Chowder, written and illustrated by Peter Brown, is a fun digital Children's Book that is located online. Chowder is a bulldog that does not feel like he fits in with the neighborhood animals and thinks he may fit in with the petting zoo animals. This book is appropriate for ages four through eight. I would use this book in a preschool class and after reading, I would ask them to draw a picture of a time when they felt they did not fit in.
Little, Brown Young Readers(2006)
First Day Jitters is a Digital Children's Book that can be found online. Written by Julie Danneberg and coupled with the detailed illustrations by Judy Love, this book is sure to warm its readers' hearts. Grown-ups and children can relate to being scared at one time or another. First Day Jitters is appropriate for ages four through eight. I would use this book as an introduction on the first day of school. I would create a class discussion and ask my students when and why do they become scared?
Charlesbridge Publishing (2000)
Don't Let the Peas Touch! and Other Stories written by Deborah Blumenthal is a fun, digital Children's Book. Two sisters, Annie and Sophie, never cease to argue! Readers can appreciate the illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering. This book is appropriate for ages four through eight. I would use this book in an elementary English class. After reading it, I would ask my students to write about their relationships with friends or family members. Arthur A. Levine Books(2004)
The Year the Lights Came On is a beautiful novel written by Terry Kay. My dad initially read this book book and had my mom read it. She loved it so much that she made all seven of us read it! It is about an 11 year boy raised in rural Georgia at time when electricity was invented. This is Terry Kay's first novel. I would use this book in a middle school Social Studies class to give students an idea of what life would be like with and without electricity. I would have my students dress up and act out certain scenes from the book.
Frank Castel is the author of Sebastian Quinn and this Planet of Fire, a Science Fiction book. Quinn is the main character and this fantasy book follows his journey of battling an extinct enemy. I think this book is appropriate for high school and middle school grades and would be a fun read in an English class. Students can be introduced to the Science Fiction genre and can be assigned to write an extended chapter or revised ending to the story.
Artemis Fowl is about a 12 year old boy who actually believes and he found evidence that fairies are real. This book is beautifully written and easy to follow along. Artemis Fowl s a fanciful book and explores creativity and imagination. This book would be great in a Creative Writing class in middle school. I would have my students write an extended chapter of this book(before reading the others in the same series.) Colfer, Eoin. (2001). Artemis Fowl. Viking Press
American Gods is a modern fantasty book written by Neil Gaman in 2001. This book is about a road trip with many characters and experiencing and analyzing the American Spirit. The journey takes place on the road and the plot thickens as many odd characters are encountered! This book is appropriate for high school creative writers. They could create their own short story based on modern fantasy genre!
The Rainbow Fish is written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister (1992). This Children's Book has a great message to teach students about vanity and how manners are important. I was actually introduced to this book in my college Art Education course. The course introduced us to different media and resources appropriate for different grade levels. Art Education majors are certified in teaching K-12. This book was introduced to us at the elementary level. An Art teacher could use this book as inspiration or a resource for an underwater themed activity. This activity could be paired with a Science class and that could teach students what creatures one could find in the water.
