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Picture books? In grades 3-5?
You bet! Many teachers find strong picture books to use as interactive read alouds – and you can, too. In fact, I wrote a post all about how using picture books to build comprehension in the intermediate grades – you can read it here.
Today I’m sharing 15 strong picture books that you can use in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom; many of them would certainly work in primary classrooms, as well. Some of the texts are long, and some are short. Some have simple vocabulary, and some use more complex language. But here’s one thing they all have in common: they’re excellent for promoting discussion and building comprehension.
Strong picture books for grades 3-5
Look for more posts in my series about
reading comprehension in grades 3-5!
Nicole
It’s to bad my library doesn’t carry any of these books
Andrea Saad
Just a thought, but you could buy and donate this book for your library in honor of your favorite teacher or in your child’s name!
Debra Turner
I noticed that the book The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson is on your list. I have that one and love it, but there is another book by her that I also think is excellent. It is called Each Kindness, and it is one that often makes me cry. My students love the book as well, and many times they request to have it read again later during the year. It seems to have an impact on them. Check it out if you haven’t read it. I really think you’d like it, and it promotes lots of discussion about kindness.
Anna G
Thank you so much for that recommendation, Debra! I’ll have to check it out. 🙂
Angela D
I love Each Kindness. I read every year to my claaa the first week do school.
Lisa M.
Thank you for the book titles and brief summaries. There are a few I have never seen and I’m excited to see the discussions they will spark with my kids.
Anna G
You’re welcome, Lisa!
Naomi
I had to laugh when I read that the one book there makes you cry. For the Love of Autumn by Patricia Polacco does that to me. Every. Time. Haha! She’s such a great author!
Anna G
I don’t know that one, but I’ve requested it! Maybe I should read it by myself first, lol.
Saranya
Thank you very much for the list of books.
Jeanette Saenz
Thank you very much for sharing your worksheets. I am a kinder e.a and love to help my kinders learn.
Anna G
You’re welcome, Jeanette!