This book couples two of my favorite things: fairy tales and research! Not often can you talk about those two things in the same sentence, but in this case, it just makes sense!
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Book Review: Little Brown, by Marla Frazee
This simple, yet complex story really offers genuine insight into social situations that will be great for the elementary classroom!
Book Review: Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers by Melissa Stewart
Why I Picked It Up: The title grabbed my attention immediately! Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers; Celebrating Animal Underdogs. I had so much love for the title that, when it arrived, I read it before unpacking the other books. Why I Finished It: Besides my obvious love for underdogs, I enjoyed learning about new animals and […]
Book Review: A Boy Called BAT, by Elana K. Arnold
Diversity, relationships, animal research – all this and more in one great elementary read!
Book Review: I Walk With Vanessa, by Kerascoët
Consider using this book in class, possibly the first week of school, or before a new student arrives to provide different perspectives and ideas about how to be inclusive and help new people adjust!
Book Review: Howard Wallace, P.I., by Casey Lyall
Elementary students who are ready to break out into the chapter book world, this book is for you! It is so hard to find an early reader that isn’t terribly boring. For students looking to get into a fun mystery with few disclaimers, this book is for you!
