Why This Picture Book Still Matters (Even More Today!)

Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) read-aloud to build your classroom reading community? Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair by Patricia Polacco is a perfect choice for upper elementary students.

This classic picture book delivers a powerful message about the importance of reading, and what can happen when people stop valuing books. It’s especially relevant today as students navigate increased screen time and digital distractions.

I love using this upper elementary (or middle school) picture book on one of the first days of school to set the tone for a strong reading culture (and teaching story structure and elements of plot) but it also works great for:
✔️ Sub plans
✔️ End-of-year wrap-up
✔️ 30–60 minute filler lessons

📌 Teacher Tip: The story references *Moby-Dick*—you may want to give students a quick heads up to avoid the inevitable giggles 😄

🔗 Explore more resources:
TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/novel-ideas?utm_source=YouTube%20&utm_campaign=Aunt%20Chip%20Short%204%2F2026
Blog: https://lisateachesreading.com/aunt-chip-and-the-great-triple-creek-dam-affair-is-the-perfect-upper-elementary-picture-book-read-aloud/

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