Inside: Book review of Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. Hello! It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and I have an oldie but a goodie to share. Are You My Mother? was first published 57 years ago! I discovered it early in my teaching career and read it many times over the years. TITLE: Are You My Mother? AUTHOR: P.D. … Read more
My favourite book this week is a rollicking fun poem by children’s author, David Elliott, called And Here’s to You! Title: And Here’s to You Author: David Elliott Illustrator: Randy Cecil Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2004 Intended Audience: Ages 4 – 8 Theme: Animals, Stories in Rhyme, Environment Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis: A rhyming, celebratory book of creatures from birds to fish … Read more
Love this book! The language is amazing. It’s full of bouncy rhyme-y words that dance around your mouth. And it’s FUNNY! But also, it lends itself to a fine talk about cooperation. I just love how all the animals try so hard to help each other.