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Here are some books I have read recently.
Currently Reading
Monday, April 22, 2019
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
A Couple of New Titles Perfect for Spring!
by Tammi Sauer
Illustrated by Dan Taylor
Published March, 2019
Sterling Children's Books
Hardcover
Picture Book
Fiction
32 pages
Review copy provided by publisher.
Goodreads Summary
Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother’s eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must find the courage to save the day—and her new sibling! So she bravely ventures down the steep hill, into the deep pond, and into the dark woods. Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken.
My Thoughts
This fun read will appeal to little ones as they read to see if Dot can save the her future sibling even though she is scared. I loved the illustrations and page layouts. The repetitive phrase, "CLUCK-CLUCK. No luck." will invite kids to read along.
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by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Published April, 2019Sterling Children's Books
Hardcover
Picture Book
Fiction
40 pages
Review copy provided by publisher.
Goodreads Summary
El and Jo are the smallest students in their class—and best friends, too, like peas in a pod. Even their names are short. But in springtime, something BIG happens: Jo starts growing like a weed, while El feels smaller every day. On the last day of school, their teacher asked every child to pick a plant to care for over the summer. All the other kids reach over El to grab their plant, and she has to take the very last one: a tiny, flowerless aster. At first, she’s disappointed. But as summer progresses, the aster begins to bloom—and so does El!
My Thoughts
This story is perfect for spring time. Just as flowers are starting to bloom, our students have grown in many ways as well.
When Jo starts to grow taller than El, she experiences many feelings that would make for great discussions.
The illustrations are very sweet with adorable culturally and physically diverse characters. It would make an excellent addition to your library!
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