My name is Dani Norling. I am originally from Helena Montana. I have two sisters and a brother. I am an aunt to 3 nieces and 2 nephews. I am currently in my third year at The University of Great Falls. I am playing volleyball and studying Elementary Education. After I receive my Education degree I hope to be a teacher who helps my students reach their goals, dreams, and have new understandings. I want students to be able to ask questions. I hope to impact each of my students in a positive way for their future. 

 
 

I am creating this literature blog to provide others with precise  ratings on children's books. I want to be able to share my own books and to also find new books from others. When I am teaching I want to have a wide range of books and genres for my classroom to accommodate the different  interests. It is important that these books are rated using an accurate scale. I have included my scale below.

 Levels
Pre-K : These kinds of books usually are equipped with lots of images and are more than likely board books.
K-3rd : Students at this age are learning how to read, and these books should spark their interest.
4rd-6th : These students are reading longer books with subjects, but the material may still be at a beginning level.
7th-8th : Students at this level are choosing books that they can relate to and make connections with. They also are choosing books that they have found interest in.

Ratings

ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serves an educational purpose. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.

ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and these books are next. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes.

ADVISABLE: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book is would not support the students and their growth as readers.

OPTIONAL: These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular.

NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported.