a
readers theatre based on their
favorite story. The students
could read the poem and act it
out for the class.
Students could also use the
book as a tool when making

their own poems.
POETRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Title: Poetry for Young People
Author: Langston Hughes
Publisher: Sterling Childrens
Books

ISBN Number: 1454903287
Age Range: second grade and up
Brief Summary: This is a book of
poems that deal with the issues

of race, especially during the civil
war. The words and poems are
dense and have a lot of meaning
behind them.
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
I would connect this story to the things we are learning
during a civil war unit. These stories are deeply

connected to race and pretty dense.
As an extension activity, I would have students do
some research about the Civil War and connect those

thoughts to a poem in the book.
The connection helps build comprehension and
understanding of this time period.
REVOLTING RHYMES
Title: Revolting Rhymes
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN Number: 9780142414828
Age Range: grades 1-3
Brief Summary: This poetry follows
fairy tales and has a dark twist to

them. The stories are fun and
rhyming to make the reading easy
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
I would use this story to build word recognition
in rhyming
I would have students choose and write down
words that rhyme from the poems
This builds rhyming skills as well as word
recognition
RACE, ETHNICITY
AND CULTURE
Katie Amonson
Stella Luna
Culture
Title: Stella Luna
Author: Janell Cannon
Publisher: HMH Books for Young

Readers
ISBN Number:: 01252062847
Age Range: preschool and up
Brief Summary: This book is

about a bat who tried to live with
birds and finds out she can
embrace who she was born to be.
Teaching Strategies
This is a book that I read in the

beginning of the year. Its a friendly
reminder that all students are different
and do not need to fit in to be a good
student. I would read this and have a
discussion with children during our
morning meeting.
The Skin Im In
Ethnicity
Title: The Skin Im In
Author: Pat Thomas
Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
Age Range: preschool to second grade
Brief Summary: This book is for young

readers and it helps them realize that
they are special no matter what their
skin color. It also talks about what
happens when people make fun of skin
color.
Teaching Strategies
I
would have parents read this to their

children. It is a good story to remind
students of who they are. Skin color
does not define them and this is a great
book for those younger readers who
struggle with their skin color.
Last Stop on Market Street

Race
Title: Last Stop on Market Street
Author: Matt De La Pena
Publisher: G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young

Readers
Brief Summary: This is a book is about a young

African American boy who rides the bus everyday
with his grandma. He complains and wants a better
life but finds thankfulness and positivity in his life.
Teaching Strategies
I
would have students write what

are some things they do with
their grandma or family. I would
then ask how this is special to
just their family or their life.
PICTURE BOOKS
Katie Amonson
Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the

Bus
Title: Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the
Bus
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Age Range: preschool to first grade
Brief Summary: This book is about
a pigeon who interacts with the
reader. The pigeon is convincing
the reader to get him to drive the
bus. Our job is to make sure he
doesnt!
Teaching
Strategies
This book is a fun story that can be

introduced to young readers.
Because there are few words on the
page, a young reader and learn to
read it on their own. For my
classroom, I would encourage
parents to get a copy for their
children to read on their own. They
can get used to the readings and
build their fluency and
comprehension.
The Snowy Day

Title: The Snowy Day
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Viking books for Young
Readers
Brief Summary: This is a story
about a little boy experiencing the
first snowfall od the year.
Teaching
Strategies
I would have students write about

what would they do on a snowy
day. I would have students go
through the writing process and use
peer revision to build on their story.
Pete the Cat: I Love my White

Shoes
Title: Pete the Cat
Author: James Dean
Age Range: kindergarten to second grade
Brief Summary: This is a fun childrens book
about a cat who loves his shoes even when they
get ruined.
Teaching Strategies
This book can be read in song form. For
a fun classroom activity, I would have
the students sing the song and act out
the movements.
NON-FICTION
K AT I E A M O N S O N
THE BEETLE BOOK

Title: The Beetle Book
Author: Steve Jenkins
Publisher: HMH Books for Young
Readers
Age Range: preschool to kindergarten
Brief Summary: This is a book for
young students that explores all that
has to do with beetles. It shows
different kinds of beetles, their
properties and what makes them
unique.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
This book is great with a unit on insects.
I would have younger students draw a
beetle based on the description made in
the book. I would also keep this book in
my library in order for students who are
motivated to read by this content.
ISLAND: A STORY OF
THE GALAPAGOS
Title: Island: A Story of the Galapagos
Author: Jason Chin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Age Range: first to second grade
Brief Summary: This book explores the
diversity and animals in the Galapagos
island. It talks about Charles Darwin and
what the found on the island.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
This book covers a lot of science
information. I would use it as a companion
text for a science unit on Charles Darwin.
ROSA
Title: Rosa
Author: Nikki Giovanni
Publisher: Square Fish
Age Range: first through third grade
Brief Summary: This book is about Rosa Parks
and her life both before and after she refused
to give up her seat on the bus.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
I would students write a letter to the author
explaining what they liked about the story or
any connections they made. Rosa was a
pivotal person in the Civil Rights movement
so this is a great text to read when we are
learning about civil rights.
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NUMBER THE STARS

TITLE: NUMBER THE STARS
AUTHOR: LOIS LOWRY
PUBLISHER: HMH BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
DATE PUBLISHED: 2011
ISBN NUMBER:: 0547577095
AGE RANGE: 5 GRADE TO 7 GRADE
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS IS A TRUE STORY OF A YOUNG GIRL AND HER
TH
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FAMILY WHO ARE ESCAPING THE JEWISH GENOCIDE.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
THIS IS A PRETTY DENSE BOOK FOR READERS. IN ORDER FOR
THEM TO REALLY MAKE A CONNECTION, AS THEY ARE READING I

WOULD HAVE THEM MAKE JOURNAL ENTRIES AS IF THEY WERE
A PERSON DURING THIS TIME.
THE BOY IN THE STRIPPED

PAJAMAS
TITLE: THE BOY IN THE STRIPPED PAJAMAS

AUTHOR: JOHN BOYNE
PUBLISHER: DAVID FICKLING BOOKS
AGE RANGE: 7TH AND UP
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS STORY IS ABOUT TWO BOYS WHO FIND A FRIENDSHIP
DESPITE BEING OPPOSITES. ONE BOY IS A JEW AND THE OTHER IS A SON OF A
NAZIS AND THEY PLAY TOGETHER AT THE END OF THE CONCENTRATION CAMP.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
I WOULD HAVE STUDENTS READ THIS AFTER WE HAD
DID A UNIT ON WHAT HAPPENED DURING THIS TIME.
THIS IS ALSO A VERY SENSITIVE AND ABSTRACT
TOPIC. A STRATEGY IS TO HAVE PARENTS AWARE OF
THE BOOK WE ARE READING AND TO HAVE THEM
PREFACE TO THEIR KIDS THAT THIS IS A
STRUGGLING TIME IN OUR HISTORY. THERE IS ALSO
A MOVIE THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT THAT WOULD
BE POWERFUL TO WATCH.
OUT OF THE DUST
TITLE: OUT OF THE DUST

AUTHOR: KAREN HESSE
PUBLISHER: GREAT SOURCE
AGE RANGE: AGE 4TH AND UP
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS IS A BOOK WRITTEN IN POETRY FORM AND
EXCLAIMS THE HARDSHIPS OF LIVING IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION. A
FAMILY LIVES DURING THE DUST BOWL AND A LITTLE GIRL IS GRIEVING
FOR HER MOTHER AS WELL AS FOR A NORMAL LIFE.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
I WOULD HAVE STUDENTS DRAW AND IMAGE OF WHAT THEY THINK THE WORLD LOOKED LIKE AT THIS
TIME. THIS WAS DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE STRUGGLING TO MAKE
ENDS MEET. AFTER READING (OR DURING) I WOULD HAVE STUDENTS DRAW THEIR IDEAS OF THE IMAGES
IN THEIR HEADS.
Gender and Sexuality

Katie Amonson
The Paper Bag Princess

Sexuality
Title: The Paper Bag Princess
Author: Robert Munch
Publisher: Annick Press
Age Range: age 4-7
Brief Summary: This is a book is about
a princess that saves a prince and how
the roles reversed.
Teaching Strategies
For this story, I would have
students get into groups and
discuss what the book meant to
them. This book goes against
what society is teaching little
minds about who boys and girls
should be. Once the groups have
discussed, I would have a large
group discussion.
10,000 Dresses
Title: 10,000 Dresses
Author: Marcus Ewert
Publisher: Triangle Square
Age Range: age 5-9
Brief Summary: This is a book is about a boy who
wear dresses even when his family doesnt think
boys should.
Teaching Strategies
Before reading, I would have
students make a list of girl
things and boy things. After
reading this story, we would
modify our list knowing that
gender and sexuality can be
different to all individuals.
Ballerino Nate Gender

Title: Ballerino Nate
Author: Kimberely Brubaker Bradley
Publisher: Dial
Brief Summary: This book is about a boy who is a
ballerino, even though he is a boy and that is not
common.
Teaching Strategies
To drive home the point that students
come with all different ideas,
interests, and gender identifies, I
would read this book and have
students think pair share about what
are some things that people say only
girls can do but boys would like to do?
And vice versa.
Fantasy and
Realism
Katie Amonson
Title: Good Dream, Bad Dream

Author: Juan Calle
Good
Dream, Bad
Dream
Fantasy
Publisher: Immedium
Age Range: kindergarten to second grade
Brief Summary: This is a book for younger readers. It
is about children who have super powers and try to
save the world. This book is told through the dreams
and imagination of a young boy.
Teaching
Strategies
This is a great story for parents. This is about fantasy

in a dream. This could be read when students are
struggling to sleep because of bad dreams. In the
classroom, this can also be about facing your fears
and trying your best.
I Am Number Four
Title: I Am Number Four
Author: Pittacus Lore
Age Range: 5th grade and up
Brief Summary: This is a book about an alien living
in a young boys body. He lives on earth to get his
powers where then he can return to his own planet.
Teaching
Strategies
This is for older readers and
would be a fun readers
theatre. Each student has a
copy of the book and the
class reads it aloud.
Title: Maniac Magee

Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Little Brown
Books
Maniac
Magee
Realism
ISBN Number:
0316809063
Age Range: Grade 3rd and
up
Brief Summary: This is
about a boy who, through
an accident, gets super
running powers. This
effects the lives of the
main character and the
people around him.
Teaching
Strategies
I would have this

book available for
individual reading
time. If I need to
add an activity I
would have students
write a story about
their own super
power that they
would have and how
this would effect
their daily lives.
FAIRY TALES
KATIE AMONSON
THE FAIRY TALE BOOK

Title: The Fairy Tale Book
Author: Liz Scoggins
Publisher: Scholastic Books
Age Range: age 3 and up
Brief Summary: This is a book of common fairy
tales. Each fairy tale is told in a couple of
pages.
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
This book is a compilation
of fairy tales. In a
classroom, I would read a
short story each day and
pair it with a writing
activity. The writing
activity for these stories is
to identify the characters,
problem, solution, magic,
and purpose.
A TALE DARK AND GRIMM

Title: A Tale Dark and Grimm
Author: Adam Gidwitz
Publisher: Puffin Books
Age Range: 5th grade and up
Brief Summary: A narrator leads the reader
through the encounters he has with common
grimm fairy tales. The story connects each fairy
tale.
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
In an older classroom, I would
have the students write up an
alternative ending. Fairy tales
are fun and lively stories and
this one is very interesting. By
having students come up either
with an alternative ending or an
alternative beginning, I am
giving students exposure to
writing their own fairy tales.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Title: The Three Little Pigs
Author: James Marshall
Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap
Age Range: kindergarten- 2nd grade
Brief Summary: This is a twist on the classic
fairy tale. The first two pigs get eaten but
then the final pig ends up eating the wolf.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
There are numerous versions of three little pigs.
In the classroom, I would have students compare
and contrast versions and choose their favorite.
DOMESTICITY AND
ADVENTURE
KATIE AMONSON
THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH

TITLE: THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH
AUTHOR: MAX BRALLIER
PUBLISHER: VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG
READERS
ISBN NUMBER: 0670016616
AGE RANGE: GRADES 3-7
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS STORY IS AN
ADVENTURE OF KIDS LIVING AFTER THE
APOCALYPSE. A LITTLE BOY LIVING IN A TREE
HOUSE WORKS WITH HIS FRIENDS TO FIGHT
ZOMBIES AND OTHER ADVENTURES.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
THIS BOOK CAN BE AN ABSTRACT
BOOK BECAUSE IT IS POSTAPOCALYPTIC. TO INTRODUCE THE
STORY, A PARENT MIGHT NEED TO
DISCUSS WHAT THE WORLD WOULD
LOOK LIKE AT THIS TIME. I THINK
HAVING A DISCUSSION WILL HELP
STUDENTS GET IN THE MINDSET TO
BE ABLE TO FOLLOW THIS
ADVENTURE STORY
APPLEBLOSSOM THE POSSUM
TITLE: APPLEBLOSSOM THE POSSUM

AUTHOR: HOLLY GOLDBERG
PUBLISHER: PUFFIN BOOKS
AGE RANGE: GRADES 3-7
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS IS A BOOK THAT FOLLOWS
A LITTLE POSSUM AS SHE TRIES TO ESCAPE THE
HOUSE SHE IS TRAPPED IN. SHE IS SAVED BY HER
BROTHERS AND FINDS THERE IS MORE TO SEE IN
THE WORLD.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
A GREAT WRITING ACTIVITY FOR KIDS

IS TO HAVE THEM BE AN ANIMAL
THAT GETS TRAPPED SOMEWHERE.
THIS PUTS THEM IN THE ROLE OF
THE AUTHOR AND ALLOWS THEM TO
EXPERIENCE THE GENRE OF
ADVENTURE AS WELL.
ANY QUESTIONS?
TITLE: ANY QUESTIONS?

AUTHOR: MARIE LOUISE GAY
PUBLISHER: GROUNDWOOD BOOKS
AGE RANGE: KINDERGARTEN TO 4TH GRADE
BRIEF SUMMARY: THIS STORY FOLLOWS AN
ADVENTURE OF A AUTHOR WRITING A BOOK.
THIS GIVES STUDENTS AND IDEA OF HOW
STORIES ARE MADE THROUGH THE EYES OF
CURIOUS CHILDREN.
TEACHING
STRATEGIES
THIS STORY IS GREAT FOR A
WRITING ACTIVITY BECAUSE IT IS
THE ADVENTURES OF A WRITER.
TO MAKE THIS A MULTIMODAL
LESSON, I WOULD HAVE
STUDENTS CREATE THEIR OWN
CONNECTIONS TO THE STORY.
THEY COULD ACT OUT A PART,
HAVE A JOURNAL ENTRY, MAKE
SOMETHING OUT OF CLAY, ETC.
THEN ONCE ALL STUDENTS
HAVE MADE SOMETHING, WE
WOULD HAVE A GALLERY WALK
TO SHARE OUR IDEAS.

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POETRY

WHERE THE SIDEWALK

in a lot of different ways.

Students could also use the

book as a tool when making

POETRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Date Published: 2013

poems that deal with the issues

during a civil war unit. These stories are deeply

As an extension activity, I would have students do

some research about the Civil War and connect those

The connection helps build comprehension and

understanding of this time period.

fairy tales and has a dark twist to

I would have students choose and write down

words that rhyme from the poems

This builds rhyming skills as well as word

Title: Stella Luna

Author: Janell Cannon

Publisher: HMH Books for Young

Date Published: 2007

ISBN Number:: 01252062847

Age Range: preschool and up

Brief Summary: This book is

This is a book that I read in the

Title: The Skin Im In

Author: Pat Thomas

Publisher: Barrons Educational Services

Date Published: 2003

ISBN Number: 0764124595

Age Range: preschool to second grade

Brief Summary: This book is for young

would have parents read this to their

Last Stop on Market Street

Title: Last Stop on Market Street

Author: Matt De La Pena

Publisher: G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young

Date Published: 2015

ISBN Number:: 0399257748

Age Range: preschool and up

Brief Summary: This is a book is about a young

would have students write what

Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the

This book is a fun story that can be

The Snowy Day

I would have students write about

Pete the Cat: I Love my White

THE BEETLE BOOK

NUMBER THE STARS

FAMILY WHO ARE ESCAPING THE JEWISH GENOCIDE.

THEM TO REALLY MAKE A CONNECTION, AS THEY ARE READING I

THE BOY IN THE STRIPPED

TITLE: THE BOY IN THE STRIPPED PAJAMAS

OUT OF THE DUST

TITLE: OUT OF THE DUST

Gender and Sexuality

The Paper Bag Princess

Ballerino Nate Gender

Title: Good Dream, Bad Dream

This is a great story for parents. This is about fantasy

Title: Maniac Magee

I would have this

THE FAIRY TALE BOOK