Why I Picked It Up: I loved the colors on the front and the illustration on the cover. The title intrigued me, as did the tag line. Diversity is one of the topics we collect books on for our Newer Choices session. Bonus: Sotomayor is in the Texas standards! Why I Finished It: I have […]
Text to Text Connections
Book Review: Breakout, by Kate Messner
Kate Messner definitely delivered a story that is not only engaging, but also deals with some pretty deep themes.
Book Review: If I Built a Car, by Chris Van Dusen
Summer is coming! Banish the “I’m bored” gremlins by sparking creativity in your kids or students!Β
Book Review: Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor, by Jon Scieszka
All of science in six books.
Book Review: Lincoln and Kennedy; A Pair to Compare, by Gene Barretta
Discussing the lives of Lincoln and Kennedy in a picture book doesn’t even seem possible, but through manageable text, fun illustrations, and engaging language, this book is sure to entice all students!
Book Review: Charlie Cook’s Favorite Book, by Julia Donaldson
Why I Picked It Up: In preparation for Picture Books as Mentor Texts (a session I presented this summer!), I searched for different organizational structures in fiction and found this gem! First, I was attracted to the pictures because they provided an odd sense of childhood comfort. Why? I finally realized that it was because […]