Concept books introduce the learner to nonfiction literature and allow the reader to apply and practice real-world knowledge. Fantasy and folktales create a unique and magical environment in which all things are possible. Folktales are the colorful stories passed from generation to generation that carefully reveal a moral lesson. Myths, legends, fables, tall tales, and epics are also included in this category of ethereal, worldly books. What all of these books have in common is that they are the timeless and best-loved books that every child should learn and read.
Poetry allows the reader the opportunity to explore language in a different and creative way.
Through poetry and rhyme, the reader becomes aware of sounds and tempo as a unique form of expression. Age-appropriate poetry appeals to the reader's interests and developing sense of humor, while invoking thought and feeling. Series books provide the reader with the opportunity to build relationships and share experiences with characters with whom they can identify. Fourth Through Eighth Grade Biographies and autobiographies are powerful. The story of an individual's life can open the eyes of a child to another world, drawing them into the experiences of a person whose influence extends beyond the pages of a book, allowing the child to dream of achievements they never thought possible.