Posted in It's Monday What are you reading?, Non-fiction | Tagged David Small, favourite illustrators, fiction, great read alouds, Jennifer L. Ideal read aloud for an upper primary classroom! So much humour and yet lots of interesting things to discuss in terms of this time in history. Holm Okay, wow! I found one of the books I will read aloud to my new class this fall! Love the family dynamics between Turtle and the boy cousins. They will find themselves and so much more.

There are so many students I know who need to read this book. Now I understand why this is such a beloved book for so many.

Such an important time in history – would prompt a LOT of discussion. I am considering this for a book club pick for our student book club. The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine Plan to purchase my own copy of this book and share it in the classroom this fall! Think of the art it will inspire! And since one in four living things happen to be a beetle, they deserve some studious attention! We were fascinated, shocked and sometimes disgusted (in the best of ways) as we learned all about beetles. The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins. I read this with my children as one of our many nightly read alouds (we also have a novel and a book of fairy tales on the go) over a few evenings. Lasting impressions – this book makes them! Love historical fiction delivered beautifully in a picture book! Then the next day my daughter asked to read it again because she wanted to study the pictures. The Gardener written by Sarah Stewart and illustrated by David Small. I so love this author/illustrator team. Pierre in Love written by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Petra Mathers. A beautiful picture book about being in love and being brave enough to admit it. Absolutely captures the sentiments of both mother and child. Alfie is upset and decides to run away announcing it emphatically. Cadow and illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Rescues into the slimy trash heap will be attempted!Īlfie Runs Away written by Kenneth M. This book reminds us germophobes not to come between a boy and his toy. And what could be better than a search down the Grand Sofa Canyon? It did after all uncover a hairy sweet. Love the oppositely stereotypical parents (Dad in apron and Mom with her circular saw). Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey (who I happen to adore – read more here) There were lots of things I loved in this book – more in the pictures than in the storyline honestly. I read some wonderful picture books this week! Link up with the meme sponsored by Kellee and Jen! It’s Monday What are you Reading? Celebrating books read from picture books to young adult reads.

Frozen summer by mary jane auch