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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title: </b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Carl-Meaning-Life-Deborah-Freedman/dp/0451474988"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carl and the Meaning of Life</i></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.deborahfreedman.net/">Deborah Freedman</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator:</b> <a href="https://www.deborahfreedman.net/">Deborah Freedman</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is Carl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He spends his
days happily digging, tunneling, turning dirt into soil, until one day, when a
field mouse asks him…Why?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carl does not
know why he does what he does, but now he needs to find out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carl was not a
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carl was…an
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of them (the
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, why not
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a child, I
often wondered: What is my gift?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
makes me special?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not have any
talents or skills that stood out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
pretty average.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, through hard
work and divine direction, I found my—what makes me special. It is likely that
many children (and adults) have similar questions about their significance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Carl and the Meaning of Life </i>is an excellent springboard for that
conversation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though a seemingly
insignificant living creature, Carl realizes he has a vital purpose. His story reveals how small actions and roles in life are the foundation of a great
organization or society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a deeper
level: If an earthworm has a purpose, how much more does a human being have
one? As the image-bearers of God, all people have a purpose and an opportunity
to glorify their creator with their actions—no matter how seemingly small the
actions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Freedman’s soft
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</span>They help capture how Carl feels as he is pictured small and
insignificant compared to the other animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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becomes more prominent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the last
page, he is equal or greater in size to the other creatures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the
highlights of the book is Carl’s quest to answer the tough questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He does not stop until he finds the
answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Multiple questions are
presented—How? What? Who?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching children to ask questions and to
pursue the answers is the foundation of true education and understanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carl symbolizes the internal quest within
each person. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Writing</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Answer the question How? through Carl's perspective at the end of the story.</span></li>
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about the earthworm.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Drawing</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Create a flow chart to show how the animals
in the story are connected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read and/or
brainstorm another flow chart of interconnectedness, such as related to bees or
plankton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Creative Writing</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is the meaning of life?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Characterization</b>:
What motivates Carl to answer mouse’s initial question: Why?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How does Carl change over the course of the
story?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Character</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Create a poster with pictures, drawings, and
words that show why you are special.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Outreach</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Work together as a class or family to do a
small action that has big consequences, like recycling, picking up trash
outside, or setting up for an event.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grammar</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discuss the difference between a question and
a statement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Identify examples of both
in the story.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.joycecarolthomas.com/">Joyce Carol Thomas</a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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many shades of black beautifully.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Poem Samples</b>:</span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“What Shade Is
Human?"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At breakfast </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I pour milk all
over my bowl of berries</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And Grandpa
says,</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“It's the milk
of kindness </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that makes us
human.”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“Yes, Papa," I
answer, </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and he
continues:</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"White milk</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chocolate milk</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sweet milk</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mother’s milk.”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I nod between
bites of berries </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">because</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My mother long
ago</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When she nursed
me my first milk </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Said, “You are
beautiful,” </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And I heard her.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“The Blacker the
Berry"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“The blacker the
berry </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the sweeter the
juice.”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am midnight
and berries</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I call the
silver stars at dusk</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By moonrise they
appear</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And we turn
berries into nectar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Because I am
dark the moon and stars </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">shine brighter</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Because berries
are dark the juice is sweeter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Day couldn’t
dawn without the night</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Colors, without
black, couldn’t sparkle </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">quite as bright</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“The blacker the
berry </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the sweeter the
juice”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am midnight
and berries<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Evaluation</b>: </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The poems have a
couple significant connections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First, the berry
metaphor is used throughout in creative and poignant ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, one speaker is her
“great-grandma’s raspberry color,” her “grandma’s blackberry cheeks,” and her
“mama’s mulberry mouth.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another child
refers to himself as “raspberry black” because he is part Native Indian and
part African American.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each use of
color—shades of dark—reflects the child’s heritage and instills confidence.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Second, the
poems reflect the diversity within the African-American community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Colors range from deep black like coffee
berries to “light as snowberries in fall.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Many of the children are mixed race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each child recognizes his or her uniqueness and beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finally,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the poems instill pride in children (and
adults) of color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In “Snowberries,” the child<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>speaker wants to be “black as midnight” so
she isn’t made fun of for her “snowy skin.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She comes to realized that if she bleeds “the one drop of blood” she is
just as “Black” as a dark skinned person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Another child declares she “feels absolutely fabulous to be this
brown.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the final poem, it says:
“Each color is rich in its own right/We come in all shades.”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Floyd Cooper’s
illustrations enrich the diversity, beauty, and pride that exude from each
poem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each two-page spread shows the
sparkle, radiance, and musing of the children as they contemplate their
heritage and individuality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Blacker the Berry</i></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> is a stunning collection of poems and
art.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><b> </b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>This post is part of the Poetry Friday link up hosted by <a href="https://myjuicylittleuniverse.blogspot.com/2020/04/welcome-to-poetry-friday-april-arrival.html">My Juicy Little Universe.</a></b></span></div>
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</style>Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-7877989981964165342020-04-02T15:19:00.003-04:002020-04-02T18:03:46.560-04:00Spotlight on Friendship and Compassion in Books by Cori Doerrfeld<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today, I am
highlighting two amazing picture books by author-illustrator <a href="https://coridoerrfeld.com/">Cori Doerrfeld</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first title, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Rabbit Listened</i>, has been on my
to-review list for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I
discovered <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend</i>!
I decided to discuss these books together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While they are diverse in their subject matter, they have some
noteworthy commonalities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Listened-Cori-Doerrfeld/dp/073522935X"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Rabbit Listened</i></b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When something
sad happens to Taylor, all the animals think they know how to help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One by one they come, but nothing they say
makes Taylor feel better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until the
rabbit arrives…and the rabbit knows just what to do.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Evaluation</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This book can be
read on multiple levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the one hand,
it is a simple picture book about a child’s experience with pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it resonates as an allegorical tale
for adults as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Out of nowhere,
life often comes crashing down. This idea of the unexpected in life and sense
of things falling apart is a universal experience at all ages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the story, this idea is illustrated when
a pack of black birds knock down an elaborate building the protagonist, Taylor,
has built.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Various animals
attempt to “comfort” Taylor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each animal
parallels the types of people we encounter in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These people are often more concerned with
their own agendas rather than genuinely helping someone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the story, the chicken just wants to talk,
talk, talk about it. The bear wants to dwell on angry feelings while the
elephant tries to fix it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When their
approach doesn’t work, they walk away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The rabbit in
the book is the only one concerned with just being present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is true to his nature:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He sits and listens. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone needs someone just to be present
sometimes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rabbit allows the
protagonist to go through all the emotions he feels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rabbit represents what a true friend acts
like—compassionate, supportive, and selfless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Friend-Hello-Cori-Doerrfeld/dp/0525554238"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Goodbye, Friend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hello, Friend!</i></b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Every goodbye
brings a new beginning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Goodbye to
snowmen means hello to stomping in puddles!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Goodbye to the sun means hello to the stars!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes goodbyes are especially hard, and
sometimes new beginnings take time but tomorrow always comes.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Evaluation</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Several life
experiences are represented through this straightforward text all while
exemplifying the saying: When one door closes, another one opens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Initially,
Stella is reluctant to go to school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
learns to make friends and to follow a new routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another aspect of change is having to
transition from an activity she enjoys to another one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stella deals
with loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her pet dies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later, her best friend Charlie moves
away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With each
potentially negative experience, Stella learns to see the rainbow on the other
side of the storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes optimism is a relatively easy choice, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>like
having to come inside when it gets dark or having to go to bed during a sleep
over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other times, she learns this
lesson in more challenging experiences like falling down while trying something
new or losing a loved one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Goodbye, Friend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hello, Friend! </i>illuminates the importance of resilience
and optimism no matter the circumstances. The story reminds us that a closed door isn't the end. Instead, there is an opportunity for a new beginning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cori Doerrfeld
demonstrates exceptional skill in both picture books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She shows the complexities of life and
friendship while keeping it all on a concrete child’s level. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Rabbit Listened </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!</i> are must-reads
for home and the classroom. They illustrate the importance of
compassion, friendship, feelings, and optimism in challenging times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</style>Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-13820253645441414072020-04-01T23:57:00.002-04:002020-04-03T09:18:28.607-04:00The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle (Anne Renaud)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Invented-Popsicle-Eppersons/dp/1525300288"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson’s Famous Frozen Treat</i></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anne Renaud<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Milan Pavlovic<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 and up<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture Book
STEM Biography<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Young Frank
William Epperson always knew he wanted to be an inventor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loved to experiment—especially with
flavored soda water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Frank was
determined to create the yummiest, most thirst-quenching soda drink ever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not all of his attempts were successful…you
could even say some were disastrous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
Frank never stopped trying, even as he grew up.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">First Lines</b>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Frank William
Epperson knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And everyone in
Frank’s family knew, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because in
case they forgot, he reminded them—often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Memorable Moment</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frank has a creative and effective way to
market his new product.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Evaluation</b>:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Frank’s idyllic
childhood illustrates the importance of being creative, imaginative, and inquisitive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His first laboratory was his back porch where
he tinkered, tested, analyzed, and scrutinized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When he was 10 years old, he completed his first successful
invention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frank’s example will inspire
young readers as they realize they don’t have to wait to grow up to become an
inventor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can begin doing it right
now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another essential life and STEM lesson is show in Frank’s experience both
succeeding and failing during experimentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without the failures, Frank never would have found the right combination
for success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Milan Pavlovic’s energetic
and entertaining illustrations compliment this engaging text. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle</i> is an
ideal family or school text to encourage scientific thinking and doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recommend it for teachers and parents
looking to add STEM biographies and models for their children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Activities and Extension Ideas for Lesson
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</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Compare and contrast Frank Epperson
with another kid inventor. Try </span><a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/04/5-fabulous-biographies-of-women-in-stem.html"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E.Knight Became An Inventor</span></i></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> by Emily Arnold McCully.</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Characterization</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Creativity</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Create a new Popsicle flavor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Draw a picture of it and write a pitch or advertisement to encourage
others to try it.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Nonfiction</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Discuss the difference between
fiction and non-fiction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Compare this
non-fiction story about a child inventor with a fiction counterpart like </span><a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/02/stem-series-andrea-beaty.html"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rosie Revere, Engineer</span></i></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/02/stem-series-andrea-beaty.html"> </a>by Andrea
Beaty and David Roberts.</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Science</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Integrated in the
story are 4 related science experiments that children can complete at school or
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
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background information and photographs on the life of Frank Epperson are
provided at the end of the story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://susannahill.com/category/perfect-picture-book-fridays/">Perfect Picture Book Friday</a>. </b></span></div>
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</style>Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-14687418490114105872020-02-02T19:51:00.000-05:002020-04-03T09:21:31.040-04:00One Shoe, Two Shoes (Caryl Hart)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title: </b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-Shoe-Shoes-Caryl-Hart/dp/1547600942">One Shoe, Two Shoes</a></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <a href="https://www.carylhart.com/">Caryl Hart</a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator:</b> <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/author/edward-underwood">Edward Underwood</a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1-7<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concept, Early
Reader<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shoes,
shoes, and more shoes…This book is bursting with shoes of all different colors,
sizes, and shapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s a pair here
to suit everyone—even a family of mice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One shoe</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Two shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Red shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Blue shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Old shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">New shoes<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Evaluation</b>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Author Caryl
Hart has written a fresh, new text in the vein of the Dr. Seuss classic <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">One Fish, Two Fish</i>.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Edward
Underwood’s vibrant illustrations add another engaging dimension to the text
with his dog and mouse shenanigans.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">One Shoe, Two Shoes </i>is a exciting frolic with a band of mischievous
mice and a lively dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is ideal for
parents and educators looking for exciting early readers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hart and Underwood also collaborated on another excellent early reader: <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Box-Little-Caryl-Hart/dp/1681197863">Big Box Little Box</a></i>. This fun cat and mouse tale is sure to delight children.</span><br />
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and numeral words.</span></li>
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</span>Identify sound words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kids can
add some of their own sound words to go with the action of the text. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rhyming Words</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>True and slant rhymes abound for practice saying and identify. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reading</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simple, often
repetitive text make for an ideal early reader.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>Verbs</b>: Identify action words in the text. Then, create a list of other action words based on the illustrations. </span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="https://susannahill.com/category/perfect-picture-book-fridays/">Perfect Picture Book Friday</a>.</span></span></b></div>
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</span></style><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span>Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-57727309471998393512020-02-01T23:58:00.000-05:002020-02-02T00:05:09.787-05:00Across the Bay (Carlos Aponte)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.carlos-aponte.com/">Carlos Aponte </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4-10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Realistic Fiction
Picture Book</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carlitos
lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but
the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his
father.</span></div>
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loses his only picture of his father, a park ranger helps him cope with his
loss.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Carlitos has a
loving home with his mother, abuela, and cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nevertheless, he is spurred to search for what is missing—his
father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After an unsuccessful quest to locate his father, Carlitos
finds contentment in his circumstances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He learns, “No matter the storm, the sun always returns.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he journeys back home, he has a renewed
appreciation for the loving people in his life and they home they have created
for him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Through
Carlitos’ quest, author Carlos Aponte aptly conveys the heartache and loss a
child feels when a parent is no longer in the home—especially when that parent
is completely absent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story subtly
but powerfully shows the longing and loss through the juxtaposition of
Carlitos’ circumstances with those of other young boys who are sharing every
day experiences with their father—in the neighborhood, the barbershop, and the
city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The
illustrations show the beauty and diversity of Puerto Rico as Carlitos
traverses the ancient city of Old San Juan and his more modern hometown of
Catano.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the colorful foliage to the
vast array of people and activities, young readers get a glimpse of island
life.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Across the Bay</i> reminds us of the quiet desperation many
children around the world feel for a missing parent. This poignant narrative is
both heartbreaking and uplifting, a blast to the heart and a spark of
delight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2019/09/lets-talk-illustrators-119-carlos-aponte.html">Interview with Carlos Aponte </a></span>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-40576995705946958962019-04-28T16:54:00.000-04:002019-04-28T17:07:02.849-04:00The Panda Problem (Deborah Underwood)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title:
</b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Problem-Deborah-Underwood/dp/0735228507">The Panda Problem</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.deborahunderwoodbooks.com/">Deborah Underwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://www.hannahmarks.co.uk/">Hannah Marks</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Post Modern Picture
Book (Metafiction)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Every story
needs a problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Panda doesn’t have
a problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unless Panda IS the problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once upon a
time, there was a panda who lived in a beautiful bamboo grove.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But the panda had
a BIG problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Excuse me?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">BECAUSE THINGS
CAN’T GET ANY WORSE!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oh, can’t they?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What if suddenly
there were…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Author Deborah
Underwood knows how to create a witty picture book. I became a fan after
reading the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2016/06/here-comes-cat-deborah-underwood.html">Here Comes the … Cat</a></i>
series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her creative twists and turns as
well as her memorable characters make for an entertaining reading experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Panda Problem </i>is no different. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Along with many
readers—young and old—I love pandas. Underwood’s panda character is full of
cheeky fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though he is the main
character (at least in theory), he does everything he can to undermine the
story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the same time, he is creating
the very story he attempts to usurp (more about that later).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On a simple
level, this picture book introduces children to the parts of a story—setting,
character, plot, conflict, and resolution—in an engaging manner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Characterization can be explored through the witty dialogue between the narrator and the panda. </span>Suspense is craftily used to keep listeners
predicting what will happen next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Underwood often subverts expectations with inventive surprises and
humorous irony. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The difference
between realism and fantasy is another layer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is real that pandas live in a bamboo grove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They eat lots of bamboo. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pandas cannot live in Antartica. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, elements like jellybean rain and a
banjo-playing bear are fantasy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
seamless blend of the two elements—fantasy and reality—is an ideal teaching
opportunity for educators and parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The story can be
read as just a fun picture book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, older students can look at it more closely because it is
deceptively complex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Panda Problem</i> subtly pokes fun at the cliché picture
book—a story with a character that has a problem and then the problem worsens, but
in the end everything resolves itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like many post-modern books, it questions this plot development assumption
while also sticking with it (somewhat) often including absurd elements, such as
aliens and jellybean rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Educators and
parents can use it as an example of metafiction, fiction <i>about</i> fiction
in which the author knowingly draws attention to the fact that it is fiction. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Older students (through college age) can dig
into not only what metafiction is but what purpose it has and how it reflects
post-modern attitudes about literature and life. For instance, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Panda Problem</i> uses metafiction to epitomize the post-modern
idea: Life is uncertain and truth is relative, but we might as well have some
fun with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Witty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Subversive. Thought-provoking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Panda Problem</i> is a must read for all ages!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Parts of a Story</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Use to introduce or reinforce the key parts of a story. Then, identify the parts of this story. Debate--Who is the real protagonist?</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Predicting Skills</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Periodically stop to allow children to guess what is going to happen next and why they think so.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Irony</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: What are some examples of irony? What type of irony is it? What is the significance of each </span><o:p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">example?</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Suspense</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: How does the author incorporate suspense?</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fantasy vs. Reality</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Discuss which story elements are based on fantasy and which are on reality.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Post-Modernism</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Demonstrates post-modern elements on a simple but complex level. For more post-modern picture books, click <a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/search/label/post-modern">HERE</a>. (More post-modern picture book posts coming soon.)</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Metafiction</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Can be used up to college age along with novels (like </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don <o:p></o:p>Quixote</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">) or short stories ("The Kugelmass Episode") that incorporate metafiction. For more metafiction examples, click </span><a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/search/label/metafiction" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/1481470396">Creation</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pulling verses from the first two chapters of Genesis,
Rylant illustrates the days of creation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The information has been condensed down, but it sticks close to the
biblical text.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">James Weldon Johnson, author<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">James E. Ransome, illustrator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Written as a poetic sermon, the influence of folk sayings
and antebellum south imagery is present in the text.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pictures of the creation are interspersed
with children sitting around listening as a storyteller recites this poem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The text <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>takes a few liberties, but embodies the
essence and meaning or the biblical story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rich poetic
language and stunning illustrations make this selection timeless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/creation-story-brenda-c-ward/1004022761">The Creation Story</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Brenda C. Ward<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this adorable board book version, the text is
simplified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each illustration has a baby
dressed up in a costume (sun, moon, animals) to reflect the text.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The book is out of print (unfortunately), but
available in many libraries and from private sellers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">J.D. Wise, author<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Don Day, Kelly Pulley, and Paul Trice, illustrators<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A father tells his son the story of creation and the fall as
they sit around the fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The African terrain,
vibrant colors, dynamic illustrations, and poetic verse work together to not
only retell the biblical story but emphasize the father’s love (both earthly
and heavenly). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-9664761721722046242019-04-21T21:37:00.002-04:002019-04-21T23:56:34.652-04:00 Finding Langston (Lesa Cline-Ransome)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</a></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://holidayhouse.com/book/finding-langston/">Finding Langston, A Novel</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.lesaclineransome.com/">Lesa Cline-Ransome</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">2019 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Junior
Library Guild selection</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When
eleven-year-old Langston’s mother died in 1946, he and his father move from
Alabama to Chicago’s Bronzeville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Langston must leave behind everything he cherishes:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>family, friends, Grandma’s Sunday suppers,
even the magnolia trees Mama loved so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The northern city is noisy and hectic, and their kitchenette apartment
is just a lonely room with old newspapers covering up holes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At school Langston is tormented for being too
country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But his new home has something
his old one did not:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>unlike the whites-only
library back home, the George Cleveland Hall Library welcomes everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There, hiding out after school, Langston
discovers another Langston, a poet whose words are powerful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In one of his poems lies a secret that will
bring Langston closer to his mother’s spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“Never really
thought much about Alabama’s red dirt roads, but now, all I can think about is
kicking up their dust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I miss the hot
sun on the back of my neck and how now the racket of cicadas, seems like not
sound at all.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“I get to
thinking how much I didn’t know about my Daddy when we lived in Alabama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Mama there, he barely spoke to me, and I
didn’t know what to say to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But now,
with just us two in Chicago, I know Daddy better than I ever hoped to” (103).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Finding Langston</i> would fit well into a middle grade
classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The post-World War II setting
focuses on black Americans who are a part of the Great Migration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People at different places in the process
from second generation to newly arrived illustrate the successes and
struggles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The influence of
Harlem Renaissance, especially its poetry, is shown as the renewed pride in
black culture and literature impacts the protagonist, Langston.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he discovers the connection of his name to
the beloved poet Langston Hughes and his mother’s secret passion, the
protagonist begins to understand himself, his mother, and his heritage on a
deeper level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The story and
characters connect well with middle grade readers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Short chapters, well-paced plot, and relatable
experiences will keep them turning the pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Langston deals
with many common middle grade trials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
experiences loss—both of his mother (and another dear relative) as well as his
home when he moves away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
situations make him feel lonely and isolated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As the new kid, he tries to fit in, but instead he is mercilessly
bullied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Langston struggles in his
relationship with his father, who is a good man dealing with his own loss and
trying to make a better life for his son. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to see people in a more multi-faceted way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He is willing to re-examine his initial impressions, allowing him to
come to appreciate others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition,
he finds positive ways to cope with his loss and loneliness, which helps him
make friends with others and become more connected to his new community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recommend <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Finding Langston</i> for middle
grade teachers and readers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For other great middle grade book suggestions, visit </span><a href="https://gpattridge.com/tag/marvelous-middle-grade-monday/" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Always in the Middle</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for the Marvelous Middle Grade Monday Round Up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Up, up, up climb Mole and Bear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are on the way to Camp Tiptop to see the
stars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as the sun sets, Mole is
scared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What if they get lost in the
dark?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily, Bear has the perfect
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The cover art is adorable! It previews perfectly the theme—friends
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A simple plot focuses on a camping trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mole and Bear work together to pack up for
the journey, to help each other out on the way up, to set up camp, and to spend
the evening outdoors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The story within a story framework is utilized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As night moves in, Mole is afraid of getting
lost in the dark (a bit ironic for a mole).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To comfort him, Bear tells the story of how the moon and stars were
added to the sky to give them light and direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hillenbrand’s signature illustrations use soft shades in
contrast with bright colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story
moves from close up shots of the characters to sweeping views of the sky,
emphasizing a strong intimacy of friends and family in the vast and spectacular
universe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These characters are memorable and endearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bear has great physical strength, but he also
is kind and gentle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love how he uses
these qualities to help his small, meek friend, Mole feel safe and overcome his
fears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall, their friendship
exemplifies the importance of using our strengths—whether physical, emotional,
spiritual, or mental—to help each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also, check out Hillenbrand’s <a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/2012/04/picture-book-spring-is-here-by-will.html">Spring Is Here </a>and <a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/2016/06/down-by-barn-will-hillenbrand.html">Down by the Barn</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Literature</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read other creation stories.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Compare and contrast them.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">See Picture Book Connections.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Writing</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Write an original creation myth about the
moon and stars or something else in nature.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Science</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Learn about the moon and its phrases.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Life Skills</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Allow students to share their camping
experiences. What supplies did they need?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What did they do on the trip?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How
did they get around at night?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Field Trip</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Plan a camping trip (even one in the
backyard).</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have the whole family (or
class) determine what supplies are needed and pack them up together.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For a class, it could be a picnic outside
school.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like the aforementioned story, the origin of the moon in the
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As a sky woman falls from a floating island high in the sky, she creates the earth, creatures, and sky. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A brother and sister duo from heaven make a bet. The brother weaves a majestic sky while the sister a glorious earth. When they put them together, the world is created. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">POEMS for kids who wrestle when they <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">who put up with their singing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I don’t have a name for my potty karate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are some fantastic poems in this collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right off, I was captivated with the sample
poem above, “My Secret Karate.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think
everyone can relate to the public bathroom anxiety of trying to touch as little
as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The comparison to a special
karate (i.e. Tae Kwon Doo or Kung Poo) is witty and amusing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unite,” and “Purple Pox.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
collection is appealing to kids with its inventive way of looking at everyday
issues and experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Santat’s
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one poem I would have left out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On one
hand, it illustrates the often-contentious sibling relationship, which is a
popular topic in children’s literature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, it goes a bit far asking the girl not to drown her brother in
the bathtub or to pour gasoline on him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, the speaker is saying, “don’t do
it.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My question is, why even suggest
these as possibilities—even in a “funny” context?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt uneasy reading it—especially in a
children’s book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thinking of creative
tortures that are not really dangerous would have been better option for an
otherwise solid children’s poetry collection. </span><br />
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</b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Titanosaur-Discovering-Worlds-Largest-Dinosaur-ebook/dp/B07CNJN1JN/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Titanosaur%3A+Discovering+the+World%E2%80%99s+Largest+Dinosaur&qid=1555512187&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull">Titanosaur: Discovering the World’s Largest Dinosaur</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Authors</b>: Dr. Jose Luis Carballido & Dr. Diego Pol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Florence
Gigena<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join
paleontologists Jose Luis Carballido and Diego Pol on the adventure of a
lifetime, and learn all about how they uncovered more than 180 titanosaur bones
in the deserts of Argentina, forever changing our understanding of these
100-million-year-old creatures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
excavating the skeletons of seven of these giant sauropods, Dr. Carballido and
Dr. Pol and their team transport them to a museum in Argentina, studied them,
replicated them, and built the biggest dinosaur skeleton the world has ever
seen!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With information on how to keep fossils
from breaking, the secrets to a successful dinosaur dig, and just how much we
can really learn from a tooth, this book with not only delight dinosaur
lovers—it will inspire young scientists. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Early one summer
morning in a place called Patagonia, Argentina, a gaucho and his sheepdog left
their ranch to search for a lost sheep. After hours of searching, the gaucho
spotted something poking out of the dirt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the unknown object sticking out and the unearthing of the bones to the
preparation for study and the finalize reconstruction, every event is a critical
puzzle piece in this compelling story. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and future scientists will be drawn to the fascinating facts about dinosaurs,
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Florence Gigena’s
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interspersed with Gigena’s stunning replication of the events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When a bone is discovered, it is highlighted
in a drawing of the dinosaur to give context. Other times she adds pictures to
help visualization, such as comparing the dinosaur’s neck to a school bus or
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book highlights the unique bones of different species. Young readers are
encouraged to guess which dinosaur they belong to. The answer, and some fast
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of dinosaurs and people to a greater fascination of these prehistoric
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Blip, the robot, loves being on her computer<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She learns new things, plays fun games,
dances to music, and visits faraway places. When she accidently gets
“unplugged” and tousled far from home, she realizes there are other ways to
learn new things, play fun games, dance to music, and visit faraway
places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, Blip plugs back in,
but all she can think about is the fun of being unplugged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This wonderful, timely story reminds us of
the importance of really living in the moment—away from electronic
devices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Izzie and Mama playfully blow kiss to each other and catch them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Izzie misses one of her mom’s kisses,
she runs as fast as she can to catch it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nevertheless, it glides away with the wind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mama shares a secret: ”No matter how far they
have to go, no matter what they have to get through, and even if they get lost
along the way, Mama-kisses ALWAYS come find you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure enough, the missed kiss finds its way to
Izzie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sweet mother-daughter story
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The protagonist experiences bullying on a daily basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using an original story prompt format, the
internal conflict and external coping are revealed in a raw and realistic
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The child is called weirdo and
laughed at, which causes feelings of isolation and insignificance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After talking the situation over with his/her
mother, the protagonist feels empowered to confront the bully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The situation does not miraculously change,
but it does improve. This picture book is ideal for discussing bullying,
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each house and business on Butternut Street, asking to be their dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He makes arguments for why he would be an
ideal fit for them—potty trained, can work with cats, will clean the floor, can
fetch boots, and so forth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In return, he
gets letters back on why he cannot stay there. After he feels all his options
have been exhausted, Arfy gets a letter from an unexpected person asking: Can I
be your person?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Can I Be Your Dog </i>is full of charm, personality, and wit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finn misses his grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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planned with his grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the
journey begins, he encounters a great golden fish, a library island, an island
of giant shells, and a sea of moon jellies dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, he reaches the place of his
grandfather’s stories: A magical place where ocean meets sky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Breath-taking illustrations and imagination
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Grace Lin, author and illustrator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Little Star bakes a big, yummy mooncake with her mama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She promises her mama she will not eat any
yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the middle of the night, though,
she tiptoes toward it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little by little,
she nibbles on it—until it has disappeared!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now, mother and daughter must work together to make a new one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With striking illustrations, the phases of
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Im-Duck-Eve-Bunting/dp/076368032X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=I%E2%80%99m+a+Duck&qid=1555190853&s=books&sr=1-1">I’m a Duck</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eve Bunting, author<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Will Hillenbrand, illustrator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little duck is afraid to swim in the water with her mom
and siblings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After some encouragement
and practice, she finally takes the plunge!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Perfect books for kids with fears of water or other things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ali Pye, author and illustrator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bella wants to be just like her friend, Anna—only sometimes
it does not work well for one or both of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After a disagreement, Anna stomps off, leaving Bella feeling lost and
alone with no one to copy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bella learns
to do her own thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon after, Chloe
is watching her and wanting to join in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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making for a more satisfying playtime together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Copy Cat</i> is a delightful book
about bring a good friend and being your own person.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Richard Byrne, author and illustrator<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The chalks love drawing pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone keeps erasing them though!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the help of their teacher and Sergeant
Blue, they look at the evidence and solve the case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, they realize the issue is not so
black and white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This fun mystery has a
creative and inclusive ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tony Piedra, author and illustrator</span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-67209195003740937172019-04-12T07:05:00.000-04:002019-04-12T07:07:53.593-04:00Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary (Julie Larios)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Elephant-Bright-Bestiary-Globe-Horn/dp/0152054227">Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <a href="http://julielarios.blogspot.com/">Julie Larios</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://juliepaschkis.com/">Julie Paschkis</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2-7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture Book Poetry Collection<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have you ever seen a yellow elephant, glowing in the jungle
sun?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Have you seen a green frog—splash!—turn blue?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Or a red donkey throw a red-hot tantrum?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this bright bestiary, poet Julie Larios and painter Julie
Paschkis color a menagerie of animals in brilliantly unexpected
hues—encouraging us to see the familiar in surprising ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Poem Sample</b>: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“Brown Mouse”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Little brown clown,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">looking for crumbs,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">comes sneaking, sniffing, skittering<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">all around—sounds <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">like she jitterbugging <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">on tinfoil, sharp toenails <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">clicking and clacking <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">through the house. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She’s in a hurry <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">that’s for sure, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">this brown mouse. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This collection of 14 colorful poems are sure to surprise
and delight young children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lyrical
words capture the real and wonder of the animals while the vibrant pictures
illustrate the fantastic and unexpected. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yellow Elephant: A
Bright Bestiary</i> is a wonderful poetic experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recommend it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for preschool and primary classrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Colors</b>: Practice or review colors and color
words. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Poetry</b>: Using a favorite color and animals, children
can write their own creative sentence or short poem.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Sound Devices</b>: Identify and discuss sound devices like rhyme
and alliteration.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Grouping</b>: Discuss ways to put the animals in groups
like ones the students have seen in real life or touched. Other groups can be based on type of animal
(reptile, mammal, etc.) or where it lives (trees, water, house). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Art</b>: Create one or more animals using unexpected
colors, patterns, or textures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Fantasy vs. Reality</b>: Use the pictures as a spring board to discuss
the difference between fantasy and reality.
Which parts are realistic? Which
are imaginative? For older students, ask
them to guess why the illustrator used some of the imaginative elements. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Visit<a href="https://irenelatham.blogspot.com/2019/04/artspeak-happy-poem-to-olive-tree.html"> Live Your Poem</a> for more Poetry Friday fun!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Also visit Suzanne Leonard Hill's <a href="https://susannahill.com/2019/04/12/perfect-picture-book-friday-sonnys-bridge/">Perfect Picture Book Round Up</a>. </b></span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-21199848922911467072019-04-01T18:02:00.000-04:002019-04-12T07:13:27.554-04:00Max Explains Everything (Stacy McAnulty)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Max Explains
Everything</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> is a budding series by author </span><a href="http://www.stacymcanulty.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stacy McAnulty</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and illustrator
<a href="https://deborahhockingillustration.com/">Deborah Hocking</a>. Two books have been published so far:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Max-Explains-Everything-Grocery-Expert/dp/1101996447/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=explains+everything%3A+grocery+store+expert&qid=1555067508&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull"> </a></span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Max-Explains-Everything-Grocery-Expert/dp/1101996447/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=explains+everything%3A+grocery+store+expert&qid=1555067508&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull">Max Explains Everything: Grocery Story Expert</a></i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Max-Explains-Everything-Soccer-Expert/dp/1101996404/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2JOWZ8X61NMZ0&keywords=max+explains+everything+soccer+expert&qid=1555067590&s=books&sprefix=explains+everything%3A++so%2Cstripbooks%2C129&sr=1-1-fkmrnull">Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert</a></i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is a lot to love about this character
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Max is confident.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>From the grocery story to the soccer field,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>he considers himself an expert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He illustrates that confidence can come from
participation and enthusiasm in everyday experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Connect his experiences to similar
ones children in your home or classroom have had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, allow kids to create their own “expert”
stories based on their similar or different events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Max is funny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
boisterous personality is sure to make kids laugh—whether he is hiding to avoid
going to the store, faking an injury, or trying to convince his mother to buy
something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of the laughs come from
hyperbole and irony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, the
grocery store has 8000 aisles, and his shin guards are “battle armor on [his]
legs”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(hyperbole).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Max “helps out” the soccer team by getting
rid of distractions like dandelions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
reality, he is laying in the middle of the field blowing on one as the ball
wizzes past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Grocery Store Expert</i>, he informs his audience that “everything
tastes better when served on a toothpick.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, his face and body language tell a different tale as he is being
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examples of hyperbole and irony in the stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about why the author used these
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Max is optimistic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even when he does not get his way, he stays positive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, him mom decides to buy two
boxes of Whole Wheat Healthy Oats—instead of one of his preferred cereals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No worries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He remains hopeful he will get his favorite treat (cookies).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She denies that request too, but eventually
he sneaks in a candy bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Soccer Expert</i>, Max is more interested in
interacting with people and nature than playing the game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, he misses multiple chances to
kick the ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he says goodbye to his
coach and team mates, he says, “Can’t wait to kick the ball <u>again</u> next
week.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Point out how being optimistic—even
when things didn’t go as he planned—gave him confidence and created a positive
atmosphere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discuss ways to stay
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Max is creative and imaginative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Soccer
Expert</i>, his mom wants to take his picture—kicking the ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Max has a different idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He poses smiling (as someone kicks the ball
behind him). He gives a “serious” look (as a teammate heads the ball).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His “team” picture is of him showing jazz
hands as the rest of the team is in the distance playing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Grocery
Store Expert</i>, he uses his imagination to attempt to convince his mom to buy
something from the bakery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He tells her
it is Llama Appreciate Day, so they need a cake, and Boys Named Max Day, so
they need donuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, he tries to
trick her by saying it is Opposite Day, so they must get cupcakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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respond to a situation—from the book or their own experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can act it out, draw it, or describe
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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delight!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Max’s exuberant personality
spills off the pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shifting
perspectives add to the text and characterization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, an exaggerated wall of cereal
illustrates the daunting tasking of picking the “right one” because the “fate
of breakfast” is at stake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a later
scene, only the top of his head is shown as he peeks at the various delicious
baked goods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sheepish appearance is
an attempt to convince his mom to buy one of the treats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parallel experiences are also shown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the rest of the team runs in a single file
line warming up, Max stretches, twirls, and somersaults his way into
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://jsarconeroach.com/">Julia Sarcone-Roach</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://jsarconeroach.com/">Julia Sarcone-Roach</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3-9</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There was a low rumbling noise in the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Muffin is the whiskers of this neighborhood, so she steps
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">She tracks down the usual suspects—the mice, the raccoons,
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But no, this sound is new.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And the window to the bakery is open.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It’s called the Little Bear Bakery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But there are no bears there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not real bears.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not usually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But maybe…?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each night, the moon rises,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the bread rises, and I rise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The air cools, and the sounds get interesting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That’s when the night shift begins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Suddenly it was </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Everything went dark, and I couldn’t move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was smooshed, like a muffin between the couch cushions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The rich language and endearing illustrations are a
delicious combination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The characters
are sweet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The setting and plot combine
a sprinkle of mystery, a dash of suspense, and a pinch of humor. This
light-hearted and entertaining book is delight!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Add <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">There Are No Bears
in This Bakery</i> to your must read list!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also from <a href="http://jsarconeroach.com/">Julia Sarcone-Roach</a>, <i><a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2016/06/10-picture-books-that-will-make-you.html">The Bear Ate Your Sandwich</a></i>.</span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Similes</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tie this book in with an simile activity or
use it as a spring board to discuss them.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Onomatopoeia</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Students can identify the sound words.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss other night sounds.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As an independent practice activity, fold a
sheet of paper in half.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the front,
the student can write a night sound.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Inside, draw a picture of what is making the sound.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Students can share their sounds.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Others can guess who or what is making it!</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Science</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read about other nocturnal animals or pick
one to learn about further.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cooking</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At home, bake an item commonly found in a
bakery.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the classroom, bring in an
baked good item to share.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For instance,
bring in cupcakes.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Give the student
sprinkles and small candies to decorate theirs.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Art</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Complete an art project where the students
create a bear.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.paper-and-glue.com/2015/01/fuzzy-brown-bear-craft.html"> </a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.paper-and-glue.com/2015/01/fuzzy-brown-bear-craft.html">Here is an adorable and easy one</a>.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Provide paper plates in big
and small to make one or both bears from the story.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dramatic Play</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Create or provide puppets of a cat and two
bears.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Students can act out the story or
new adventures with the characters.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Irony</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss examples of irony, and explain how
they make the story humorous.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title: <i> </i></b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Planting-Stories-Librarian-Storyteller-Belpr%C3%A9/dp/0062748688"><i>Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belphré</i></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.anikadenise.com/">Anika Aldamuy Denise</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-132005/paola-escobar/"> Paola Escobar</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4 and up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture Book Biography<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Follow la vida y el legado of Pura Belphr<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">é</span>, the
first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When she came to America in 1921, Pura carried the cuentos folkl<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">ó</span></strong>ricos of her Puerto Rican
homeland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finding a new home at the New
York Public Library as a bilingual assistance, she turned her popular
retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, these seeds have grown into a lush
landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her
tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is 1921.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pura Teresa Belphr<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">é</span> leaves her home in San
Juan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for a visit to Nueva York.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Words travel with her: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">stories her abuela taught her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cuentos folkl<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">ó</span></strong>ricos
Pura retold in the shade of a tamarind tree,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">in Puerto Rico.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Memorable Moment</b>:
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The seeds she has planted, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the roots that grew shoots into <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the open air of possibility, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">have become a lush landscape <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">into which she steps, as though she has never left.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pura Belphr<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">é</span> story is
inspirational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an immigrant, she
finds her own version of the American dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As a storyteller and writer, she encourages others to read, to imagine,
and to soar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a woman, she is devoted
to her husband and her passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People of all ages will be moved by her story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As a picture book biography, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pura
Belphr</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">é</span></i><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> is exemplary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Author </span>Anika Aldamuy Denise's use of language and her story telling
skills capture the imagination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At no
time did I feel I was reading a non-fiction biography.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I felt I was traveling along on Pura’s
captivating journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Paola Escobar’s illustrations are stunning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The colors, the energy, the details are
perfect in every way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you read one picture book biography, make it this
one!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Literature</b>: Read Puerto Rican folktales from an anthology
or picture book retellings.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Figurative Language</b>:
Teach or review what a metaphor is. Discuss how the writer uses the extended
metaphor of plants/planting. Why do you
think the author used that metaphor? How
does it add to the story? What other
metaphors might have worked?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Dramatic Play</b>: Put on a puppet show using one of the Puerto
Rican folktales or ones the children are familiar with. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Context Clues</b>: Use context clues to figure out the meaning
of Spanish words used in place of English words.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><o:p></o:p>For more great picture book suggestions, head over for the <a href="https://susannahill.com/2019/03/29/perfect-picture-book-friday-adrian-simcox-does-not-have-a-horse/">Perfect Picture Book </a>Link Up.</b></span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-88650533241350164752019-03-09T13:17:00.000-05:002019-03-09T13:21:20.426-05:00Princess Truly (Kelly Greenawalt)<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am excited to share the <a href="http://www.princesstruly.com/">Princess Truly </a>book duo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Author <a href="https://www.kellygreenawalt.com/">Kelly Greenawalt</a> and illustrator
<a href="http://www.amariahrauscher.com/">Amariah Rauscher </a>created this character and these books because they want their
daughters to see themselves as “strong, smart, problem-solving, confident”
people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Truly-I-Am/dp/1338167200/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=princess+truly&qid=1552150723&s=gateway&sr=8-1">Princess Truly in I am Truly</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Princess Truly, a celebration of the modern girl, imagines
herself as a treasure-hunter, engineer, sailor, and astronaut—all while wearing
a purple tutu and pigtails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Full of
spunk and imagination, she pretends to a be a superhero, a rock star, and a dinosaur
trainer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am strong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You are Truly Fabulous!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this second terrific picture book, Truly celebrates her
“fluffy, puffy, curls.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As she believes
in herself, “they shimmer and they shine.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Truly imagines playing with dinosaurs as well as exploring ancient
pyramids, the deep sea, and outer space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like the debut title, each scene and experience empowers
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Princess Truly books are ideal for young girls ages 2-7. African-American girls will
be encouraged to take pride in their hair and their identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> All y</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">oung girls will be drawn to her imaginative and energetic personality.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For Truly coloring sheets, click <a href="http://www.princesstruly.com/princess-truly-coloring-pages">HERE</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For more books celebrating African American hair, click <a href="http://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/04/five-fab-picture-books-celebrating-hair.html">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-86349700137089751992019-03-08T00:02:00.000-05:002019-03-08T00:02:11.840-05:00Imaginary Menagerie (Julie Larios)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <a href="http://julielarios.blogspot.com/">Julie Larios</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://juliepaschkis.com/">Julie Paschkis</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who is half gallop, half walk? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Centaurs, mermaids, and other curious
creatures populate these wondrous poems and paintings, inspired by a
mythological world full of imagination and mystery.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This collection of poems is full of imagination and
wonder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poet Julie Larios introduces
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Writing Idea #1</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">: Write a story about one or more mythical creature. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>For more Poetry Friday selections, head over to <a href="https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/poetry-friday-celebrating-international-womens-day/">Reading to the Core</a> and the <a href="https://fresh.inlinkz.com/party/d93fb959323e4d88807d52e99bb4e93c">Link Up</a>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.theinnovationpress.com/thegirlwhothoughtinpictures">The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazingscientists.com/authorillustrator">Julia Finley Mosca</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.danielrieley.com/">Daniel Rieley</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 and up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture Book Biography<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meet Dr. Temple Grandin—one of the world’s quirkiest science
heroes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected
her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern
science.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet the determined visual
thinker did just that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her unique mind
allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent
groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">First Lines</b>: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you’ve ever felt different, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">if you’ve ever been low, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">if you don’t quite fit in, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">there’s a name you should know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">TEMPLE GRANDIN’S that name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In her tale, you’ll find glory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, get ready, get set,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">for this cowgirl’s TRUE story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, here is the lesson: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Feeling odd or offbeat?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Being DIFFERENT might just <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">be what makes you so NEAT!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Don’t let doubt hold you back,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not for one minute more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">STAND TALL, and like Temple,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">MARCH RIGHT THROUGH THAT DOOR!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Julia Finley Mosca's uplifting text perfectly brings Temple Grandin’s moving story to life for young readers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Temple was a leader in a STEM field in a time when few women
were included. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many ignored her ideas,
but she was persistent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, she
slowly changed minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her influence is
vital not just for science, but for the humane treatment of animals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Parents, teachers, and students—especially those who do not
act and think like mainstream kids do—will be inspired by Temple’s early
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because she was autistic, she had
extra challenges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She dealt with sensory
issues and delayed speech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interpersonal
interactions were a difficult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her mind
processed information in a unique way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fortunately, her parents and teachers concluded she was “different, not
less.” Her story encourages children to internalize that “different” is
positive, not negative. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After repeated bullying, she moves to live on her aunt’s
farm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only did Temple feel solace
and acceptance there, her unique way of thinking allowed her to understand and
to connect with the animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This experience
and realization led her toward her professional path, illustrating that good
outcomes can come from bad occurances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The teachers in her life are often the source of
inspiration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, one of them
told her, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You’ll never fall short when
you find what you’re good at, like science—you’ll soar!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her teachers’ encouragement and faith in her
helped her to begin imagining solutions to problems on farms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today, Temple teaches and speaks all over the world,
illustrating that setbacks and, even, disabilities do not prevent people from
doing great things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, it is her
differences that make her uniquely created to help solve problems and to make
the world a more humane place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thought in Pictures:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Story of Dr.
Temple Grandin </i>to your <a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/search?q=women+in+STEM">women in STEM</a> biography library.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The text and illustrations are engaging. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The warm colors, animated expressions, and
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also check out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-doctor-with-eye-for-eyes-julia.html">The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes</a> </i>by this author-illustrator duo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">R</span><a href="http://thepicturebookteachersedition.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-girl-who-thought-in-pictures.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eading Skills and Strategies Activities (Multiple)</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.theprimaryplanet.com/2017/09/mentor-text-monday-girl-who-thought-in.html">Meta Cognition Printable Freebie</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.yourkidsot.com/store/p141/Book_Study_Printables%3A_The_Girl_Who_Thought_in_Pictures_%28The_Story_of_Temple_Grandin%29_by_Julia_Finley_Mosca.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Book Study Printables</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> ($1.95)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Check out other excellent recommendations at <a href="https://susannahill.com/2019/03/08/perfect-picture-book-friday-rosie-and-rasmus/">Perfect Picture Book Friday.</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: Mark
Sperring<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:
<a href="https://www.maddie-frost.com/">Maddie Frost</a><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>: 0-6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bedtime Picture Book <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">From ducklings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to seal pups, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">from bunnies <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to cubs, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the littlest things <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">give the <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">loveliest <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">hugs!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this tender celebration of love, you’ll find the sweetest
bug hug, the cutest fox cuddle, and the gentlest elephant embrace you’ve ever
seen!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">First Lines</b>: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How do you do it, my sweet beetle bug?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You’re ever so clever at giving a hug…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You snuggle so nicely, it really is true…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nobody, nowhere, can cuddle like you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Memorable Moment</b>:
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Every page is a memorable moment!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I fell in love with this book instantly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From start to finish, the poetic language and
endearing pictures pulled me in. This story is perfect for little ones cuddled
on laps or snuggled close.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The soft, vivid colors capture animals with their babies,
such as seals nose to nose in the ocean, mice snuggling in the wheat field, koalas clinging to their moms in a tree, penguins holding their babies on an icy
terrain, and foxes in their burrow under the night sky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As the nighttime creeps in, there is a shift from animals in
their habitats to a mother and child hugging as they drift off to sleep in their
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The delightful refrain and rhythmic language are as soothing as a lullaby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alliterative phrases
like “my duckling, my dear” and “my darling, my dove” work both for the
illustrations and for terms of endearment between parent and child reading the
book together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other phrases provide feelings
of comfort and security, such as “sing to you softly” and “cozy up close.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Snuggle up with your little one and read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>This storybook is sure to bring families
closer and to make bedtime sweeter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Activities and
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Animal Identification</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Point to the animals and identify them.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Encourage your children to repeat after you
and eventually identify them on their own.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alliteration</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Identify words with the same beginning
sound.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Brainstorm other words with the
same beginning sound.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rhyme</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Identify rhyming words.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Practice other words that rhyme with
them.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Habitats</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss how animals live in different
places.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look for clues on the pages for
what type of place they live.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Counting</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Count the animals or animal babies on each
page together.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Want more recommendations from around the web? Check out <a href="https://susannahill.com/2019/03/08/perfect-picture-book-friday-rosie-and-rasmus/">Perfect Picture Book Friday.</a> </b></span></div>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-30362202431825256082018-12-29T14:09:00.002-05:002019-03-29T09:26:48.628-04:00Can't Catch Me (Timothy Knapman)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Catch-Me-Timothy-Knapman/dp/0763694967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546109426&sr=8-1&keywords=cant+catch+me">Can’t Catch Me!</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.timothyknapman.co.uk/">Timothy Knapman</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://simonaciraolo.com/"> Simona Ciraolo</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Picture Book<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“I’m the fastest mouse in the world!” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jake claims.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I’m
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I’m faster than lightening!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But will speed alone keep boastful<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jake from being caught by a cat, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a fox, a wolf, or a bear?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here’s Jake, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the fastest mouse in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">OH, NO – he’s gone!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Quick!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After him!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Memorable Moment</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No spoilers on this one!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The ending is clever and memorable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This mischievous cumulative tale is reminiscent of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Gingerbread Man</i>. Despite the
similarities in the narratives, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Can’t
Catch Me</i> has its own personality and twist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this version, Jake the mouse takes on the role of the
gingerbread man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jake boastfully taunts
his predators.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He proves to be faster
than the Old Tom Cat, the fox, the wolf, and the bear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, he is not as sly as the cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His arrogance blinds him to danger, which is
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The pencil and watercolor illustrations capture the
animation and energy of the mouse as well as the toil and frustration of the
predatory animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The muted colors
minimal backgrounds keep the focus on the action and characterization. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All in all, </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Can’t
Catch Me</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> is a cheeky, entertaining read!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is one of those books kids will want to hear again and again.</span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Predicting
Skills: </b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before you read, ask the
children to guess what the book is about.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you read, allow them to guess what will happen in each encounter and
how they think the book will end.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Comparative
Literature</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read both </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can’t Catch Me</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and a version of </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Gingerbread Man</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Compare and contrast the two stories using a
Venn diagram or other graphic organizer.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Characterization</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss the characters of Jake and Old Tom
Cat.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For instance, Old Tom Cat is
dramatic.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He acts like he is starving. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As he sits watching the mouse, he is getting
“thinner and thinner.”</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He later uses
this hyperbolic language to trick Jake.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Science</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss how animals have different defense
mechanisms.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For example, the mouse is
fast so he can outrun larger animals while cats are cunning and patient so they
can sneak up on fast prey.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Choral Reading</b>: Children can be prompted to read along on
repetitive parts like when each predator “runs and runs,” and Jake chants multiple times "can’t
catch me” and “I’m the fastest mouse in the world.” </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span> </li>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">For more great suggestions, head over for the <a href="https://susannahill.com/2019/03/29/perfect-picture-book-friday-adrian-simcox-does-not-have-a-horse/">Perfect Picture Book </a>Link Up.</b><br />
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-27681771526503653832018-12-27T13:44:00.000-05:002018-12-27T13:44:10.541-05:00Something Smells! (Blake Liliane Hellman)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Something-Smells-Blake-Liliane-Hellman/dp/1481488643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545936009&sr=8-1&keywords=something+smells"> </a></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Something-Smells-Blake-Liliane-Hellman/dp/1481488643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545936009&sr=8-1&keywords=something+smells">Something Smells!</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blake Liliane Hellman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steven Henry<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3-7<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Humorous
Realistic Fiction Picture Book<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Publisher Summary</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a smell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A most terrible smell!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it the dog?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it the baby?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it the trash?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or could it be Grandma’s
Gefartzenschnaffel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something smells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Elliot is determined to find out what
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Early one morning, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Elliot woke up <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to a most terrible smell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He looked around his room <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and frowned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Something smells,</i>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“Elliot was disappointed he had not solved the mystery of
the terrible smell.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Readers will solve
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The title is intriguing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I picked up this book because I wanted to know—What smells?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children are sure to be interested too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who doesn’t love a mystery?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The story is engaging!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As the curious protagonist goes through the house, he encounters all
sorts of possible “terrible” smells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each smell is an opportunity to guess if he has found the “right”
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is some subtle humor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For instance, Elliot thinks it is “perfectly clean” under his bed, and
he says his leftover snack from days earlier doesn’t smell—at least not
much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children will laugh at grandma’s
famous dish—Gefartzenschnaffer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether
they try to say it themselves or guess what might be in it, there are sure to
be some giggles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The funniest part:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elliot is unable to figure out the source of
the smell—even though it is right under his nose!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The clever watercolor and gouache illustrations are
wonderful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The soft, muted colors and
uncluttered layouts, vividly illustrate the text and add to it by providing
clues to the mystery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Something Smells</i>
is one thing you need to add to your class or home library this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This amusing and mysterious read is sure to
charm your little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Activities and
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Predicting Skills</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ask the children to predict:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think the terrible smell is?</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How do you think Elliot will try to figure out
the smell?</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Math</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Narrow to the top 5 predictions of the
terrible smell.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Children can pick their
best guess with a show of hands.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make a
bar graph to show how the class voted.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Problem Solving:</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Discuss how Elliot worked to solve the
terrible smell mystery.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Connect this
book with problem solving activities related to </span><a href="http://kindergartensmarts.com/2018/09/problem-solving-101-for-primary-math-html.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Math</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="https://www.stenhouse.com/sites/default/files/public/legacy/pdfs/8247ch10.pdf" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Games</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, or </span><a href="https://icebreakerideas.com/problem-solving-activities/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Other Activities</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Context Clues</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After reading, go back to discover the
context clues.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For instance, the smell
is something that follows him wherever he goes, his mom tells him he can’t wear
his costume one more day, and he doesn’t want to take it off—ever (implying he
has worn it a long time).</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Five Senses</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gather items with different smells—pleasant
and unpleasant.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blindfold one or more
children.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Allow them to guess the smells.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also discuss which smells are the best and
which are the worst.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Writing</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pick one smell from the Five Senses
activity.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Children can describe the
smell using a simple sentence like:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“__________
smells like __________ and ___________.”</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Similes</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Teach about similes.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Point out examples in the book, such as
“Digsy smelled like bacon” and “Lucy smelled like maple syrup.” Then, allow the
children to write their own similes about the smell.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“Elliot’s costume is as stinky as a _______.“</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-88768457685524778222018-08-10T08:59:00.003-04:002018-08-10T11:22:23.461-04:00A Place to Start a Family (David L. Harrison)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://davidlharrison.com/">David L. Harrison</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Illustrator</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://davidlharrison.com/">Giles Laroche</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Non-Fiction Poetry<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many animals build in order to find a mate, lay eggs, give
birth, and protect their babies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
types of structures they create are often extraordinary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the prairie dog to the pufferfish and
from the termite to the stork, discover how and why many animals build.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Earlier this year, I reviewed another Harrison-Laroche
collaboration <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://books4learning.blogspot.com/2018/03/now-you-see-them-now-you-dont-poems.html">Now You See Them, Now You Don't</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the previous book, this one deserves to
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The poems are insightful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Harrison features many animals and attributes I was not previously
familiar with, like the only snake that builds a nest and the spider that feeds
its young for weeks after birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Young
and old will be engaged and fascinated with the creatures’ preparation for and care
of their babies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The poems are entertaining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For instance, “Red Ovenbird” has short stanzas with repetition. Similarly,
“Termite” uses repetition and predictive phrasing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both are perfect for choral reading.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others connect animals to human behaviors
like the animals that kiss and play king of the hill or the animals that keep
their babies safe and dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Laroche’s illustrations are stunning and brilliant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the textures, the contrasts,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each sight feels like a peek into the secret lives of these creatures
with all its vividness and beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whether you come for the illustrations and stay for the
poetry or come for the poetry and stay for the illustrations, you are going to
love both in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Place to Start a Family.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Science</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Use poems in a unit related to mammals, fish,
insects, reptiles, or baby animals.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Poetry vs. Prose</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:
Each creature is featured in a short prose paragraph at the end book.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Both the prose paragraph and the poetry
include many of the same facts, but one uses figurative elements and experiences the facts imaginatively. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Put
the prose and the poetry side by side and compare them to teach the difference of these two writing forms.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Poetry</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Using a short paragraph of information from
science or other subject area, write poems that imaginatively experience the
facts.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Categorization</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Break the animals into groups like type (mammal,
fish), location (air, water, underground), type of home, caring for young, and
so forth.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To extend to math, create one
or more charts of information.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Comparison</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pick two creatures to compare and
contrast.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">How are they similar?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Different?</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Language</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Identify rhyming words and alliteration.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For younger children, use them as a spring
board for reading instruction.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For
instance, list the words that rhyme in the poem. (“European Paper Wasp” is a
good poem for this exercise.)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Point out similarities
in spelling and sound.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Write out new
words that rhyme.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Allow early readers to
decipher them.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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Books4Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12704190934549872367noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809524846655050928.post-45849161339281687182018-08-05T23:01:00.001-04:002018-08-10T12:18:53.720-04:00Stella by Starlight (Sharon M. Draper)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Title</b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stella-Starlight-Sharon-M-Draper/dp/1442494980/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533236183&sr=8-1&keywords=Stella+by+Starlight&dpID=51ICzAaldML&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch">Stella by Starlight</a></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Author</b>: <a href="http://sharondraper.com/">Sharon M. Draper</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Ages</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8-12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Genre</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Middle Grade Historical Fiction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stella lives in the segregated south—in Bumblebee, North
Carolina, to be exact about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
stores she can go into.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some stores she
can’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some folks are right
pleasant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others are a lot less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck,
the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less
wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something that
they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to
come, change not welcome by any stretch of the imagination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Stella’s community—her world—is upended,
she decides to fight fire with fire, and learns that ashes don’t necessarily
signify the end…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nine robed figures dressed all in white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heads covered with softly pointed hoods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Against the black of night, a single wooden
cross blazed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reflections of peppery-red
flames shimmered across the otherwise dark surface of Kilkenny Pond.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Two children, crouched behind the low-handing branches of a
hulking oak tree on the other side of the pond, watched the flickers of scarlet
in the distance in fearful silence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dressed only in nightshirts, Stella Mills and her broker Jojo shivered
in the midnight October chill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am writing this review months after I finished the novel, so it is not fresh in my mind. However, I want to share some of my thoughts and impressions of the book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Coming from my perspective as an English teacher, I especially enjoyed the protagonist's struggle with writing. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">It borders on cliché that so many protagonists are inspired
or gifted writers. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, it
gives young and old the impression that writing is a inborn gift—some have it,
and some don’t.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Stella has good ideas.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Like most
people, though, she has difficulty expressing them.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Nevertheless, she finds a quiet place to practice her writing.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Stella does not just wait for a school
assignment.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Instead, she writes about
what is going on in her life and town to help her improve her school writing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Readers get a glimpse as she writes, struggles, and revises. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
instance, early in the narrative, she tries to write for a school
assignment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing is coming to
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stella makes a decision, “If she
[is] gonna really write with honesty she ought to start, like Mrs. Grayson
said, with herself.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes her five
tries, but she finally succeeds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Stella uses writing as a way to cope with difficulties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spoon Man for instance encourages her to
“Trust the words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe that image will fade.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She takes
his advice and writes about that night she saw the KKK bonfire as well as her observations about
racism, which is cathartic for her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The writing struggle is valuable for middle grade readers to
see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need to realize writing does
not come naturally or easily for most people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However with practice and determination, their skills can improve
dramatically.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The novel depicts a strong sense of community and family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, when the Spoon Man arrives in town, everyone comes together for a potluck. Later, when a family’s house is
on fire, dozens of people rush to help put it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More importantly, neighbors give the family a
place to stay and help them rebuild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are some deeper, more serious issues as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most prominent is the racism of the historical era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As previously noted, Stella
witnesses a Klan rally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later, she
travels with her father to register to vote, where they are met with hostile resistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Afterwards, the Klan burns
down a family’s home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When her mother is
bit by a poisonous snake, the town’s white doctor refuses to help her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The evil actions that come out of racism are illustrate in a genuine way while being age-appropriate in detail.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even though racism is an underlying issue from beginning to end, the narrative stays hopeful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are
kind white people who do work together with the African American
community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her teacher tells inspiring
stories that instill strength and pride—even in racist and difficult times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stella (and others) empower themselves
through education, self-discipline, and good character—which are the pillars of
making personal and social change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The only aspect of the novel that I felt did not ring 100%
authentic is the ending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stella ends up
saving the daughter of the racist and cruel town doctor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The positive aspect is the daughter is not
racist like her father, which is hinted at in other parts of the novel as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Nevertheless, i</span>t seemed too “neat” to have her
drowning with Stella walking by right after Stella's mother is refused medical care by the girl's father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Overall, I found the characterization and the storytelling engaging. I highly recommend</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Stella by Starlight</i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for</span><i style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">middle grade readers.</span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Writing</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Model for students or children the writing
process.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let them see you free writing
and then going back to revise.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then,
encourage them to do the same.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Praise
them for the improvements and effort more than the initial draft.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">History</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Include this novel in a study of 1930’s,
segregation, and/or Jim Crow laws.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Research and Analysis</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pull in one or more non-fiction texts that
describe one of the historical aspects depicted in the novel.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(Older students can do their own
research.)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Compare and contrast the
non-fiction with the fiction for authenticity.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Figurative Language</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hyperbole and tall tales are used.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Discuss each one and their overall
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