Stereotypes
An Annotated Bibliography
“I can notice and discuss stereotypes in a text.”
Criteria
- Is the book appropriate for the grade level?
- Do the students understand the stereotype that is not being shown?
- Is the change too radical for the grade level?
- Is the text one that students will embrace and enjoy?
- Will the students root for the character?
- Will the text bring about discussion?
- Length of text
Text Selection
Blackout by John Rocco
When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once. (2011) Reviews
That is NOT a Good Idea! by Mo Willems
A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose. (2013) Reviews
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
In this funny tale, a princess rescues her love from a fiery dragon and decides he is not the man for her. (1980) Reviews
Max The Stubborn Little Wolf by Marie-Odile Judes
Papa Wolf expects his son Max to be a hunter, like other wolves, but Max has different ideas about his future. (2013) Reviews
Jose! Born to Dance by Susanna Reich
This picture-book biography tells the story of Jose Limon, who became a legendary figure in the history of American dance. (2005) Reviews
Leonardo The Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
He's got horns, a green tongue, a long tail and he's covered in fur you would think that Leonardo would be the most terrible monster of them all. But, no matter how hard he tries, Leonardo just isn't scary. (2005) Reviews
Elena's Serenade by Campbell Geeslin
In Mexico, a little girl goes on a journey to learn to be a glassblower and gains confidence along the way. (2004) Reviews
Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen
Young Violet's only friend is her dog, Orville, until one of her homemade flying machines takes her to the rescue of a Boy Scout troop in trouble. (2008) Reviews
Max by Rachel Isadora
Max finds a new way to warm up for his Saturday baseball game--his sister's dancing class. (1987) Reviews