I love the picture book, Make Way for Ducklings, written in 1941 by Robert McCloskey because he “noticed the traffic problem of the ducks” in Boston when he returned there to work. He had heard stories about them, and so he wrote and illustrated this timeless picture book. Why should you still use this book [...]
October 2, 2009 in Elementary Educators, Making Personal Connections, McCloskey, Robert, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Timeless Thursdays
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Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for Prekindergarten through 1st graders, contemporary Young child as main character Rating: A truly beautiful and peaceful book. Short, short summary: The text in this book is simple but clever and tells a beautiful story with wonderful illustrations about a child, who enters the world of a [...]
February 3, 2009 in Art activities, Krommes, Beth, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Swanson, Susan Marie
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Not quite Gloria, but. . .he’s awful cute. Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for preK-3, contemporary A very talented dog and her police officer as main characters Rating: Wonderful illustrations and a cute story that make safety lessons fun! Short, short summary: I always used this book when I had to teach [...]
September 17, 2008 in Picture Book, Rathmann, Peggy
Tags: assemblies, Caldecott medal, health education, Officer Buckle and Gloria, Peggy Rathmann, safety education, writing activities | No Comments »
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