Inside: A review of The Polar Bear’s Gift, an Inuit legend. Title: The Polar Bear’s Gift Written by Jeanne Bushey Illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Publishing: Northern Lights Books for Children (Red Deer Press), 2000 Audience: Ages 5 to 9 Themes: Polar Bears, Inuit, Canada, Kindness Opening: “Please take me with you tomorrow, Ananna,” Pani begged as she sat beside … Read more
Inside: A book review of The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud Happy ALMOST Friday! Most of my featured books for Perfect Picture Book Friday have been about snow. And here I am with yet another one. Please forgive the repetitiveness, but after all, I DO teach Grade 1, and this IS the middle of winter, and you know how … Read more
Inside:A book review of First Snow in the Woods. This is one of the most visually beautiful books I think I’ve ever seen. Title: First Snow in the Woods Written by: Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick Publishing: Carl R Sams II Photography, 2007 Genre: Realistic Fiction Suitable for Ages: 5 to adult Themes/Topics: Nature, Change, Winter Opening: “The … Read more
Inside: A book review of Under the Snow, plus 12 different links, ideas and downloads. We’ve been doing a winter unit AND it snowed here in sleepy Victoria, so I’m going to feature yet another snow book. Hope you don’t mind, but I forgot how many great ones I have in my collection. Title: Under the Snow Written by: Melissa … Read more
Inside: A beautiful book by Cynthia Rylant that you don’t want to miss. Plus two writing and two art projects. Hello! I have the most beautiful winter book to share with you today. Title: Snow Written: Cynthia Rylant Illustrations: Lauren Stringer Publishing: Harcourt Books, 2008 Ages: 5 to 12 Themes: Snow, Imagery, Realistic Fiction Opening: “The best snow is the … Read more
Inside: A book review of The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder Happy Friday! I have a fascinating book to share for Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: The Story of SNOW: The Science of Winter’s Wonder Author: Mark Cassino with Jon Nelson, Ph.D. Illustrations: Nora Aoyagi Publishing: Chronicle Books, 2009 Ages: 5 to adult Themes: Snow crystals, Fiction … Read more
Inside: Book review of Snowmen All Year. Happy Friday! I just discovered the sweetest book that I’d like to share with you. Title: Snowmen All Year Written by: Caralyn Buehner Illustrations by: Mark Buehner Publishing: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2010, Fiction Suitable for Ages: 3 to 9 Themes/Topics: Winter, Imagination, Friendship, Seasons Opening: I love to build a snowman … Read more
Jayne, at ABCs of Reading, just turned me on to this wonderful new book, Can’t Sleep Without Sheep, by Susanna Leonard Hill. The little girl counts sheep each night to help her sleep. But it takes her soooo long that the sheep get tired and try to find some new animals for her to count. Book-Related Resources: 1.Jayne has a … Read more
Inside: Book review of When Stella was Very, Very Small and related activities. If you’re not familiar with the Stella books you need to check them out. They’re adorable and my K’s, Grade 1s and 2s have always loved them. Title: When Stella Was Very, Very Small Author: Marie-Louise Gay Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2009 For Ages: 2-7 Themes: Siblings, Wonder, … Read more