Why I picked it up As Sherry and I giddily browsed the book shelves at Barnes and Noble with gift cards in hand, I picked up this book that is on the Lone Star list for 2014. After reading the teaser on the back I wasn’t entirely sure if it was a “Jessica book” or […]
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Book Review: The Matchbox Diary, by Paul Fleischman
Why I picked it up I am constantly searching on Amazon and other book sites for new books and suggestions from other people. Many times I’m searching for upper grade picture books with historical references. I think it’s so important that even older elementary and middle school students are exposed to beautifully written and illustrated […]
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 […]