Ellen Jackson is an award winning author. Cinder Edna is a book about Cinderella's neighbor. In her website, Ms. Jackson has questions you can ask your students to start their little brains working. You must check this site out. Here are some books that boys may enjoy reading. She has many tips and ideas and guidelines for many different topics. This is a very good website for researching articles and fun stuff for parents and teachers. http://www.ellenjackson.net/all_about_me_61494.htm DIG DIG DIGGING by Margaret Mayo This bright, noise-filled book has appealing pictures of tractors, fire engines, trucks, and helicopters. The text describes pulling, crunching, squashing, and digging as each does its work. Ages 2 to 6 THIS TRAIN by Paul Collicutt Trains in different settings fill each page of this brightly illustrated book. Easy enough for beginning readers and packed with many different kinds of trains. Ages 3 to 7 TOOTH-GNASHER SUPERFLASH by Daniel Pinkwater Mr. Popsnorkle and his family go looking for a new car. Who wouldn't want a car that can turn into a dinosaur? A zany story with bright, engaging illustrations. Ages 3 to 8 EDWARD AND THE PIRATES by David McPhail One night, when reading a book about pirates, Edward finds himself surrounded by real pirates who want to know where their treasure is buried. Children will love the dramatic paintings. Ages 4 to 8 HOW BIG WERE THE DINOSAURS? By Bernard Most Kid-friendly comparisons help children visualize the size of these animals. One example: A Mamenchisaurus's neck is compared to a school flagpole. A book everyone will salute! Ages 4 to 8 CLEAN YOUR ROOM, HARVEY MOON! by Pat Cummings Harvey Moon has to spend Saturday cleaning his very messy room--or else. Messy children will relate to Harvey's dilemma and the bright pictures showing his impossible task. Ages 3 to 7 SLUGS by David Greenberg Not for the squeamish, but this hilarious rhyming book with a surprising twist celebrates the joys of slugs. Did you know there are slugs that do karate? Wonderful illustrations by Victoria Chess. Ages 4 to 8 HARRY THE DIRTY DOG by Gene Zion Harry, a black and white dog, hates getting a bath. So on bath day, Harry runs away. A perennial favorite that has entertained generations of children. Ages 3 to 5 RAISE THE ROOF by Anastasia Suen This books shows all the things people do when they build a house. Humorous illustrations capture all the action going on around a construction site. Ages 3 to 8 TWO BAD ANTS by Chris Van Allsburg Two ants desert their fellow workers and stay in the kitchen eating sugar. The ants have a series of dangerous adventures. Amazing illustrations show common objects from an ant's perspective. Ages 3 to 8