5 Children’s Series to Love
David Books by David Shannon
David is an active young boy based on the author himself. It has been speculated (and I’m not sure whether or not it has been confirmed) that David has ADHD. Whether or not he does, David is a spirited child who doesn’t think his actions through. He is not purposely causing problems, however, he is constantly finding himself in a pickle. These simple books are ones that every child can relate to. The over-arching message of these books is an important one: no matter what trouble you find yourself in, you are loved. Some of the books in this series are:
No, David!, David Gets in Trouble, David Goes to School, and Oh, David!
Pigeon Series by Mo Williems
This series began with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! in which the bus driver leaves the reader in charge. The only responsibility is to keep the Pigeon from driving the bus, but his antics and begging are both hilarious and persistent. The series is an excellent read aloud book in which the students are engaged as the tell the Pigeon no every time he asks. Also in this series are: Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ,and Pigeon Wants a Puppy.
Farmer Brown’s Animals by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown has a problem. The animals on his farm are very demanding. The cows want electric blankets, the duck wants to be president, and their preparations for the county talent show are keeping him up at night. These animals are driven, and hilarious. Some of the books in the series are: Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type, Giggle, Giggle, Quack, Duck for President, Dooby Dooby Moo, and Thump Quack Moo: A Whacky Adventure.
Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Buzz looks for the perfect pet to bring to the Amazing Pet show, and he decides to bring the only pet he could find that says his name (Hi! Fly Guy). The judges aren’t sold though. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happens! Fly Guys has lots of adventures that you will find in the other books in the series: Super Fly Guy, Shoo, Fly Guy, Hooray for Fly Guy, Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl and more!
Bear Series by Karma Wilson
I absolutely love the pictures in this series. I use some of the books in the series to discuss situations with my class that they may face, such as making a new friend or feeling scared. Some of the books in the series are Bear’s New Friend, Bear Wants More, Bear Snores On, Bear Feels Scared, and Bear Feels Sick.
Originally, I had included Skippyjon Jones in the series. However, when I went to find links to Amazon I read some of the negative reviews which said that the books stereotype Mexicans. I’ve read the books, and they didn’t strike me that way — but that doesn’t mean that other people not see it more easily because of what they as readers bring to the table. I’d love to hear the community’s thoughts on this series if they have any either through reblogs or responses.
Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat that has an over active imagination. His imagines that he is a Chihuahua who saves his friends Los Chimichango from some scary situations. This is a series my students ask for time, and time again. The Spanish words provide an opportunity for ELL students to share the knowledge, and the Mexican styled lyrics that are sung in the book always produce giggles. Some of the books in the series are: Skippyjon Jones, Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones, Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble, and Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice.
So, what do you think?
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