A destroyed dock becomes something new (view spoiler)[and improved (hide spoiler)] in this story about a community that comes after a hurricane.A destroyed dock becomes something new (view spoiler)[and improved (hide spoiler)] in this story about a community that comes after a hurricane....more
A child prepares for Santa's visit, this is a modern day take on the classic, The Night Before ChristmasA child prepares for Santa's visit, this is a modern day take on the classic, The Night Before Christmas...more
Set in 1881, there's an apple tree, a blizzard and Christmas. This one will remind adults of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series.Set in 1881, there's an apple tree, a blizzard and Christmas. This one will remind adults of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series....more
An allegory about refugees, this is a bilingual picture book. Animals flee. Do they find a new home? Are they safe? What will happen to them? (view spAn allegory about refugees, this is a bilingual picture book. Animals flee. Do they find a new home? Are they safe? What will happen to them? (view spoiler)[Even though there is a message of hope, we are not sure if the animals find a new home. (hide spoiler)]...more
Beautifully, illustrated alphabet book. This could be a beautiful coffee table book, a great book for expanding vocabulary in your children and/or stuBeautifully, illustrated alphabet book. This could be a beautiful coffee table book, a great book for expanding vocabulary in your children and/or students or an introduction to cultures & foods from around the world. Because of the detailed illustrations, this will work best when read individually or when shared with one or two others (i.e. parent and child, paired reading between students)....more
For those who are expecting a repeat of the movie, know that this jumps around in time. The movie's climax occurs in chapter 7 (the book is 25 chapterFor those who are expecting a repeat of the movie, know that this jumps around in time. The movie's climax occurs in chapter 7 (the book is 25 chapters). Beyond that, this story about Ray, Cliff and the Hollywood/Los Angelas scene of the late 1960s is just as wild of a ride. The book lets us inside the heads of Ray, Cliff, Charles Manson and even young actress Trudi Frasier who plays opposite Ray on a TV western....more
2022 or winner? Kid-friendly picture book for introducing 9/11 (aka September 11). This would also work as a picture book2022 or winner? Kid-friendly picture book for introducing 9/11 (aka September 11). This would also work as a picture book for older readers....more
A child shares the story of the cycle of life of a tree (view spoiler)[(that reminds them of the home they left) (hide spoiler)] through the seasons oA child shares the story of the cycle of life of a tree (view spoiler)[(that reminds them of the home they left) (hide spoiler)] through the seasons of the year. My favorite part was the storm that reminded me of the storm in David Wiesner's Hurricane....more
The latest Kevin Henkes story about a house will make a great future board book. This would be perfect for a parent or sibling to share with a baby orThe latest Kevin Henkes story about a house will make a great future board book. This would be perfect for a parent or sibling to share with a baby or toddler....more
11/25/21 4.5 stars, a ghost story with a mystery. Readers who like ghost stories and mysteries will love this story set in 1920s Pittsburgh. Young Oph11/25/21 4.5 stars, a ghost story with a mystery. Readers who like ghost stories and mysteries will love this story set in 1920s Pittsburgh. Young Ophie can see and communicate with spirits. Will she be able to help Clara remember how she died? Could it be murder? 7/2/24 The first time I read this, I felt like it was a ghost story for both children and tweens. Upon rereading it, it read as if it was for tweens and young teens. For some reason in the past few years, my feelings about books with murders in them has changed. This one also starts with a lynching....more
A modern day take on stranger danger and/or good touch/bad touch with its message of consent. An important book for educators and caregivers who work A modern day take on stranger danger and/or good touch/bad touch with its message of consent. An important book for educators and caregivers who work with or know children with sensory processing issues. Or as a mentor text for teaching about personal bubbles, boundaries or consent....more
What would it be like to be a tree? This story about seasons of the year and how a tree interacts with the world around it would be a great story starWhat would it be like to be a tree? This story about seasons of the year and how a tree interacts with the world around it would be a great story starter for children or students. For Daily 5 users, this would work for inspiration for Work on Writing....more
A story of Christmas traditions from the bygone era of horse and buggies. I loved how this picture book was broken into chapters which makes it accessA story of Christmas traditions from the bygone era of horse and buggies. I loved how this picture book was broken into chapters which makes it accessible to young readers who are still building reading stamina or only like to read a little bit at a time. Chapters include The Waffle Man, The Deep Deep Wood, Baking Cookies and more....more
Set on a quaint artists' island, this is a coming of age story about Newt (view spoiler)[who is tired of being that boy who survived a bear attack. MaSet on a quaint artists' island, this is a coming of age story about Newt (view spoiler)[who is tired of being that boy who survived a bear attack. Maybe moving to the mainland to live with his abdeula to attend school will end his troubles. But then he meets Izzy, a newcomer to the island and finds a wooden carving of a bear who grants wishes. Maybe, there's something more important than escaping the island and his past. (hide spoiler)] Fans of coming of age stories like My Jasper June, Willa and the Whale or The Line Tender will want to give this one a try....more
2022 winner? Use this story to introduce the Passover to your children or students. If you traditionally share Easter2022 winner? Use this story to introduce the Passover to your children or students. If you traditionally share Easter stories, how about sharing this and springtime stories from other faith traditions in 2022?...more
A cross between The Sound of Music with its love story and Harry Potter because of the magical beings. If you are looking for an adult or young adult A cross between The Sound of Music with its love story and Harry Potter because of the magical beings. If you are looking for an adult or young adult book with neither a graphic love story nor violence, this story about Linus who is sent to Marsyas Island to investigate an orphanage and its caregiver Arthur is the book for you. In addition, if you enjoyed the humor and grumpiness in A Man Called Ove, this could also be the book for you....more
Very cute Japanese/British import about the power of a smile. Pair this with Humbug Potion: An A B Cipher by Lorna Balian which has a similar theme.Very cute Japanese/British import about the power of a smile. Pair this with Humbug Potion: An A B Cipher by Lorna Balian which has a similar theme....more
3.5 stars. It's not everyday you see a bilingual picture book. Between his shyness and lack of a sled, Gabo is unable to play with the other kids on a3.5 stars. It's not everyday you see a bilingual picture book. Between his shyness and lack of a sled, Gabo is unable to play with the other kids on a snowy day. Can Gabo overcome both obstacles? This one reminded me of the Ezra Jack Keats classic, The Snowy Day....more
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