Posts by: Ricki

Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: Small Steps by Louis Sachar

By On November 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Novel, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Sofia's Kids' Corner
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Sofia is an 9-year-old brilliant reader who aspires to be a book reviewer. On select Saturdays, Sofia shares her favorite books with kids! She is one of the most well-read elementary schoolers that we know, so she is highly qualified for this role!

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Nonfiction History Books for Kids: The Extraordinary Lives Series by Kane Miller Books

By On November 12, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Background Knowledge, Biography/Autobiography/Memoir, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Inquiry, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Multicultural, Narrative Nonfiction, Read Aloud
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I am thrilled to introduce a new series that I am hosting, which explores nonfiction history books for kids. This is all we read in our house, and I’ve learned so much, so I am jazzed to dive deeply into some of the texts on the blog.

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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliot, Illustrated by Noa Denmon

By On November 5, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Theme
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A Place Inside of Me
Author: Zetta Elliot
Illustrator: Noa Denmon
Published: July 21, 2020 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR)

Summary: In this powerful, affirming poem by award-winning author Zetta Elliott, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year.

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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow, Illustrated by Steven Salerno

By On October 31, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Background Knowledge, Biography/Autobiography/Memoir, Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday, Picture Book, Sofia's Kids' Corner
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Sofia is an 9-year-old brilliant reader who aspires to be a book reviewer. On select Saturdays, Sofia shares her favorite books with kids! She is one of the most well-read elementary schoolers that we know, so she is highly qualified for this role!

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Blog Tour with Review and THREE BOOK Giveaway!: It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood by Josh Funk, Illustrated by Edwardian Taylor

By On October 27, 2020 · 3 Comments · In Asking Questions, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Fantasy, Humor, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Text Structure, Tone, Writing
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It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood
Author: Josh Funk
Illustrator: Edwardian Taylor
Anticipated Publication: October 27, 2020 by Two Lions

Goodreads Summary: Once again, the beleaguered storyteller tries to tell a traditional fairy tale, with little success. Red has some questions about her delivery to Grandma’s house, […]

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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi

By On October 24, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Characterization, Conflict, Fantasy, Novel, Personification, Sofia's Kids' Corner
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Sofia is an 9-year-old brilliant reader who aspires to be a book reviewer. On select Saturdays, Sofia shares her favorite books with kids! She is one of the most well-read elementary schoolers that we know, so she is highly qualified for this role!

[…]

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Sometimes a Wall… by Dianne White, Illustrated by Barroux

By On October 15, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Conflict, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Simile/Metaphor, Symbolism
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Sometimes a Wall…
Author: Dianne White; Illustrator: Barroux
Published: October 15, 2020 by OwlKids

Summary: An afternoon in the playground introduces different kinds of walls: a brick wall to draw on with chalk, a water wall, and a climbing wall. What follows is a playful […]

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