Obsessed!

I may be slightly obsessed with books. Well, I've always been I think. I have been able to read anything almost anywhere. But, I have recently seen the value of reading and deeply understanding children's literature. It helps students see that you value what they read. It assists them in discussing books with us as teachers and with each other. Students who are able to converse with others about what they are reading truly display a depth of understanding about the books they read. These books come alive in their hands.

In the past I have read quite a bit of Children's lit but, I have a long way to go before I'm an expert. Here is my current Amazon wish list of books for the classroom. I'm posting it here because it makes for easy reference on books I need to read and/or purchase. Hopefully this will give you another list to assist you in choosing good books to add to your collection.