*Graphic novel for elementary kids–1st grade through 5th grade *Young girl and an alligator as main characters *Rating: Gabby and Gator is a funny book that takes a look at a serious issue for kids–fitting in and bullying. Short, short summary: In graphic novel form, James Burks tells the story of Gator and Gabby–an alligator [...]

*Picture book for all ages *Donkey and Monkey as main characters *Rating: This book had me laughing out loud from the first page. I disagree with many adults who say it’s not for kids. I think kids will get it–especially older elementary who still love picture books. It’s a Book by Lane Smith is a [...]

You’d Be So Pretty If … by Dara Chadwick Reviewed by Irene S. Roth Rating: 5 Roses Chadwick’s book is about a very important topic: how we can help our daughters accept their bodies, even if we don’t have a perfect body ourselves. What a wonderful and empowering message to give adolescent girls and their [...]

I am very excited to let people know about this book! It is perfect for music teachers and kids who love music. The best part is the author, Mayra Calvani, is giving away one copy of this book to a lucky commenter. So, for a chance to win this book, leave a comment below by [...]

*Picture book for preschoolers through first graders *Young male fish as main character *Rating: The Pout-Pout Fish will soon become one of your family’s or classroom’s favorites. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, too! Short, short summary: The pout-pout fish has a pout-pout face and is always down in the dumps in the ocean. Several happy sea [...]

*Funny, realistic picture book for preschoolers through first graders *Preschool boy as main character *Rating: Parts by Tedd Arnold can easily become your favorite book–as a kid and as an adult. Short, short summary:This poor boy thinks the glue that is holding him together is not working. He find pieces of hair in his comb. [...]

*Picture book for preschoolers through second graders *Bear as main character *Rating: Ugly Pie is the ideal picture book–cute story, wonderful illustrations and a takeaway activity. Short, short summary: Ol’ Bear is hankerin’ for Ugly Pie, but he doesn’t have all the ingredients. All he has is some molasses. So, he goes out looking for [...]

*Picture book, realistic fiction for preschoolers through second graders *Young girl as main character *Rating: I absolutely love this sweet book In Grandma’s Arms. You can use it for so many lessons, too. Short, short summary: In this story, a young girl is sitting on her grandma’s lap in the Storybook Chair, and she says, [...]