Amazon Book Talks

Each of the books in this collection have a Book Talk created by an Amazon employee. A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book. Use the Book Talk videos for each of the books in this collection to drive engagement with your students.

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You Matter

Written and Illustrated by Christian Robinson

In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are...

Pre-K - 3rd
24857

Gorilla's Roar/El rugido del gorila (Green Kids Club): Bilingual edition

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Saige J. Ballock-Dixon and Carol Vasquez Castro (Translator) and Illustrated by Joy Eagle

Written in both English & Spanish, This book explores more adventures of Victor & Maya Green. Victor...

K - 4th
17528

Sand Sister

Written by Amanda White and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

A little girl misses having anyone to play with on the beach — until she realizes she can create a...

Pre-K - 2nd
15254

Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light

Written by Tim Tingle and Illustrated by Karen Clarkson
A Choctaw boy shares memories of his grandmother and the lessons she taught him.
K - 5th
21083

Grandma's Purse

Written by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You...
Pre-K - K
24392

Kabelo, A Silly Little Rhino (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina and Illustrated by Morgan Spicer

Kabelo, a baby rhino, wants to make his mother happy. What better way is there than to find his long...

K - 3rd
24853

Alien Ocean Animals (National Geographic Kids, Level 3)

Written by Rosie Colosi
Are these strange animals the stuff of nightmares or aliens from outer space? Turns out, they're...
2nd - 4th
21078

The Bench

Written by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex and Illustrated by Christian Robinson

This is your bench
Where you’ll witness great joy.
From here you will rest
See the growth of our boy...

Pre-K - 2nd
17498

Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

Written by Jules Bass and Illustrated by Debbie Harter

All the dragons in the forest of Nogard like nothing better than raiding Castle Dark and carrying...

K - 2nd
21179

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

Written by Christina Soontornvat

A unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that...

3rd - 7th
18306

The Way I Feel

Written and Illustrated by Janan Cain

Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their...

K - 2nd
21169

When You Trap A Tiger

Written by Tae Keller

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her...

3rd - 7th
20482

The Witches' Little Sister

Written by Joanne Nelson and Illustrated by Jack Mclellan

The witches' little sister has a magic witches broom, but in the process of getting ready to fly to...

Pre-K - 3rd
20982

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first...

Pre-K - 3rd
24394

African Bush Fire and the Elephant (Green Kids Club)

Written by Sylvia M. Medina & Kelly Landen and Illustrated by Joy Eagle
Victor, Maya, Tiago, and their friend Maatla are Green Kids. They have been selected by the Grand...
K - 3rd
25024

Brave Every Day

Written by Trudy Ludwig and Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she...

Pre-K - 3rd
15267

Where the Wild Things Are

Written and Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Max is a "wild thing," and after a fight with his mother, he leaves home and travels a long distance...

Pre-K - 3rd
17337

Alma and How She Got Her Name

Written and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a...

Pre-K - 3rd
21212

I Talk Like a River

Written by Jordan Scott and Illustrated by Sydney Smith

I wake up each morning with the sounds of words all around me. And I can't say them all . . .

When...

Pre-K - 3rd
20811

We Are Grateful

Written by Traci Sorell and Illustrated by Frané Lessac
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is...
Pre-K - 2nd
21174

New Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Craft

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of...

3rd - 7th

¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat

Written by Raul the Third and Illustrated by Raul the Third and colors by Elaine Bay

Little Lobo is excited to take in a show with wrestling star El Toro in his bustling border town!

A...

Pre-K - 2nd

El Chupacabras

Written by Adam Rubin

A long time ago, a girl named Carla lived on a goat farm with her father, Hector. One night, a goat...

Pre-K - 3rd