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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Alphabeasties and other Amazing Types
All about letters and typeface, this creative book by Sharon Werner and Sarah Forss shows the many fonts of each letter, which mood each letter invokes and an animal made of each letter (sort of like Plensa who makes sculptures … Continue reading
Posted in Love that art, Picture books
Tagged abc book, alphabet book, careers, fabulous illustrations, picture book
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Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?
Let’s face it. Some things grow and others don’t. How’s a kid to know the difference? “If an owlet grows and becomes an owl, can a washcloth grow and become a towel?” Susan A. Shea’s clever rhymes get those thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Books with science links, Love that art, Love that prose, Picture books, Rhyme
Tagged high interest, picture book, rhyme, science
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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
For a fresh take on an old favourite, read Laura Murray’s The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School. Instead of being baked at home by a little old woman, this one is baked at school, but is left behind when … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian author/illustrator, Picture books, Rhyme
Tagged humourous, picture book, retold fairy tale, school story
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Hush
Hush, one of Jacqueline Woodson’s novels for teens, is a beautifully written, realistic book about Evie, who used to be Toswiah from Denver before the whole family had to move because her dad testified against fellow cops in a murder … Continue reading
Posted in Character-driven, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged books, high interest, kid lit, serious book
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Man on the Moon
Read about the first man on the moon in verse by Anastasia Suen and luminously illustrated by Benrei Huang. Don’t miss the author’s note on the last page for additional details about the author and space. Did you know one … Continue reading
The Chalk Box Kid
When Gregory moves to a new house surrounded by concrete, he has to share a bedroom with his uncle and go to a new school where it’s hard to make a good start. After a special guest speaker comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter Books, Character-driven
Tagged city setting, must-read kids' books, serious book
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True (…sort of)
Delly is always getting into trouble, even when she’s trying to avoid it by making up cuss words like “chizzle”. Only RB, her little brother, seems to see the good in her, until Ferris Boyd moves into town. Ferris Boyd … Continue reading
Posted in Children's novels, strong characters, Voice
Tagged children's books, country setting, friendship, high interest, kid lit, social issues, summer
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Art for Kids: Drawing
For a comprehensive drawing book for upper elementary and middle schoolers, pick up Kathryn Temple’s Art for Kids: Drawing, The Only Drawing Book You’ll Ever Need to Be the Artist You’ve Always Wanted to Be. Included among the many great … Continue reading
Posted in Nonfiction
Tagged art, children's books, high interest, nonfiction, skill building book
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