Realistic Fiction

I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott

Cover of the book "I Talk Like a River"

I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott Illustrated by Sydney Smith Neal Porter Books, 2020 40 pages For ages 4-8 Themes: Fiction, Stuttering, Fathers and Sons Opening Lines: I wake up each morning with the sound of words all around me. And I can’t say them all … From the Book Flap: What if words got stuck in the … Read more

Snow by Cynthia Rylant: Review and Free Activities

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