Title: Ben’s Dream
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Topic: On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water.
Grades: All
Comments: I enjoyed this book as much as the children. All grades liked the story and we asked them to identify the various wonders of the world and other monuments, while telling a little about each one. We also highlighted other Van Allsburg books they might be interested in reading that were in our library. Great illustrations, also.
Title: The Number on My Grandfather’s Arm and Yellow Star
Author: David Adler ; Jennifer Roy
Topic: Holocaust
Grades: 5th and 6th
Comments: We felt this book would best suit the upper grades because of the subject matter. We read and discussed the circumstances that were taking place in Germany during the time the grandfather was there. Also pointed out this year’s Beehive nominee Yellow Star was about Jews during this time.
Pair and Share Topic: Van Allsburg’s books
Grades: all
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