Why I Picked It Up: I was drawn to the cover initially, but then I noticed the author! Jessica and I both loved Oppel’s novel This Dark Endeavor about Victor Frankenstein before he became Dr. Frankenstein in the classic novel. It’s rare that a single book appeals to both of us, let alone multiple books by […]
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Three Vibrant Picture Books To Teach Big Content
All of these books used color as a vehicle to tell a much larger story.
Book Review: Marta! Big & Small, by Jen Arena
This is such a cool little, bilingual book that works on so many different levels!
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: 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: Blended, by Sharon M. Draper
Why I Picked It Up: This book was popping up on all the blogs I follow, so I quickly went to read the teaser. Definitely a “me book,” I immediately requested it from my library. Why I Finished It: I am always amazed and humbled by the author who can take a complex and mature […]