Can you recommend some good picture books that I can read aloud to 5th graders?

Question

I love Patricia Polacco's books. Books that tell powerful stories ensconsed in social issues/historical events. Great artwork is a plus as well. Something along those lines would be nice. But perhaps a different author?

Answer 1

I would read I am SAM.  By Dr. Sues.  It's not a "5Th", graders book, it's the point behind it.  Our English teacher read it to us when we were in "11" grade.   In turn we had to write a paper on it.  I would find book with description of sites, places, etc..  

This way it will get them into the setting of the book and enjoy hearing or listening to it.  The most of all if you read the book to them, you have to play the part.  I remember our teacher reading a book about chocolate or fudge something.  I don't remember much but what I remember is how he read the book and showing us how much books have to offer.  Literacy is a big issue for us in the US, I would take a look at the bigger picture then just worrying about picture books.  This should have already been instilled in them when they were in Kindergarten and First grade.  Good Luck.

Answer 2

"Inch and Miles: the Journey to Success" by Coach John Wooden

Answer 3

Do I ever !!

I just purchased for my classroom library a book by Toni Morrison called Remember: The journey to School Integration. The photos are magnificent and my kids love it.

There is also a beautifuly animated book of the poem by Robert Frost called Stopping in  the Woods on a Snowy Evening. Each page is one line of the poem with beautiful  artwork.

Good Luck

Answer 4

http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/showt...

Here's a website with a lot of everything!

I work at an Elementary school in Sanford, Florida and no matter their age, the students love to hear someone read to them!

Maggie