Why I Picked It Up: Amazon told me to. ย I do most things that Amazon tells me to do. ย It came up on “recommendations for Jessica”. The artwork by Michael Allen Austin is caught my eye and it went into my cart. Why I Finished It: Honestly, I had to find out all the rules! […]
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Book Review: Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Why I Picked It Up: I had been searching for upper elementary novels with some “meat”, something that would spark curiosity and make studentsย think more globally. ย I can’t tell you how many books made my Amazon cart that day (because then I’d have to admit I have a problem), but this one stood out as […]
Book Review: XO, Ox A Love Story by Adam Rex
Why I Picked It Up: Title and author. ย Adam Rex has my same sense of humor – a little offbeat with a hint of snarky – which helpsย explain the title and cover. With a simple click, this one found its way into my Amazon cart. Why I Finished It: This is not your typical Valentine […]
Book Review: Yard Sale, by Eve Bunting
Why I Picked It Up: Simple: Eve Bunting. ย Any time I’m looking for an approachable book for elementary students with great content, I go to Eve Bunting. ย 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: 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. ย I finally saw it at the local library and had to check it […]
Book Review: Just My Luck (Zack Delacruz, book 2), by Jeff Anderson
Why I Picked It Up: I received this book as an ARC and immediately started reading. ย Truth is, I had the first book and wanted to read that one first, but my son grabbed it from me. ย One thing my kids know is that I will never take a book away from them, so I […]
