Archive for the ‘ABC books’ Category

LMNO Peas by Keith Baker

* Concept book (ABCs) for preschoolers through first graders *Peas as the main characters *Rating: LMNO Peas is a cute book, going through the ABCs with the peas doing different jobs is clever. Some of the jobs were a little strange, and I wanted more of a play on the LMNO Peas idea, but my [...]

February 7, 2013 in ABC books, Art activities, Baker Keith, Books With Social Studies Content, Elementary Educators, Making Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Rhyming Words, Shared Writing
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ABC’s of Health and Safety by Melissa Abramovitz; Illustrations by Alexander Morris

*Picture book for ages 4 to 8, nonfiction (but told in rhyme) *Health and safety are the topics *Rating: ABC’s of Health and Safety takes a look at some unusual, but important, safety tips that are not usually mentioned in books. They are covered in an interesting and unique way with cute illustrations! Short, short [...]

July 15, 2012 in ABC books, Abramovitz Melissa, Books with Health Content, Books with Science Content, Elementary Educators, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Research Ideas, Shared Writing
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More Rubicon Publishing Books to Giveaway

photo by maureen lunn www.flickr.com I am super excited to give away three more books from Rubicon Publishing today. This is an educational publishing company that is coming out with some fantastic and exciting books to use in the classroom. Please check them out here if you like what you see. You can also check [...]

August 4, 2010 in ABC books, Books with Math Content, Elementary Educators, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Rhyming Words
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Un-Forgettable Friday: The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters (Written by Sally M. Walker; Illustrated by Kevin Luthardt)

by optimal tweezers www.flickr.com *Picture book for preschoolers through 2nd graders *The Vowel Family (mom, dad, and kids) as main characters *Rating: Children will get caught up in the Vowel Family’s problems and wonder how to fix them right along with Pm Smth and Sm Vwl! Short, short summary: Pam Smith (Pm Smth) and Sam [...]

September 12, 2009 in ABC books, Creative Writing activities, Elementary Educators, Luthardt, Kevin, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Shared Writing, Un-Forgettable Friday, Walker, Sally M.
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Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel

This photo got a lot of comments when I used it with my Halloween post. It seemed only appropriate to share it during the holidays, too and with this book! Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for preschool through 2nd grade students Bad kitty as main character Rating: When I read this book, [...]

December 20, 2008 in ABC books, Bruel, Nick, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Shared Writing
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