These resources, notes, texts, and links support Grade 1 students' exploration of personal narratives and "small moment" stories.
This Is Not a Book by Is it a book? Is it "not a book"? What is going on in this playful, original collection by Jean Jullien? Use each two page spread to encourage your students to complete the sentence, "This is a small moment when . . . . . " They will have to think very hard about the images, small moments, and how to communicate the surprises between the pages. Small moments have never been so much fun!
The Crocodile and the Dentist by Visiting the dentist happens just once or twice a year, definitely a small moment most people do not look forward to. So, why would someone choose a dentist visit as the subject of a book for children? Find out why this deceitfully clever title has become a classic. From master Japanese author and illustrator Taro Gomi, this text is also wonderful for choral reading.
"This fun (for readers) dental visit has underlying lessons of empathy, bravery, and good oral hygiene."-Kirkus Reviews
"This crowd-pleaser will have children and adults laughing out loud." -School Library Journal
Under the Umbrella by 
Shortcut by 
The Relatives Came by 
Camping Out by Read all 20 books in the Farmyard Tales series and be sure to spot the yellow ducks!
A Good Day by 
Salt Hands by 
Fireflies by 