Using picture books in the Classroom

Picture books can be a great way to introduce and teach a variety of topics in the classroom. I've compiled a list of books below, organized by subject and topic.

I'm currently revising the list so that when you click on each title, you can visit each book's Amazon page for more information. I'm also including my own personal ratings (1 to 5 stars) for each book, and weeding out the books that only received 1 or 2 stars. 

I update this list often, so be sure to come back again soon! 








Famous Females
Every-Day Dress-Up! by Selina Alko

Historic Buildings
Barn by Debby Atwell 

Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt 

The Moon Landing
The Moon over Star by Dianna Hutts Aston and Jerry Pinkney 

The Oregon Trail 
The Buffalo Storm by Katherine Applegate






Alliteration
Gladys Goes Out to Lunch by Derek Anderson
M is for Mischief: An A to Z of Naughty Children by Linda Ashman and Nancy Carpenter

Colors Representing Feelings
The Bad Easter Bunny by Isabel Atherton and Stephanie Rohr 

Idioms
Even More Parts by Tedd Arnold

The Importance of Reading
Souperchicken by Mary Jane and Herm Auch 

Inferencing
Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard

Onamonapia
Momo and Snap are not Friends by Airlie Anderson 
OH NO, Little Dragon! by Jim Averbeck
Cock-a-doodle-doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo by Jim Aylesworth and Brad Sneed
Monster Party! by Annie Bach
Country Crossing by Jim Aylesworth and Ted Rand
I thought I heard. . . a book of nighttime noises by Alan Baker

Poetry
Stella, Unleashed by Linda Ashman and Paul Meisel 

Riddles
The Twin Princes by Tedd Arnold 

Writing and Publishing
The Buk Buk Buk Festival by Mary Jane and Herm Auch 
The Plot Chickens by Mary Jane and Herm Auch 

Wordless Books
Treasure Bath by Dan Andreasen
No Dogs Allowed by Linda Ashman and Kristin Sorra 






Animal Homes
Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman and Lauren Stringer 
Robin's Home by Jeannine Atkins and Candace Whitman 

Animal Rescues 
Dolphins in the Sand by Jim Arnosky
Slow Down for Manatees by Jim Arnosky 

Animal Sounds
Meow! by Katya Arnold 
Cock-a-Doodle Quack! Quack! by Ivor Baddiel, Sophie Jubb, and Ailie Busby 

The Bayou
Bayou Lullaby by Kathi Appelt
Babies in the Bayou by Jim Arnosky 

Camouflage 
I See Animals Hiding by Jim Arnosky 

The Desert
Little Burro by Jim Arnosky 
Coyote Raid in Cactus Canyon by Jim Arnosky 
The Story of Rosy Dock by Jeannie Baker (4 stars)

Endangered Species
A Manatee Morning by Jim Arnosky 
Slow Down for Manatees by Jim Arnosky 
The Story of Rosy Dock by Jeannie Baker (4 stars)

Endangered Regions
Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Jeannie Baker

Environments
Panda & Polar Bear by Matthew J. Beak 

Growing Flowers
Holly Bloom's Garden by Sarah Ashman, Nancy Parent, and Lori Mitchell

Growing Fruits
An Orange in January by Dianna Hutts Aston and Julie Maren 

Growing Vegetables
Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres and Nadine Bernard Westcott

Plants
The Story of Rosy Dock by Jeannie Baker (4 stars)

Reusing and Recycling
I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn and Julia Denos 

Seasons
One More Time, Mama by Sue Alexander
Goose Moon by Carolyn Arden 

Senses
In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck and Tricia Tusa 

Tadpoles and Frogs 
Moonbear's Pet by Frank Asch







Spanish
Why Are You Doing That? by Elisa Amado

French
Where, Where is Swamp Bear? by Kathi Appelt






Counting:
Tea for Ten by Lena Anderson
Over at the Castle by Boni Ashburn and Kelly Murphy 
How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj and Ivan Bates


Telling Time: 
Hickory Dickory Dock by Keith Baker 






Art Museums:
Eggs Mark the Spot by Mary Jane Auch

Dance:
Hen Lake by Mary Jane Auch
Peeping Beauty by Mary Jane Auch

Famous Artists: 
Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt

Fashion Design:
Chickerella by Mary Jane and Herm Auch

Theater:
Bantam of the Opera by Mary Jane Auch 

Watts Towers:
Dream Something Big by Dianna Hutts Aston and Susan L. Roth








Feelings
The Bad Easter Bunny by Isabel Atherton and Stephanie Rohr 
When Sophie Gets Angry...Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang (4 stars)
Song History
Crankee Doodle by Tom Angleberger

Books that can be Sung
Mockingbird by Allan Ahlberg
Rattlesnake Dance by Jim Arnosky









Rural Vs. Urban
Harry's Home by Catherine and Laurence Anholt

States
My Sister's Rusty Bike by Jim Aylesworth and Richard Hull

Transportation
Harry's Home by Catherine and Laurence Anholt

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ice Hockey
The Farm Team by Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin 

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