Diary of a worm, Diary of a Spider, Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin

These books by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss are great for teaching about and introducing Journals.  They are entertaining for any student k-12.  They also teach scientific facts about each of the different creatures.  I use them when introducing journal writing and when we talk about animals.  Many 2nd graders don't realize that these types of creatures are part of the animal kingdom.  My class enjoys the stories.  My older children and I laugh at some of the facts presented in funny ways.