Why I Picked it Up The first time I saw this book it was glaring at me at Barnes and Noble. The usually unexciting historical nonfiction side had this brightly colored book with a huge skeleton on the front. I have been told a few times that I have a “dark side” and this book […]
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Book Review: Memoirs of a Goldfish, by Devin Scillian
Why I picked it up Sometimes, Sherry and I are accidentally brilliant. This book was one such moment for us. While perusing Amazon for some fun, new picture books to use with primary students, we came upon Memoirs of a Goldfish. Immediately we began to smile. With such a perfect title, we couldn’t pass it up. What […]
Book Review: On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein, by Jennifer Berne
Why I picked it up I am always looking for strong, engaging biographies to be used with students. I have noticed that my children have been interested in Einstein lately, perhaps because they have been learning about his inventions in science and hearing about his intriguing life has caught their attention. However, the one thing […]
Book Review: Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen
Why I picked it up I loved reading Hoot with my fifth graders and I came across the book trailer for Chomp on YouTube. Both of these together meant that I had to at least take a closer look. After reading the teaser on the back, I knew it was a must read. Why I finished Just like all of […]
Book Review: Good News, Bad News
Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack Why I picked it up While searching for new books, Amazon kindly recommended the book to me. I was immediately drawn in my the hilarious facial expressions on the cover. Why I finished it The book is so simple and yet so complex. There are only four words […]