Love at First Browse… We fell in love with Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast back in November 2015. The new, eye-catching duo was placed tauntingly in a centralized display at Barnes and Noble. Unsure of what to expect, we slowly perused the adventures of the exquisite pair. By the end, we were hooked and […]
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Book Review: If I Built a Car, by Chris Van Dusen
Summer is coming! Banish the “I’m bored” gremlins by sparking creativity in your kids or students!
Book Review: If the S in Moose Comes Loose, by Peter Hermann
Why I Picked It Up: The credit for this one goes to my youngest child who was giggling while she pulled a handful of books off the shelf at our new library. Most of them went back on the shelf, but the clever, rhythmic title of this one caught my eye! Why I Finished It: […]
Book Review: Rolling Thunder, by Kate Messner
Why I Picked It Up: I was charged with going to spend money at a Scholastic Warehouse Sale back around Christmas time (I love being a librarian!), and Rolling Thunder was one that I just grabbed off a “bargain” shelf because I’m always looking for hardback picture books to add to our collection. Honestly, I didn’t really […]
Book Review: Pig the Pug, by Aaron Blabey
** Contact us if you would like Literary Fusions to come to your campus with engaging, evidence-based, and practical professional development ** Why I Picked It Up: Once again, the adorable cover caught my eye. Pugs are adorable anyway, but the bright color contrast and the bewildered face of this pug drew me in. When I […]
4 Cs and Poetry: Creativity
The world after K-12 (whether workforce or higher education) is asking more from our students – they must be creative and innovative. Creativity is one of the things makes people unique, it allows people to realize they don’t have to be exactly like everyone else.