We all aspire to help our students develop a love of reading but that is much easier said than done. These picture books about reading will share the process of learning how to read in a way students can relate to as well as show them the power of reading.
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Picture Books About Reading
These picture books help inspire a love of reading with students!
The Mermaid’s Purse
The Mermaid’s Purse is based on a story about Patricia Polacco’s grandmother. Stella loves books so much that she doesn’t have space for them all. She opens a library and tries to share her love of books, but not everyone has the same appreciation for books as her. Eventually, events occur that help her community find the value of books after all.
Wolf
A hungry wolf is surprised to find educated farm animals who are too busy reading to be afraid of him. He didn’t like being ignored so he is determined to impress the animals by learning to read. Wolf! by Becky Bloom is a light-hearted story kids will love.
How Rocket Learned to Read
A little yellow bird is excited to teach her student Rocket the dog to read by starting with the alphabet, letter sounds, and putting sounds together to make a word. How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills is a sweet story that is perfect for beginning readers as they will see themselves reflected in Rocket as he learns how to read.
Bunny’s Book Club
Bunny loves listening to stories but needs to find a way to keep getting to hear the books. He finds a secret way into the library and brings along his forest friends. Bunny’s Book Club by Annie Silvestro celebrates a love of reading with young readers.
Let Me Finish
A little boy just wants to find a quiet space to enjoy his book. But instead, he keeps getting disrupted by noisy animals who ruin the ending! With the clever story and comical illustrations, Let Me Finish by Minh Le is one your students will love!
The Wednesday Surprise
Anna and her Grandma are preparing a special surprise for Dad’s birthday. They give him a gift better than anything money could buy. Anna has taught her Grandma how to read! The Wednesday Surprise by Eve Bunting is a very sweet story to share that it’s never too late to learn.
The Oldest Student
Based on a true story, Mary Walker always dreamed of learning to read but being born as a slave she wasn’t allowed. The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard follows Mary from the Civil War, to the Civil Rights Movement, to finally learning to read at age 116. It inspires students to never give up on their dreams no matter the obstacles.
How to Read a Book
How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander teaches students exactly that – the steps for reading a book. Told through poetic writing and vibrant mixed art illustrations it is sure to capture students’ attention and inspire a joy of reading.
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco is a beautiful story that will speak to the heart of every educator. Based on Polacco’s own struggles in school, she shares her story of how one teacher’s belief in her helped her overcome her dyslexia and become a reader.
The Incredible Book Eating Boy
In The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, we meet Henry a boy who loves books so much that he devours them. With each book he eats, he becomes smarter but eventually, it leads to a stomachache. Will he find a better way to enjoy books?
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