Help me choose a great book to read to a 1st grade class.

[ranthony]

I'm in search of a book for my upcoming "guest apperance" in my son's first grade class. I would love suggestions.

I was thinking of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble but thought it might be a bit too 'young'.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

TIA

 

[CarolynMink]

If you are going in before Halloween, "The Little Old Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" by Linda Williams is a really fun book that my children love.

 

[Shannystamper]

I teach K-3 library media in one of our public schools and some of the first grade hits have been Dirty Joe The Pirate and My Life With The Wave. Hope this helps

 

[Maiya]

My kids love the Skippy Jon Jones books.

 

[estherhead]

What about "if you take a mouse to school?"

 

[SLK1]

I like The Napping House. Or, how about The Giving Tree (although I can't read that one without crying!).

 

[ranthony]

I'll look into all of these books. I appreciate the suggestions.

 

[meliss8599]

Hi there! If you love to be animated and do voices when you're reading, this adds something special to the following books:

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
Lightning Larry (Don't remember the title)
Skippyjon Jones (mentioned by a PP)

Take it from a former preschool and current elementary teacher, the kids absolutely LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these books. And, again, I can't stress enough how much kids love it if you ham it up. Good luck; I'm subscribing so I can hear how well it went and what book you chose!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne:

http://www.amazon.com/King-Who-Rain...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222485102&sr=1-1

 

[peytonsmomie]

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Th...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222485891&sr=8-1

Or, King Bidgood's In the Bathtub and He Won't Get Out!

http://www.amazon.com/King-Bidgoods...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222485959&sr=1-1

Bot h are very fun reads that you can get into with lots of animation and fun effects.

My kids (8 and 5) STILL love it when I read either of those books.

Whatever you choose, have a good time with it!

 

[eduk8r26]

My favorite to read to kids is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. I've read it to Kinders and they enjoy it.

 

[Lstar311]

Stellaluna, by Janel Cannon. I'm pretty sure that there is a large version of it.

 

[scotdog]

All of those mentioned above, plus...

Ruby the Copycat

Chrysanthemum (or any Kevin Henkes)

Paper Bag Princess (Robert Munsch)

Kids love to be read to, you will be a hit with whatever you choose.

 

[McKelly]

I love "Giraffes Can't Dance." I think this is a good book to "ham it up" and really use expression to keep their attention, and not too long to lose it either! I love the illustrations as well.

 

[design_mom]

Some of DS' first-grade favorites (he's in 2nd now) were:

The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin

I don't know where my copy of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is (I used to love that one when I was young), but I bet DS would have liked that one, too.

 

[cntrygal]

When the rooster crowed By Patricia Lillie

 

[BLAMBKY]

Side note - If you are not used to reading to a group of kids, practice reading w/expression and voices many times. It will help you to feel comfotable and will really draw the kids into the story.

Praises to you for being an involved parent!

 

[poohguys]

How about-"Couldy With a Chance of Meatballs" always a favorite at our house.

Maybe find out what they are learning about right now and try to pick a book that fits into that. DS 2nd grade is learning about the Colonial Times so his teacher is reading the American Girl Book that fits in that time period.

 

[laughinplace199]

I think you've received a lot of great suggestions, but I also like your original one. I don't think your choice is too young at all.

I would also suggest Dr De Soto, The Amazing Bone, or The Sneetches (or any Dr Seuss).

My DH read the Amazing Bone to DD's 2nd grade class and it was a huge hit!

 

[luckey-lasvegas]

Our favorite book is Sweet Dream Pie ! Even at 11 my DD enjoys the story and dreams of a pie made of all things sweet and yummy.

http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Dream-Pie-Audrey-Wood/dp/0439394724

I also like Jaime Lee Curtis's book like I'm Gonna like Me and Where Do Balloons Go

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias=stripbooks&field-keywords=I'm+Gonna+Be+Me