Here is what I have been reading. To find out more about each one, click on the book title.
I am currently reading Out of My Mind. All I can say is,
Wow! The story is written from the
perspective of a disabled child. I love
stories that broaden my understanding of others, which this one is doing in
spades.
Bird. This picture book, geared for middle grade
students, is a heart-wrenching tale of loss and hardship as a child deals with
his grandfather’s death and his brother’s addiction.
Ling and Ting series. I love this early reader series. The characters are charming and
entertaining.
Flutter and Hum Animal Poems. I could not take my eyes of this
stunning picture book of poems.
Out of My Mind is a favorite. Our fifth graders read it as part of a novel study and it is definitely a story that they can't stop talking about.
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised it is popular. I wish there were books like it (at least that I knew of) when I was young. I can tell it is a story that stays with you.
DeleteOut of My Mind is wonderful, as you shared. I will look for Bird!
ReplyDeleteI love Grace Lin, but have never read that series. I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love how Bird does not really fit into any specific category in children's lit - not really a picture book, not an early chapter book, not middle grade either. I like everything about it, and how unapologetically powerful it is.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Grace Lin's books! Thanks for the reminder--I need to get these for my new reader!
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