Things I Need, Things I Want is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.9 and Literacy.L.K.5. Characters in this informational book show readers various desirable objects and various basic needs. Comparison between the objects and scenarios allows readers to understand differences in the concept of want versus need. This book should be paired with "Needs and Wants (9781448889471) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.