I was with my dad the other day and we got to talking about my growing up years. He started telling me about what he would do for bedtime. He then said "I read that book so much, I basically had it memorized! You loved that book!" The 'book' he is referring too is "Pickle Things" by Marc Brown.
"Pickle Things" is one of the classics that is hands-down brilliant! It is simple, silly, beyond random and wonderful. I have read it to some of the kiddos I work with, and they were laughing and saying stuff like "pickles don't take baths!"
Marc Brown also does the illustrations and those are just as amazing as the story itself. This book is one of my go-to books when working with kids. It's perfect for bedtime, a mini lesson for any grade, or for young readers to read it themselves. There are only a few words per each page so it makes them feel like that are reading super fast!
Both Barnes and Noble and Amazon has "Pickle Things" for around $17. At Barnes and Noble its a new hardcover and Amazon is used in "very good" condition. Don't forget to look at your local library! This is a MANDATORY add to any home or school library!
Now, go and READ!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018
The Mediator Series
Meg Cabot might sound familiar friend! She is the author of the very popular "Princess Diaries" series. Fun fact about me... that movie is where I learned "Shut Up!!"... classic...
"The Mediator" series is a really great series. I read them during high school and devoured them. There are 6 books in the series and each one is just as good as the last. Like I've said before, I'm not a huge fan of long series, but this particular one didn't bother me at all because of all the action and different twists and turns Meg Cabot puts into the story.
This series is about a teenage Mediator (she sees and talks to the dead) who not only has to deal with them waking her up in the middle of the night, messing with her at school and while she is driving in a car, but also living in her very own bedroom... good thing he is a cute ghost!
If these were movies I would rate them a PG-13 (maybe PG-16) just because there is some mild language and I'm over protective of young minds :) I really liked these books and I think your teenage will like them too!! If I ever had a girl, I would let her read them, once she was old enough.
Barnes and Noble has them for around $9 each and Amazon has them for $4.99 is 'very good' condition used.
Now, go and READ!!!
"The Mediator" series is a really great series. I read them during high school and devoured them. There are 6 books in the series and each one is just as good as the last. Like I've said before, I'm not a huge fan of long series, but this particular one didn't bother me at all because of all the action and different twists and turns Meg Cabot puts into the story.
This series is about a teenage Mediator (she sees and talks to the dead) who not only has to deal with them waking her up in the middle of the night, messing with her at school and while she is driving in a car, but also living in her very own bedroom... good thing he is a cute ghost!
If these were movies I would rate them a PG-13 (maybe PG-16) just because there is some mild language and I'm over protective of young minds :) I really liked these books and I think your teenage will like them too!! If I ever had a girl, I would let her read them, once she was old enough.
Barnes and Noble has them for around $9 each and Amazon has them for $4.99 is 'very good' condition used.
Now, go and READ!!!
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Have you ever felt like nobody cares about you or that you are invisible? That's exactly how Mr. Hatch felt in "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" by Eileen Spinelli. Living day by day, Mr Hatch does the same thing and is always alone, until some one writes a letter that changes everything!
Not only is the story absolutely beautiful, the pictures, by Paul Yalowitz, are so unique and interesting that this book will be one that you and your kiddos will love to read any day of the year. Of course, it's a great book for Valentines Day, but I used it for a lesson during my undergrad and the students loved it.
Teachers: I used it for a "Making and Inference" lesson and the students loved the story and also were able to make an inference without any trouble. We even had a great conversation about it afterwards about friendship and accepting people for who they are!
Moms: Like I said before, this book is wonderful! Perfect for bedtime or morning time or lunch time or ... well... anytime!
At Barnes and Noble has it for $7.61 paperback and Amazon has it for $5.98 in paperback 'good' condition! Because this book is a little bit older, I'm sure it's at your local library. Go and check it out!
Now, go and READ!!
Not only is the story absolutely beautiful, the pictures, by Paul Yalowitz, are so unique and interesting that this book will be one that you and your kiddos will love to read any day of the year. Of course, it's a great book for Valentines Day, but I used it for a lesson during my undergrad and the students loved it.
Teachers: I used it for a "Making and Inference" lesson and the students loved the story and also were able to make an inference without any trouble. We even had a great conversation about it afterwards about friendship and accepting people for who they are!
Moms: Like I said before, this book is wonderful! Perfect for bedtime or morning time or lunch time or ... well... anytime!
At Barnes and Noble has it for $7.61 paperback and Amazon has it for $5.98 in paperback 'good' condition! Because this book is a little bit older, I'm sure it's at your local library. Go and check it out!
Now, go and READ!!
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Sometimes, books stay with you because they take you to a different time and place. Sometimes, it's because they are so beautiful in the writing, but sometimes it's because you read them with people that you love! "The Spiderwick Chronicles" by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holy Black falls into these categories... for me!
When I was in high school, I got really sick with the flu and was out of commission for about a week. Coincidentally, my little brother got sick at the exact same time. He was reading the first book in this series and told me how wonderful they were, so I decided to read it while he moved on to the next book. For that entire week, my brother and I sat in bed next to each other and read these books and talked about how much we liked them. Still to this day we talk about that experience and smile about the time spent with one another.
In the series, there are 5 books (all were read that week I was sick... they are super short and an easy read). At Barnes and Noble, they are about $9 hardcover, and at Amazon they are $5 paperback in 'very good' condition. While I was researching prices, it also showed that there was a movie made... I had no idea and have never seen it, but it could be fun to compare and contrast the books vs. the movie with the kiddos in your life.
Now, go and READ!!!
When I was in high school, I got really sick with the flu and was out of commission for about a week. Coincidentally, my little brother got sick at the exact same time. He was reading the first book in this series and told me how wonderful they were, so I decided to read it while he moved on to the next book. For that entire week, my brother and I sat in bed next to each other and read these books and talked about how much we liked them. Still to this day we talk about that experience and smile about the time spent with one another.
In the series, there are 5 books (all were read that week I was sick... they are super short and an easy read). At Barnes and Noble, they are about $9 hardcover, and at Amazon they are $5 paperback in 'very good' condition. While I was researching prices, it also showed that there was a movie made... I had no idea and have never seen it, but it could be fun to compare and contrast the books vs. the movie with the kiddos in your life.
Now, go and READ!!!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Elephant and Piggy Books
Mo Willems does it again!! "Elephant and Piggie" books are basically the best thing since sliced bread!! If y'all remember, Mo Willems is the same author who wrote the "Pigeon" books I talked about in an earlier post. I like "Pigeon" better than "Elephant and Piggie", but both are absolutely fabulous!
For my third semester in my Elem Ed program, I was put into a 1st grade classroom. First off, younger grade teachers are saints! Being with the youngsters is really really hard!I'm much better off with the older students! Secondly, "Elephant and Piggie" (both the books and the stuffed animals) was used almost every day to help these cuties understand different life skills like sharing, being a good friend, and telling the truth. "Elephant and Piggie" books are perfect to talk about those situations with young children. Older children love them too, but these are more suited for younger kids.
At Barnes and Noble they are no more than $10 per book (each book had a different price on it) and Amazon has them for as low as $5 used in good shape. Because these are so popular, they should have them at your local library too!! These are perfect for a class or home library. Go out and grab them now and let me know what you think!
Now, go and READ!!
For my third semester in my Elem Ed program, I was put into a 1st grade classroom. First off, younger grade teachers are saints! Being with the youngsters is really really hard!I'm much better off with the older students! Secondly, "Elephant and Piggie" (both the books and the stuffed animals) was used almost every day to help these cuties understand different life skills like sharing, being a good friend, and telling the truth. "Elephant and Piggie" books are perfect to talk about those situations with young children. Older children love them too, but these are more suited for younger kids.
At Barnes and Noble they are no more than $10 per book (each book had a different price on it) and Amazon has them for as low as $5 used in good shape. Because these are so popular, they should have them at your local library too!! These are perfect for a class or home library. Go out and grab them now and let me know what you think!
Now, go and READ!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
I have always said that there are two sides to every story. The story of the Three Little Pigs has been told at story time for years, but now we know the other side of that classic tale. In "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith, the wolf tells us his side of what happened that fateful day.
This book is perfect for bed time, or, looking through my teacher eyes, it's perfect for teaching students different points of view. This book is one that students/ kiddos love because it's hilarious and helps clarify what happened to those poor little piggies. Read this book! Trust me, you and your child/ students will fall in love with "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs".
Barnes and Noble has it for $7 paperback (it also comes in different languages like Spanish and Chinese, but these cost more money) and Amazon has it for $5.19 used, in good condition. This is one that is perfect for any home library.
Now, go and READ!!!
This book is perfect for bed time, or, looking through my teacher eyes, it's perfect for teaching students different points of view. This book is one that students/ kiddos love because it's hilarious and helps clarify what happened to those poor little piggies. Read this book! Trust me, you and your child/ students will fall in love with "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs".
Barnes and Noble has it for $7 paperback (it also comes in different languages like Spanish and Chinese, but these cost more money) and Amazon has it for $5.19 used, in good condition. This is one that is perfect for any home library.
Now, go and READ!!!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
The Hourglass Door Trilogy
Fun fact about me... I'm a secret nerd... well it really isn't that secret. I love sci-fi, time travel, different worldly dimensions, stuff like that (you should see my car... it's Star Wars themed). If you are like me then you will love "The Hourglass Door" trilogy by Lisa Mangum.
I loved this trilogy! Not only is it a cute, clean romance, but it's fast paced, exciting and there are unexpected twists and turns on every page. I read them my freshman year in college and looking back now, I might read them again because they were that good.... and I have a horrible memory on the details of the book. This is one that will be perfect to read on a long weekend :)
Lisa Mangum is a wonderful author. On top of this trilogy, she has written a book called "After Hello" which is also amazing. All her books are perfect for teenagers, 14 years old+. The books in the trilogy are called #1: The Hourglass Door, #2 The Golden Spiral, #3: The Forgotten Locket.
Barnes and Noble has the trilogy for $8 paperback, $18 hardback. Amazon has them individually for around $5 used, in good condition.
I hope you enjoy reading this trilogy as much as I did. Sometimes I find trilogies long and boring, but this one doesn't end up on that list!
Now, go and READ!!!
I loved this trilogy! Not only is it a cute, clean romance, but it's fast paced, exciting and there are unexpected twists and turns on every page. I read them my freshman year in college and looking back now, I might read them again because they were that good.... and I have a horrible memory on the details of the book. This is one that will be perfect to read on a long weekend :)
Lisa Mangum is a wonderful author. On top of this trilogy, she has written a book called "After Hello" which is also amazing. All her books are perfect for teenagers, 14 years old+. The books in the trilogy are called #1: The Hourglass Door, #2 The Golden Spiral, #3: The Forgotten Locket.
Barnes and Noble has the trilogy for $8 paperback, $18 hardback. Amazon has them individually for around $5 used, in good condition.
I hope you enjoy reading this trilogy as much as I did. Sometimes I find trilogies long and boring, but this one doesn't end up on that list!
Now, go and READ!!!
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Ivy and Bean Book Series
Ok friends! If you like Junie B. Jones then you will love the "Ivy and Bean" series by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. Both stories have adorable, spunky girls that get into some hilarious situations.
"Ivy and Bean" is about two, unlikely friends who like to experience new adventures together. Whether it is racing through back yards trying not to get caught, making secret potions or playing tricks on Bean's older sister, these two wound never be seen sitting on a couch!
I first read "Ivy and Bean" for an Elementary Ed Children's Lit class... I needed something short to read, cause it was due the next day ;) and I loved reading it. I thought it would be perfect for a read-a-loud for younger grades (Pre-K-2 ish) or even to put a little one down to bed. You could read a chapter (very short) to your kiddos each night. I know both girls and boys would love this series.
As I was researching, I found that there are 10 "Ivy and Bean" stories. I've only read one all the way through, but it was absolutely wonderful and will keep your kiddos busy for a while.
At Barnes and Noble, each book is $5 or $18 for a pack of 3. On Amazon, individually, they are around $5 used in good shape or around $11 for a used set of 3. I also found a website called thriftbooks.com (I've never used it myself, but I've heard good things about it so use at your own will) and they have "Ivy and Bean" for $3.79 individually and $18 ish for a box set of 3.
These books are a wonderful addition to any home library and will be loved for generations.
Now, go and READ!!!
"Ivy and Bean" is about two, unlikely friends who like to experience new adventures together. Whether it is racing through back yards trying not to get caught, making secret potions or playing tricks on Bean's older sister, these two wound never be seen sitting on a couch!
I first read "Ivy and Bean" for an Elementary Ed Children's Lit class... I needed something short to read, cause it was due the next day ;) and I loved reading it. I thought it would be perfect for a read-a-loud for younger grades (Pre-K-2 ish) or even to put a little one down to bed. You could read a chapter (very short) to your kiddos each night. I know both girls and boys would love this series.
As I was researching, I found that there are 10 "Ivy and Bean" stories. I've only read one all the way through, but it was absolutely wonderful and will keep your kiddos busy for a while.
At Barnes and Noble, each book is $5 or $18 for a pack of 3. On Amazon, individually, they are around $5 used in good shape or around $11 for a used set of 3. I also found a website called thriftbooks.com (I've never used it myself, but I've heard good things about it so use at your own will) and they have "Ivy and Bean" for $3.79 individually and $18 ish for a box set of 3.
These books are a wonderful addition to any home library and will be loved for generations.
Now, go and READ!!!
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