Literatur in der Grundschule

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
-Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

Our goal as educators is to create lifelong learners who are interested in the community and world they are a part of.  One of the best ways to cultivate a love of learning is with enriching literature that entertains, educates, and encourages curiosity.
 
In New York we have wonderful public libraries and knowledgeable librarians that can provide book suggestions, as well as extra literature activities.  Contact or visit your local public library to access these excellent resources.  If you are in the White Plains area, visit The Trove at the White Plains Library.  The Trove is the children's section of the library and is a great place to visit.  If you'd like a selection of book lists visit the New York Public Library website.  In addition, the American Library Association (ALA) announces yearly book awards for the best new literature.  Review the current and past award winners to discover new books and authors. 
 
Below is a sample of some of the literature used in the Lower School.  We are continually adding new books to our leveled library and selecting new class sets. 
  
Lower School Literature Sample

Please note that the literature used in each class varies yearly due to class ability levels.

Book Title and Author

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret W. Brown

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by J. Viorst

Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Henry and Mudge (series) by Cynthia Rylant

Mr. Putter and Tabby (series) by Cynthia Rylant

Dog Diaries by Betsy Duffey

Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

The Witches by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

The Indian in the Cupboard by L. R. Banks

Charlotte’s Webb by E. B. White

Stuart Little by E. B. White

Lily’s Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

Principal by Jerry Spinnelli

The Littles by John Peterson