Posts Tagged ‘Picture Book’
No
No by Claudia Rueda No is a fun picture book that celebrates a child’s independent spirit. Of course, in this case, the child is a brown bear cub. “It’s time to go to sleep,” said mother bear. “No,” said little bear. “I don’t want to go to sleep.” So begins the story….with mother bear telling…
Read MoreDecember 21 – The Winter Solstice
The Shortest Day – Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer, illustrated by Jesse Reisch Why does it get dark earlier at night in Winter than in Summer? What is Solstice? Pfeffer addresses these questions and others in this colorful book about the Winter Solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, near December 21, the sun reaches…
Read MoreWho Says Women Can’t Be Doctors?
Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman When Elizabeth Blackwell was a child, in the 1830’s, women were expected to become teachers, seamstresses, or wives and mothers. They were not supposed to become doctors. As a girl, Elizabeth Blackwell didn’t talk about becoming…
Read MorePicture Book Month
Picture Book Month Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Every day in November, there is a new post from a picture book champion explaining why he/she thinks picture books are important. Check out the website at: http://picturebookmonth.com/ They’ve put together tons of activities and a…
Read MoreFlora’s Very Windy Day
Flora’s Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan Flora got upset when her little brother, Crispin, knocked over her paints, again. Their mother sent them outside to play. Flora protested, saying that the wind was so strong it would blow her away. Then Flora said: “Of course, I could wear my super-special…
Read MoreThe Matchbox Diary
The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline A young girl visits her great-grandfather for the first time ever. The girl looks around the room – full of books, boxes, collections, photos, antiques. The great-grandfather says, Pick whatever you like the most. Then I’ll tell you its story. The girl brings the old…
Read MoreInternational Dot Day
International Dot Day – September 15 Today is International Dot Day, “a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.” This creative celebration was inspired by the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. A teacher’s guide, some videos, Celibri-dots blog (dot images by authors, illustrators, and other famous folks), and a gallery of images of…
Read MoreFirst Day Jitters
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, illustrated by Judy Love It is the first day of school. Sarah Jane Hartwell hides under her covers and says she isn’t going to school. It’s a new school, and she doesn’t know anyone there – and she doesn’t want to go. “That’s just it. I don’t know anybody,…
Read MoreBlucy Book Blast
I’m trying something a little different today – with a great new book, and a chance to win $100. I’ve joined in a Book Blast Giveaway for Blucy by Julia Dweck, illustrated by Erika LeBarre. (Xist Publishing, 2013) (21 pages, recommended for ages 3+) See below for information on the $100 Blucy Book Blast Giveaway.…
Read MoreAnatole
Anatole by Eve Titus, illustrated by Paul Galdone Anatole is a happy mouse who lives with his wife and children in a mouse village not far from Paris. Each evening, mice from the village travel to Paris (by bicycle) to human homes to get food. One night, while he is in a house finding food,…
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