Picture Books

Roller Coaster is one of "Kristina's Picks"
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Roller Coaster is a great mentor text to use for the traits of organization and sentence fluency. It's a simple, yet powerful text. The illustrations and text flow perfectly from beginning to end, and the pacing and length of the sentences fits the action in the piece perfectly [read more...]

A Couple of New Picture Book Favorites
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Over the past few months, I've come across a couple of new picture books that I love for word choice and voice. Consider adding WOW! SCHOOL! by Robert Neubecker and Limelight Larry by Leigh Hodgkinson to your trait mentor texts! [read more...]

Kristina's Favorite Picture Books & Teacher Resources
Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Several teachers have asked me lately for my favorite picture books. I know I've made lists for you before of my favorites, but I don't think I've ever narrowed it down to my favorite top 10 with a short description as to why I love each one. [read more...]

Kristina's Favorite Picture Books for Teaching the 6 Traits
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Picture books are a great way to introduce the traits. Whether you use one book to show all 6 traits or a different book for each trait, they allow for easy reference. Check out my list of favorite pictures books to teach the traits. [read more...]