Why I Picked It Up: Since we are known Josh Funk groupies, Penguin House reached out to let us know of his latest masterpiece! The combination of Josh Funk’s exceptional talent and the inclusion of unicorns? Yes, please! Why I Finished It: Josh Funk’s books are naturally delightful, and as a teacher, I find myself […]
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Book Review: The Crayon Man, by Natascha Biebow
Why I Picked It Up: I found this book as a result of a Crayola obsession, biography madness, and an author visit. Anyone who has been to our sessions knows that we love biographies. We love that it provides a little historical insight, and we love learning about people’s persistence and accomplishments, but mostly we […]
Book Review: Princess Pineapple, by Sabina Hahn
Why I Picked It Up What’s not to love about misguided princesses and pineapples? Honestly, I had to read the book after hearing about it on a blog. In this book, a little girl is convinced she is a princess and intends to prove it. This sounded like an excellent book for adults and kids […]
Book Review: The Great Caper Caper, by Josh Funk
A Josh Funk masterpiece is always a delight to preview and review! It’s a Las Veggies heist – basically Ocean’s 11 in the fridge, packed with stunning vocabulary and a touching lesson in compassion.
Book Review: The Perfect Plan, by Leah Gilbert
Maya needs a little help from her friends to carry out her perfect plan for the perfect fort. Perfect for teaching adjectives and superlatives, this relatable story has a great social studies connection as well!
Book Review; The More You Give, by Marcy Campbell
An inspiring picture book that shows the power of giving to enrich your life and deepen your relationships.
