Synopsis The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead is a wonderful middle grade novel that can be enjoyed by both middle grade and teens. It’s also a wonderful novel to increase overall awareness and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community. Bea is an only child that desperately wants a sister! How can […]
The True Story of Zippy Chippy, The Little Horse That Couldn’t
Who is Zippy Chippy? The True Story of Zippy Chippy The Little Horse That Couldn’t written by Artie Bennett and illustrated by Dave Szalay is a humorous, non-fiction, inspiring and wonderful story for young children. After reading this book to my children for the first time, we loved the story! Who is Zippy Chippy? Zippy […]
Sky Dragon, Author Interview and Review
Interview with author, James Blackburn James Blackburn is an elementary school teacher in South Orange County, California. He was born and raised in Laguna Hills with his triplet siblings, Juliana and Justin. James graduated from California State University of Fullerton with a B.S. in Child and and Adolescent Development. While in school, James spent many […]
Parent Resources-Free Educator Guides for Elementary and Middle Grade
Homeschooling – Links to Free Lesson Plans and Guides It’s a difficult time for us a world right now and parents are scrambling to find resources for their children at home. I wanted to write this post to share FREE educator guides for parents to either print (if you have a printer) or pull them […]
The War That Saved My Life- plus a link to a free educator guide
The War That Saved My Life The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is an exceptionally written and emotionally moving middle grade novel. This book is a must read for students! It can help trigger discussions about important topics such as freedom, abuse, disabilities, love, friendship, determination and trust. When I began […]
Using Picture Books to Facilitate Discussions-Tips for Home Instruction
What are Restorative Justice Discussions? Help your child build social emotional learning! As a member of the International Literacy Association, I receive a copy of The Reader Teacher. I love this publication because it helps provide me with excellent resources and wonderful tips as a parent. With home instruction on the rise due to our […]
Anna Strong, A Spy During the American Revolution
Anna Strong, A Spy During the American Revolution Are you looking for a picture book for Women’s History Month? Look no further! Anna Strong, A Spy During the American Revolution written by Sarah Glenn Marsh and illustrated by Sarah Green is unique story about a very intelligent and brave moment named Anna Smith. Anna Smith […]
Lawrence the bunny who wanted to be naked
Lawrence the bunny who wanted to be naked Lawrence the bunny who wanted to be naked written and illustrated by Vern Kousky tells the story of a young bunny that always gets dressed up his mother bunny and hates it! He longs to play without being dressed up but his mother insists that he wears […]
The Case for Loving
The Case for Loving The Case for Loving written by Selina Alko and illustrated by Selina and Alko and Sean Qualls is a wonderful non-fiction picture book to teach your child about interracial marriage. I recently found this book at the library and was immediately interested in the story about the couple that fought to […]
The Road Not Taken
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost When I walked into a small creaky bookstore named the Bear Pond Bookstore in Stowe, Vermont this picture book, The Road Not Taken illustrated by Vivian Mineker caught my eye. The beautiful cover and captivating illustrations immediately interested me. The Road Not Taken is a famous poem written […]