Recent Reads-September 9, 2023

Hi everyone!

Here are a couple of books I have enjoyed reading lately. (Images from Goodreads). Click on the covers to learn more about each book. 

When looking for books to share around Indigenous People's Day, I read these two books. I loved them both and plan to get them for my library. 

Add this one to your collection of books on stereotypes and gender norms and expectations. 

I read there Maine Student Book Award books recently. 

I have a student who discovered skateboarding over the summer. 

I can't wait to share this book with him. 

Just Beautiful!

This gorgeous book is accessible to all students.

This was a really good audiobook. 

It's Monday, What Are you Reading? July 20, 2020

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Here are a few books I read last week. Click on the covers to go to the book's page on Goodreads.

Loved it! Full Review tomorrow. 

Alan Katz writes silly books and poems and this series is no exception. None of the information is actually true and the events never happened. There is a very short (factual) biographical section at the end. It has fun illustrations and kids may like it, but it was not my cup of tea.

I LOVE books about lesser-known, but super-important people. German born Emmy Noether was a gifted mathematician in a time when women were barely allowed to attend college. Her research was vital and she even helped Einstein with his Theory of Relativity. Of course, men took all the credit for her work. This book would make a nice companion to science units and to examine gender stereotypes and fairness. 

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading?-January 16, 2017

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It was a picture book week for me this week. 

Click on the cover to get more info about the book on Goodreads. 

I know several little girls who would LOVE this book!

In my opinion ages 3-8 would like it best.

Sweet, adorable, lovely! A book about finding friendships right in front of you. Ages 3-8 in my opinion. 

The librarian at my public library recommended these 

last two for me to read. 

Cute! Sort of a story of not knowing you want something until it's gone. Ages 5-8

So some might think this one is in poor taste, but I found these poems about how these animals "bought the farm" to be very funny. Ages 6-10 

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Up Next? Not really sure right now. 

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading? January 9, 2017

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Click on the book covers to learn more about each book. 

I read this one fairly quickly. A riveting story for grades 5 and up. 

Available April 2017 from Nancy Paulsen Books

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading? September 5, 2016

I have 2 giveaways running right now for Kim Norman's The Bot that Scott Built and Dave LaRochelle's This is NOT a Cat.  Both end in a couple of days. Be sure to enter! 

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Click on the covers to learn more about each book.

A lovely story of using one's talents. 

K-2

The third Flora book by Molly Idle is beautiful!

A gorgeous nonfiction book about beetles. 

Grades 3-6

Unique illustrations accompany facts about North American birds. 

Grades 2-5

A stunning biography about a lesser-known artist.

A touching novel in verse about family stories and traditions. 

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading? February 29, 2016

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Not a lot this week. Click on the book covers to learn more about them. 

Nice example of the power of imagination.

Lots of info I did not know about this influential woman!

Nice, simple biography. Full Review on Wednesday.

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Enjoyed this Newbery winner!

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading? November 30, 2015

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It has been many weeks since I posted an IMWAYR post due to NCTE and the general craziness of school, home and coursework. Here are a few highlights. 

Click on the book titles to learn more about them. 

This would be a good mentor test for argument. K-4.

Really enjoyed this one. Matt Davies' illustrations are unmistakable. K-3. 

A thought-provoking little book. 

Sweet story about 5 friends, each waiting for something wonderful. 

A look at what the world looks like at night through a child's eyes. Beautiful!

My mind is still processing this creepy, yet enthralling story. Not sure it is for my 4th graders. 

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Beautifully narrated in this audio version. 

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It's Monday, What Are You Reading?-April 6, 2015

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Here are the books I read this week. Click on the covers to learn more about them.

Fun book with nooks, crannies and lift-the-flap thingys. 

Look for a review and giveaway of Pipsie tomorrow, April 7. 

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LOVING IT!!

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