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MEOW! The Truth About Cats a STEM Picture Book Review, Mini-Author Interview, and Giveaway!

 Last May I reviewed Annette Whipple's fourth book in the "Truth About Series," RIBBIT! Reycraft Books has just released the fifth book in the series, MEOW! I'm delighted to share some snippets and a brief interview with author, Annette Whipple. REVIEWIn keeping with the kid-friendly format that Annette began with SCURRY! The Truth About Spiders, MEOW! answers the… Continue reading MEOW! The Truth About Cats a STEM Picture Book Review, Mini-Author Interview, and Giveaway!

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Three Picture Books for You or for Your Classroom

I've bombarded your inbox this week because of some timely reviews and announcements. I'll be taking a short blogging break, but will be back soon with more giveaways and reviews. ********* I'm the fortunate recipient of many fine picture books to review and give away. Here are three that I think would be great resources in… Continue reading Three Picture Books for You or for Your Classroom

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Audacity Jones Steals the Show: Review, ARC Giveaway, and a Mini-Lesson on POV

Congratulations to Sandra Warren for winning Augusta Scattergood's book, MAKING FRIENDS WITH BILLY WONG. ****** Here's the question: On a multiple choice test, which would you choose? a. Kirby Larson's newest book, Audacity Jones Steals the Show (Scholastic, 2017), is about an eleven-year-old girl ("Audie to her friends") who makes an elephant disappear. b. Audacity Jones is about Cypher,… Continue reading Audacity Jones Steals the Show: Review, ARC Giveaway, and a Mini-Lesson on POV