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With the hope of giving our children the best literature possible, we have compiled this collection of read-aloud picture books. You will find books from a wide range of topics that deal with the young minds of today — stories which relate directly to the children to whom you read.
Even though these are picture books, many of the selections have very powerful messages and are wonderful for 5th and 6th grades (or older). A picture book is often an effective way to begin a unit or a meaningful discussion.
We at BookPALS are working hard to equip our readers with the best possible weapons to fight the battle against illiteracy.
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Pumpkin Jack
Written by Will Hubbell, illustrated by
Recommended Ages: K-2
Tim would have kept Jack forever, but the pumpkin was starting to rot. So Tim placed it outside in the garden. As time passed, Tim would check on Jack only to find further decomposition. Soon Jack was covered with snow...The following spring (after exploring the garden), Tim found some pumpkin seeds and planted them. Then he eagerly waited for the seeds to sprout and grow. Finally it happened--pumpkins! After they ripened, Tim shared his bounty with others. Moreover, the cycle continued: "From jack-o'-lantern--to seeds--to pumpkin again..."
Review by: Melissa Brandt
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November Monthly Celebrations
Native American Heritage Month
Jewish Book Month
Aviation History Month
Creative Child & Adult Month
Aviation History Month
Diabetes Awareness
Georgia Pecan Month
Native American Heritage
Peanut Butter Lover's Month
Sleep Comfort Month
November Weekly Celebrations
First Week:
Vegan Awareness Week
World Communication Week
Chemistry Week
Second Week:
Education Week
Children's Book Week
Operating Room Nurse Week
Third Week:
Game & Puzzle Week
Bible Week
National Family Week
November Celebration Days & Birthdays
National Author's Day (1)
Election Day (7)
National Young Readers Day (11)
Veteran's Day (11)
Children's Book Week (13-19)
Thanksgiving (28)
Robert Louis Stevenson (11/13/1850)
Mickey Mouse (11/18/1928)
Charles Schulz (11/26/1922)
Madeleine L'Engle (11/29/1918)
Louisa May Alcott (11/29/1832)
Mark Twain (11/30/1835)
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For Thanksgiving!
 A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting (K-3)
Mrs. Moose wants a real turkey for Thanksgiving. The animal friends find one, and Mr. Turkey becomes the guest of honor.
 Turkey' s Gift to the People by Ani Rucki (K-3)
Based on a Navajo legend, this delightful tale emphasizes cooperation and working together in a society.
For Election Month!
 Woodrow, the White House Mouse. (Barnes, Peter and Cheryl; VSP Books, 1998). Tells the story of the presidency and the art, architecture and history of the White House, through the adventures of Woodrow G. Washingtail, President of the United Mice of America, and his family. Grades K-4.
 The Berenstain Bears and the Big Election. (Berenstain, Stan; Random 1984.) Bear Country is falling apart, so Papa decides to run for President of the Town Council. Brother and sister become his campaign managers. Papa wins the election and soon discovers that his campaign promises such as "honey in every pot" are going to be difficult to keep. Grades K-2.
 Arthur Meets the President (Brwon, Marc; Little Bown, 1991.) Arthur enters an essay contest and wins a visit to the Capitol. He is given the opportunity to read his "How I Can Make America Great" essay to the President. Grades K-3.
 The Kid Who Ran for President (Gutman, Dan; Scholastic, 1996) A 12-year old runs for President in 2000. Grades 5 - 7.
 The Day Gogo Went to Vote (Sisulu, Elinor Batezat; Little Brown, 1996) Young Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day in 1994 when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time. Grades 1-5.
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