The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is one of my favorite books to read to students.  Edward is a porcelain rabbit who cannot talk or move, but we can read his inner thoughts.  He is moved from person to person in this captivating journey.  Watch the book trailer below and see why this is the perfect book for you and / or your students!

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Ally has always had trouble in school.  No matter how hard she tries, she can't read well.  The words just swim about and reading gives her headaches.  But, she has gotten really good at hiding her difficulties from her teachers.  And her classmates.  That is until she get Mr. Daniels for a teacher.  Mr. Daniels sees beyond Ally's difficulties and sees the bright, intelligent girl beneath.  Can Ally overcome her reading problems?  Can she make friends and learn how to deal with the "mean girls" in the class?  Read to find out!

I loved this book!  One of my new favorites!