The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

Minnia (a rabbit) and her classmates are to draw a picture of an act of kindness they choose to do.  Over the weekend Minnia struggles selecting just one act so she comes up with an idea that captures the entire school's attention.
The idea in this book could easily be incorporated into a classroom, home school situation or Sunday School room.
Ms. Wallace has written quite a few titles about Minnia and her family.  They are worth checking out.

I Yam a Donkey! by Cece Bell

A yam tries to correct a donkey's grammar but really just confuses the donkey about what the yam is.
Funny ending!
A humorous grammar lesson.

Geronimo Stilton The Enchanted Charms (The Seventh Adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy)*

My eight year decided not to buy toys with his spending money but this book and another book!  He loves this Kingdom of Fantasy series!  This is his review.
"He went to find seven enchanted charms so he defeat the wizard of the Black Pearl.  He liked it because it was exciting and he defeated the wizard of the Black Pearl."
*Highly recommend.
Guided Reading Level: S (4th grade)
Grade Level Equivalent: 4th grade

The Knights' Tales The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris illustrated by Aaron Renier

My eight year old needed new books to read so I found a recommendation for this series online.
He devoured this book in one evening!!  He said it was funny and that every girl wants to marry Sir Lancelot (he is brave and they say he looks handsome!).
Some chapters are individual stories and some chapters lead into the other ones.
*Highly recommend.
Others in this series: Adventures of Sir Givret the Short, The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True, The Adventures of  Sir Balin the Ill-Fated 

Sprout Helps Out by Rosie Winstead*

Focus on the Family recommended this book in their Thriving magazine.
Sprout helps around the house and causes more mess!
Humorous writing which requires readers to infer.  Illustrations also assist in the inferring process.
This book will make moms smile and relate!
*Highly recommend.
Strategy: inferring, character traits (for the mom and Sprout)

Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth*

Mr. Muth sets this traditional tale in China where three monks teach a village about sharing and being happy.
My five year old and I loved this book!  The paintings are beautiful.
Mr. Muth incorporates many Chinese folklore and Eastern culture aspects.
*Highly recommend.
Strategies: main idea, author's purpose

Monsters Love Underpants by Claire Freedman illustrated by Ben Cort

This rhyming books declares why monsters love underwear.
Read also Aliens Love Underpants and Dinosaurs Love Underpants.
I liked Dinosaurs Love Underpants better but my boys liked this one best.