Run, Turkey, Run! written by Diane Mayr, illustrated by Laura Rader, and published by Walker Publishing Company, Inc. in 2007.
    This story is strictly entertaining! It provides examples of personification and onomatopoeia, which helps youngsters in the process of re-telling the story, and remembering the correct sequence of events.  

 The Kiddie Table , is written and illustrated by Colleen Madden, published by Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, in 2018.
    Everyone can relate to this story, especially as the holiday season approaches, because we have all experienced what the main character is going through!  The importance of controlling strong emotions is stressed in the follow-up discussion.  Rhyming words are also highlighted by Miss Joan.

Old Lion and Little Rabbit is written and illustrated by Keiko Kaichi, English Editions published in 2017 by Michael Neugebauer Publishing Ltd. in Hong Kong.

   This is a heartwarming tale about the strength of bonds between friends.  Two extremely different creatures develop a powerful bond of friendship, demonstrating how to guard and protect our friends.  The main character demonstrates how the power of friendship can overcome even instinctive behaviors.

Cherry and Olive  is written and illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe, published by Walker Publishing Co., Inc. in 2007.  This realistic fiction story promotes discussion about friendship, bullying, diversity, and kindness.

GRUMPY MONKEY Party Time!  is written by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang, and published by Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC in 2019.
  This story highlights the problem of being encouraged (or pressured) by friends to do something that you REALLY do not want to do.  Kids discover that speaking up and being true to their feelings is the solution, and it is okay not to follow the crowd.

Stay: A Girl, A Dog, A Bucket List is written by Kate Klise, illustrated by Sarah Klise, and published by Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC in 2017.
     This heartwarming story focuses on the special relationships that all people develop with their pets.  We can also extend the overarching theme of this story to our personal relationships:  Just spending time with each other is more meaningful than the activities we do when we are together.  Cherish your time together!

Muggie Maggie, written by Beverly Cleary, illustrated by Kay Life, and published by William Morrow and Company, Inc. in 1990. 
     This is a funny story with a serious lesson for students worrying about the challenges of this new school year.

Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures 2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery  was created by Jeff Brown and written by Sara Pennypacker, with pictures by Macky Pamintuan, published by Scholastic Inc. by  arrangement with HarperCollins Children's Books, a division of HarperCollins Publishers in 2009.
     Flat Stanley's adventures create enjoyment through 'stretching' youngsters' imagination.  This book goes beyond fantasy to promote developing map skills, exploring different cultures, and also emphasizes being polite and kind, no matter what predicament may be at hand!
     Chapter markers are used in this episode to enable listeners to stop when they choose, and be able to pick-up where they left off easily the next time!

We Are Brothers  is written by Yves Nadon, illustrated by Jean Claverie, and published by Creative Editions, an imprint of The Creative Company in 2018.
  This story highlights encouragement between siblings when faced with challenging activities.  This story is truly uplifting and inspirational for brothers and sisters alike!

Elmore is written and illustrated by Holly Hobie, and published by Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, in 2018.
   This is a story about friendship & appreciating differences among ourselves. Vocabulary development is included with this episode