DNF - as this was a book about the how and whys of intermittent fasting, there was no need to read this book from start to finish or in its entirety. DNF - as this was a book about the how and whys of intermittent fasting, there was no need to read this book from start to finish or in its entirety. Interspersed with anecdotes from the three authors.
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DNF - as this was a book about the how and whys of intermittent fasting, there was no need to read this book from start to finish or in its entirety. Interspersed with anecdotes from the three authors....more
3.5 stars. What happens when something bad (and unspeakable) is written in a public place for all to see? Share this story with the children and stude3.5 stars. What happens when something bad (and unspeakable) is written in a public place for all to see? Share this story with the children and students in your lives to help them see and work past the ugliness....more
Part of the Calm Kids series. Eating right, exercising, and getting good rest are a few of the ways we take care of our bodies, but how do we take carPart of the Calm Kids series. Eating right, exercising, and getting good rest are a few of the ways we take care of our bodies, but how do we take care of our minds? Find out in Calm Kids series. In Self-Care, we learn strategies for how to take care of both our minds and bodies....more
4/22/22 3.5 stars, promote nonfiction to younger readers. This rhyming book gives children and students lots of examples of what kind of stuff you can4/22/22 3.5 stars, promote nonfiction to younger readers. This rhyming book gives children and students lots of examples of what kind of stuff you can learn from a book. In addition, we learn that even nonfiction books require you to use your imagination to make pictures in you head (aka visulaize). 12/31/21 A book about the joys of reading. This reminded me of Judy Sierra and Marc Brown's Wild About Books....more
Ernesto is excited to enjoy his favorite treat on a hot summer day, but does he have enough money for it? This is a cute story with a mix of Spanish aErnesto is excited to enjoy his favorite treat on a hot summer day, but does he have enough money for it? This is a cute story with a mix of Spanish and English words....more
3.75 stars. A family stays indoors for days on end, but not because of COVID or an illness. Instead it's a storm that keeps the family indoors. What t3.75 stars. A family stays indoors for days on end, but not because of COVID or an illness. Instead it's a storm that keeps the family indoors. What the family experiences during their time inside will remind readers who are old enough to remember of what happened to them and their families in 2020....more
8/7/22 This was a fun reread. What would it be like to be one of the first kids to grow up on Mars? The adults may have memories of Earth, but the you8/7/22 This was a fun reread. What would it be like to be one of the first kids to grow up on Mars? The adults may have memories of Earth, but the young people only know what it's like to be on Mars. 12/31/21 3⭐s for the first half, 5⭐s for the last half. What would it be like to grow up on a Mars space station? Find out in this story about Bell and friends that starts slow as we are introduced to the characters and their daily lives and picks up speed when the kids & teens find themselves taking care of daily tasks and survival on their own. A story that celebrates the importance of other people, working working together for a common cause and cooperation, this could be a good class read-aloud. Or give it to those who are looking for stories that take place in outer space or other planets....more
When Drew was nine, his Dad, James killed himself. Now three years later, his Mom's old high school friend Phil appears in town and Drew wonders why. When Drew was nine, his Dad, James killed himself. Now three years later, his Mom's old high school friend Phil appears in town and Drew wonders why. Are Mom and Phil interested in each other? Or is it something else? What if Phil is really his Dad? Would life be better if Phil was really his Dad? What other secrets are Mom and Phil hiding? With the help of his new friend Audrey, Drew is determined to find the answers. (IMO), this story about the effects of suicide on loved ones and the questioning of one's identity was done in a real and thoughtful way. Middle grade realistic fiction fans will enjoy this one....more
A touching story about a twelve year-old girl Nova with autism. What would it be like if very few people could understand you? It's 1986 and Nova has A touching story about a twelve year-old girl Nova with autism. What would it be like if very few people could understand you? It's 1986 and Nova has been placed in a new foster home without her older (almost 18) sister Bridget. Both Bridget and Nova have shared an interest in space their entire lives and are looking forward to watching the latest launching of the space shuttle Challenger together at the end of January. Will Bridget and Nova reconnect in time to watch the launch on January 28th? Alternating between third person chapters and and letters that Nova writes to her sister Bridget, the story counts down from ten to one as the day of the space shuttle launch approaches and will keep you turning the pages to learn more about both Bridget and Nova. Give this to fans of Wonder, Out of My Mind, and other stories about children with disabilities. Or give it to fans of stories like All the Impossible Things or Fighting Words with characters finding hope in foster homes....more
A collection of very short stories about James and the narrator. Readers will find themselves pondering what each story means and how they connect. I A collection of very short stories about James and the narrator. Readers will find themselves pondering what each story means and how they connect. I know I did....more
This would be the perfect start of summer story. Four friends, one mission. It's a summer to remember when Lane, Cat, Aster and Ofelia start a club. GiThis would be the perfect start of summer story. Four friends, one mission. It's a summer to remember when Lane, Cat, Aster and Ofelia start a club. Give this to fans of stories about girls who become friends, want to make a difference in their world, or who have adventures (without adults!). Or those who like stories set during those long days of summer....more
A group of children welcome a duck (view spoiler)[ to their community. If you're looking for a story that is representative of cultures and people froA group of children welcome a duck (view spoiler)[ to their community. If you're looking for a story that is representative of cultures and people from around the world, this is it. Or use it in May as the story takes place on May Day (May 1st). (hide spoiler)]...more
A Hindu Goodnight Moon. As a non Sanskrit speaker, I appreciated the glossary at the end.A Hindu Goodnight Moon. As a non Sanskrit speaker, I appreciated the glossary at the end....more
Not exactly as Easter story, but cute. If you're looking for something to share or read to children/students who do not celebrate Easter, this would wNot exactly as Easter story, but cute. If you're looking for something to share or read to children/students who do not celebrate Easter, this would work. ...more
What is your superpower? when Milly dresses up as a superhero for a day, she learns what her real superpowers are(view spoiler)[; kindness, humor, cleWhat is your superpower? when Milly dresses up as a superhero for a day, she learns what her real superpowers are(view spoiler)[; kindness, humor, cleverness, braveness and friendship (hide spoiler)]....more
Bilingual story about a boy and his father who travel from one side to the other side of the United States Mexico border. (view spoiler)[Despite a mesBilingual story about a boy and his father who travel from one side to the other side of the United States Mexico border. (view spoiler)[Despite a message about immigration and refuges (hide spoiler)], the uplifting tone and joyful illustrations show the beauty of the two border towns....more
A picture book about adoption that is as much about as Lisa the adopted child as it is about Paula the birth child of Lisa's new parents. Bonds are buA picture book about adoption that is as much about as Lisa the adopted child as it is about Paula the birth child of Lisa's new parents. Bonds are built through love and forgiveness in this story about how family bonds are created through both the good times and not-so-good times....more
3.5 stars. Another Berenstain Bears classic. After Papa and Mama Bear's son receives a sled, skates and skis for Christmas, the inept Papa Bear attemp3.5 stars. Another Berenstain Bears classic. After Papa and Mama Bear's son receives a sled, skates and skis for Christmas, the inept Papa Bear attempts to show his son how and where to use his new presents. If you are amused by pratfalls, belly flops and rhyming words, this one is comedy gold. If you change the words slightly, this could work as a winter read-aloud or a seasonal read-aloud in a classroom with students who do not celebrate Christmas....more
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