Back in my days as a school age specialist librarian, I created a booklist that was part of a reading program for older kids who wanted a serious reading challenge. It has hundreds of books, hence me breaking it up into many parts. I couldn’t choose just 50, or even 100! There are too many… Continue reading My Favorite Novels…Part Three
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My Favorite Novels…Part Two
Back in my days as a school age specialist librarian, I created a booklist that was part of a reading program for older kids who wanted a serious reading challenge. It has hundreds of books, hence me breaking it up into many parts. I couldn’t choose just 50, or even 100! There are too many… Continue reading My Favorite Novels…Part Two
My Favorite Novels…Part One
Back in my days as a school age specialist librarian, I created a booklist that was part of a reading program for older kids who wanted a serious reading challenge. It has hundreds of books, hence me breaking it up into many parts. I couldn’t choose just 50, or even 100! There are too many… Continue reading My Favorite Novels…Part One
Gentle Reads & Family Read-alouds
These are so many of my favorite books to share with kids. They all have a theme of being “gentle”. They’re good reading for kids who might be reading at a higher lexile level than their maturity level. My standard disclaimer: not every book is right for every child. Just because I consider these gentle,… Continue reading Gentle Reads & Family Read-alouds
International Dot Day — The Dot by Peter Reynolds
Sept 15 International Dot Day International Dot Day was inspired by the book by Peter Reynolds, aptly titled, The Dot. In this fantastic picture book, excellent for reading to groups of all ages, Vashti does not believe she can draw. Her teacher encourages her to draw a dot. And SIGN IT. By signing the dot,… Continue reading International Dot Day — The Dot by Peter Reynolds
My Favorite Picture Poetry Books NINE
Origami and Haiku: Inspired by Japanese Artwork This stunning book features three beautiful Japanese art forms in one. For each animal or object, children will be able to read the haiku, enjoy a corresponding work from the British Museum collection, and then make the origami figure! With clear, simple directions for thirteen animals or objects… Continue reading My Favorite Picture Poetry Books NINE
Thought Provoking Reads 