Sofa Boy by Scott Langteau Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thThis text can be used to teach a variety of strategies from the CAFE menu.
Ruby the Copycat by Margaret Rathmann Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thThis book will ignite conversations about friendship as well as provide rich strategy instruction opportunities.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes Lit LessonEnglishUse this book to teach a variety of strategies from the CAFE menu.
Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco Lit LessonEnglishThis story highlightstwo young solders who meet during the Civil War and discovver how the bonds of true friendship can never be broken.
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thThis text can be used with nearly any strategy on the CAFE menu.
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle Lit LessonEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rdThis book is great to use when teaching a variety of strategies.
I Will Never NOT EVER Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thCharlie has a challenge in store if he is going to get his picky-eater sister, Lola, to try anything new for dinner.
The Mitten by Jan Brett Lit LessonEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rdThis classic favorite is great for teaching multiple strategies.
Move! by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thHere is a fun nonfiction text with great verbs and animal facts.
Mummy Math by Cindy Neuschwander Lit LessonEnglish1st2nd3rd4th5th6thMummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry, is a great book to use integrating math and reading.
Zoom Broom by Margie Palatini Lit LessonEnglishKindergarten1st2nd3rd4thAfter her broom sputters and dies, Gritch the Witch ends up at a used-vehicle lot run by a Fox who has several items he'd like to unload on her, including a magic carpet and Cinderella's pumpkin coach.