Book Introductions and Poetry

A teacher has the privilege—and sometimes daunting responsibility—of choosing poems and books to share with their students. Jonathan shares some of his favorite storybooks and poems suitable for classroom settings. For each work, he emphasizes the educational and inspirational value that can be found within.

Favorite Storybooks

• Young Prince Huburt by Sidney Baldwin
• Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
• Aaron Manning of the Sierras (Snowshoe Thompson)
• The Copper Kings of Montana by Marian T. Place
• Naya Nuki, the Girl Who Ran by Kenneth Thomasma
• The Youngest Rover by John H. Amory
• All the Glimmering Stars by Mark T. Sullivan

Favorite Poems

• “The Bells” by Edgar Allan Poe
• “Courage” by Edgar Albert Guest
• Excerpts from “The Ballad of the White Horse” by G.K. Chesterton
• “Course” by Obi Martin
• “The Crossroads” (Pathway Reader)
• “Twenty Froggies Went to School” by George Cooper
• “Thomas Writes a Composition” by Elsie Hill

“Book Introductions and Poetry” was presented by Jonathan Erb at Western Fellowship Teachers’ Institute in August of 2024 at Lighthouse Mennonite School in Halsey, Oregon.