Windows and Mirrors Assignment
Mikisha Gilmore
EDUC 315
Liberty University
Part 1 – Mirrors
Include word count for each summary and reflection.
Book 1 If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
This book is about a little boy who had so much energy getting drained by a lit-
tle mouse. Everything the mouse asks for the little boy goes and gets it.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This reminded me of when I was a little girl and asking for my mom to go get
toys and type of foods that I always saw on tv commercials. I had a lot of en-
ergy with me being the youngest of three. I just loved that my parents did ev-
erything to make me happy.
Book 2 Green Eggs and Ham
Grade Level Preschool -2nd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
This story is about a man that did not want to eat what his friend was offering
which was “Green Eggs &Ham”. He did not want them anywhere. It took a
amazing turn when he eventually tries them and loves them.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
When I was growing up, I disliked grits and oatmeal and would do anything
possible to not eat them. When she sat me down and had me try them both, I
still didn’t like oatmeal, but I was in love with grits every since.
Book 3 Too Much Glue
Grade Level 2nd-3rd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
Matty was a child that loved glue. When he is at home he makes sunglasses,
and glue bouncy balls. Mattys art teacher always told him that sometimes play-
ing with glue and tells him that “ Too Much glue never dries” In art class one
day, he decides to do a project that will get him stuck and needs helps from his
classmates to get unstuck.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This book was something that most children have to learn on their own. This
story is beneficial for children because it makes it be known that sometimes
children will have to go through things for life lessons. This story captures
young children love of art, and the wonder of children’s imagination.
Book 4 No, David
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25- This story is about a little boy who always hear the word “No”
50 words) . He keeps getting caught doing things that he is not suppose to. In the end, no
matter what she always hugs him and always states that she loves him.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This story teaches discipline and proper behavior. The book gives parents a
way of teaching their children discipline, how to behave and learning about
manners. Most children around this age group has to be told “No” and has to
learn to listen to the adults because they only want us to be safe.
Book 5 Corduroy
Grade Level Kindergarten-1st Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
There is a teddy bear named Corduroy that has been stuck in a store for a long
time. When a little girls sees him she knew that she had to have him. Even
though he didn’t look the best because he was on the shelf so long.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
I was in love with this book when I was growing up because he was often over-
looked while everyone was buying all of the other toys. It was amazing to see a
little girl do everything possible to take this teddy bear home.
Part 2 – Windows
Include word count for each summary and reflection.
Book 1 The Bernstein Bears Moving Day By Stan and Jan Bernstein
Grade Level Preschool-2nd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
This book is about a family of bears that had to pack up and move from the
mountain to a quiet treehouse. This story shows the process and final result of
moving.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This book is good for children that are moving through the school year or to-
wards the end of the year. These changes will impact the children especially if
they have been going to that school for awhile. When I was in 9th Grade my
mother made me go to a new school, I didn’t like it then but I understood once
I got older.
Book 2 The Night Before Second Grade By Natasha Wing
Grade Level 2nd-3rd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
It’s the night before a young boy’s first day of second grade, and he is ex-
tremely excited. He has been spending his whole summer reading and prepar-
ing for the second grade and is ready to see what this new journey has to offer.
Reflection This book is about something that most children experience when preparing for
(50-100 words) their first day of school. Some are nervous and some are excited to what the
school year will bring. This story makes it exciting that children are eager to be
able to learn and continue their education.
Book 3 A Friend Like You By Frank Murphy
Grade Level 1st Grade-4th Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
This story speaks about all of the marvelous ways to be a friend. Friends are
here to play, hug, and be there when you need them most. Friends who are just
like you and different but still enjoying your friendships.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This book can help children who are struggling to make friends this helps chil-
dren understand its okay to have different views on how things are. Instructs
readers to be good friends by being open-minded and supportive.
Book 4 Babies Don’t Eat Pizza: A Big Kids book
Grade Level Pre-K- 2nd Grade
Summary (25-
50 words)
This story is about a big brother dealing with his mother coming home with a
new baby. He starts to get in trouble trying to help his little brother.He had to
have a conversation with his mother and father about being gentle with his little
brother.
Reflection
(50-100 words)
This book is what most sibling felt like when they have learned about their par-
ents welcoming another child. It can get overwhelming and stressful trying to
fight harder to get that stamp of approval.
Book 5
Grade Level
(50-100 words)
Summary (25-
50 words)
Reflection
Part 3 - Class Collection for _2nd____ Grade
Include word count for each summary and student interest sentence.
Book 1 Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
Miss. Nelson’s class always showed out especially when their teacher will
be absent from school. But this time the week she was out, the students had
a mean substitute, Viola Swamp. The students are beginning to miss their
teacher and can’t wait for Miss. Nelson to return to school.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
The students will love this story. They will learn to appreciate how much
their teacher cares and adores each one of her students, and they didn’t real-
ize until she was gone.
Book 2 The Day The Crayons Quit by Oliver Jeefers
Grade Level 1st-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story is about a little boy who likes to use certain crayons to draw his
pictures. His favorite crayons are beginning to feel overworked, some feel-
ing they are not being used enough, and have to figure out what can be col-
ored with each crayon.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
Students will love this story. They will love how the crayons are having de-
bates about what things can be colored with the different crayons.
Book 3 A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Grade Level 2nd-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story is about a little girl who developed stripes because she was refus-
ing to eat her favorite food, Lima beans. Camilla loves Lima beans but the
kids at school always make fun of her for liking them. When she decided to
quit eating them, she developed stripes because she began to change and
lose herself.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
Students will enjoy this story because it teaches them that it’s okay to be dif-
ferent and to never change who they are for anybody no matter what.
Book 4 Who’s In My Family
All About Our Family by Robbie H Harris
Grade Level Preschool-2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This book is about a girl named Makayla who is from a biracial family. She
begins to worry when she learns that mother is pregnant with her little
brother and worried once he finally arrives. During the story, she walks
through her neighborhood to learn more about the different type of families.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This is a important story because this is what most students go through at
home in biracial families. They believe that they are different and things will
be different for them, which it won’t.
Book 5 All People are Beautiful
Grade Level Preschool-2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This books invites the audience to imagine living in a world where every-
thing is the same. It shows that the world would be boring and become
repetitive. This story discuss the different size, age, shape, race and hair that
many people have that is different.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story is important to students because it shows that it is okay to be dif-
ferent and to never change who you are. This story highlights the beauty of
our differences.
Book 6 Lucy’s Umbrella
Grade Level Preschool- 3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
Lucy lives in Seattle, where she always needs to use her umbrella. This story
is about Lucy noticing and learning about the extraordinary things that she
sees everyday. She finds the beauty in the patterns she notices out in nature.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story is fun and very intriguing with introducing the students a bit
something most don’t know about. It shows that no matter what you are
beautiful and should be treated the same.
Book 7 Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow
Grade Level 1st-4th Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This is a true story about the inventor who loved all of the beautiful colors
he found a way to bring the world to children. By creating these it broaden
the children's mind and help them explore the world in their imagination.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
The students will love this book because that know what crayons are, but are
able to learn how they were made. This book will help the students under-
stand why he created them and how they managed before this amazing in-
vention.
Book 8 The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles
Grade Level 2nd-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story is about a African American girl who is trying to integrate to a
majority Caucasian elementary school. They move to New Orleans for a bet-
ter life. The books notes that nobody is there to help these brave children. At
the end it just shows the dedication this young girl showed to get her educa-
tion.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story is so beneficial for the students because it shows that no matter
what you stand for what you believe. To never listen to what others say
about you and just be yourself.
Book 9 Charlotte’s Web by E.B White
Grade Level 2nd-5th Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story talks about a pig on a farm named Wilbur. While on this farm he
meets a spider named Charlotte’s. This spider saved Wilbur’s life because
he was smaller than the other pigs. Everyone from all over came to see
Charlottes web and her messages for Wilbur.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story is about friendship and it’s the foundation for this book. Charlotte
was able to teach Wilbur about building relationships and that it gave Char-
lotte a purpose.
Book 10 The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
Grade Level Kindergarten- 2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story teaches children that they need to learn the words for their feel-
ings. This will teach them the different emotions for the children.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This will be beneficial for children because it teaches them about their emo-
tions and helps them get a better understanding of how to handle your mo-
tions also. This gives a open conversations about what goes on in their lives.
Book 11 Fox in Socks By Dr.Seuss
Grade Level 2nd-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story focuses on two characters, a Fox and a yellow creature named
Knox, who enjoys using a variety of wacky words. They have trouble under-
standing each other until the end of the story.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
Students will love the plot for this story because it shows that it’s okay to
not show off while you are with your friends.
Book 12 Red: A Crayon’s Story By Michael Hall
Grade Level Preschool-2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story is about a red crayon that colors on paper as blue. It is based on a
book based on finding your inner self and truly understanding who you are.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
Students will love the moral of the story about a crayon feeling different in
the world. Children can relate to this because it doesn’t matter about how
you dress or how your hair is determine how you feel.
Book 13 Taste Your Words By Bonnie Clark and Todd Bright
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story delivers a message to children about being kind. Amera learns
that when she says something mean and hurtful her words sound nasty.
When Amera says nice things to her family and friends her words taste
amazing.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story helps children understand that their words can be hurtful and that
its always right to be nice and friendly to people at all times.
Book 14 May I Please Have A Cookie By Jennifer E. Morris
Grade Level Preschool-2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
Alfie is in love with his mothers cookies and wants nothing more to be able
to receive one more. He tries to turn into a cookie inspector and trying to
just grab one. Alfie’s mother teaches him about manners when wanting to
ask for certain things.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This story is beneficial when it comes down to teaching them about manners
and the magic words that will get them what they want while at home and at
school.
Book 15 Miss. Nelson is Back By James Marshall
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
When Miss. Nelson has to get her tonsils removed, her mischievous class
takes advantage of their substitute Mr. Blandsworth. When Miss. Viola
Swamp shows to get the class back together.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This book teaches that its important to be nice and respectful while at home
and especially at school. This story is perfect For students understand having
manners throughout the day.
Book 16 Froggy Goes To School By Jonathan London
Grade Level Preschool- 3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story talks about Froggy being excited about his first day of school.
Froggy’s mother knows that most children are nervous about their first day
of school, but not Froggy. He begins to get nervous once he gets to the
school but his mother helps him conquer his fear to become successful.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This book is what most children are feeling when it comes to their first day
of school. It’s okay to feel nervous and anxious but, it will be helpful and
beneficial at the end.
Book 17 All Kinds of Families By Suzanne Lang
Grade Level Kindergarten-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This book is about what exactly makes a family and the deep messages that
are presented is that all families come in all shapes and sizes.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This is a beautiful story about acceptance and building relationships. It im-
portant to let children know that everyone is different in their own way.
Book 18 Mr. Poppers Penguins By Atwater
Grade Level Preschool-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50 This story is about a house painter who stays in a small town it’s his wife
words) and two kids. He always dreamed of leaving and going somewhere far away.
Mr. Popper is interested in going to either the south or North Pole. After
awhile the penguins begin to go on tours after receiving a contract. When he
notices that the birds are suffering from warm temperatures and the stress of
touring, he agrees to take them to the North Pole.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
The students will enjoy this because it will teach them about animals that
they are unfamiliar with. It teaches them also to reach for their dreams to ac-
complish their goals in life.
Book 19 Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus By Barbara Park
Grade Level 1st-3rd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
Junie B. B is for Beatrice and she doesn’t like that name. She was nervous
about her first day of kindergarten and riding the bus for the first time. But
towards the end of the day, she doesn’t want to ride the school bus because
someone told her that the bus is “Smelly”.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This book helps students conquer their fears to accomplish goals in their life.
She occasionally gets picked on while on the bus. This helps students under-
stand the important lesson on what happens when you run from your prob-
lems.
Book 20 What If Everybody Did That? By Ellen Javernick
Grade Level Kindergarten -2nd Grade
Summary (25-50
words)
This story is about a young boy who learns the importance of his actions.
The young boy is in a family of 8 and is always in his own world. He was al-
ways getting in trouble. For Example, he would toss soda cans out of the
window while in the car.
Student Interest
(25-50 words)
This book will help have students understand if everyone littered in the
world, it outs not be healthy or clean. This will make the children know to
always do the right thing and if not the world will be a mess.
Part 4 - Share Collection
Date of Interview: 3/2/2023
Name of Person Interviewed: Lori Fears
Role of Person Interviewed: Pre-K Teacher
Windows Interview:
Q: If you could add or delete any book to my windows, what would it be and why?
A: I would personally add RainBow Fish By Marcus Pfister because it shows a beautiful way to
look at the world. It was an amazing book.
Q: Do you believe I have different option of books on my list?
A: Yes, I noticed that you have stories about family, friends and just being true to yourself.These
were amazing books.
Mirrors Interview:
Q: Would you get suggestions on these books before introducing to the kids?
A: I would this question yes and no. I would like for the students to have their own honest expe-
rience while seeing what they can bring to the classroom.
Q: Do any of the mirrors stand out that the students will like ?
A: Yes, the story that was one of my favorite books that is on your mirror list is “Too Much
Glue.” This is a great book to read while working in the classroom.
Class Reading List Interview:
Q: How should I pick books for classroom collection?
A: It’s important to switch it up periodically to give the students more options while they are
reading in the classroom.
Q: What books do you think the children might not like?
A: The books that are are on your list are perfect and wouldn't believe that the students will be
intrigued and willing to learn about the new books.
Insight Gained From this Project
What I have gained from this project is how to enforce different genres of literature in my future
room. This project showed me the different varieties of books that can be put in the classroom
that include every students needs. “Race and ethnicity are important aspects of diversity in the
United States.”(Galda,2016). I was able to get a new outlook after working on this project on
what books I could use in the Mirror and Windows selections. This was an amazing to figure out
which books I could add to my classroom. This assignment helped me pick which books I could
add to my classroom. I would want to add books that the children can relate to and realize they
have some of the same issues that the characters discussed in these books.
Word count: 135
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