Children's Literature Blog Post #3: Picture Books before 1970

Children's Literature Blog Post #3: Picture Books before 1970

#1

Shena Morenz

“Little Donkey Close Your Eyes” by Margret Wise Brown

This was such a cute little book by a very well-known author.

I would use this book in my classroom to talk to students about rhyming. I might would have them explain in small groups what words rhyme then have them make their own bed time rhyme!! (See what I did there lol)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8jQ6HHfc6c

#2

Shena Morenz

“Good Night Moon” by Margret Wise Brown

Another little gem by Margret Wise Brown.

I would use this book in the classroom to talk about rhyming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg3wI0OPRe0

#3

Shena Morenz

“The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats

This is a book all about snow.

I would use this book in my classroom to talk about weather and more specifically snow. I might would explain that no 2 snowflakes are the same. Students may cut out their own snowflake.

http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/read-aloud/the-snowy-day/

#4

Shena Morenz

“Bartholomew and the Oobleck” by Dr. Suess

What a fun book!!! Dr. Suess is always great though.

I would use this book in my classroom to explain the science between liquids and solids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9bo5N2N5zI

#5

Shena Morenz

“Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey

This was a book about a cute little kid and animals he finds on an adventurous day. 

I would use this book in my classroom lesson to have children the importance of sticking with your parents. I might would have them talk about safety or what to do if they get lost. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iPt3sRhPT8