Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The King of Little Things


Greedy King Normous learns the value of the little things in life.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Ruby the Copycat

by Peggy Rathman
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Ruby is new and looking for a place to fit in at school. Although Ruby's copying shows how much she wants to be Angela's friend, Angela can't stand it. Ruby eventually learns that she can be special in her own way.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Two Left Feet

by Adam Stower
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This story could be used in a variety of teaching scenarios. Rufus loves to dance, but doesn't go to the ball competition because all his friends have paired up with better dancers. He makes a new friend (that also has no one wanting to dance w/her). Somehow they dance beautifully together!
Some explanation beforehand about what "two left feet" means would be helpful for younger children. Cute story, good message. Suprise ending (that the kids might actually be able to guess if you ask them).

Friday, March 12, 2010

A New House for Mouse

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by Petr Horacek

Holes cut out in the pages of the book allow you to peek in or out of each home as mouse searches for a home large enough to fit his apple.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Olson's Meat Pies


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by Peter Cohen
illustrated by Olof Landstrom

Olson makes delicious meat pies with the freshest ingredients and his closest friends. It isn't until one of his friends betrays his trust that Olson has to resort to filling his pies with increasingly interesting things. A lesson about making bad choices and forgiveness.
Originally published in Sweden.

Monsters

by Russell Hoban
illustrated by Quentin Blake

John likes to draw monsters. One drawing looks so real and large it ends up getting him a trip to the doctor. School-aged children will understand this book more.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

We've All Got Bellybuttons!


by David Martin
illustrated by Randy Cecil

Very cute interactive book with actions. My kids especially love the end.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Christmas Day in the Morning


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Remember the LDS video titled, "The Gift"? A young boy decides to get up early and do the farm chores so his dad can join the family on Christmas morning. This is the book that story originated from.

Too Many Frogs





Friday, November 20, 2009