Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue by Paige Braddock

When they discover their home will soon be bulldozed to make way for a new highway, Stinky Cecil and his friends attempt to save their pond.Ĭontent: adaptation environment survival community climate change Gr. Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue – Paige BraddockĬontent – science, biology, pond life, conservation Grades 2-3Ī hilarious graphic novel for young readers featuring a cast of memorable animal characters who live in a small pond. Funny, heartwarming, suspenseful story of friendship.Ĥ. Two courageous squirrels set out on an adventure to save their friend from a hawk. Lots of frog life-cycle facts woven into this charming story.Ĭontent Link: nature, animals, tree conservation, environment Gr.

The Prince in the Pond: Otherwise Known as De Fawg Pin – Donna Jo NapoliĬontent Link – science, frogs, life cycles Grade 2-4Ī delightful fairy tale about a frog having been turned from a prince by a hag, making the best of his new life as he mates, has children, and instills a new kind of thinking into his his frog family.

Beautiful illustrations and a perfect read-aloud for a grade 2-3 class learning about animal families.Ģ. 2-3ĭelightful glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial’s point of view. Appleblossom, the Possum – Holly Goldberg SloanĬontent Link: science, animals, marsupials Gr. (Please note that the grades listed are only suggested and that pre-reading any book before reading it aloud to your class is strongly recommended.)ġ. While there are many to chose from, here are my top ten novels (plus 2!) for both primary and intermediate grades with links to content: Reading these books aloud during your unit will keep your students engaged, build their background knowledge and give them many opportunities for making connections, questioning and inferring. Using novels to link to your content areas is a great way to introduce an area of study or inquiry to your class.

Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue by Paige Braddock