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 […]
Writing Traits
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 Great Caper Caper, by Josh Funk
A Josh Funk masterpiece is always a delight to preview and review! It’s a Las Veggies heist – basically Ocean’s 11 in the fridge, packed with stunning vocabulary and a touching lesson in compassion.
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; The More You Give, by Marcy Campbell
An inspiring picture book that shows the power of giving to enrich your life and deepen your relationships.
Book Review: American Desi, by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
As a “third culture kid,” this story hits close to home, and will for many students as well as they explore the theme of identity and belonging through amazing sensory description and incredible word choice!
