I went to my local library and checked out every book I could find about Thanksgiving. I got about 20 books, but these four were the standouts. Have you read any of these? … [Read More...]
What You May Have Missed
Listen, Buddy!
My sweet mother gave me this book when I first began teaching overseas. I stuck it on my shelf without reading it or really giving any thought to it. A few years later, I pulled it out and actually … [Read More...]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Part II of our Tales series is the beloved Goldilocks and the Three Bears. There are SO MANY different versions of this story, all with something to love. Because there are too many to choose from, I … [Read More...]
Freight Train, by Donald Crews
You Should Love It Because... It is so simply fascinating. It is a winner of the Caldecott medal, which means it is highly valued for the illustrations. In its simplicity of both word and picture, it … [Read More...]