Why I Picked It Up: We were lucky to receive this book from Penguin Publishing for a review. When we were asked if we were interested, I couldn’t resist, especially after being captivated by the book teaser and the adorable cover picture. Why I Finished It: The teacher heart in me loved how this picture […]
Communication
Book Review: The Girl in the Red Skirt by Lucy Cooley
Why I Picked It Up: My niece is the author!!! I knew she was drawing pictures featuring my grandniece, Georgia, who is a young and talented ballerina. There was one particular image of Georgia in a stunning red ballet skirt beside her pony, and Lucy started drawing her in that very outfit, dancing gracefully. What […]
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!