*Picture book for preschoolers through 2nd graders *Two dogs as the main characters *Rating: I have been a fan of Marla Frazee since I discovered Clementine by Sara Pennypacker (with illustrations by Marla). I was excited to read a book she wrote and illustrated and about animals–which my daughter loves. Super cute book! Short, short [...]
March 4, 2013 in Elementary Educators, Frazee Marla, Making Personal Connections, Picture Book, Reading Skills, six traits of writing
Tags: picture books about dogs, problem solving, silly picture books | No Comments »
*Picture book for preschoolers through second graders *Young boy as main character *Rating: Thanksgiving at Grandma’s is a cute story set on Thanksgiving about family, food, and fun! It’s a great introduction to the holiday, filled with lessons for children, but they won’t realize it . Michael F. Marino’s illustrations are perfect for the story. [...]
January 14, 2013 in Elementary Educators, Making Personal Connections, Olson Nancy, Personal Connections, Preschool to 1st grade teachers, Reading Skills, Shared Writing, six traits of writing, Writing Skills
Tags: holiday picture books, problem solving, shared writing activities, Thanksgiving books, Thanksgiving Lessons | 2 Comments »
Young Adult Novel (contemporary) 15-year-old girl, main character Rating: Can’t put this book down! Short, short summary: Frankie Landau-Banks, a sophomore, attends a boarding school where she is IN LOVE with a senior, Matthew Livingston. Although Matthew is dreamy and an okay boyfriend, he is much more involved in his secret society and his guy [...]
August 20, 2008 in Lockhart, E, Young Adult Novels
Tags: character education, contemporary, debate, Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, E. Lockhart, problem solving, voice, young adult novel | No Comments »
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