A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
I have been making a concerted effort to read more picture books in the last year, and with my work on the Wisconsin State Reading Association’s (WSRA) Children’s Literature Committee, it has given me even more reason to. And then, when I found out I would have an additional 10 minutes for each class period this coming year, I decided… Read More
THE SNATCHABOOK is a cute picture book about a small town where all of the animals’ books and bedtime stories are disappearing. Today I get to share a guest post from the author and illustrator in response to my question: Where did you come up with the idea for this picture book, and if/how did it change through the revision/illustration process? You… Read More
Since I want to focus on keeping things positive for my reading recommendations, and I couldn’t really think of enough ideas for this week’s official Top Ten Tuesday topic, I decided to create my own. π I made it a priority to read more picture books starting this summer (I ended up reading almost 100 from the time school ended… Read More
It’s the 4th Annual Picture Book 10 for 10, hosted by Cathy Mere & Mandy Roebek, and I’m so glad Cathy invited me to participate because I’ve been making it a priority to focus on reading picture books this summer, and am excited to share some that I love the most. This was really hard to narrow down to a… Read More
I want to make a big impact with the read alouds I choose for the first day of school. Yes, I read picture books to my 7th & 8th graders. I want a quick text that we can all share to start creating our classroom community in a positive way. I want my students to see the value and depth… Read More
This week is my daily listing of my Top Ten lists (in no particular order – it’s hard enough for me to limit it to ten!) of the Best Books I’ve Read this year in different categories. Day four is so exciting for me because I rediscovered my love of picture books this year, especially using them in the classroom,… Read More
Title: THE MONSTERS’ MONSTER Author & Illustrator: Patrick McDonnell Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Release Date: September 4, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Source of Book: F&G from publisher for review Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed… Read More
Title: THE CARPENTER’S GIFT: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree Author: David Rubel, illustrated by Jim LeMarche Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Release Date: September 27, 2011 Number of Pages: 48 This new classic Christmas gift book “brings together two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.” Opening… Read More
