The Other Dog

L'Engle, M. (2006). The other dog.  San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Madeleine L'Engle is not known for this hilarious picture book.  L'Engle was awarded fame for A Wrinkle in Time.  However, The Other Dog is a far better read; at least it was for me.  And the basis for the story is great.

Goodnight Little One

Wise Brown, M. (2012). Goodnight little one. Bath, UK:  Parragon.

Margaret Wise Brown is a well-known children's author with her most noted work, Goodnight Moon.  I have read a few of Brown's books with (or rather to) my son.  I have to say that Goodnight Little One is probably my favorite.  It is a wonderful book to read at bedtime.

1984

Orwell, G. (1949). 1984.  London:  Secker and Warbug.

I don't consider myself a very politically aware person.  Sadly, I don't even stay up with current events as much as I should.  I am trying to change that aspect of myself; I need to be more aware of the world around me.  But for some reason, I love teaching 1984.

Guess How Much I Love You

McBrantey, S. (1995). Guess how much I love you. New York:  Candlewick P.

I received this book as a shower gift from a former college professor.  I had heard of the book and knew that it has been on several lists for best children books.  After reading it, I completely understand why.

Lord of the Flies

Golding, W. (1954). Lord of the flies. London: Faber and Faber.

I have taught Lord of the Flies with every English II class I have ever had.  Overall, they are not fans of the book, or at least they won't admit it.  I really think they just don't like anything unless it involves a sparkly vampire or a girl with a bow and arrow.  I have never quite understood why they love The Hunger Games but hate Lord of the Flies.  Maybe it's the lack of a love story.