Elementary SBCUSD Reads - November December
Theme of the Month
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Recommendations
The Mitten
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny ending.
Jamela's Dress
A story about a little girl who is proud of her new dress and wants everyone to see it.
2nd-3rd Grade Recommendations
Tikki Tikki Tembo
The book tells the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who falls into a well. It is an origin myth story about why Chinese names are so short today.
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
After meeting twins Gale and Lizzy, Paloma is flung into solving a dangerous mystery involving the famous artist Frida Kahlo. Studying the artist's work and life reveals clues to what may have happened to Frida's missing jewelry, and also teaches Paloma about her father's life and culture along the way.
4th-5th Grade Recommendations
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. After coming back, she soon returns to Narnia with her brothers, Peter and Edmund, and her sister, Susan . There they join the magical lion, Aslan , in the fight against the evil White Witch.
Number the Stars
Ten-year-old Annemarie, living in occupied Denmark during World War 11, must test the limits of her own courage when she and her family assist their Jewish friends in their escape from the Nazis.