K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Fernie MertBert, Come Join Our Family by Jared Krichevsky, is a whimsical and modern retelling of the Pied Piper. The story balances humour with a touch of spookiness, making it especially appealing to children who enjoy slightly eerie, imaginative and offbeat tales. What Fernie MertBert is About: This is a story about a town full of bored children who are … Read more
I just discovered this fabulous new-to-me book: A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee. This is one of those little treasures that makes me wonder how on earth I missed seeing it when it first came out. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Magee then please check it out. And if you already are, then hopefully some of my book extensions … Read more
Inside: Book review of Climbing Rosa I was wandering through our local library a couple of days ago and found this lovely Hungarian folktale. It’s a new one for me, so I thought I’d share! Climbing Rosa by Shelley Fowles Lincoln Limited, 2006 Fiction, Folktale 4-8 Opening Lines Long ago in a far-off kingdom there stood an enormous tree. It … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Day That A Ran Away by B.C.R. Fegan Hello! I just received a complimentary copy of a brand-new alphabet book! I read it to my almost six-year-old grandson and he enjoyed it very much. His main comment was he thought it was very funny that the letters were all taking off, plus he was intrigued … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Wild Robot. I don’t think I’ve ever reviewed a chapter book on this blog, but after reading The Wild Robot, I absolutely HAD to share it with you. I’m really surprised I didn’t stumble across this book a lot earlier because it’s been around for two years and I LOVE Peter Brown’s picture book My … Read more
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
Inside: Book review of Skelly the Skeleton Girl and lots of related activities. I have a very sweet book to share with you, plus some free follow-up activities It seems a little early in the season to share skeleton books, but I have it on my mind because I’ve been making sugar skull clip art for the last week. Title: … Read more
I just received a copy of this brand new book, A Cow on the Couch! I really got a kick out of this book and think it has great possibilities. Read on and I’ll tell you why. Title: A Cow on the Couch Author: Glen A Penrod Publisher: 2017, Dymon Publications American Fork Suitable for Ages: 3 to 8 Theme: … Read more
Inside: Book review of Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Title: Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Author/Illustrator: Eileen Spinelli, Anne Kennedy Publishing: 2009, Albert Whitman & Company Suitable for Ages: 4 to 8 Theme: Fiction, Peace, Cooperation Opening Lines: The children in Miss Fox’s class had been squabbling. And squabbling. Day after Day” Brief Synopsis (from the book jacket): Miss … Read more