*Picture book, fantasy for preschoolers through second graders *Young fairy girl as the main character *Rating: Camilla, the Cupcake Fairy is a cute book with REALLY cute illustrations. I think I might like the illustrations better than the story, but my daughter (2) loves both. It does have a good message about working together for [...]
March 14, 2013 in Art activities, Bugbird Tim, character education, Elementary Educators, Making Personal Connections, Personal Connections, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Shared Writing
Tags: fantasy books for young readers, picture books about friendship, silly picture books | 2 Comments »
*Chapter book, fantasy, for ages 7 to 9 (maybe 10) *Young dragon as main character *Rating: Dewi and the Seeds of Doom is a cute, humorous chapter book that kids will really enjoy–especially if they like dragons, adventure, and fantasy. Short, short summary: Dewi the dragon realizes something funny is going on at Castle Gloomsgor [...]
January 7, 2013 in Book Club Possibility, Chapter Books, Elementary Educators, Lyons Maggie, Making Personal Connections, Reading Skills
Tags: character traits, dragon stories, fantasy books for young readers, funny chapter books | No Comments »
Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Middle-grade fantasy novel 12-year-old boy as main character Rating: A good fantasty read for middle-grade students full of laughs and fun! Short, short summary: Part of The Magic Shop Book series, this book is full of voice and plot. Jeremy is running away from two bullies and Mary Lou [...]
October 17, 2008 in Coville, Bruce, Middle Grade Novel
Tags: Bruce Coville, dragon stories, fantasy books for young readers, Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher, middle-grade novels, writing activities | No Comments »
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