When we go on vacation to Rehoboth Beach each summer, I love going into Browse About Books and plopping myself in the picture books section to read. I had seen The Boss Baby movie with my kids, but had never read the book. I also didn’t realize there was an equally as adorable book sequel, The Bossier Baby. And they are both by the fabulous Marla Frazee! Happy reading!
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years):
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Early Elementary (5-8 years) & Middle Grade (8-12 years):
I’m so excited for the new picture book out by Drew Dewalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit! The concept is brilliant and it is executed to perfection. Go read a copy of The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors as soon as possible. It definitely made it on my recommended list for April.
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years):
Early Elementary (5-8 years):
Middle Grades (8-12 years):
Great children’s books that I read in March! Enjoy!
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years):
Early Elementary (5-8 years):
Middle Grades (8-12 years):
Here are my recommended children’s books from the ones I read in February. Happy reading!
Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years):
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Early Elementary (5-8 years) & Middle Grades (8-12 years):
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The John Newbery Medal and Randolph Caldecott Medal winners, along with the Honor books, have been announced. I always love seeing what made the cut and then quickly going to my library account to reserve these books.
John Newbery Medal
Awarded for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.
This one’s for the authors!
Winner:The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Honor: Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves,
Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Honor: The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or The Three Magical
Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz
Honor: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
Randolph Caldecott Medal
Awarded for the most distinguished American picture book for children.
This one’s for the illustrators!
Winner: Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat illustrated and written by Javanka Steptoe
Honor: They All Saw a Cat illustrated and written by Brendan Wenzel
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years):
Early Elementary (5-8 years) & Middle Grades (8-12 years):
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
In preparation for our 4th grade field trip to Jamestown, VA, we used the historical fiction book Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone as our class read-aloud. This was a great way to make history come alive for our students. The field trip to Jamestown was meaningful to them because of the characters, places and storylines they heard about in the book and they were thrilled to be able to answer questions from our Jamestown tour guide.
Middle Grades (8 to 12 years) & Young Adult (12 years and up):
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