Polo Cowboy by G. Neri - a short review

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When I finished Ghetto Cowboy I wanted to know more and I quickly looked up more information on the true story behind these novels. I imagin...

Nonfiction Biography Picture Books Extravaganza!

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It seems like more and more picture book biographies are springing up every year! This is not only GREAT for the rich diversity they add to ...

What if Everybody Thought That? by Ellen Javernick with illustrations by Colleen Madden - a mini review

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Publisher's Synopsis : "What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone? If you see someone in a wheelchair, you ...

Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet by Jon Scieszka with illustrations by Steven Weinberg

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Publisher's Synopsis : “This laugh-out-loud, visually groundbreaking read launches a major new series by children's literature legen...

Filigree's Midnight Ride - a mini book review

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Publisher's Synopsis : "Join Filigree, a five-pound Pomeranian, as he stows away on Paul Revere’s midnight ride in this first book...

Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten! - Talk Like A Pirate Day is coming !

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Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten! is a cute take on the transition from one grade to the next, Pre-K to K in this case. New Kinderga...

Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg - Book Review

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Sweet Home Alaska If good historical fiction is supposed to make us wonder about the people who lived during various points in history, ...

A Word About Authentic Texts Used As Mentor Texts

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Authentic Texts Are Best! It occurred to me today that I assume those        reading my ramblings on Reading Rumpus simply know how to u...

SumoKitty written and illustrated by David Biedrzycki

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“Fall down seven times; get up eight” is one of many witty quotes that highlight the central theme of SumoKitty written and illustrated b...

Max Attacks by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan - book review & teaching ideas

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I'm a dog person. Sorry cat folks. My adult children have five cats between them, and I appreciate my grandcats, but I own two doggies...

Nighttime Symphony by Timbaland with art by Christopher Myers and Kaa Illustration - mini book review

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Publisher's Synopsis : "The sounds of the city at night create a lively lullaby in this melodious bedtime story from superstar pr...

If I Was the Sunshine by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Loren Long

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Publisher's Synopsis: "A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers ...

Where the Heart Is by Jo Knowles - mini book review

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Publisher’s Synopsis:  "It’s the first day of summer and Rachel's thirteenth birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake wit...

Fergus and Zeke at the Science Fair by Kate Messner and illustrated by Heather Ross

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Publisher’s Synopsis : "Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell’s classroom, and they do everything the students do...

Babymoon by Hayley Barrett with illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal - Book Review

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  Publisher's Synopsis : "Inside the cozy house, a baby   has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer,   but there will ...

Princess Puffybottom and Darryl by Susin Nielsen; illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller - teaching book review

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Publisher's Synopsis : "Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life — her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her “delicat...

Love by Stacy McAnulty - a book bite

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Publisher's Synopsis : "What is love? Can you only express it in fancy meals, greeting cards, and heart-shaped chocolates? Kids w...