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Kim's Literature Blog: One Tiny Turtle
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Jane Chapman. Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2001. Theme: Loggerhead turtle's habitat. This is about a Loggerhead turtle. She makes her way from her egg far into the sea to her summer and winter feeding areas and her nesting ground, the beach where she was born. We experience her feasting on crabs, clams and shrimp. The struggle of depositing her eggs in the sand and swimming from one location to another. Has always been fascinated w...
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Kim's Literature Blog: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011. A Sick Day for Amos McGee. A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Written by Philip E. Stead and Illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Publisher: Roaring Book Press. This is one of my favorite books! Tell the children that this is a story about friendship. Ask the children to think about their friends. What makes a good friend and what kinds of things do you do with your friend? I will record their responses on chart paper. Philip E. Stead. Philip lives in Michigan. View my complete profile.
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Annemarie's Literature Blog: Don't Eat the Teacher
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Don't Eat the Teacher. Nick Ward is the author and illustrator of many children's books. Ward had his first book published in 1979. He also write under the. Pseudonym of Charlie Small, who is the main character in one of his series. The teacher was very understanding of Sammy’s problem though and always told him it was alright. Sammy vowed to try harder the next day and when his mom asked him what he learned that day he said a lot! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Annemarie's Literature Blog: The Case of the Missing Mother
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Monday, December 5, 2011. The Case of the Missing Mother. James Howe was born on August 2, 1946 in Oneida, New York. He is the author of more than 80 children and young adult books. Animal was extremely happy to be reunited with his mother and she was able to play in the tribute concert. Ask the students if they have ever lost something. How did they feel? Did anyone help them look for it? Have the children write about how they think Animal felt to find his mother. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Children's Books: I am Deaf
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Thursday, December 1, 2011. Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos. Illustrated by Marta Fabrega. Jennifer Moore-Mallinos was born and raised in Canada. attended college at Ryerson University where she studied social work. She is currently an author and substitute teacher in Chicago. She has also worked as an intake social worker for children. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children. http:/ www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermooremallinos. Lana and her hearing aids. Is a great book about hearing im...
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Katie's Book Log: Pink and Say
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Friday, December 2, 2011. Written and Illustrated by: Patricia Polacco. Published by: Philomel Books 1994. This book tells the story of how Pinkus saved and helped a wounded Union soldier of a different race, Sheldon, during the Civil War. After being nursed back to health by Pinkus’ African American mother, the two boys became friends. After a run in with the Confederates, Pinkus’ mother was killed and the two boys were sent to a Confederate concentration camp. Civil War, Courage and Honor, Friendship.
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Children's Books: The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head
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Monday, December 5, 2011. The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head. The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head. Written by Jan Slepian and Ann Seidler. Illustrated by Richard E. Martin. The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head. Ann Seidler co-wrote many books with Jan Slepian that taught phonemic awareness to young readers. Richard E. Martin has illustrated numerous books for young readers. He teamed with Jan Slepian and Ann Seidler on two children's books. The Car Who Wore a Pot on Her Head. Bendemolena and her family.
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Deedee's Literature Blog: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
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Monday, December 5, 2011. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. Http:/ www.doreencronin.com/www.doreencronin.com/Home.html. Doreen was born in NY and grew up in Long Island with her parents, two brothers and sister in a red house. Her first grade teacher introduced her to writing and she loved it. She graduated from Penn State in 1988 and St. John's University School of Law in 1998. Her book. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. Fiction, Caldecott Honor Book. I think this is a great book to use because it is ...
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!: Exploring Countries – Mexico
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Monday, November 7, 2011. Exploring Countries – Mexico. Colleen Sexton has written countless books, including many non-fiction books and biographies of well known people such as J.K. Rowling. This book shows Mexico in many different ways. It shows where Mexico is geographically in relation to other countries, what their land is like; wetlands, plateaus, etc. It shows what animals live in Mexico, and gives fun facts about the country. What do we know about Mexico? What did we learn about Mexico?
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Library Essentials :): Fall Leaves Fall!
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Told through the eyes of two brothers, children will be provided with examples of how they can explore and learn about leaves. Create a list of what students like about fall. Most likely, they will say the leaves. What can they do with the leaves? What do they notice about them? Ask questions to provoke the use of their 4 senses, without taste. Zoe Hall is not a very well known author. Most of her books are fall themed. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ten, Nine, Eight.
