· Make Way for Ducklings written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey
o Suggested Grade Level: 1st grade. This is a book that may not hold the attention span of a kindergartener due to its length. However, the words are at the appropriate level for a first grader, and the illustrations may help to guide the reading.
o Summary: Make Way for Ducklings tells the story of Mrs. Mallard and her journey with her eight ducklings. Before the Ducklings were even born, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard were trying to find a safe place to raise them. They decided to nest besides Charles River and raise the ducklings there. One day, after the ducklings had hatched, Mr. Mallard decided to take a trip down the river, so he asked his family to meet him in the Public Garden in a week. With the help of their policeman friend, Michael, Mrs. Mallard and the ducklings make it safely to the Public Garden, and decide to stay and live there.
o Classroom skills and strategies:
§ This book can be used to teach children about the life and behavior of ducklings. For example, children will learn that the mother duck sits on the eggs before they hatch to keep them warm. They will also note that shortly after hatching, ducklings learn how to swim, and will often follow their mothers in a straight line.
§ This book can be used to help children identify common geographic locations such as rivers, gardens, islands, streets and parks.
o ESOL strategies/applications:
§ Illustrations
§ Classify, categories
o Read aloud: Pages 33-34.
o Personal opinion: I think this book is an absolute classic, and as vital to children’s literature today as it was when it was first published in 1941. The Illustrations, though not in color, are realistic and absolutely beautiful. The story is one that will not only charm its readers, but also teach them more about ducklings and their habitats.
· The Hello, Goodbye Window written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Chris Raschka
o Suggested Grade Level: 1st grade. This is a book that may not hold the attention span of a kindergartener due to its length. However, the words are at the appropriate level for a first grader, and the illustrations may help to guide the reading.
o Summary: The Hello, Goodbye Window is the beautiful story of a young girl going to visit her grandparents. “Nana” and “Poppy” have a special window called the Hello, Goodbye Window. This magical window allows the young girl to see into her grandparents lives and her own unique imagination. When it comes time to leave, and go home with her parents, the little girl experiences mixed-emotions. Luckily for her, the Hello, Goodbye Window is always “right where you need it.”
o Classroom skills and strategies:
§ This book can be used to introduce the concept of multiracial families for those students who have not yet experienced them. It can furthermore lead into discussions about multiculturalism.
§ This book can also be used for introducing the concepts of daily routines and sequencing.
o ESOL strategies/applications:
§ Illustrations
§ Time lines
o Read aloud: Pages 27-29.
o Personal opinion: This book contains a wonderful story that should be shared with all children. It portrays a family whose love is colorblind. Not only that, but the illustrations are absolutely beautiful, and so colorful that they would keep any reader’s attention.
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