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 […]
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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: 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: Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
Why I Picked It Up: I loved the colors on the front and the illustration on the cover. The title intrigued me, as did the tag line. Diversity is one of the topics we collect books on for our Newer Choices session. Bonus: Sotomayor is in the Texas standards! Why I Finished It: I have […]
Book Review: Swashby and the Sea, by Beth Perry
Why I Picked It Up: I loved the illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal! This book came across as a “what to read next” suggestion, and I was immediately captivated by the drawings. Why I Finished It: Even though the storyline is a bit predictable, the characters were intriguing. I love the interaction and developing relationship between […]
Book Review: BE KIND, by Pat Zietlow Miller
We are at a place in this world where we NEED to teach kids to be kind!
