The following selections by Natalie from 2014 |
Hi-Koo: A Year of Season, by Jon J. Muth
Introduce kiddos to Haiku poetry through this collection. The poems are told through the eyes of the main character, a Panda named Koo, and of his daily adventures throughout the seasons of the year. Small children and parents will find the poems and illustrations charming, and educators will love using it in their poetry lessons in class.
Animalium (Welcome to the Museum) by Jenny Broom
This book gives kids a ticket to an intricate museum tour of the animal
kingdom in great detail. The illustrations themselves are beautiful and
have that old Audubone feel to them. Each page is formatted to look like
a gallery wall, and will fascinate animal lovers big and small.
A Home for Mr. Emerson, by Barbara Kerley
This mini biography teaches students about Ralph Waldo Emerson's life,
accomplishments, passions, and works. The book has weaved throughout it
pieces and bits of Emerson's own writing as well. A nice addition to a
child's library on historical figures, aimed at ages 8-12. I personally
love how the authors introduce kids to some big life lessons and values
(such as hospitality, friendship, life-long-learning) that we as
teachers and parents can expand upon with our children with the added
activities in the back.
The Madeline Treasury: The Original Stories, by Ludwig Bemelmans
I grew up to the rhymes of the "12 little girls who lived in the house
covered in vines... the smallest was Madeline." The stories of the
little, French adventurer have become classics, and this year Scholastic
has compiled the originals in this beautiful collection to be enjoyed
for generations to come for the first time.
President Taft is Stuck in The Bath, by Mac Barnette
This hilarious picture book brings to life the story of the time
President Taft got stuck in the White House bathtub, leading to a
specially made tub for the heavy-set man. Its become a legend as
differing accounts tell the story differently, but regardless, this book
will have students giggling.
The Book with No Pictures, by B. J. Novak
I love how The Book with No Pictures can be a spring board to
introduce children to the joy in reading without pictures; an excellent
transition into chapter books from picture books. The book is hilarious
and should only be read with great animation to hook in your little
readers, as author B. J. Novak does so in this video here.
Kid Sheriff and The Terrible Toad, by Bob Shea
This slap-happy western is for the readers who enjoy a classic fighting off crime and saving the day story. Make sure to read in your best cowboy or cowgirl tone!
Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes, by Nicola Davies
Readers explore the tiniest of creatures and their important roles in
our ecosystems through this new non-fiction book. The author does a
great job at presenting the topic in a lively, engaging way to readers
that other texts do do dryly. A must-have science resource for both the
classroom and the home.
The Grimm Conclusion, by Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz re-teaches us that "once upon a time... fairy tales were
awesome." And they were weird. Really weird. Gidwitz concluding book in
his Grimm trilogy delivers humor and adventure; the perfect fractured
fairy tale series for the older elementary readers.
Poor Doreen: A Fishy Tale, by Sally Lloyd Jones
The youngest of readers will be delighted by this tale of Doreen who
swims to visit her cousins, but unfortunately bad luck keeps getting in
the way. Doreen learns an important lesson about persevering with a
positive attitude in the end. For first-time readers there are letters
hidden in the illustrations as well to be found in a game of "I Spy."
This is The World: A Global Treasury, by Miroslav Sasek
Journey through the famous cities of the world like Sydney, London, and
Hong Kong through Sasek's treasury. A travelouge that will get kids
excited about geography, culture, and adventures.
Rutherford B. Hayes: Who Was He? : Poems About Our Presidents, by Marilyn Singer
A poem for each American President and their passion. This one is for
both the history and poetry lover. The book is filled with wit, rich
illustrations, and a great way to learn about the nation's leaders. At
the end of the book there's a brief paragraph dedicated to each man's
accomplishments while in the White House, an illustrated timeline, and
further resources for parents and teachers.
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