There probably aren’t any educators who would argue against the power of the read aloud, yet when the pressures of the school day hit, read-aloud time seems to be the first thing to get postponed because it’s “just for fun,” right? Wrong! (You already knew that!) Or maybe you’re just plain tired at the end of the day and your […]
Book Review: The New Small Person, by Lauren Child
Why I Picked It Up: I was actually reserving books at the local library and this one came up on a search. I was intrigued by the cover and title, so I added it to my request form! Why I Finished It: Okay, as an adult, I knew where this story is going and I knew […]
Book Review: Yard Sale, by Eve Bunting
Why I Picked It Up: Simple: Eve Bunting. Any time I’m looking for an approachable book for elementary students with great content, I go to Eve Bunting. This book did not disappoint. Why I Finished It: This is a beautiful story of a family having a yard sale because they must move into a tiny […]
Book Review: Ask Me, by Bernard Waber
Why I Picked It Up: At first, it was the beautiful water colors and the father and daughter on the front. When I read the title and the author, it sounded familiar. After a quick search I was reminded of who Bernard Waber is: the author of the Lyle the Crocodile books and Ira Sleeps Over. […]
Book Review: Zero, by Kathryn Otoshi
Why I Picked It Up: It’s one of those picture books that kept coming up on blogs and in stores, but I never picked it up. Mostly because it’s a math book and my concentration has always been ELA/R and Social Studies. I finally saw it at the local library and had to check it […]
Book Review: Thunder Boy Jr., by Sherman Alexie
Why I Picked It Up: Sherman Alexie. He has me captivated. The first novel I read by him was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian which was a raw look into some of Alexie’s experiences growing up. After a while, I read his essay, Superman and Me. I am not even sure if […]
