Helping Students Navigate the World of Books
“Picture Books: Better Than Teddy Bears” I’ve always been a book lover. As a toddler, I fell asleep with my arms wrapped around my favorite book, The Mitten, like it was my teddy bear. A picture book can be read and reread many times for many months or years and still cherished. Kids are creative … Read more
One of the most popular chapter book series for newly independent readers turns ten And beloved creators Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen give fans even more reason to celebrate with a new spin-off series Tales from Deckawoo Drive Mercy Watson, the best-selling early chapter-book series written by the two-time Newbery Medal winner and National Ambassador … Read more
Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday is hosted by Kid Lit Frenzy and was started to help promote the reading of nonfiction texts. Most Wednesdays, we will be participating and will review a nonfiction text (though it may not always be a picture book). Be sure to visit Kid Lit Frenzy and see what other … Read more
The Nora Notebooks: The Trouble with Ants Author: Claudia Mills Illustrator: Katie Kath Published September 22nd, 2015 by Knopf Books for Young Readers Goodreads Summary: Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora has ants all figured out—now she just has to try to understand her fellow humans! The trouble with ants is . . . . . . people … Read more
In January, I was contacted by a publicity and marketing associate from Abrams Books/Amulet Books out of the blue. In this email, I was asked to work on a teaching guide about their graphic novels: The Misadventures of Salem Hyde, Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, Hereville, and the Explorer series. I was beyond honored! And, of course, I … Read more
Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween Author: Melanie Watts Published August 1st, 2013 by Kids Can Press Goodreads Summary: From costume ideas to trick-or-treating strategies, Scaredy Squirrel helps readers plan for the spookiest night of the year! Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween is the second in a series of nutty safety guides featuring everyone’s favorite worrywart. My … Read more
On September 30th, my school was invaded…….. invaded by J&P VOELKEL! J&P Voelkel are a husband/wife author team who have written the Jaguar Stone series: Meet 14-year-old Max Murphy from Boston, and Lola, the quick-witted Maya girl who teaches him to survive in the perilous rainforest. Together, Max and Lola must find the five legendary … Read more
