Children’s book reviews by elementary school teachers Kate G. and Jennifer S.
Finding personal connections to historical figures can create wonderful educational opportunities. The Little-Known Heroes series of books is a great way to introduce children to heroes that are worthy of recognition, but rarely highlighted in textbooks. → full article
As promised, here is part two of our “Laugh out Loud Children’s Books” roundup. For this second selection of giggle inducing material, I must warn you – some potty humor lies ahead. Whether it is talking about using the bathroom, or laughing at the word “butt,” some kids just cannot get enough. → full article
Some of the most memorable children’s books are the ones that make you laugh. I recently gathered a long list of laugh out loud book recommendations from friends, social media, and our local librarians. Together with my ten- and eight-year-old I have narrowed the top Laugh out Loud Children’s Books down to six selections, which will be shared between two posts. → full article
Kindergarten is a special age for many reasons. Kids are learning to recognize sight words and write their letters, figuring out how to use scissors, and going on some of their first field trips. Regardless of where you live, every kindergarten class experience will include reading time. → full article
It is always such fun for me when I introduce some of my favorite childhood books to my own children. I love to watch their reactions to the stories and illustrations to see if they like them as much as I did. → full article
Jennifer Garner is known and respected across the country not just as an actress, but also as a mother. I am a fan of hers, so when she shared a few of her favorite children’s books on Instagram, I immediately added them to our reading list. Since then, several of her recommendations have become family favorites, and I want to share them with you today.
Books can be a wonderful way of introducing children to cultures and traditions around the world. Folktales are special because they give us insight to the way people lived many years ago. Irish folktales are especially fun to read around Saint Patrick’s Day because young children greatly enjoy stories of leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold. → full article
Made by Raffi, written by Craig Pomranz and illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain.
Made by Raffi is the story of a little boy named Raffi who feels different from the other kids at school. Compared to his classmates, his hair is longer, his clothes are brighter, and he doesn’t like the noisy, crowded playground. → full article
Those Darn Squirrels, written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri.
From the creators of Dragons Love Tacos, meet Old Man Fookwire; a man so old and grumpy that he sneezes up dust clouds and dislikes puppies. → full article
One of our family traditions is collecting holiday themed books that we bring out to read throughout the year. I try to add a new book to our collection each year for an extra treat, just to keep our collection fresh. → full article
February is African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. I wanted to use the occasion to highlight several children’s books that feature African-American history throughout the eras of slavery and segregation. Each includes a child’s perspective on the experiences of slavery and/or racism. → full article
Library Lion, written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes.
I have been a fan of libraries for as long as I can remember. As a bibliophile, the joy of browsing shelf after shelf of stories – unknown or familiar – always brings me pleasure. → full article
I was introduced to Julia Cook through a social media page for kindergarten teachers and two particlar books caught my eye. The thing that impressed me the most was how both of them reinforced positivity over negativity. → full article
The two books that I’m going to review today are from the group of books recommended by our local children’s librarian, Jo. These two really don’t have much in common other than they both have animals as a theme. → full article
I’m excited to introduce you to our guest blogger, Jo, the local librarian that recommended the books I’ve been reviewing the past few months. Jo is a lifelong resident of our small town in rural Iowa. → full article
