I Am A Bear
December 18, 2015
This story seems especially appropriate for the holiday season.
Tree of Cranes
December 11, 2015
Every once in a while I like to bring in one of my old favorites. Here’s a tender cross-cultural holiday story.
IMG_0739Title: Tree of Cranes
Written and illustrated by: Allen Say
Houghton Mifflin, 1991
Suitable for ages: 4-8 years
Lexile: 470L
Themes/topics: Christmas, Japan, traditions … More Tree of Cranes
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
December 4, 2015
Heres a fascinating story for all those kids, young and old, who have loved Winnie-the-Pooh. Title: Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear Written by: Lindsay Mattick Illustrated by: Sophie Blackall Little, Brown and Company, 2015, nonfiction, 56 pages Suitable for ages: 3-6 (I would put it at 6-10) Lexile: AD590L … More Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
The Promise
November 20, 2015
For ages 5-99… Title: The Promise Written by: Nicola Davies Illustrated by: Laura Carlin Candlewick Press, 2014, fiction Suitable for ages: 5-9 Themes/topics: hope, promises, friendship, nature Opening: When I was young, I lived in a city that was mean and hard and ugly. Its streets were dry as dust, cracked by heat and cold, … More The Promise
How Many Days to America?
November 13, 2015
Today I’m sharing my all time favorite Thanksgiving story. Title: How Many Days to America, A Thanksgiving Story Written by: Eve Bunting Illustrated by: Beth Peck Clarion Books, 1988, fiction Suitable for ages: 6-9 Lexile: 460L Themes/topics: refugees, immigrants, Thanksgiving, family Opening: It was nice in our village. Till the night in October when the soldiers … More How Many Days to America?
Dreams of Freedom
November 5, 2015
In honor of Veteran’s Day and the dreams and futures of the world’s children that men and women of the armed forces have fought for around the globe: … More Dreams of Freedom
2 for 1! Granddaddy’s Turn and Lillian’s Right to Vote
October 23, 2015
In honor of our upcoming Election Day, here are two beautiful new books. After reading these two, you should be inspired to get out there and vote!! … More 2 for 1! Granddaddy’s Turn and Lillian’s Right to Vote
It’s Only Stanley
October 16, 2015
This book is just pure fun. The rhymes flow, and the illustrations are lively and imaginative. Great for kids who love dogs. Writers, take a look at the stanzas and page breaks. … More It’s Only Stanley
Growing Up Pedro
October 9, 2015
Growing Up Pedro
A perfect book for October! Gearing up for the playoffs and the World Series? Sit down with a great baseball picture book. Here’s one to get you started. (And don’t forget the Cracker Jack.) … More Growing Up Pedro
Yard Sale
October 2, 2015
My PPBF choice for this week is the first book I’ve seen that features a child dealing with foreclosure.
Title: Yard Sale
Written by: Eve Bunting
Illustrated by: Lauren Castillo
Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2015 – fiction
Suitable for ages: 3-7
Themes/topics: moving, family, social issues … More Yard Sale
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 