New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books The New York Times Book Review announced its annual 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books on October 30, 2013. The list has been published since 1952, curated every [continue reading]
The Circuit Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez and other books concerning undocumented immigrants Picture books: Altman, Linda. Amelia’s Road. Anzaldua, Gloria. Friends from the Other Side/Amigos del otro lado. James, Helen Foster. Paper Son. Jimenez, [continue reading]
Colors Storytime Ideas
In some ways, mixing colors can be the first type of science experiment a preschooler does. Of course, knowing the names of colors is also an important Kindergarten Readiness activity. There are many arts and [continue reading]
Pets Storytime Ideas (2013)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pets – revised If you are planning a more elaborate storytime program, invite a local pet store to bring in a few animals and talk about pet care in general. Children always [continue reading]
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table Review
Martin, Jacqueline Briggs. Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table. Eric-Shabazz Larkin, Illus. Non-fiction. Readers to Eaters, 2013. [32]p. $17.95. 978-0-9836615-3-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. Will Allen deserves this compelling biography so aptly rendered by author [continue reading]
Halloween Read-Alouds
Halloween Read-alouds for ages 4-8 (Picture books) Reynolds, Aaron. Creepy Carrots! Jasper Rabbit wants some of the carrots that grow in a nearby field, but shadows and a “Twilight Zone” vibe frightens him. Savage, Stephen. [continue reading]
Al Capone Does My Homework Read-Alikes
Readalikes for Gennifer Choldenko’s “A Tale from Alcatraz” series, in celebration of the series’ final book Al Capone Does My Homework, Dial, 2013. Books set during the Great Depression: Ayres, Katherine. Macaroni Boy. Curtis, Christopher [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Say, Allen. The Favorite Daughter . Allen Say, Illus. Pic. Bk. Scholastic, 2013. [32]p. $17.99. 978-0-545-17662-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. While gently understated, this autobiographical picture book is outstanding on many levels. Yuriko is teased because [continue reading]