Cotton Cloud Refuses to Rain

I have the cutest little weather book to share with you today: Cotton Cloud Refuses to Rain. With a combo of fiction and non-fiction, this book is a must-have for all primary classrooms! Title: Cotton Cloud Refuses to Rain Author/Illustrator: Elizabeth B Hill and Hannah George Publishing: Rosen Publishing Group, Jul 14, 2025 First Lines “I want to be the … Read more

Fungi Are… More Than Mushrooms: Book Review

I was just introduced to the most fascinating book: Fungi Are… More Than Mushrooms. This little gem was published a few days ago and would be absolutely perfect to use in the classroom! Fungi Are… More Than Mushrooms Written by Alisha Gabriel Illustrated by Vivien Sárkány Tielmour Press, March 15, 2025 36 pages Book Summary (from Tielmour Press) Learn about … Read more

Supermoon Picture Book Review

Supermoon book review by Grade Onederful

I’m so happy to share this exciting new moon book with you today. SUPERMOON Written by Sue Lancaster Illustrated by Tincho Schmidt Tielmour Press, November 15, 2024 Best for 3-6 year-olds, 32 pages Book Summary (from the publisher) Meet Supermoon, the superhero of the night sky! With a Super Gravity Lasso, Super Shine-Reflector, and Super Shield Strength, Supermoon helps the … Read more

Round and Round Goes Mother Nature: A Beautiful New Life Cycle Book

Teaching life cycles is a huge part of an elementary curriculum. The more engaging, factual books you can gather for your children at home or school, the better. I believe you’re going to be very impressed with my current book choice. It’s one of the most gorgeous life cycle books I’ve ever come across. Round and Round Goes Mother Nature: … Read more

Alexander von Humboldt: A Botanist and Adventurer

Have you heard of the book series Little People, BIG DREAMS? I only just learned about it and I have to say, the book I’m sharing today from this series is amazing. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved … Read more

What’s Inside a Flower? Book Review

I have the most beautiful non-fiction picture book to share with you today. Title: What’s Inside a Flower? And Other Questions About Science & Nature Author: Rachel Ignotofsky Publishing: Crown Books for Young Readers, 2021 Suitable for Ages: 4-9 Themes: Flowers, Science, Nature; Opening Lines: Flowers live everywhere. They bloom in bustling cities, lush jungles, soggy swamps, blistering deserts, and … Read more

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle Book Review and Classroom Connections

The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle is a delightful book I chanced upon a few days ago and just have to share with you. Title: The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle – The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson’s Famous Frozen Treat Author: Anne Renaud Illustrator: Milan Pavlovic Publishing: Kids Can Press, 2019 Ages: 4-9 Themes: Children as Inventors, Experiments, Perseverance … Read more